BRUSSELS—European Union leaders greenlighted plans on Friday to give Turkey another €3 billion ($3.6 billion) over the next few years to provide fresh assistance to Syrian refugees on its territory and to help the country boost border controls. “It’s about additional funds of 3 billion euros [$3.6 billion], then afterwards also funds for Lebanon and…
Craving Caprese? These Burgers Are for You
If you’re a fan of caprese salads, you’ll love this burger. The patties are seasoned with Italian spices, then topped with juicy tomatoes drizzled with balsamic, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella. We’ve also doubled the basil by mixing it into the mayo and using whole leaves to top the burger. If you prefer less basil…
Hidden Istanbul: How to Leave the Tourist Trail and Get Lost in this Vast City
The fare was only a couple of coins, but they carried me to a whole other continent. Behind me, just a memory, were the famous spires and domes of Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, packed to the gunnels with tourists. But here on the Asian side—called Anatolia, by locals—was a little…
NTD News Today Full Broadcast (June 15)
President Joe Biden says he had productive talks with Turkey, NATO’s second-strongest member. What is Turkey offering to do? A lawmaker pushes a bill to prevent Vice President Kamala Harris from traveling overseas on the taxpayers’ dime before visiting the border. This, as Harris continues to refuse invites to the border even as some Democrats…
Experts Call for Greater Transparency in Canada’s Arms Exports
The federal government needs to increase the transparency of arms exports to ensure the weapons are not used in violation of human rights or agreements with Canada, a House of Commons committee heard on Tuesday. Jean-Christophe Boucher, an assistant professor in political science at the University of Calgary, told the Foreign Affairs and International Development…
Full Lockdown Takes Effect in Turkey, People Leave Cities
ANKARA, Turkey—People in Turkey stocked up on groceries, filled markets and left cities for their hometowns or the southern coast Thursday before the country entered its strictest lockdown of the pandemic. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposed a “full lockdown” that took effect at 1600 GMT (12 p.m. EDT) and will last until May 17 amid…
Turkey Summons US Ambassador Over Biden’s Genocide Designation
The foreign minister of Turkey summoned the U.S. ambassador in Ankara on Saturday to protest President Joe Biden’s decision to designate as genocide the killing and deportation of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire. U.S. Ambassador David Satterfield met with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal late on Saturday to receive Ankara’s condemnation. “The statement does…
NTD Business Full Broadcast (April 23)
American Express reports latest earning results, revenue fell last quarter but its net income rose, what helped? Crypto chaos ensues. Bitcoin drops to its lowest level since last month. And it’s not alone. The CEO of an exchange in Turkey flees the country and might have taken billions of dollars with him.
Greek, Turkish FMs Meet to Mend Ties, Trade Barbs Instead
ANKARA, Turkey—A meeting aimed to improve fraught ties between NATO allies Greece and Turkey quickly descended into a tense exchange of accusations between the two countries’ foreign ministers on April 15. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias traveled to Ankara to discuss ties with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, following a slight easing of tensions. Appearing…
Turkey Sentences Dozens to Life Terms Over 2016 Failed Coup
ANKARA, Turkey—A Turkish court sentenced dozens of people, including former soldiers attached to the presidential guard regiment, to life imprisonment on Wednesday over their involvement in the 2016 failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. A total of 497 defendants had been on trial since 2017 for attempting…
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