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Turkey's Erdogan threatens media with reprisals over 'harmful' content

President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday threatened Turkish media with reprisals if they disseminated content that damaged the country's core values, in a move that might be a prelude to further censorship in the sector.

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Turkey’s Erdogan Replaces Justice Minister, Stats Institute Head

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan named Bekir Bozdag, a member of his ruling AK Party, as Justice Minister, and also replaced the chief of statistics Institute TUIK, the Official Gazette said on Saturday. It said former Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul had resigned, but did not give a reason. Bozdag, 56,…

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Turkey's Erdogan replaces justice minister, stats institute head

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan named Bekir Bozdag, a member of his ruling AK Party, as Justice Minister, and also replaced the chief of statistics Institute TUIK, the Official Gazette said on Saturday.

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Why is Turkey trying to mediate the Ukraine-Russia crisis?

The NATO member is aligned with Russia on several conflicts but also sells weapons to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Turkey: Central Bank Doubles 2022 Inflation Forecast

Turkey's central bank ramped up its year-end annual inflation forecast to 23.2% from a previous 11.8%, but its chief dismissed the notion that a series of unorthodox interest rate cuts have sent inflation soaring and the lira tumbling. When asked about the central bank's independence at a news conference, Governor…

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Well-known TV journalist will not go ‘unpunished’ for insulting me, says Erdoğan

Offence of insulting president carries jail term of one to four years

The Independent UK

Israel’s President to Visit Turkey in February, Says Erdogan

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will pay an official visit to Turkey in February, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday, hailing it as a chance to mend frayed relations with Israel. “This visit could open a new chapter in relations between Turkey and Israel,” Erdogan said in an interview…

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Turkey’s Erdogan Says Russia Would Be Unwise to Invade Ukraine

Russia would be unwise to attack Ukraine and in that case Turkey would do what is necessary as a NATO member, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, Reuters reported. In an interview with broadcaster NTV Erdogan said he had invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Turkey under a proposal to…

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Erdogan Says Full Iran-Turkey Gas Flow to Return in 10-15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday full gas flow from Iran will return in 10 to 15 days after the neighbor cut supplies last week due to a technical problem, prompting some Turkish manufacturers to halt production. In an interview on broadcaster NTV, Erdogan said the government will…

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Ex-US senator Jeff Flake begins post as ambassador to Turkey

Former U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake has formally stepped into his new position as U.S. ambassador to Turkey, after presenting his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Independent UK

Turkish President Jumpstarts Government's Metaverse Research

Turkey’s Justice and Development party — the AK Party — recently had a virtual meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on expanding the metaverse research.

Benzinga

Ex-Senator Flake takes over as U.S. ambassador to Turkey

Former Republican U.S. Senator Jeff Flake officially became U.S. ambassador to Turkey on Wednesday at a critical time for the NATO allies, after presenting his letter of confidence to President Tayyip Erdogan.

Reuters

Latest Ukraine updates: US formally responds to Russia’s demands

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 26: Biden administration rejects Russian demand to halt NATO’s expansion.

Al Jazeera

Turkish journalist jailed before trial for Erdogan insult

The lawyer of a well-known Turkish journalist says she has been remanded in custody pending a trial for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Independent UK

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Turkey: prominent journalist detained for insulting president Erdoğan

Sedef Kabaş faces imprisonment for saying a proverb, with colleagues condemning arrest as attempt to intimidate media

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Turkish Journalist Arrested for Insulting Erdogan

A Turkish court on Saturday ordered well-known journalist Sedef Kabas to be jailed pending trial on a charge of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, CNN Turk said, targeting her with a law under which tens of thousands have been prosecuted. Police detained Kabas at around 2 a.m.

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Turkish journalist arrested on charge of insulting Erdogan -CNN Turk

A Turkish court on Saturday ordered well-known journalist Sedef Kabas to be jailed pending trial on a charge of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan, CNN Turk said, targeting her with a law under which tens of thousands have been prosecuted.

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Israeli-Turkish Relations Improve Slowly, Cautiously

Turkey and Israel are showing signs of cautiously warming ties, but with steady steps, according to political sources. Turkey has taken several steps to improve ties with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan taking medical advice from an Israeli doctor since months now.

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Russia, Ukraine warm to Turkey helping ease tensions -Turkish sources

Both Russia and Ukraine are open to the idea of Turkey playing a role to ease tensions between the two countries, as proposed by Ankara in November, Turkish diplomatic sources said on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s central bank hits pause, leaves interest rates unchanged

Turkey’s central bank voted to hit pause on an easing cycle that started in September and saw the lira crash.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Blinken pledges ‘relentless’ diplomacy

Ukraine crisis news from January 19: US working to ‘prevent aggression’ as fears grow of an imminent Russian invasion.

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Turkey ‘Cannot Ignore’ the US, Russian Bases in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country could not ignore the presence of Russian and US bases and terrorist organizations in large parts of its neighbor to the south, Syria. Speaking to members of the Turkish press on the way back from Albania, Erdogan criticized Washington’s support for…

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Are Turkey's efforts to fix the economy working?

Turkey’s government and central bank have taken unconventional steps in recent weeks to prop up a beleaguered economy crippled by skyrocketing consumer prices, instead of ending a much-criticized plan to cut interest rates

Reuters

Erdogan says cost concerns force U.S. rethink on EastMed gas pipeline

The United States has pulled its support for a subsea pipeline that would supply natural gas from the eastern Mediterrean to Europe because it makes no economic sense, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying on Tuesday.

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Erdogan Says Russian Invasion of Ukraine Not Realistic

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was cited on Tuesday as saying the prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine was not realistic and that he needed to discuss the crisis with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The West has voiced fears of a possible invasion of Ukraine by tens of thousands of…

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