- 17 December, 2025
Turkish lira slips after Erdogan fires central bank chief over his hawkish monetary policies
Turkish economy took a topsy- turvy turn with lira sliding down against US dollar on Monday. The drop in the currency came following President Recep…
Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international accord preventing violence against women
On Saturday, Turkey’s official gazette reported the country withdrawal from an international accord meant for promoting safety of women from any form of violence or…
Diplomatic relations between Egypt-Turkey to re-establish, Erdogan might have ulterior motive
A statement from the foreign minister of Turkey earlier hinted that soured ties between Turkey and Egypt might end and the two sides may move…
Erdogan promises human rights reform, but critics fear it to be mere lip-service
Many hailed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Human Rights Action plan announced on Tuesday, March 2. Erdogan’s allies and supporters said that the action plan…
Turkey: Internal source reveals Erdogan’s plan of setting an official Muslim Brotherhood Party
So far the Muslim Brotherhood doesn’t have political presence in Turkey. But after extending his support for the extremist group in neighbouring nations, Turkish President…
Erdogan summons the US ambassador in response to Washington’s position on the Turks killed in Iraq
On Monday, Turkey summoned US Ambassador to Ankara, David M. Satterfield, to protest the US stance on the killing of 13 Turks in Iraq who…
Turkey: Erdogan proposes bringing in new constitution
On Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposed bringing in new constitution for the country. He raised the need for a new and “civilian” constitution.…
New Lebanese Prime Minister met Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an unexpected visit to Turkey
The Lebanese prime minister in charge of forming the new government, Saad Hariri, paid an unexpected visit to Turkey on Friday, during which he met…
In Turkey students are Erdogan’s new nightmare, repression will not save “the Sultan”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has another serious problem at home. Not only the anger of the people at the economic crisis due to its…
No one can insult Erdogan, not in Turkey
Of late Turkey has made frequent headlines with respect to its stamping down on freedom to speech and expression. Many journalists, activities and political leaders…