Turkish Digest

Turkey is paying for Erdogan’s missteps - The Statesman

2024-04-05T23:11:00.002-04:00

Turkey is paying for Erdogan’s missteps For many years, it wasn’t the economy that determined voting behaviour in Turkey. The country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, won almost every election he contested despite a deteriorating economic outlook. More:Turkey is paying for Erdogan’s missteps - The Statesman

Islamism is dead in Erdogan's Turkey

2024-04-02T23:21:00.004-04:00

Islamism is dead in Erdogan’s Turkey The setback for the AK party is good news for the West – it is crucial that the region’s largest democracy is secular and stable More:Islamism is dead in Erdogan's Turkey

Erdogan's Shock Defeat in Turkey Local Polls; Dubai's Allure for Russians Dims - Bloomberg

2024-04-02T23:16:00.003-04:00

Erdogan’s Local Election Loss Dents Image of Invincible Leader A monthly poll by Bloomberg News and Morning Consult on the issues at stake in the US presidential election. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suffered an unprecedented defeat in municipal elections with the main opposition group making more inroads than ever in areas once dominated by the governing AK Party. More:Erdogan's Shock Defeat in Turkey Local Polls; Dubai's Allure for Russians Dims - Bloomberg

Lira (TRY-USD) Dips After Turkey Opposition Parties Sweep Local Elections - Bloomberg

2024-04-02T23:07:00.000-04:00

Lira Surges as Erdogan Gives Turkey’s Economy Plan More Time Turkey’s lira reversed earlier losses and surged against the dollar on Monday as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan indicated he’ll give his economic team more time to produce results despite facing an unprecedented rout at local elections over the weekend. MOre:Lira (TRY-USD) Dips After Turkey Opposition Parties Sweep Local Elections - Bloomberg

Turkish President Erdogan suffers shock defeat in Municipal elections; Opposition says, ‘this is only the beginning’ | Mint

2024-04-01T00:36:00.002-04:00

Back Turkish President Erdogan suffers shock defeat in Municipal elections; Opposition says, ‘this is only the beginning’ Turkish voters dealt a blow to President Erdogan in a local election, with the opposition gaining momentum. Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu emerged as a key rival, securing a significant lead in the mayoral race. More:Turkish President Erdogan suffers shock defeat in Municipal elections; Opposition says, ‘this is only the beginning’ | Mint

Türkiye election: Is this the beginning of the end for strongman Recep Erdoğan? | SBS News

2024-04-01T00:33:00.003-04:00

Türkiye election: Is this the beginning of the end for strongman Recep Erdoğan? Türkiye's main opposition party has emerged from a nationwide local vote as a serious challenger to veteran President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. More:Türkiye election: Is this the beginning of the end for strongman Recep Erdoğan? | SBS News

Turkey's local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate future

2024-03-30T22:55:00.002-04:00

Turkey’s local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate the future of the country Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once said that whoever wins Istanbul wins Turkey. If that’s the case, the stakes are high for Sunday’s elections as people across the country of 85 million prepare to select their local leaders and administrators. More:Turkey's local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate future

Erdogan's Obsession Is To Recapture Istanbul In Turkey Election | Barron's

2024-03-30T22:48:00.001-04:00

Erdogan's Obsession Is To Recapture Istanbul In Turkey Election Recapturing Istanbul, the "jewel" of Turkey, in Sunday's local elections has become President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's obsession ever since losing the country's economic capital to the opposition in 2019. More:Erdogan's Obsession Is To Recapture Istanbul In Turkey Election | Barron's

Turkish gold trader implicates Erdogan in Iran money laundering

2024-03-07T00:43:00.003-05:00

Turkish gold trader implicates Erdogan in Iran money laundering By Brendan Pierson December 1, 2017 FILE PHOTO: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) - A Turkish-Iranian gold trader on Thursday told jurors in a New York federal court that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan authorized a transaction in a scheme to help Iran evade U.S. sanctions. Reza Zarrab is cooperating with U.S. prosecutors in the criminal trial of a Turkish bank executive accused of helping to launder money for Iran. At the time of the alleged conspiracy, Erdogan was Turkey's prime minister. Zarrab said he had learned from Zafer Caglayan, who was Turkey's economy minister, that Erdogan and then-treasury minister Ali Babacan had authorized two Turkish banks, Ziraat Bank and VakifBank, to move funds for Iran. More:Turkish gold trader implicates Erdogan in Iran money laundering

