ANKARA—Turkey has recently announced plans to launch a fresh military incursion into northern Syria with the stated aim of subduing Kurdish militants who it says threaten its security. Both the United States and Russia have urged Ankara to stand down and it remains unclear what form the planned operation will take. “In the face of…
Man Killed in Floods in Turkey’s Capital
ISTANBUL—Heavy rainfall in Turkey’s capital on Saturday led to flooding that killed one person, authorities said. Search and rescue teams located the body of the 27-year-old man, who worked as a bus driver, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. Turkey’s interior ministry spokesman said earlier that authorities received a tip that one person was missing in…
NATO Chief Speaks With Erdogan About Finland, Sweden Joining
June 4, 2022
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BRUSSELS—NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s prime minister and spoken to Turkey’s president as he seeks to overcome Turkish resistance to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. Stoltenberg, who visited Washington this week, said on Twitter late Friday that he met with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin while there and discussed “the need…
Turkey’s Annual Inflation Surges 73.5 Percent to 24-Year High
June 3, 2022
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The annual inflation rate in Turkey jumped to its highest level in over two decades in May alongside a falling lira, according to official data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The measure of inflation, Consumer Price Index (CPI), grew by 73.5 percent in May from a year back, a June 3 press release…
Turkey, Israel Take Tentative Steps Toward Rapprochement
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visited Israel last week, becoming the first Turkish foreign minister to do so in 15 years. The trip is a sign of budding rapprochement between the two countries whose diplomatic relations have remained in limbo since 2018. Experts attribute the move to Turkey’s desire to repair frayed relations with influential…
Turkey Plays Hardball on Sweden, Finland NATO Accession Bid
While Sweden and Finland both officially applied for NATO membership this week, longstanding alliance member Turkey still appears dead-set against the move, saying the two Nordic countries provide a “haven” to terrorist groups that threaten Turkey’s security. “We have told our allies that Turkey will say ‘no’ to Sweden and Finland joining NATO and we…
Disney Comes Under Fire in Turkey for Perceived Pro-LGBTQ ‘Propaganda’
As the Disney+ streaming service gears up to launch in 42 countries this summer, the Walt Disney Company controversy appears to have moved beyond the confines of America’s culture wars. In Turkey, where the service is set to begin broadcasting on June 14, some critics say that Disney content—given its increasing emphasis on lesbian, gay,…
Turkey Not Supportive of NATO Membership for Finland, Sweden: Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan tossed cold water on any potential NATO membership for Finland and Sweden. “We’re following the developments regarding Sweden and Finland, but we don’t hold positive views,” Erdogan told reporters. He criticized the Scandinavian countries as “guesthouses” for terrorist organizations and implied that some terrorists are in the parliament in some countries….
Inflation Surges 70 Percent in Turkey on Higher Energy Prices and Weakening Lira
Inflation in Turkey hit a 20-year-high in April as the country continued to battle rising rates, further exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine and supply chain issues, according to data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute on May 5. Consumer price inflation soared to 69.97 percent per year in April, and 7.25 percent monthly, driven by high…
LIVE Now: Was a Foreign Intelligence Organization Behind the Plot to Destroy Donald Trump and Michael Flynn?
Lee Smith speaks live with Turkish businessman Ekim Alptekin about the shadowy religious figure believed to be responsible for political unrest across the globe and sheltered by U.S. spy services. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List“. Follow EpochTV on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/OverTheTarget Twitter: twitter.com/OverTheTarget5 Rumble:…
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