Turkey has been battling runaway inflation and a collapsing currency for years. Since 2005, the Turkish lira has lost 96% of its value, and despite attempts to fix the economy, inflation remains out …
Turkey wants Iraq-Turkey pipeline to work at maximum capacity, minister says
Turkey wants an Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline to operate at maximum capacity once it resumes flows through Turkey’s Ceyhan, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was quoted as saying by the …
Cease-fire halts decades-old conflict between Turkey, Kurds
The militia wing of the Kurdistan Workers Party announced a cease-fire with immediate effect Saturday to halt decades of conflict between Turkey and the Kurds.
Kurdish PKK militants declare a ceasefire in 40-year insurgency in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) — Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday in what could mark a significant boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government, two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm.
Turkey’s Kurds wary of path to peace after PKK declares ceasefire
A momentous ceasefire declaration on Saturday stirred a mix of emotions in southeast Turkey and northern Iraq, where people bore the brunt of the 40-year conflict between Kurdish militants and the Turkish state.
Lebanon seizes $2.5 million bound for Hezbollah, sources say
Lebanon seized $2.5 million in cash from a man arriving from Turkey on Friday, the finance ministry said, with three sources saying the money was destined for militant group Hezbollah.
Lebanon seizes $2.5 million bound for Hezbollah, sources say
Lebanon seized $2.5 million in cash from a man arriving from Turkey on Friday, the finance ministry said, with three sources saying the money was destined for militant group Hezbollah.
Lebanon seizes $3m bound for Hezbollah, sources say
Three sources said the money carried by a man arriving from Turkey was destined for militant group. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Turkey releases official GDP growth of 3.2% for 2024
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Turkey’s official gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 3.2% y/y in 2024 after growing 5.1% y/y in 2023, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK, or TurkStat), said on …
Kurdish militants declare a ceasefire in a 40-year insurgency in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) — Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday in what could mark a significant boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government, …