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Erdogan Threatens Media with Reprisals over 'Harmful' Content

President Recep 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. In a notice published in the Official Gazette, he said measures were needed to protect…

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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.

Reuters

What next for world powers in war-torn Libya?

The presence of both Turkish and Russian forces in the North African country is deeply unsettling to European powers.

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Holiday interest in Greece and Turkey soars - but Spain 'lagging behind'

A 'bumper weekend' is expected

Nottingham Post

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.

Reuters

Brit holiday bookings soar with Greece, Dubai and Turkey searches up but Spain down

Holiday sales are expected to increase dramatically this weekend as it follows the first payday after Christmas for millions of workers and also comes after the relaxation of Covid rules

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‘Crazy owner’ Acun Ilicali targets the Premier League following Hull takeover

The man dubbed Turkey’s Simon Cowell has set his sights on the top flight and installed Shota Arveladze as head coach after buying the club.

The Independent UK

Tunisia Thwarts Alleged Terrorist Attack Targeting Tourist Areas

Tunisian police thwarted an attack planned by a woman coming from Syria, where she received training "with terrorist groups," targeting tourist areas in the country, the interior ministry said on Friday. It added that the woman, who was planning attacks with an explosive belt, was imprisoned. The ministry said the…

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Turkey Logs Record 93,586 New COVID Cases

Turkey has recorded 93,586 new COVID-19 cases in the space of 24 hours, its highest daily figure of the pandemic, health ministry data showed on Friday. Daily cases have surged to record high levels in recent weeks with the spread of the Omicron variant but Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has…

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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

Majorca, Tenerife and Turkey top list of TUI best-sellers ahead of bookings boom

Recent changes in UK testing requirements and lifting of general Covid restrictions have already triggered a surge in sales

Wales Online

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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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…

Bangkok Post

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…

The Independent UK

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

Benzinga

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.

Reuters

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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