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POLITICS1d agoTurkey Urged to End Escalating Internet CensorshipRights groups including BIRN press Turkish authorities to cease sweeping internet restrictions and call on social media companies to resist censorship orders targeting journalists, independent media and civil society groups.balkaninsight · greece
POLITICS1d agoTurkey Urged to End Escalating Internet CensorshipRights groups including BIRN press Turkish authorities to cease sweeping internet restrictions and call on social media companies to resist censorship orders targeting journalists, independent media and civil society groups.Balkan Insight
POLITICS2d agoTurkey bans social media use for under-15sTurkey has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15. The restriction will come into effect from November 1.newsbytesapp · india
POLITICS3d agoTurkey bans social media for kids under 15The law comes amid a global push for tougher age restrictions on social media platforms.Politico Europe
POLITICS5d agoIsrael and Turkey are not natural rivals. It’s time to stop treating them that way.The West should find ways of managing rather than entrenching both countries further into this competition. The post Israel and Turkey are not natural rivals. It’s time to stop treating them that way. appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS5d agoTurkey not to deploy troops abroad for offensive operations — FidanAccording to the minister, Turkey "is doing everything possible to ensure that the situation is resolved through peace and dialogue"tass · russia
POLITICS5d agoProtests in Turkey’s Izmir after mayor switches to Erdogan’s AK PartyProtesters gathered in Izmir after Mayor Cemil Tugay joined President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party, with demonstrators calling for his resignation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoMayor of Turkey’s Third-Largest City Joins Ruling PartyOpposition party's position crumbles further as mayor of key city joins President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AKP in major political defection.Balkan Insight
POLITICS6d agoOne Resignation Doesn’t Prove Justice Operates Fairly in TurkeyPro-government media say the resignation of one key figure over a stock market scandal shows the rule of law works impartially in Turkey. Courts’ treatment of opposition leaders suggests otherwise.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 5Turkey Banned a Book by a Jailed Presidential Hopeful. We Read It.From jail, the former mayor of Istanbul accuses President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hollowing out Turkey’s democracy to stay in power.NYT World
POLITICSOct 5Greece and Turkey’s increasingly blatant hostility could turn lethalGreece Letter: Turkey, to extend its claims over the eastern Mediterranean, plans to create two marine parksIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 2EXCLUSIVE: Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 2‘Tsunami’ of Net Restrictions Leaves Turkey’s Online Media Fearing for FutureHundreds of websites and social media accounts have been blocked in Turkey as a crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups spreads to independent media – and even to posts about a stock market scandal.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 2France and Turkey block NATO drive to deepen ties with Caucasus countries – POLITICOFrance and Turkey have reportedly blocked NATO's efforts to enhance ties with countries in the Caucasus region. This move signifies a divergence in foreign policy within the alliance regarding regional engagement.politico.eu · United States
POLITICSSep 30Turkey Freezes Former Minister’s Assets in Market Manipulation ProbeProsecutors seek to freeze all assets of former minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya and her husband, as probe widens into into alleged wrongdoing in capital markets.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 29Mayor’s Resignation Deals Fresh Blow to Turkey’s Fragmented OppositionAnkara Mayor Mansur Yavas’ resignation from the Republican People’s Party has worsened the embattled opposition’s plight ahead of the next elections – potentially benefitting Turkey’s authoritarian president.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 29As the U . S . signals a smaller Middle East footprint , Turkey is ready to step inThe United States is signaling a reduced presence in the Middle East, and Turkey is prepared to increase its involvement in the region. This indicates a potential shift in regional power dynamics and international relations.wboi.org · United States
POLITICSSep 29As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step inTurkey's bid for regional influence comes as the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel and continue with the seven-month-old war on Iran.NPR News
POLITICSSep 28Erdoğan bids to contain fallout from Turkey’s $18bn stock market scandalFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 28Turkey: Comedian on trial for 'insulting' Erdogan in showDeniz Goktas is accused of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, "praising" crime and criminals, and "inciting hatred and hostility" with jokes about Islam. Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with free speech.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 27Turkey ruling - party deputy chair steps down after share trading allegationsA deputy chair from Turkey's ruling party has resigned following allegations related to share trading. This indicates a political scandal involving a prominent government official.wral.com · United States
POLITICSSep 25Somalia Flag , Turkey , and the Evidence : A Fact - Based RebuttalThe article presents a fact-based rebuttal concerning Somalia, Turkey, and related evidence. This suggests an ongoing dispute or clarification regarding international affairs between the two nations.wardheernews.com · Somalia
POLITICSSep 24Netanyahu defends Israel's strength before the UN and antagonizes Europe, Turkey or Qatar a month before electionsEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 20Uganda suspends military ties with Turkey over extradition of Museveni criticUganda has suspended its military ties with Turkey following a dispute over the extradition of a critic of President Museveni. This action reflects strained diplomatic relations between the two countries due to a contentious political issue.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom