Opposition Candidate Elected Istanbul Mayor in Local Vote
After much fuss and wrangling, Turkey's Supreme Election Council confirmed that opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu won more votes than his rival from President Erdogan's party. The…
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Erdogan’s Party, Opposition Squabble Over Istanbul in Local Elections
Turkey's voters registered their disapproval of President Erdogan's governance style and fear-mongering by electing opposition candidate in Ankara. Istanbul remains contested amid ongoing…
Turkish Lira Sinks After Trump Doubles Tariffs on Turkey
The Turkish lira sank further against the U.S. dollar, standing 6.43 after U.S. President Donald J. Trump doubled tariffs on aluminum and steel from Turkey. As the lira crashes, President…
Exiled Author Believes Turkey Resembles Nazi Germany of 1930s
Turkish novelist Asli Erdogan believes that Turkey resembles Nazi Germany of 1930s as the country descends into a fascist regime under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's iron grip.
Turkey’s Erdogan Again Rebuffs US Threat of Sanctions
Turkey's president again struck a defiant tone and said threatening language by the U.S. does not benefit anyone after the U.S. leaders showed unflinching intention to slap sanctions on…
Turkey’s Erdogan to Reveal 100-Day Action Plan For New Presidential Term
After being re-elected as president of Turkey in the new political system, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prepares to unveil a 100-day action plan this Friday, his spokesman said.
Turkey’s Central Bank Increases Inflation Forecast This Year
Turkey's Central Bank overhauled its inflation forecast for 2018 and expects more than 13 percent inflation, adding uncertainty and pressure on a struggling lira.
Pence Renews Threat of Sanctions Against Turkey Over Pastor Brunson
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence renewed threat of sanctions against Turkey over Pastor Andrew Brunson's house arrest, in what appears to be an escalating dispute that involves mutual…
Turkey’s Erdogan Refuses to Back Down After Trump’s Sanction Threats
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey will not back down after U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened to slap large sanctions over the ongoing detention of Pastor Andrew Brunson,…
Central Bank’s Policies Leave Turkish Lira Plummeted
The specter of political interference in Central Bank's monetary policy came to the public spotlight again on Tuesday after the bank kept its key interest rate unchanged, leaving the Turkish…