Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday stated the relevant government in Baghdad supported Turkey’s present-day offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq. The Turkish chief’s remarks got here a day after Iraq summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Baghdad to carry a formal protest in opposition to Erdogan’s ultra-modern navy campaign. Turkey’s armed forces have … Read more
ISTANBUL: Kicked out in the middle of a harsh Turkish winter, 30-year-old Erdem Yilmaz calculated that he spent two and a half months’ salary to urgently relocate to a new home in Istanbul. The father of a two-year-old is not the only Turk in this situation after last year’s currency crisis. Disputes between homeowners and … Read more
ISTANBUL – Turkish journalist Sedef Kabas begins her second month in detention on Tuesday for “insulting the president”, an increasingly common offence which observers believe is stifling critical voices 16 months before the presidential election. The 52-year-old has already spent longer in jail than any other journalist for this alleged offence, according to the NGO … Read more
WASHINGTON: Fitch Ratings on Friday downgraded Turkey’s debt from BB- to B+ with a negative outlook, citing high inflation and a lack of confidence in policymakers to turn the tide. The downgrade comes after data released earlier in the month showed inflation hitting a two-decade record of nearly 50 per cent in January, though some … Read more
ISTANBUL – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday warned Russia against invading Ukraine, calling the former Soviet republic a “powerful” country with international friends. Turkey’s supply of combat drones to Ukraine has drawn the wrath of Russia, which fears they could be used by Kyiv in its years-long conflict in two regions of the Moscow-backed separatist … Read more
ANKARA: Turkey’s annual inflation rate surged to its highest level since 2002 in December, official data showed on Monday, after a currency crisis sparked by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unconventional economic policies. Consumer prices jumped to 36.1 per cent last month from the same period in 2020, up from 21.3 per cent in November, according to … Read more
The sea of Bulgarian buses parked outside a market in Turkey’s historic city of Edirne betrays the scale of the currency crisis impeding President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s path to a third decade of rule. The mosque-filled city on Turkey’s western edge was an early capital of the Ottoman Empire when it was expanding across the … Read more
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s troubled lira nosedived on Monday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan justify not to raise the interest rates to stabilise the currency. Erdogan has pushed the central bank to sharply lower borrowing costs, despite the annual rate of inflation soaring to more than 20 per cent. Economists believe the policy could see consumer price increases … Read more
ISTANBUL – Turkey’s cyber police on Wednesday launched a legal probe into “baseless” social media posts speculating about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s health. In a statement, the police said they were investigating 30 people who used or retweeted the hashtag #olmus (#heisdead), which became a top trending topic on Turkish Twitter. Underscoring the government’s sensitivity about … Read more
ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday told his foreign minister to expel the ambassadors of 10 countries including Germany and the United States who appealed for the release of a jailed civil society leader. The envoys issued a highly unusual joint statement on Monday saying the continued detention of Parisian-born philanthropist and activist … Read more
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Friday that Turkey has held its first talks in Kabul with the Taliban. He added that Ankara was still assessing the group’s offer to assist in functioning the international airport. The discussions were apprehended at a facility of the military at the Kabul airport where Turkey’s embassy is momentarily … Read more
KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan and various other leaders commended for their full support to the Palestinians cause in a Non-Aligned Movement’s ministerial conference, according to conference sources. The Prime Minister’s name was mentioned in a political declaration along with those of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Iranian President Hassan … Read more
Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s President bashes French President Emmanuel Macron after mentioning him as a liability to the country. During the past few months, the tension between both the NATO members began over the political disagreements on Syria and the publications of Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) caricatures. Erdogan stated, “Macron is a burden on France. Macron and … Read more
On Friday, a Turkish court opened the way for Hagia Sophia to be restored as a mosque, threatening to set in motion an international furor around a World Heritage Site cherished by both Christians and Muslims for its religious significance, stunning structure, and symbol of conquest. Hagia Sophia was originally built as a cathedral in … Read more
On Wednesday, Turkey’s parliament passed a controversial bill by giving neighborhood patrols greater powers. The critics started accusing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying he wants to build a loyal ‘militia’. According to the new law, nightwatchmen, who walk the streets at night to report the crime on the streets, almost the same authority as the … Read more
The president of the European Commission thanked the president of Turey Recep Erdogan for attending the international Coronavirus Global Response conference and his support to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The chief of EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen retweeted the post of Turkish President Recep Erdogan and thanked him for his support. Thank you for … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday called President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and conveyed heartfelt sympathies and condolences on the loss of lives of a number of Turkish soldiers in the attack in Idlib, Syria, APP reported. According to the details, Prime Minister stated that the people of Pakistan were in strong solidarity with the brotherly Turkish … Read more
India asked the Turkish ambassador on Monday to lodge a diplomatic protest over President Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks on the disputed region of Kashmir and warned it would have an impact on bilateral relations. According to the details, During a visit to Pakistan last week, Erdogan said the situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) was worsening because … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned to Turkey today after his two days official visit to Pakistan. Turkish Prime leader came yesterday and he was on his two days official visit, during his visit Erdogan met different parliamentarians, ministers and other high profiles. According to details, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accompanied his delegation on … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reached Pakistan yesterday (Feb 13) on a two day official visit. Prime Minister Imran Khan received the President on Noor Khan Airbase. Ahead of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s arrival to the Pakistani capital Islamabad for his two-day official visit, “#Marhaba Erdogan” has become a top Twitter trend on Thursday … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Pakistan this week will not only help strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries but will also help boost bilateral trade, according to local businesspeople. Erdogan is scheduled to arrive in the capital Islamabad on Thursday for a two-day official visit — his fourth since 2002. Karachi-based businessman … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Islamabad. The Premier directed Minister for Economic Affairs Muhammad Hammad Azhar to ensure implementation of bilateral agreements, which will be singed during Turkish president’s meetings with Pakistani leadership. While addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister said Turkish … Read more
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Feb 13, both countries share a long history of bilateral relationships. Pakistan and Turkey have a long history of bilateral relationships, in the last ten years – the long term Turkish leader has visited Pakistan six times and this one is his seventh … Read more
ANKARA: At least six Turkish military personnel, the Turkish president said Monday. According to the sources of AP, The exchange between Ankara and Damascus came hours after a large Turkish military convoy entered the northwestern province of Idlib, the last rebel stronghold in Syria. It is likely to further increase tensions between the two neighboring … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the diplomatic efforts by Pakistan had helped reduced tension in the Middle East following the recent US-Iran conflict and called for further efforts to seek a permanent solution of the issue. The Prime Minister said in an interview with Turkish Anadolu Agency “after the missile attack in Saudi Arabia … Read more
ISTANBUL: Turkey launches its first fully homemade produces car on Friday, saying it aimed to eventually produce up to 175,000 a year of the electric vehicle in a project expected to cost 22 billion lira ($3.7 billion) over 13 years. According to the sources of Reuters, The project has been a long-time goal of President … Read more
ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday blasted on several Arab countries for backing a Middle East peace plan unveiled by the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump released on Tuesday his plan at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with no Palestinian officials present. According to the sources of Anadolu … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Europe to support its work in Libya, where it is providing military support to the internationally-recognized government, if it wants to end the conflict there. According to the details, Erdogan made his remarks in a column published on the Politico website on Saturday, ahead of a summit in Berlin on … Read more
