Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, is expected to discuss the future of Syria-Turkey relations on Tuesday during a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. The meeting in the Turkish capital, Ankara, will be Mr. Erdogan’s first with Mr. al-Shara, the rebel leader who led the opposition offensive that toppled Syria’s former autocratic leader, Bashar al-Assad, last month. Both …
Read More »Will President Trump Again Put Turkey — Not America — First?, by David Boyajian
In his 2017 and 2025 inaugural addresses, President Donald Trump pledged to “Put America first.” His 2017-2021 term, however, put Turkey and Turkish President Erdogan first. And his second term is looking even worse. In Trump’s Turkish Problem (2022), I cautioned the would-be candidate to “ditch his Turkish investments, Turkish-tainted cronies, and Turkish fixation … in his and America’s best …
Read More »Fire tears through Turkey ski resort hotel, killing at least 66 people and injuring dozens more
Istanbul, Turkey — A fire engulfed a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 66 people and injuring 32 others, the interior minister said. Witnesses said desperate guests had tried to escape using ropes, and video showed bedsheets hanging from the windows. Media reports suggested some people had died after trying to jump to …
Read More »Russia Says Ukraine Targeted Gas Pipeline To Turkey
Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a drone attack on the infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey. The allegation — which Kyiv has not commented on — comes amid an escalating energy row between the two countries, almost three years after Russia launched its full-scale military offensive. Kyiv halted the transit …
Read More »“Discover the Latest Turkey Adventure Travel Trends for 2025 with Roots Adventure Travel”
Istanbul, Turkey – January 8, 2025 – Roots Adventure Travel, a leading company in providing immersive travel experiences in Turkey, has recently announced their highly anticipated 2025 lineup of Signature Group Tours and Private Trips. These trips showcase the latest trends in adventure travel in Turkey, with a strong focus on authentic cultural immersion, culinary exploration, and personalized luxury. Roots …
Read More »Netanyahu Committee says Israel must Prepare for War with Turkey, by Mike Whitney
The ousting of Syrian President Bashar al Assad has put the United States, Israel and Turkey on a fast-track to a broader and more violent conflagration. By removing Assad and obliterating the state, the coup managers created a power vacuum that has been filled by the proxy armies of the most vicious and aggressive nations in the world all of …
Read More »Ancient Battle Site Between Alexander the Great and Ancient Persians Discovered in Turkey
The site of Alexander the Great’s decisive Battle of the Granicus against the Persian Empire appears to have been uncovered in northwest Turkey. Archaeologists have pinpointed the location roughly 10 kilometres north of Biga, where the famed confrontation occurred in 334 B.C. This victory allowed Alexander to establish a critical foothold in Persian territory, marking a pivotal moment in his …
Read More »Turkey Tightens Crypto AML Laws
Changes in AML legislation require users to show identification when the transaction amount is more than 15,000 Turkish liras, or approximately $425. This has been hailed as a development for higher standards of accountability and transparency across the burgeoning asset class. The Republic of Turkey published the announcement on December 25 in its Official Gazette. Transactions below $425 are exempt …
Read More »12 Killed In Blast At Turkey Explosives Plant
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said. Footage showed shards of glass and metal scattered outside the plant, where ambulances stood by. “According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken to hospital with injuries as a result of the explosion” in the …
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