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Egypt supports Cyprus against Turkey

Egypt has criticized Turkey’s plan for a two-state peace deal on ethnically divided Cyprus. Egyptian criticism of Turkey’s plan for a two-state solution peace deal on ethnically divided Cyprus has come as the latest sign of ongoing tension between Cairo and Ankara despite previous diplomatic efforts to rebuild their relations. …

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Döviz kuruna istikrar geliyor

Türkiye, salgın döneminde gerek sağlık ve gerekse de ekonomiye destekler konusunda başarılı bir performans sergiledi. Bir yandan aşı ve sağlık hizmetlerinden faydalanma konusunda tüm vatandaşlarımıza hizmet verilirken, öte yandan sanayici, tüccar, esnaf ve emekçilere kısa çalışma ödeneği, nakdi ücret desteği, işsizlik ödeneği, sosyal yardımlarla ekonomiye katkı ve destek verilmişti. Yeni …

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Turkey detains 22 Daesh, al-Qaida terrorists in Istanbul, Ankara

Police in Istanbul and Ankara detained at least 22 terrorist suspects linked to Daesh, al-Qaida and other terrorist groups as part of counterterrorism operations ahead of New Year’s Day. In Istanbul, police detained nine foreign nationals with links to al-Qaida and Daesh terrorists, Demirören News Agency (DHA) reported Monday. Operations …

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Drone sales could dampen Turkey’s African venture

Turkey has made major economic and diplomatic strides in Africa since the early 2000s, but growing military sales to African countries raise the specter of a risky shift. Dozens of top African officials, including 12 presidents, two vice presidents, two premiers and 26 foreign ministers, flocked to Istanbul last week …

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Edward Lucas: Helsingi, mitte Jalta

Ağustos ayında hükümetin 2022 baharında erken seçim hazırlığında olduğunu ifade etmiştim. Okuyuculardan da birçok uzmandan da 2022 Kasım ayından önce seçim olmayacağı tepkisi gelmişti. Bu tepkinin en temel nedeni ise o dönem üzerinde konuşulan Seçim Kanunu’nda değişiklik yapılması meselesiydi. Değişiklik yapıldıktan bir yıl sonrasına kadar yapılan değişiklikler uygulanamayacağı için Kasım …

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Turkish lira sinks further with Erdogan’s latest rate cut

Ankara’s controversial economic policy coupled with external forces portend a continuing deprecation of the Turkish lira that will only worsen inflation and other economic parameters. Turkey’s Central Bank lowered its policy rate by 100 basis points to 14% Thursday, delivering a fourth cut in as many months in line with …

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‘Frozen Lake’ of Turkish Politics is Starting to Crack

Under pressure from economic crisis, the rigid political status quo in Turkey is shifting – and the once frustrated opposition scents an opportunity. Turkey’s political landscape used to be likened to a frozen scene from the Ice Age. Across the political spectrum, voting behaviour seemed locked in a status quo …

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Egypt Calls for Federation in Cyprus, Rejecting Turkish-backed 2-State Solution

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Tuesday said a solution to the dispute in ethnically divided Cyprus must follow the UN-endorsed road map for reunification of the island in a federal framework, and be based on international law rather than promoting “aggressive activities or expansionist tendencies.” His remarks, seen as …

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Turkish lira tumbles ahead of key decision on rate cuts, wages

As Turkey’s battered lira pushes to new lows against the dollar, all eyes turn to Thursday’s central bank meeting and critical talks on the minimum wage. Turks woke Monday to watch their currency plunge to 14 against the dollar early in the morning, then go past it to 14.62 until …

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Qatar’s presence in eastern Mediterranean benefits Egypt, Turkey

Qatar is enhancing its presence in the eastern Mediterranean that is rich in oil and gas reserves at a time when tensions are ripping through the region over the maritime borders and excavation rights. Qatar has strengthened its presence in the eastern Mediterranean, which is rich in oil and gas …

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