Tag Archives: Turkish Digest

Turkish lira hits record low on geopolitical worriesBy Reuters Staff ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Turkish lira weakened to a record low against the dollar on Thursday as concerns over possible U.S. sanctions, the Caucasus conflict and uneasy ties with the … Continue reading →

Turkey under Erdogan: Caught between democracy and dictatorshipWION New Delhi, India Oct 07, 2020, 10.57 PM(IST) Edited By: Gravitas desk Turkey now stands between democracy and dictatorship; the West and West Asia For the longest time in recent history, Turkey … Continue reading →

Turkey admits publishing incomplete coronavirus tally Revelation that asymptomatic cases are not included in daily numbers could further hit tourism More:Turkey admits publishing incomplete coronavirus tally | Financial Times from Turkish Digest https://ift.tt/3invvQU via CHPEU

Covid-19: Turkey cracks down on doctors who doubt official figures Doctors in Turkey who post information about local covid-19 cases on social media are facing harassment and criminal charges from authorities anxious to hide the extent of the pandemic’s spread … Continue reading →

Turkey orders dozens of arrests including opposition mayor Warrants relate to 2014 protests in Turkey sparked by the seizure of mainly Kurdish Syrian town of Kobane by ISIL. More:Turkey orders dozens of arrests including opposition mayor | Turkey | Al … Continue reading →

Turkey considers new restrictions as infections rise New COVID-19 cases and death rates in Turkey have returned to levels not seen since May, prompting officials to consider tighter restrictions following a partial reopening of public schools. More:Turkey considers new restrictions … Continue reading →

Virus fears hit stocks, FX; Turkey’s lira slides for the 7th day Medha SinghPublishing date:Sep 21, 2020  •  Last Updated 23 hours ago  •  2 minute readArticle contentMost developing world stocks and currencies fell on Monday as a rise in … Continue reading →

Analysing the Effects of Turkey’s Social Media Regulation BillAkshita TiwarySEPTEMBER 17, 2020 11:30:52 PMEdited by: Khushali Mahajan | Rajiv Gandhi National U. of Law, IN On July 29th, 2020, the Parliament of Turkey passed a controversial bill to regulate content … Continue reading →

Erdogan Is Turning Turkey Into a Chinese Client State With few friends left in the West, Ankara is counting on Beijing for help. More:Erdogan Is Turning Turkey Into a Chinese Client State from Turkish Digest https://ift.tt/3hDMcXJ via CHPEU

Turkey’s arrest of lawyers draws international criticismColdwater, MI, USA / WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch CountySyndicated ContentSep 15, 2020 6:14 AM By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish and international lawyers’ groups have … Continue reading →

Moody’s hits Turkey with downgrade to all-time lowest rating in unscheduled move Turkey’s Moody’s grade is at its lowest level since the country received its first rating from the agency at the beginning of the 1990s. (Chart by @e507)By Akin … Continue reading →

Renewable Energy Brings Two More Wind Farms to Life in Turkey GE Renewable Energy announced that it has completed the installation and commissioning of the 53 MW Kirazli and 32 MW Meryem wind farms in Turkey. These two wind farms … Continue reading →

Coronavirus in Turkey: Opposition steals a march on Erdogan in lockdown In the First Wave series, Times and Sunday Times foreign correspondents investigate responses around the world to the Covid-19 threat. Today, Hannah Lucinda Smith and Burhan Yuksekkas report on … Continue reading →

Censorship in Turkey Fuels Greater Distrust, More Misinformation on Social Media Date: June 10, 2020 Contact: Sam Hananel Email: ‮gro.ssergorpnacirema@lenanahs‭ Washington, D.C. — A new report from the Center for American Progress highlights how government censorship in Turkey has caused … Continue reading →

Seven reasons why President Erdogan looks vulnerable The Turkish leader is meeting frustrating setbacks both at home and abroad More:Seven reasons why President Erdogan looks vulnerable | Financial Times from Turkish Digest https://ift.tt/3cWeN8u via CHPEU

Life is tough for Turkish businessesBut the pandemic may bring opportunity as well as woes Kale group, an aerospace and construction conglomerate, had been making and assembling engine parts for America’s f-35 stealth fighter jet since 2005. But when Turkey’s … Continue reading →

Turkey’s wind energy capacity surges in 10 years with new technologiesBY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL ENERGY MAY 19, 2020 2:22 PM GMT+3 A total of 3,285 turbines installed across Turkey. (File Photo)With new technologies came into use, further contributed … Continue reading →

Turkey and EU ties on 70th year of Europe Day Today, the European Union is set to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration which created the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) with the participation of France, West … Continue reading →

Coronavirus Pandemic: Disinfection industry booms in Turkey Many businesses in Turkey have taken a hit due to COVID-19. Shopping malls and restaurants are closed, and factories are shut down. But one industry is flourishing – disinfection services. CGTN’s Michal Bardavid reports. … Continue reading →

Turkey Faces Currency Crisis As COVID-19 Strains EconomyPETER KENYON LISTEN· 2:442-Minute Listen In Turkey, the government is touting its donations of medical supplies abroad even though coronavirus is taking a steep toll in Turkey and the economy is on the … Continue reading →