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Turkey 'Silences Critics' with Presidential Insult Law

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…

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Turkey 'silences critics' with presidential insult law

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Turkey’s Opposition Leader Looks to Emerge from Erdogan’s Shadow

A veteran Turkish political leader who has struggled for years to have President Tayyip Erdogan voted out of office says it is "very clear" that his dream is drawing nearer, even as doubts remain about whether he will be the main opposition candidate at presidential elections set for 2023. In…

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Turkey's opposition leader looks to emerge from Erdogan's shadow

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With Weak Lira, Turkey Woos Foreign Firms

There is a silver lining to Turkey's currency crisis and the global supply chain crunch: The country is becoming an attractive alternative at the gates of Europe for foreign firms. Turkey is seizing on its geographic advantage to woo companies as the skyrocketing cost of sea freight and pandemic-related disruptions…

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Despite high inflation, Turkey keeps interest rate unchanged

Turkey’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for a second consecutive month despite soaring inflation that has left many in the country struggling to purchase food and basic goods

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Turkey’s Foreign Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19

Turkey’s foreign minister announced Wednesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. Mevlut Cavusoglu, 54, said on Twitter that his symptoms were mild and that he planned to continue to work from home. The announcement came a day after Cavusoglu returned from the United Arab Emirates, where he had accompanied…

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Turkey's Erdogan tries to ease surging energy bills

Turkey’s president has announced a set of measures aiming to bring relief to households and businesses reeling from high inflation and soaring electricity bills

The Independent UK

Erdogan says Turkey continuing "positive dialogue" with Saudi Arabia -media

Turkey is continuing a "positive dialogue" with Saudi Arabia and wants to take concrete steps in the coming days to improve ties, President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying on Wednesday, amid a regional charm offensive by Turkey to mend strained relations.

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UAE Vice President Meets Erdogan, Opening New Horizons for Economic Relations

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Expo 2020 Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed said that Erdogan’s visit establishes a new phase of cooperation and strategic partnership between the UAE and Turkey. The Dubai ruler added in a…

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Turkey's flag flies high as Erdogan's Dubai trip marks reset

Turkey's red flag is illuminating major buildings in the United Arab Emirates and flew high in a ceremony in Dubai

The Independent UK

Turkey Sending Senior Officials to Israel Ahead of Herzog Visit

A team of senior officials from Turkey will travel to Israel ahead of President Isaac Herzog’s planned trip to Ankara, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. President Tayyip Erdogan’s chief foreign policy adviser Ibrahim Kalin and Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal, will lead a delegation on Feb. 16-17, the…

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Turkey's Erdogan touts investment potential on landmark UAE visit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan touted his country's investment advantages to business people in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, after a flurry of economic agreements between the two countries seeking to end a period of animosity.

Reuters

Turkish President Visits UAE, Discusses Regional Issues with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Monday on the prospects of boosting bilateral relations and advancing cooperation. The two leaders addressed joint work between their two nations in various fields including the latest regional and international issues.…

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Turkey's Erdogan visits the UAE for first time in a decade

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, state media said, on the first such visit since 2013 as the two countries mend ties strained by years of animosity in a pivot toward economic partnership.

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Turkey’s President Erdogan visits UAE as relations thaw after icy decade

Recep Erdogan’s trip to Abu Dhabi shows relations are improving despite tensions after Arab Spring

The Independent UK

Turkish opposition leaders meet to counter Erdogan's system

The leaders of six opposition parties in Turkey have met for the first time to strategize about the future of the country’s governing system

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Turkish Opposition Leaders Meet to Counter Erdogan’s System

The leaders of six opposition parties in Turkey met Saturday to strategize about the future of the country’s governing system — a move that aims to unseat the country's longtime ruler. In a statement following the working dinner, the party leaders said Turkey was experiencing “the deepest political and economic…

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Turkey Lowers Taxes on Basic Foods to Fight High Inflation

Turkey’s president announced a significant reduction in taxes on basic food supplies Saturday as the country faces rampant inflation and numerous protests over eroding living standards. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the value-added tax would be lowered to 1% from 8% on food purchases. His decision will be published in…

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Turkey lowers taxes on basic foods to fight high inflation

Turkey’s president has announced a significant reduction in taxes on basic food supplies as the country faces rampant inflation and numerous protests over eroding living standards

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Turkey Demands 11 Years behind Bars for Senior Journalist

A Turkish prosecutor's office demanded 11 years in jail for a prominent journalist on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and two ministers in his cabinet, Turkish news agencies reported on Friday. Last month, a court ordered Sedef Kabas, a 52-year-old television journalist who mainly covers Turkish politics, to…

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Turkey demands 11 years behind bars for senior journalist

A Turkish prosecutor's office demanded 11 years in jail for a prominent journalist on charges of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan and two ministers in his cabinet, Turkish news agencies reported on Friday.

The Independent UK

High energy prices send Europe's businesses, homes reeling

Spiking energy prices are raising utility bills from Poland to the United Kingdom, leaving people struggling to make ends meet and small businesses uncertain about much longer they can stay afloat

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan tests negative for COVID-19 -state media

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who has been isolating since Saturday after contracting the coronavirus, tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday, state-owned Anadolu news agency cited his doctor as saying.

The Independent UK

Top German court throws out comic's case over Erdogan poem

Germany’s highest court says it has dismissed a television comedian’s complaint against rulings that prohibited him from repeating parts of a crude poem he wrote about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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