Women in Turkey's local elections: Projects seek to increase political participation of women in Turkey | Qantara.de

2024-02-19T23:15:00.002-05:00

Women in Turkey's local elections · 19.02.2024 Believe in the power of women! English Political education aimed specifically at women: a joint initiative organised by Turkish NGO KA.DER, UN Women Turkey and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency is on a mission to increase female representation in Turkish politics (image: Ayse Karabat) As Turkey heads towards local elections in March, Qantara.de contributor Ayse Karabat has been helping train female hopefuls seeking to race in these and future elections in a country where women's representation in politics remains staggeringly low. A special report More:Women in Turkey's local elections: Projects seek to increase political participation of women in Turkey | Qantara.de

How Turkey Moved East: Erdogan and the Rise of an Anatolian Foreign Policy

2024-02-19T23:06:00.002-05:00

How Turkey Moved East Erdogan and the Rise of an Anatolian Foreign Policy By Soner Cagaptay February 19, 2024 In late January, the Turkish parliament ratified Sweden’s accession to NATO, bringing an end to nearly two years of stonewalling by the Turkish government. Ankara had held up Stockholm’s entry into the alliance ostensibly because Sweden has allowed members and fundraisers of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, an internationally designated terrorist group that has fought with the Turkish state for decades, to operate on its soil. But Turkish opposition to Swedish membership melted away once Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured what he really wanted: 40 F-16 fighter jets from the United States, equipment upgrades to Turkey’s existing fleet of aircraft, and a potential opportunity to meet U.S. President Joe Biden. More:How Turkey Moved East: Erdogan and the Rise of an Anatolian Foreign Policy

A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago | World | smdailyjournal.com

2024-02-06T22:43:00.003-05:00

A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago A year after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, a massive rebuilding effort is still trudging along More:A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago | World | smdailyjournal.com

Vanished kids and rampant corruption: Horrors behind Turkey’s earthquake linger – POLITICO

2024-02-06T22:40:00.000-05:00

Vanished kids and rampant corruption: Horrors behind Turkey’s earthquake linger Hundreds of kids are still missing, as families say their children were rescued from the rubble and checked into nearby hospitals but have vanished since. More:Vanished kids and rampant corruption: Horrors behind Turkey’s earthquake linger – POLITICO

Turkey earthquake: How a grieving mother uncovered the truth behind her son's death

2024-02-06T22:35:00.005-05:00

Turkey earthquake: How a grieving mother uncovered the truth behind her son's death By Esra Yalçınalp in Istanbul and Osman Kaytazoglu in London Nurgül Göksu says she used to be a "normal" housewife before the quake struck On 6 February 2023, a huge earthquake hit southern Turkey, killing more than 55,000 people. It has now become clear that scores of lives could have been saved if building regulations had been observed. One mother has made it her mission to find out what caused the building where her loved ones lived to collapse. More:Turkey earthquake: How a grieving mother uncovered the truth behind her son's death

Quake trauma haunts children in Turkey's container city

2024-02-03T22:39:00.004-05:00

Quake trauma haunts children in Turkey's container city Kahramanmaras (Turkey) (AFP) – Cansu Gol lost her baby in the rubble of Turkey's massive earthquake a year ago. Now she spends her time trying to heal the mental scars of her two surviving children. More:Quake trauma haunts children in Turkey's container city

Erdoğan faces a crucial test next month — can he retake Istanbul?

2024-02-03T01:02:00.003-05:00

Erdoğan faces a crucial test next month — can he retake Istanbul? By VOLKAN ISBASARAN ISTANBUL, 2. FEB, 11:47 LISTEN TO ARTICLE Turkey's local elections have always held significant implications — not just for its domestic political landscape but also for its relationships with international partners, including the European Union. With the 2024 local elections next month, the stakes are high, and the outcomes could shape the future dynamics between Turkey and the EU. More:Erdoğan faces a crucial test next month — can he retake Istanbul?

