ISTANBUL—A multi-vehicle crash in southern Turkey’s Hatay province killed at least 12 people and injured 31 others, including three seriously, officials said. A truck crossed into opposite lanes after the driver lost control late Saturday, colliding with nine cars and two minibuses, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported. Many of the vehicles were parked by…
Turkey’s Tourism Industry Is Slow to Recover After Devastating Earthquakes
By Mia Taylor From TravelPulse As the busy summer travel season approaches, Turkey’s tourism industry is struggling to recover from the devastating earthquakes that impacted the country in February and killed more than 50,000 people. A recent report from Reuters says the earthquake has given tourists pause when it comes to booking a vacation in…
Why Turkey’s May 14 Election Really Matters
Commentary Turkey’s May 14, 2023, national elections are critical, foremost for Turkish citizens. Their democracy is at stake. But that isn’t the only reason Turkish and European media call next week’s vote the most important in 100 years. The election, which pits the President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against the much more moderate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, also…
Turkish Evacuation Plane Shot At in Sudan
Sudan’s army claimed that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shot at a Turkish evacuation plane as it was landing at Wadi Seyidna airport outside Khartoum on Friday, damaging its fuel system. Images shared by the Sudanese Armed Forces on social media showed what they said is the damaged aircraft parked on the tarmac. Hundreds…
Turkey Unveils 1st Nuclear Power Plant; Putin Hails ‘Multifaceted Partnership’
Turkey has formally inaugurated its first nuclear power plant, which was financed by Russia and built by Rosatom, a Russian state-owned nuclear energy company. “Turkey has joined the club of nuclear energy-producing nations–albeit after a 60-year delay,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an April 27 inauguration ceremony, which he addressed via video link….
SCOTUS Rules Turkish Bank Not Immune From Prosecution in Iran Sanctions Violation Case
April 19, 2023
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A bank controlled by the Turkish government is not immune from criminal prosecution in American courts for allegedly helping Iran defy U.S. economic sanctions, the Supreme Court ruled 7–2 on April 19. Turkiye Halk Bankasi A.S., also known as Halkbank, is 75 percent owned by the Turkish Wealth Fund, which in turn is owned by the Republic…
US Approves F-16 Upgrade After Turkey Eases Stand on NATO
WASHINGTON—The U.S. agreed Monday to sell Turkey $259 million in software it has long sought to upgrade its fleet of U.S. F-16 fighter jets. State Department approval of the sale comes about two weeks after Turkey dropped its objections to Finland joining NATO. Turkey continues to withhold its approval for Sweden to join the military…
US Slaps 120 Russia-Linked Firms and Individuals With Fresh Sanctions
Washington has enacted a wide-ranging package of fresh economic sanctions that target more than 120 Russia-linked companies and individuals—several of them in third countries. “The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on April 12. According to…
US Slaps 120 Russia-Linked Firms, Individuals With Fresh Sanctions
The United States has enacted a wide-ranging package of fresh economic sanctions against more than 120 Russia-linked companies and individuals—several of them in third countries. “The United States will continue to take action against Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on April 12. Blinken…
Ukraine-Bound Cargo Ship Sinks Off Turkish Coast: 3 Dead
ANKARA, Turkey—A Guinea-Bissau flagged cargo ship with 14 crew members on board sank off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast on Wednesday, killing at least three of them. Five people were rescued while efforts continued to find the other missing crew, officials and news reports said. The Joe 2 sank off the coast of Kumluca, in Antalya Province,…
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