The Istanbul municipality has exported its first unsecured eurobond to international capital markets to fund its uncomplete and new infrastructure projects, Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Turkey’s biggest …
Cat-and-mouse game with Turkey must stop, Michel says
A game of “cat-and-mouse” between the European Union and Turkey needs to come to an end, European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday, in reference to a dispute over natural gas resources …
Turkey faces prospect of US sanctions over Russia arms deal
US lawmakers have agreed defence legislation that will force the Trump administration to sanction Turkey for buying a Russian missile system and penalise companies linked to Russia’s Nord Stream 2 …
Western Frustration With Turkey Likely to Build Under Biden Administration
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has complained about an international conspiracy forming against Turkey, and he says it’s attempting to frustrate his projection of Turkish power and influence abroad.
Turkey sanctions over S-400 made mandatory in defense bill
WASHINGTON ― The final version of the must-pass annual defense policy bill unveiled Thursday mandates the president sanction Turkey for its acquisition of the S-400 air missile defense system. Though …
Uighur exiles in Turkey blackmailed into spying for the Chinese
Uighurs living in Istanbul have described how the Chinese Communist Party is pressuring them to spy on their compatriots by using their families back in China as pawns.Whatsapp messages from handlers …
The multiple meanings of turkey
Last week, most Americans prepared a beautiful, golden brown turkey for their Thanksgiving feast. The word turkey surprisingly has a lot of dual meanings. Of course it is known primarily as a main …
Lawmakers Target Russia and Turkey in Annual Defense Policy Bill
Lawmakers took aim at Russia in the annual defense policy bill, with provisions that include sanctions on Turkey for purchasing a Russian-made missile system and on the Nord Stream 2 natural gas …
In parting shot, Pompeo rebukes Turkey at NATO meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used his final NATO meeting this week to sharply criticise Turkey, saying its purchase of a Russian weapons system was “a gift” to Moscow, according to five …
U.S.’s Khalilzad Travels to Turkey, Qatar for Talks on Afghanistan – State Department
U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad is traveling to Turkey and Qatar for discussions on Afghan peace negotiations, the State Department said on Thursday. The ambassador left …