Aweke served over three years in prison, including a transfer to another facility after harassment by Syrian and Iranian inmates who discovered that he was Israeli. He was released to house arrest and …
Russia negotiating new ‘grain deal’ with Turkey and Qatar — report
According to the documents examined by Bild, Turkey will arrange shipments of Russian grain, while Qatar acts as a financial backer for the scheme. The new deal reportedly involves supplying Russian …
Should You Travel to Turkey for a Medical Procedure?
Due to high medical costs in the U.S., more people are traveling to Turkey for medical care. Keep reading to learn if it’s the right move for you.
Media: Russia, Turkey, Qatar prepare new agreement on grain exports
The governments of Russia, Turkey, and Qatar are preparing a new agreement on grain exports following Moscow’s termination of the grain deal, the German newspaper Bild reported on Aug. 18, citing …
With Gulf charm offensive, Turkey’s Erdogan sets up dealmaking deluge across defense, energy
Although Turkey has started attracting Gulf investments, more is needed and there are signs that Western players are again showing interest. In late July, Istanbul-based Ronesans Enerji inked a partnership with France’s TotalEnergies to expand renewable power generation capacity in Turkey.
Turkey’s Sekerbank signs $100 mln loan agreement with U.S.’s DFC for quake zone development
ISTANBUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Turkey’s Sekerbank signed a $100 million loan agreement with U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for development of the earthquake region, the bank …
After nearly 5 years, Turkey to release Israeli caught smuggling khat — minister
Danny Aweke, under house arrest and banned from leaving, said to be deteriorating mentally, leading to diplomatic intervention on humanitarian grounds, Foreign Ministry says
Global lessons from Turkey earthquakes building safety failures
Turkey is no stranger to destructive earthquake activity. In 1999, the country was rocked by the magnitude 7.6 Izmit earthquake, estimated to have led to more than 17,000 fatalities. It was in the …
US imposes sanctions on 2 Turkey-backed Syrian militias and the groups’ leaders
The United States has imposed sanctions on two Turkey-backed Syrian militias and the groups’ leaders accused of human rights abuses in Syria’s northwestern, opposition-held enclave.
Turkey to arm 11 naval platforms with Atmaca missiles
ANKARA, Turkey — Eleven of Turkey’s naval platforms will be armed with domestically produced Atmaca anti-ship missiles as part of a deal with state-controlled missile maker Roketsan and government-owned defense technology entity STM.