Gaza flotilla blocked in Turkey after Guinea-Bissau withdraws its ship

ISTANBUL, Turkey — A “Freedom Flotilla” aimed at delivering aid to Gaza is blocked in Turkey after being denied use of two of its ships, which organizers blame on Israeli pressure. The coalition of NGOs and other associations says it was unable to set sail after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.

Lundstram ‘agrees’ switch to Turkey – gossip

Turkish club Trabzonspor have reached “an agreement in principle” to sign midfielder John Lundstram when his Rangers contract expires at the end of the season. (beinsports via Scottish Sun)Rangers are more likely to pursue a permanent move for Abdallah Sima than fellow loan forward Fabio Silva.

Turkey keeps policy rate constant at 50%

By Akin Nazli in Belgrade The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on April 25 kept its policy rate unchanged at 50% in line with market expectations (chart). In March, despite an …