Turkey’s Turning Point
Synopsis by Foreign Affairs Feb 09 23
For Erdogan, everything is now riding on Turkey’s elections. Given how much is at stake, he is likely to employ almost any means to avoid ...Read full article 
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Quick Glance: Midas Raises $45M in Series A Funding
- A fintech startup called Midas has successfully raised $45 million in a funding round led by Portage Ventures of Canada. This enables investors in Turkey to invest in US and Turkish equities.
- With over 2 million users in Turkey's retail market, Midas offers lower transaction and commission fees for Turkish customers. Additionally, the company provides financial content, real-time stock market data and news, as well as company profiles to educate the market.
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Turkish intelligence has expanded its spy-imam program to gather intel abroad - Nordic Monitor
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Quick Glance: Turkish Intelligence Expands Spy-Imam Program Abroad
- Turkish intelligence has intensified its recruitment of imams to gather information abroad.
- Imams undergo training to collect intelligence without alerting host authorities.
- The program is jointly coordinated by Turkey's main intelligence agency, the foreign ministry, and the religious affairs directorate.
- Selected candidates are carefully vetted and operate in alignment with Turkey's national security interests.
Turkey’s AKP MPs continue to draw ire for luxury lifestyles, this time due to Rolex watch
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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding AKP Politicians for Luxury Watches and Social Media
- AKP's Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Bahadır Yenişehirlioğlu caused a stir by sharing a photo on social media where he wore a Rolex watch worth half a million Turkish liras while interacting with visitors in parliament.
- The Rolex watch worn by AKP lawmaker Yenişehirlioğlu is part of the 'Rolex Submariner Date' and 'Rolex GMT-Master' models, priced between 16,200 (562,000 liras) and 16,800 euros.
- An employee earning the minimum wage of 17,002 Turkish liras would need to work for almost three years to afford the watch worth 562,000 liras.
- After numerous negative comments were posted under the lawmaker's photo, Yenişehirlioğlu removed the post from his account.
German gov't report underscores Erdogan's willingness to kidnap opponents from abroad - Nordic Monitor
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Turkish court sentences men who recorded AKP MP's faulty car parking to jail
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Islamist NGO purchases 3 ships to sail to Gaza, awaits Erdogan's approval - Nordic Monitor
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Quick Glance: Switzerland bans Beypazarı mineral water due to high boron levels
- Switzerland prohibited a batch of Beypazarı mineral water due to elevated boron levels that present potential health risks, as announced by the Swiss Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs on April 15.
- Concerning the official inspection, troubling boron levels were detected, associated with lot number 14/12/23 14/02/25 .0940 4 and manufactured by Beypazarı Karakoca.
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Turkish court arrests political advisor after comment on jet fuel sale to Israel: A Turkish court has arrested political advisor Evren Barış Yavuz for an opinion ...
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- Turkey recently ratified Sweden's NATO membership and was rewarded with the promise of new fighter jets from the US Congress.
- Turkey aims for relaxation in relations with Greece and in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. However, the reliability of this new harmony remains uncertain.
- Turkey relies heavily on the EU economically and seeks a new customs agreement. Its flexible approach in foreign policy is evident, especially in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Earthquake jolts Turkish province of Tokat, AFAD says
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- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 shook the northern Turkish province of Tokat on Thursday, as reported by Turkey’s AFAD disaster management authority.
- Personnel from AFAD and other relevant agencies were on-site investigating the situation, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.
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- In disregard of the police's stop warning at approximately 3:30 a.m., the driver identified as Y.K. initiated his escape in Ankara's Etimesgut district.
- Upon some time elapsing during the escape, the driver sought refuge in a market's parking area to obscure his trail.
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- A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved in rescuing people from the Tunektepe cable car.
- The stranded individuals had been stuck since the accident on Friday evening, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident, with an expert commission assisting in the process.
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Quick Glance: Ekrem İmamoğlu: The Istanbul Mayor in Confrontation with Erdoğan
- Imamoğlu's victory in the local elections marks a pivotal moment for Turkey's opposition. Despite Erdogan's efforts to reclaim Istanbul, Imamoğlu stood his ground, becoming Erdogan's arch-rival and a potential future presidential candidate.
- Imamoğlu's broad appeal enabled him to defeat Murat Kurum, Erdogan's AKP candidate, by a 12-percentage point margin. His winning streak reflected CHP victories nationwide, with Istanbul being a key focal point.
- Imamoğlu's diverse background has helped him reach a wide base. His social democratic ideology, combining free-market principles with state support, is a central aspect of his political identity.
