The State Department allows the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey to move forward
The US State Department has approved the sale of $23 billion worth of fighter jets and equipment to Turkey, which has strained relations between Ankara and Washington.
The sale of the F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to other jets was delayed until Sweden's approval for membership in NATO, which was granted recently. [ more ]
Turkey halts all trade with Israel over military actions in Gaza
Turkey suspended all imports and exports to Israel due to ongoing military action in Gaza, demanding uninterrupted humanitarian aid flow to the region. [ more ]
Steinmeier calls for reviving ties with Turkey DW 04/24/2024
Germany and Turkey emphasized the importance of their relationship and discussed the Gaza war crisis during President Steinmeier's visit to Turkey. [ more ]
A new games-focused VC in Turkey shows the industry there continues to gain steam | TechCrunch
Turkey is a hub for mobile games startups with over 740 gaming startups due to high consumption by the young population.
Laton Ventures, a gaming-focused VC, aims to bridge the Turkish gaming ecosystem with the international scene, offering operational support to portfolio companies. [ more ]
Russia-Ukraine war live: Biden presses Congress to accept Ukraine aid deal
The Biden administration approves a $23 billion deal to sell F-16 warplanes to Turkey after Ankara ratified Sweden's Nato membership.
Ukraine says Russia has returned the bodies of 77 soldiers, days after the crash of a Russian military transport plane near the Ukraine-Russia border. [ more ]
Turkey arrests suspected IS member working at nuclear plant DW 02/13/2024
Counter-terrorism police in Turkey have arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State who was working at a nuclear plant under false identity papers.
The suspect, a Russian national, was detained and is awaiting trial.
Turkish authorities have been cracking down on IS suspects following a deadly attack on a Catholic church in Istanbul last month. [ more ]
Turkey's President Erdogan signs off on Sweden's NATO membership ratification
Turkey has approved Sweden's membership in NATO, bringing Sweden closer to joining the military alliance.
Turkey's approval of Sweden's membership was influenced by Sweden's tougher stance on Kurdish militants and Turkey's desire to buy fighter jets from the United States. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak's small boats plan suffers blow as Home Office deems Turkey unsafe
Rishi Sunak's plan to halt boats carrying migrants across the English Channel is at risk due to the Home Office declaring Turkey an unsafe country.
The proposed returns deal with Turkey is in jeopardy due to concerns over their anti-terrorism laws, unfair trials, and allegations of torture in the judicial system.
Officials are considering alternative ways to address the small boats crisis, including potentially leaving the European Court of Human Rights and implementing provisions within the Rwanda bill. [ more ]
He Killed a Man. Turks Wonder Why a Well-Connected Somali Went Free.
A driver in Turkey, who is the son of Somalia's leader, was convicted of causing death by negligence after hitting a courier with his car, but his prison sentence was commuted to a fine.
The driver's preferential treatment by authorities has sparked outrage in Turkey and accusations of justice being denied to the victim. [ more ]
Germany and Turkey agree to train imams who serve Germany's Turkish immigrant community in Germany
Germany and Turkey have agreed to gradually end the deployment of Turkish state-employed imams to Germany and instead have imams trained in Germany to serve the Turkish immigrant community.
As part of the agreement, 100 imams will be educated in Germany starting next year while the number of imams from Turkey will be gradually reduced. [ more ]
The cost of Christmas in the UK has tripled in the last 30 years, with households spending an average of GBP 1,811.70 on Christmas festivities this year.
Adjusted for inflation, the cost of Christmas has risen 290% in 30 years. [ more ]
Greece and Turkey, Long at Odds, Vow to Work Together Peacefully
Greece and Turkey signed a declaration on friendly relations and good neighborliness, aiming to resolve longstanding differences and avoid military conflicts.
The pact, although not legally binding, carries strong symbolism and is historically significant. [ more ]
Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Greece hoping for win-win' meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis Europe live
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Athens for the first time in six years.
During his previous visit, Erdogan caused tensions by questioning borders, raising the issue of Cyprus, and criticizing Greece's handling of Ottoman sites. [ more ]
Greece, Turkey try to reset their relationship after years of hostility
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Greece to sign agreements in an attempt to reset the relationship between the two countries.
Issues such as maritime borders and Cyprus will not be discussed during Erdogan's visit, focusing instead on areas of cooperation and positive initiatives. [ more ]
14 Vegan Turkey Alternatives for a Marvelous, Meatless Thanksgiving
1. There are delicious vegan turkey substitutes available for Thanksgiving dinner that will appeal to both meat-eaters and those on a plant-based diet.
2. Traditional Thanksgiving flavors can be redefined and it is not necessary to serve a traditional turkey for the meal. [ more ]