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Turkey Logs Record 82,180 New COVID Cases

Turkey has recorded 82,180 new COVID-19 cases in the space of 24 hours, its highest daily figure of the pandemic, health ministry data showed on Thursday, Reuters reported. There were 174 deaths related to coronavirus in the same period, the data showed. In late December, daily cases stood at about…

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Two Killed in Turkey Avalanche

Two people were killed in an avalanche in Turkey's eastern city of Erzurum, the Disaster and Emergency Authority (AFAD) said on Thursday, as the country grapples with harsh winter conditions. Turkey halted flights at Istanbul Airport for nearly 24 hours earlier this week due to a severe snowstorm that blanketed…

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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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Armenian foreign minister to visit Turkey after decades of animosity

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan is to visit Turkey in March, his Turkish counterpart said on Thursday, as the neighbours work to mend ties after decades of animosity.

Reuters

Latest travel rules for France, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus and more

Latest travel rules for Brits including Covid tests and vaccine requirements in holiday hotspots including France, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus and more

Daily Mirror

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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Tonic needed as inflation is here to stay

Inflation is, and will be, the number one economic issue of 2022. All countries are facing rapid rises in consumer prices which is threatening not only their economic recovery from the Covid outbreak but also the stability of many governments. The US consumer price index (CPI) hit a 39-year high…

Bangkok Post

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

Twitter receives record number of gov’t requests to remove posts

Ninety-five percent of demands in January-June 2021 came from five countries – Japan, Russia, Turkey, India and S Korea.

Al Jazeera

Satterfield to Discuss Sudan in Trip to 5 Nations

The US special envoy for the Horn of Africa will visit Kenya, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Israel this week to discuss Sudan and regional peace, the State Department said on Tuesday. David Satterfield will meet with officials from the respective governments from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4 "to…

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The Guardian - UK

Tales from the crypto: lira crisis fuels Bitcoin boom in Turkey

Lack of trust in official currency has led to surging interest in cryptocurrencies – despite their volatility and government opposition

Wales Online

Hundreds of flights cancelled as blizzards rip through Greece and Turkey

The winter blast, named Elpis by the Greek National Meteorological Service, is predicted to bring disruption for some days

The Independent UK

Istanbul airport closes as snowstorms disrupt travel in Turkey and Greece

The roof of one airport terminal caved in due to heavy snow

Al Jazeera

Looming Fed rate hikes have emerging markets dreading deja vu

Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey could be roiled when the US Fed starts raising interest rates.

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Chloe Ferry stranded in Turkey after freak snow storm sees country grind to a halt

Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry was left worried she'd have to sleep in an airport for two dyas after being stranded in Turkey

Reuters

Thousands stranded as snow brings travel chaos in Turkey, Greece

By Bulent Usta and Karolina Tagaris

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Hannah Elizabeth reveals results of nose job after Turkey trip

Hannah Elizabeth, who appeared on the first series of Love Island has shared the results of her new rhinoplasty with fans on Instagram

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Syria Defends Rights Record as West, Turkey Accuse it of 'Starvation'

Western powers and Turkey accused Syria on Monday of imposing "starvation" and siege warfare in opposition-held areas, as Syrian officials said foreign forces were illegally occupying parts of the country suffering from US-led sanctions. Britain and the United States were among countries at the UN Human Rights Council calling on…

Al Jazeera

Heavy snowfall in Turkey forces Istanbul Airport to shut

The closure of Europe’s busiest airport grounds flights stretching from the Middle East and Africa to Europe and Asia.

Dublin Live

Dublin Airport giving away flights to Turkey with simple competition - and it's so easy to enter

The competition is running until Friday, January 28 and the winner will be announced that day on Dublin Airport's Twitter page

Reuters

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