- Despite increasing pressure from Erdogan through legal challenges and political maneuvers, Imamoğlu remains a standout politician, having been the only one to repeatedly beat Erdogan and potentially shaping the future of Turkey.
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- On Saturday, Iran launched numerous drones and missiles in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on its embassy in Syria.
- Despite most drones and missiles being intercepted, a young girl sustained critical injuries, sparking concerns of further escalation.
- US officials revealed that Iran only communicated after the strikes began, aiming for a 'highly destructive' outcome. The potential for escalation remains uncertain as the US declared it would not engage in Israeli retaliation against Iran.
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Quick Glance: Turkey's Persistent Resistance to ECtHR Judgments
- The ECtHR issued a groundbreaking decision declaring the conviction of a teacher in Turkey unlawful, potentially affecting thousands facing similar charges.
- Despite the ECtHR's ruling, the Kayseri 2nd High Criminal Court made a controversial decision to revisit evidence and adjourn the trial.
- Experts view this as a government strategy to prolong legal proceedings by reevaluating previously addressed procedures.
- Turkey refuses to implement specific ECtHR decisions, including the release of Osman Kavala and Selahattin Demirtaş, leading to international criticism.
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Turkish government's budget deficit exceeds $15.8B in Q1: Turkey's central government budget posted a deficit of 209 billion Turkish liras ($6 ...
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Turkish tourists landing on Greek islands: The Greek islands are reaping the rewards of the seven-day “visa express” granted to Turkish citizens ...
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Finance Minister Şimşek denies ‘crisis’ with Erdoğan over monetary policy: Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has denied allegations of a ...
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Justice minister denies that civil servant interviews included questions on Erdoğan's family
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CHP head Özel criticizes Turkish electoral authority for dismissing Hatay objection
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Erdogan continues to provide sanctuary to radical Kuwaiti cleric Hakim al-Mutairi in Turkey - Nordic Monitor
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Quick Glance: Erdogan's Support for Radical Cleric Hakim al-Mutairi in Turkey
- Turkey shelters radical Kuwaiti cleric Hakim al-Mutairi, linked to al-Qaeda and facing charges in Kuwait.
- Al-Mutairi in Turkey promotes radical ideologies, meets Turkish officials, and receives government support.
- Despite a life sentence in Kuwait, Turkish deportation reversed after Erdogan government intervention.
- Al-Mutairi collaborates with Turkish officials, supports Erdogan, and has ties to extremist groups like al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Quick Glance: Antalya Mayor Arrested Following Tragic Cable Car Accident
- An Antalya court on April 14 arrested the Kepez district mayor Mesut Kacagöz and four others on charges of negligent homicide and causing injury to more than one person after the cable car accident resulting in one death and 17 injuries.
- Kacagöz, elected as mayor from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) on March 31, previously served as the manager of the municipal enterprise ANET in Antalya, responsible for the cable car among other services.
- During his testimony, Kacagöz mentioned resigning from his position at ANET on November 28, 2023, to pursue the mayoral role, stating he had no information about the recent maintenance work carried out between February 19 and March 4, 2024.
- Following the arrest, protests erupted in front of the courthouse with the participation of CHP lawmakers, party executives, and district mayors, followed by a 'justice watch' outside the prison where the district mayor was detained.
Iran informed Turkey in advance of its attack against Israel: Source: Iran informed Turkey in advance of its planned operation against Israel ...
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Freedom Flotilla activists determined to set sail to Gaza despite Israeli threats
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CHP supports labor unions’ call to celebrate May 1 in Taksim Square: Turkey’s main opposition, the Republican People’s Party (CHP) has invited all workers to ...
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Kütahya Municipality's debt hit $52.9M after 20 years under AKP, MHP: After 20 years under the ruling AKP and the far-right MHP, Kütahya Municipality won by ...
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AKP MP draws ire for posting lobster dish from Monaco: Turkish ruling AKP deputy Şebnem Bursalı has drawn ire after posting a lobster dish photo from Monaco on ...
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Istanbul’s former AKP district mayors erected ‘tiny palaces’ as municipality buildings: Report
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Quick Glance: Former AKP District Mayors Built Lavish Municipality Buildings in Istanbul
- Former AKP-governed districts in Istanbul constructed luxurious 'tiny palaces' as municipality buildings before losing to the main-opposition party CHP in the 2024 local elections.
- The Sancaktepe municipality drew criticism for its excessive luxury, prompting further investigation into other municipality buildings in the city where many live below the poverty line.
