Turkey
Israel’s Iran missiles hit Borsa Istanbul
Turkey's stock exchange leads global losses, even exceeding those seen in Tehran and Tel Aviv. Ankara, meanwhile, keeps nervous eye on oil price.
ISTANBUL BLOG: ‘Curse of the baklava’ as Ali Koc hits daily with full-page ad punishment
Newspaper spoilt mood after Fenerbahce basketball triumph by reporting criticism of “blessed” pastry publicity stunt.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Turkey’s regime keeps Sword of Trials hanging over heads of the opposition
But the powers that be are back in a comfortable place. No move to seize CHP party likely in foreseeable future.
How Turkey freed Islamic State suspects after G7 terrorist money watchdog took country off grey list
Fact that trial of 19 alleged terror finance individuals was being pursued was factor in FATF’s decision to end listing.
Deloitte EMEA Fast 500 Technology ranking brims with Turkish, CEE and SEE startups
Top entry from Turkey is Novi Robot, a maker of automation systems for manufacturing plants.
88-year-old Turkish automaker boss flees guardians on hospital trip
Inan Kirac involved in inheritance dispute with daughter, a billionaire board member of Koc Holding.
“Greetings from Egypt” instagrams company boss sat in jail in Turkey
Kemal Sahin posted that he was visiting a garments plant in Alexandria – but the official record showed he was in Istanbul custody as part of Imamoglu operation.
Mystery of British tourist's heart "stolen" in Turkish hospital not resolved
Following international media coverage, government news agencies start circulating official explanations.
Construction bosses turn witness in Turkey’s investigation into “Imamoglu Crime Syndicate”
Prosecution secures confessions from multiple individuals who experience claimed enlightenment in jail. Critics contend probe is entirely political and bogus.
Boss of Turkish fuel retailer Teco arrested as part of Imamoglu operation
Regime says it's targeting "tentacles" of "octopus-like" crime syndicate under Istanbul mayor. Critics scoff at bogus investigation aimed at removing political threat to Erdogan.
Regime order goes out to clear images of jailed mayor Imamoglu from Istanbul
Ban on materials featuring Erdogan's chief political rival applied to all public transport in city.
Russia’s Gazprom has quietly shelved Turkey gas hub plan, says report
Project praised by Putin no longer seen as viable, sources at energy giant cited as saying.
Turkey's official inflation falls to 35% y/y in May
Independent economists calculate 74%.
Russia demands Ukraine's de facto capitulation with Istanbul demands
Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Istanbul for the second direct ceasefire talks on June 1 that made little progress in laying out the groundwork for the mooted 30-day ceasefire suggested by the Trump administration in March.
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PMI shows Turkey’s manufacturing declined for 14th month in a row in May
“Softening demand environment central to latest moderation of business conditions”, says index compiler S&P Global.
Cocaine barons switch to trafficking via Turkey after heavy seizures on direct-to-Europe route
Extent of new smuggling indicated by seizure of seven vessels owned by Turks carrying drugs worth $10bn.
Russo-Ukraine ceasefire talks in Istanbul break up with no progress
Russia and Ukraine held direct talks for the third time since the war started on June 2, but the meeting broke up with no real progress made.
Israel and Turkey open round-the-clock direct line to avoid undesired engagements in Syria
Israelis, meanwhile, said to want to ensure their jets stay off Turkish radar in order to keep Syrian airspace 'dark' for any potential Iran bombing mission.
Canal Istanbul land allegedly stolen from under noses of Kuwaiti investors
Forging of signatures said to have enabled illicit takeover of plot that could jump in value with delivery of megaproject.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Erdogan camp's dirty work paints jailed rival as ‘Imamoglu the Suleymanist’
President also sets out to trash opponent as head of an octopus-like criminal syndicate.