Turkey: Internet censorship before local elections – DW – 01/23/2024

2024-01-25T23:31:00.004-05:00

Turkey: Internet censorship before local elections Elmas Topcu 01/23/2024January 23, 2024 Ahead of local elections, Turkey is facing increased internet censorship, with the government blocking web pages and VPN services. This suppression is part of Erdogan's strategy to regain control over major cities. More:Turkey: Internet censorship before local elections – DW – 01/23/2024

Türkiye ranks first in cigarettes smoked: Report - Türkiye News

2024-01-20T21:56:00.001-05:00

Türkiye ranks first in cigarettes smoked: Report ANKARA Türkiye has emerged as the leading nation globally for the highest number of cigarettes smoked, earning the disconcerting distinction with 17.1 cigarettes per capita per day, according to a European Union (EU) Statistics Office report. More:Türkiye ranks first in cigarettes smoked: Report - Türkiye News

How Erdoğan's "national machine" came to dominate Turkish politics | EUROPP

2024-01-09T20:28:00.001-05:00

How Erdoğan’s “national machine” came to dominate Turkish politics Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been the leading figure in Turkish politics for over two decades. Drawing on a new study, Murat Somer and Toygar Sinan Baykan explain how a series of socioeconomic changes laid the foundations for his rise to power. Turkey’s general election in May last year produced another victory for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP). Against the background of an economic crisis and the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, this outcome was deeply disappointing for the opposition, who had been optimistic after joining forces against Erdoğan by coordinating their candidates and campaign strategies before the election. More:How Erdoğan's "national machine" came to dominate Turkish politics | EUROPP

Turkey Opposition Mayor Seen as Erdogan Rival Seeks Second Term - BNN Bloomberg

2024-01-05T18:47:00.003-05:00

Turkey Opposition Mayor Seen as Erdogan Rival Seeks Second Term Taylan Bilgic, Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key figure in Turkey’s biggest opposition party who’s widely considered a potential challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will run for a second term in local elections on March 31. MOre:Turkey Opposition Mayor Seen as Erdogan Rival Seeks Second Term - BNN Bloomberg

Turkey's minimum wage hike seen fuelling prices, hitting inflation outlook | Reuters

2023-12-28T22:17:00.003-05:00

Turkey's minimum wage hike seen fuelling prices, hitting inflation outlook By Ceyda Caglayan and Can Sezer December 28, ISTANBUL, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Turkey's larger-than-expected minimum wage hike, which impacts some 7 million workers, is expected to push already elevated inflation even higher in the coming months, economists and sector officials said. More:Turkey's minimum wage hike seen fuelling prices, hitting inflation outlook | Reuters

Role of Islam in Turkish education fuels secularist fears | The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO

2023-12-14T13:01:00.003-05:00

Role of Islam in Turkish education fuels secularist fears Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO Thomson Reuters Dec 14, 2023 | 4:48 AM By Daren Butler and Birsen Altayli ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s steps to promote traditional moral values in students, increase Islamic lessons and open prayer rooms in schools are fuelling secularist concerns in the Muslim country and laying bare divisions over the role religion should have in education. More:Role of Islam in Turkish education fuels secularist fears | The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO

Erdogan Challenges Ataturk's Legacy On Turkey's Centenary | Barron's

2023-12-01T20:51:00.004-05:00

Erdogan Challenges Ataturk's Legacy On Turkey's Centenary By Fulya OZERKAN and Burcin GERCEK in Ankara October 26, 2023 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will mark Turkey's centenary Sunday by honouring the post-Ottoman republic's revered founder, while chipping away at the foundation of his secular state. More:Erdogan Challenges Ataturk's Legacy On Turkey's Centenary | Barron's

Brussels to revive ties with Turkey despite 'differences' and stalled EU membership talks | Euronews

2023-11-29T22:51:00.005-05:00

Brussels to revive ties with Turkey despite 'differences' and stalled EU membership talks By Mared Gwyn Jones Published on 29/11/2023 - 15:11 The EU wants to revive its political and economic relationship with Turkey in a bid to boost regional stability, despite a deep rift between Brussels and Ankara's foreign policies and stalled EU membership talks. More:Brussels to revive ties with Turkey despite 'differences' and stalled EU membership talks | Euronews

Turkey raises policy rate to 40% amid soaring inflation of 60% - Nikkei Asia

2023-11-23T21:26:00.001-05:00

Turkey raises policy rate to 40% amid soaring inflation of 60% After hawkish move, central bank says monetary tightening to 'slow down' November 24, 2023 09:56 JST ANKARA (AP) -- Turkey's central bank delivered another huge interest rate hike on Thursday as it tries to curb double-digit inflation that has left households struggling to afford food and other basic goods. More:Turkey raises policy rate to 40% amid soaring inflation of 60% - Nikkei Asia