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Grand master mason arrested as part of Turkey’s Can Holding investigation
Second wave of detentions executed.
Istanbul prosecutors summon Koc official and Akfen boss in Imamoglu investigation
Word of move sparked volatility in stocks.
Ex-chairman of Istanbul-listed Sisecam hit with travel ban in Can Holding investigation
Company is controlled by "Ataturk" bank Isbank, which has previously been in the crosshairs of Turkish president Erdogan.
US ambassador thanks Turkey for role in "coordinated squeeze" that forced Hamas to surrender
Ankara, Cairo and Doha took part in tactics that made Palestinian group accept deal it did not want.
Turkey widens doorway to workers from Turkic-speaking countries
Move coincides with decision by Russia to kick out hundreds of thousands of largely Central Asian nationals.
Lawmakers of Turkey’s main opposition party urge Nato nations to sharpen focus on threats posed by Iran
Report presented to annual session of defence bloc's parliamentary assembly.
US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey sign agreement to end Gaza war at Sharm El-Sheikh Summit
The US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey signed a binding peace document on October 13, guaranteeing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, marking what President Trump called “perhaps the greatest achievement” of his presidency.
Putin pushes Central Asia for North-South trade corridor steps, analyst notes Kremlin’s “Turkic bloc” anxiety
To Moscow, “the fact that the Turks are united is alarming,” he says.
Austria and Slovenia advocate qualified majority voting to unblock EU enlargement
Dropping unanimity requirement could accelerate the accession process for Ukraine, Moldova and potentially Western Balkans, but faces opposition from within the EU.
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Turkey tops Europe in income inequality, union report warns
Findings suggest while economy continues to expand on paper, benefits are not reaching large segments of society.
350,000 jobs lost as Turkey’s textile and garment industry hits rocks
$8bn in revenues up in smoke as orders shift to lower-cost rivals in Asia, North Africa.
Turkey’s Halkbank takes stock market hit as US Supreme Court chucks out Iran sanctions-busting appeal
Lender argued that as state bank it has sovereign immunity from 2019 indictment.
Was Erdogan unaware Turkey’s bid to build a world-class fighter jet is stuck without a US engine?
Presidential office is busy shooting down speculation.
Turkey agrees to take its hands off Germany’s kebab
Ankara’s EU food heritage bid to regulate marinades and ban veal in the doner founders.
Trump lavishes praise on Erdogan in White House meeting and suggests Turkey stop buying Russian oil and gas
Some big military and civilian aircraft deals may be in the making, but the deal-making remains behind closed doors.
Word leaks of $43bn US-Turkey LNG deal ahead of Trump-Erdogan meeting at White House
Agreement would cover imports through 2045.
Erdogan accused of securing Trump White House meeting with promise to buy 300 Boeing jets
Opposition leader Ozel launches scathing attack on Turkey’s leader for joining “Trump’s team” even as Israel “sets Palestine on fire with US backing”.
Erdogan secretly hosted Donald Trump Jr. at Istanbul palace, claims opposition leader
Meeting took place even amid outrage at White House plan to disperse Gaza Strip Palestinians to countries including Turkey, Ozgur Ozel tells rally.
“They are bankrupting hope in this country” – Imamoglu issues warning ahead of fateful day for Turkish democracy
“I’m so free in my 12-square-metre cell that it would make those in their palaces burst with envy,” he says ahead of big protest in Ankara.
Erdogan officials seize one of Turkey’s last independent broadcasters, announce corruption probe
Action comes in same week as moves against opposition and lawyers.