The first day of the four-day religious holiday Eid al-Adha; Ruling AKP loses votes; Rating agency Fitch downgrades Türkiye’s rating; Russia hinted at ending UN aid operation to Syria through Türkiye… Here is what you need to know about Türkiye Today: 1- It is Eid al-Adha, a religious holiday of sacrifice in the Muslim world.
Medics’ strike to mark violence against health workers continues in its second day after the police attack in İstanbul in the first day sparked outrage; Erdoğan addressed citizens asking for patience about economic difficulties; İsrael-Türkiye signed an outline of civil aviation agreement; disputed cargo ship sailed to Russia, Ukraine summoned Turkish envoy; far-right party leader
A medical doctor killed in a gun attack, professional associations decide to go on strike to protest increasing violence against healthcare workers; Minister of Justice said Ankara renewed its extradition request from Finland and Sweden; While Turkish Lira continues to weaken against US Dollars ministers argue economy is stable, Türkiye is in prosperity; Israel reopens
The main opposition leader argues that certain business people close to President Erdoğan are approaching him in fear of power change; Fugitive Organized-Crime leader Sedat Peker continues to stir debate by his accusations; HDP’s jailed former co-leader pens letter from prison, urging opposition to act together with self-criticism; latest survey’s surprising result… Here is what
Türkiye’s inflation hits a 24-year high of 78 percent, independent researchers argue it is higher, the Minister says the increase is a result of global commodity prices, Foreign Minister reiterates Erdoğan’s warning to Nordic countries in their NATO bid, Russian-flagged vessel carrying grain in Türkiye’s Black Sea port… Here is what you need to know
Türkiye’s six-party opposition alliance leaders convened for the fifth time in a meeting, Kurdish issue-focused HDP re-elected its co-leaders in the party congress. The opposition parties’ agenda focuses on forming a program to secure the public confidence in next elections to be held against President Erdoğan. The HDP’s stance for the six-party opposition depends on
Some 1169 provinces closed to the residency of foreigners, Osmaniye locals in search for migrants turned migrant attack, Armenia-Türkiye opens up borders, Ukraine urges Türkiye to seize Russian ship, 29th anniversary of Madımak Massacre… Here is what you need to know what is happening in Türkiye Today 1- 1,169 neighbourhoods in 62 cities in Türkiye
Erdoğan warns Finland and Sweden to meet Ankara’s demands, US President Biden supports F-16 sale to Türkiye, Ankara court bans access to broadcasters DW and VoA, minimum wage raised a way below inflation… Here is what you need to know what is happening in “Türkiye Today“: 1- Türkiye’s President Tayyip Erdoğan said Ankara could still
The NATO Summit backdrop after Erdoğan-Biden meeting, the opposition leader’s call on HDP for a single candidate against Erdoğan, a journalist convicted over terror charges, the minimum wage determination discussions and gummy bears breaking the internet… Here is what you need to know what is going on in Turkey Today 1- Turkey’s agreement to lift
Biden Administration’s green light to F-16 sale to Turkey, Ankara to push for the extradition of 33 terror suspects “within the framework of the memorandum signed”, top court’s rule that imprisoned former HDP co-leader Demirtaş’s rights were violated, contentious draft media law’s parliamentary session postponed, retailers to be fined… Here is what you need to