Latest News from Turkey
Mobile commerce on the rise in Turkey
According to online shopping website hepsiburada.com, one of every two orders is completed through handheld devices while 62 percent of its website traffic comes through such devices during weekends and holidays, showing the popularity of mobile shopping is rising rapidly in Turkey.
Turkish economy's problems 'still come from inside,' says leading economist
Leading economist Daron Acemo?lu said in an interview with Turkish daily Cumhuriyet that Turkey?s economic problems still come from inside, adding high liquidity in global markets helped Turkey overcome the 2001 and 2008 economic crises but the situation has now changed.
We'd like to see more media freedom in Turkey, says US spokesperson
The U.S.-Turkish bilateral relationship will continue yet recent attacks on Turkey?s press have worried Washington, U.S. State spokesperson John Kirby has told daily Hürriyet, while also pledging continued cooperation against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Court releases all detained in Gülen-linked operation in central Turkey
Four of the seven people detained earlier this week in a police operation against a purported Gülen-linked ?terrorist organization? were released early on Sept. 18. The three other high-profile suspects were released on Sept. 17, including Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜS?AD) Executive Board Member and Boydak Holding CEO Memduh Boydak.
Turkey spent $7.6 billion hosting 2.2 million Syrian refugees
Turkey, which hosts the world's largest refugee population, has so far spent $7.6 billion caring for 2.2 million Syrians who have fled strife in the Arab republic, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmu? said Sept. 18.
Seed bartering festival in ?zmir aims to revive local planting richness
A seed bartering festival will take place in the Urla district of Turkey?s ?zmir province in October, aimed at protecting and reviving endangered seeds and enriching the natural wealth of the region.
The festival will be held on Oct. 4 in the Malgaca market square, giving attendees the chance to exchange local seeds.
Consul-general vows further British investments in Turkey, if stability assured
British Consul-General to Turkey in Istanbul Leigh Turner said the number of British companies investing in Turkey would rise if further stability and democracy in the country were granted, in a tourism and business seminar held in western Bursa province on Sept. 17.
Alexis vs. Vangelis – Greece’s rival leaders put to the crash test (pics)
Greece’s two leaders Alexis Tsipars and Vangelis Meimarakis are neck and neck in opinion polls, with elections on September 20 set to be a close call between the two. Who will win is anybody’s bet? Her’es a profile of the two…
Date of birth
A. Tsipras: July 28, 1974
V. Meimarakis: December 14, 1953
MHP excludes Ak?ener, Türke? on candidate list, Türke? resigns
The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) of Turkey has not nominated Deputy Prime Minister Tu?rul Türke?, who was expelled from the party after accepting an offer to join the country?s interim cabinet, and former Deputy Parliament Speaker Meral Ak?ener, when it submitted candidate list for the Nov. 1 snap elections on Sept. 18.
Probe into Do?an Media Group 'worrying': European Commission
The European Commission has said the investigation launched against the Do?an Media Group for allegedly making ?terrorist propaganda? was the latest in a series of ?disquieting infringements? of media freedom in Turkey, daily Hürriyet has reported.
EU members that don't help with refugees won't get money: Germany
Countries that do not share European values of human empathy and solidarity cannot count on receiving money from the bloc, German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel warned in an interview with the newspaper Bild.
Turkey 'concerned' over coup in Burkina Faso
Ankara has voiced ?concern? over a military coup in Burkina Faso, saying it ?rejected interventions in politics? through methods that are not democratic.
Barrel bombs kill 21 civilians near Syria's Daraa: Monitor
Barrel bomb attacks by Syrian regime helicopters killed at least 21 civilians late on Sept.17 in a rebel-held town near Daraa city, a monitoring group said.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said regime helicopters "dropped barrel bombs on neighbourhoods in Busra al-Sham in Daraa province," killing at least 21 people, including two children and four women.
Hollande says will ask EU summit to 'work with Turkey' on refugee crisis
French President Francois Hollande said on Sept.17 that he will urge a special EU summit next week to help Turkey keep Syrian refugees on its soil until the neighbouring country's war ends.
Turkish prosecutor seeks 34-year jail term for Fethullah Gülen
An Istanbul prosecutor has demanded a jail term of up to 34 years for U.S.-based Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen on charges of ?conspiracy, forgery of official documents and slander? as part of a probe on what is known as the ?parallel state? in Turkey.