- Millions of liras were spent on constructing municipality buildings in districts such as Ümraniye, Küçükçekmece, Eyüpsultan, Güngören, Bağcılar, and Zeytinburnu under AKP rule before being won over by the CHP.
- The construction costs of these municipality buildings amounted to millions of liras, sparking public scrutiny and controversy, especially after the transition of power to the CHP.
The Turkish opposition’s stunning turnround: President Erdoğan must resist returning to populist policies, and stifling his competitors
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Quick Glance: The Turkish opposition’s remarkable transformation
- President Erdoğan should avoid reverting to populist policies and suppressing his competitors.
- In a remarkable shift in its fate, the opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) secured 38 percent of the national votes, while support for the AKP dropped to 35 percent.
- The outcomes of the local elections have demonstrated that millions of Turks still believe in the power of the ballot box and are willing to utilize it to express their dissatisfaction with the president and his AKP's governance.
- It is crucial for Erdoğan to maintain the economic course and resist any temptation to return to his detrimental past policies. This would have dire consequences for Turkey. Additionally, there should be no endeavor to utilize state tools to undermine the opposition's achievements.
Hamas ready to disband armed wing and become a political party: Turkish FM - War on Gaza - War on Gaza
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Turkish amputee footballers eye 2024 European Championship legacy: The Turkish amputee national football team, champions of the European Championship twice in a ...
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Turkish, Greek sovereignty dispute flares over marine park plans: The issue of sovereign territory between historic rivals Türkiye and Greece flared again this ...
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Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire: Turkey will impose restrictions on the export of products from 54 different categories to ...
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Erdoğan vows to defend Palestinian cause against all odds: Speaking at his ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AK Party) parliamentary meeting ...
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Erdoğan highlights Muslim unity against Israel's attacks: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of unity among Muslim countries against ...
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Besiktas sack ex-Portugal coach Santos: Besiktas have parted ways with former Portugal coach Fernando Santos, the Turkish club said on Saturday.
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Quick Glance: Besiktas part ways with former Portugal coach Santos
- Besiktas announced the departure of former Portugal coach Fernando Santos. The coach, appointed in January at the Super Lig club, leaves the Turkish champions in fourth place with 48 points, trailing Galatasaray by 36 points.
- Having led Portugal to victory in Euro 2016, Santos coached the national team from 2014 to 2022. In January 2023, he took on the role of head coach for Poland. Eight months later, Poland and Santos went separate ways following a defeat in Albania jeopardizing their Euro 2024 qualification.
Greece reopens historic mosque for Eid amid thaw with Türkiye: For the first time in more than a century, Greece on Wednesday reopened a historic mosque in the ...
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Turkish scientists become guardians of nature in Antarctica: Turkish researchers participating in the 8th National Antarctic Science Expedition carried out their ...
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Türkiye, US to hold talks on ties, regional issues - Türkiye News: Senior Turkish and American officials will meet in the Turkish capital to discuss joint ...
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Turkish electoral board hijacks Van mayorship from DEM Party for AKP candidate: The Van provincial electoral board in eastern Turkey has rescinded DEM Party ...
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Quick Glance: Turkish Electoral Board Controversy: Van Mayorship Shifted from DEM Party to AKP Candidate
- Despite the pro-Kurdish DEM Party's victory in the mayoral elections, the electoral board in Turkey's Van province on April 2 awarded the metropolitan mayorship to the ruling AKP candidate.
- The board decided to hand the "certificate of election" to AKP's Abdullahat Arvas, who received only 27.15% of the votes in the province.
- Zeydan's lawyer called this a "first" in the Republic's history and announced legal action against the electoral board's decision.
- The DEM Party secured victories in all 13 district municipalities and the metropolitan municipality in the Kurdish-majority eastern province, which was previously under government-appointed trustee administration.
Turkish airstrike eliminates 12 PKK terrorists in Iraq: The Turkish army targeted the PKK terrorist group in an airstrike in Iraq’s north ...
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Erdogan government allowed Turkish soldiers to be killed by ISIS despite being able to rescue them - Nordic Monitor
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Quick Glance: Erdogan Government Negligence in Turkish Soldiers' Deaths by ISIS
- The Turkish government allegedly failed to rescue two soldiers before their killing by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in 2016. Their bodies were reportedly buried secretly in a region of Syria controlled by the Turkish intelligence without being brought back to Turkey or informing the families.
- Veteran journalist Adem Yavuz Arslan claimed that Turkish intelligence officials negotiating with ISIS argued that the survival of two more soldiers was not a top priority due to existing casualties. After a video documenting the soldiers' deaths led to public outcry, the government restricted internet access.
- The Turkish General Staff neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the video but visited one soldier's family to declare him a 'martyr.' Further controversies arose from the arrest of the ISIS judge in Turkey responsible for the soldiers' deaths and the involvement of government officials in the negotiations with ISIS.
- Despite evidence linking the Erdogan government to armed jihadist groups, the judge was temporarily released and later sentenced to life imprisonment. This case highlighted the government's controversial dealings with extremist elements and the consequences of negligence in protecting Turkish soldiers.
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Akşener ‘infiltrated’ opposition alliance with Erdoğan’s instruction, former İYİ MP suggests
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Quick Glance: Akşener Allegedly Infiltrated Opposition Alliance on Erdogan's Orders
- Former İYİ Party deputy Aytun Çıray suggested that party leader Meral Akşener 'infiltrated' the opposition alliance Table of Six with President Erdoğan's instruction.
- Çıray mentioned that Erdoğan began influencing the İYİ Party after the successful 2019 local elections where the opposition won Istanbul and Ankara municipalities.
- He emphasized the possibility of direct infiltration at the highest level and the likelihood of more information surfacing in the future.
- Akşener's temporary departure from the alliance before the 2023 elections raised questions about the unity of the alliance and potentially played a role in Kılıçdaroğlu's defeat against Erdoğan.
Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas chief for sons’ killings in Gaza: presidency: ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday offered ...
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Türkiye, US talk ahead of Erdoğan’s expected visit to Washington - Türkiye News: Senior Turkish and American diplomats have exchanged views on unfolding ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/turkiye-us-talk-ahead-of-erdogans-expected-visit-to-washington-192544
Lost Ottoman color rediscovered by Turkish researchers - Türkiye News: Researchers have succeeded in reviving "Edirne Red," a centuries-long historical ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/lost-ottoman-color-rediscovered-by-turkish-researchers-192366
Fenerbahce players walk off after one minute to concede Turkish Super Cup: Fenerbahce's players walked off the pitch after one minute of Sunday's Turkish Super ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/fenerbahce-players-walk-off-after-one-minute-concede-turkish-super-cup-2024-04-07/
CHP finds 3000+ votes cast in name of dead citizens in quake-hit Hatay: Turkey’s main opposition CHP has contested AKP’s victory in the Hatay municipal elections ...
duvarenglish.com/chp-finds-3000-votes-cast-in-name-of-dead-citizens-in-quake-hit-hatay-news-64151
Ukraine's sudden exit derails new Türkiye-mediated Black Sea deal: Negotiations spanning two months between Russia, Ukraine and Türkiye aimed at ensuring Black ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/ukraines-sudden-exit-derails-new-turkiye-mediated-black-sea-deal
Quick Glance: Close to Agreement: Black Sea Shipping Deal Between Ukraine and Russia
- Following extensive negotiations on the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, an agreement was reached in March but was rejected by Kyiv at the eleventh hour.
- The United Nations and Turkey played crucial roles in mediating the talks.
- Shortly after the deal fell through, Russia initiated targeted attacks on ports in southern Ukraine.
- Even though Ukraine did not formally sign the document, it agreed for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to make the announcement on March 30.
Turkish agriculture sector sees record $9.3B in Q1 exports: Exports of the Turkish agriculture sector have displayed their best first-quarter figure ...
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With eyes on savings, Türkiye vows to strengthen economic program: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday said Türkiye would take steps to strengthen its ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/with-eyes-on-savings-turkiye-vows-to-strengthen-economic-program
Turkish President Erdogan welcomes Tanzanian President Hassan with official ceremony
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Netanyahu making a 'mistake' in Gaza - Biden: The US President has said Israel's PM is making a 'mistake' in his approach to Gaza ...
euronews.com/2024/04/10/biden-says-netanyahu-making-a-mistake-in-gaza-as-turkey-slaps-trade-restrictions-on-israel
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Turkish National Intelligence Organization holds art competition for children: Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has announced a painting and ...
duvarenglish.com/turkish-national-intelligence-organization-holds-art-competition-for-children-news-64163
Greece-Turkey: Discussion on maritime zones delimitation should wait: It’s been more than a year of calm waters between Greece and Turkey and suddenly tensions ...
ekathimerini.com/in-depth/analysis/1236419/greece-turkey-discussion-on-maritime-zones-delimitation-should-wait/
Erdoğan urges global action against Israel's war - Türkiye News: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a call to the global community to condemn the ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/erdogan-urges-global-action-against-israels-war-192440
Turkish, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkish-iranian-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-tensions
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