In the grand ballroom of global finance, Turkey’s central bank is poised to make a decisive pirouette. On Thursday, it’s expected to raise interest rates, a move predicted by a chorus of international …
Longtime Defense News Turkey correspondent Burak Bekdil dies at 57
Burak Ege Bekdil had a decades-long career in journalism, writing about political developments and national security issues in Turkey and the wider region.
Azerbaijan holds first joint drills with Turkey since Karabakh victory
Azerbaijan said on Monday it had begun a series of joint military exercises with close ally Turkey, the first since Baku retook the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh last month, prompting most of the territory’s ethnic Armenians to flee.
Uber Flies High With New Hot Air Balloon Service In Turkey’s Cappadocia
Adding a new dimension to its diversified portfolio, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) has launched hot air balloon rides in Turkey’s Cappadocia region. What Happened: According to a Business Insider …
Uber is now booking hot air balloon rides for its users in Turkey. Here’s how to get one
Uber Technologies Inc. is now booking hot air balloon rides for its users over the touristic Cappadocia region in Turkey. This is the latest step taken by the company in its push to expand its …
Report says Turkey sent away head of Hamas’ political bureau
By bne IntelIiNews Turkey reportedly politely sent away the head of Hamas’ political bureau, who was in Istanbul when the militant group stormed into Israeli towns across the border from the Gaza …
Keen to improve China ties, Turkey predicts 2 million tourists by 2030
As part of his country’s overall drive to enhance connectivity with China, the Turkish consul general in Hong Kong has set out estimates for a massive increase in tourism by 2030.
Dear Abby: Should a guest be asked to bring the turkey to Thanksgiving?
Dear Abby advises a person who gave up hosting Thanksgiving and is now being asked by their sister to cook a Turkey for her dinner.
Turkey’s Erdogan Discussed Gaza With Hamas Leader – Turkish Presidency
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed Gaza in phone call with the leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, on Saturday. Erdogan told Haniyeh about Ankara’s efforts for a ceasefire, for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and possible treatment of the wounded in Turkey.
Eying Gaza mediator role, Turkey cools Hamas ties, Erdogan restrains rhetoric
Ankara has politely shown the door to Hamas leaders staying in Turkey, according to two sources, as it walks a diplomatic tightrope, careful not to jeopardize its recent thaw with Israel while …