A devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighboring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station being built on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coastline.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/turkey-quake-revives-debate-over-nuclear-plant-being-built/

AFAD, Turkey’s disaster management agency, said that 9,470 aftershocks had hit the region affected by the quake.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9511490/turkey-earthquake-investigation-collapsed-buildings/

After weeks of AKP appeals, Turkey’s electoral board upheld a complaint regarding ballot counting and annulled the opposition victory.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/14/could-a-diverse-alliance-end-recep-tayyip-erdogans-authoritarian-rule

Alaçatı is famous as Turkey’s favourite foodie town, with its own food festival in March and about 200 restaurants scattered through the streets.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/aug/05/best-of-turkeys-aegean-coast-guide-beaches-best-towns

Also Friday, the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, said it was declaring a cease-fire in its separatist insurgency in Turkey’s mainly Kurdish southeast, including some areas affected by the quake.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/02/10/rescues-in-turkey-offer-moments-of-relief-in-quake-aftermath/

“Among other things, they want to work together on a good development in the Eastern Mediterranean, on the decisions currently pending in NATO, and on Turkey’s relationship with the European Union,” the statement says.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-may-29-2023/

Analyst Murat Tufan from the EKOTÜRK broadcaster commented that the dollar’s surge against the lira was anticipated, particularly after Turkey’s elections in May.

Source: https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/turkish-lira-dips-to-record-low-against-us-dollar/

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s election board has certified the results of the May 28 presidential runoff election.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/06/01/turkish-election-body-confirms-erdogans-victory-in-runoff-vote/

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/us/ap-news-in-brief-at-12-04-a-m-edt/article_d6bb845a-6de9-5ba1-b382-8d71b1c4c217.html

Antakya is in Hatay, a province tucked between the Mediterranean Sea and Turkey’s border with Syria.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/home-civilisations-fabled-antioch-left-ruins.1013430

Barış Boyun, the leader of the Daltons gang, which has been at the top of Turkey’s crime list for some time, is also reportedly involved.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/09/27/tatar-pictured-meeting-turkish-mafia-boss/

But it has disrupted Erdogan’s attempts to seize momentum in the run-up to Turkey’s most important election in generations on May 14.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdogan-returns-after-three-day-bout-of-gastro-disturbs-key-election-campaign/

By Antony Paone ISKENDERUN, Turkey, Feb 7 (Reuters) – A fire that engulfed hundreds of shipping containers at Turkey’s Iskenderun Port after massive earthquakes in the region have been extinguished, the defense ministry said on.

Source: https://gcaptain.com/repair-of-turkish-oil-export-control-room-could-take-a-week/

Check out the glowing reviews on Just Turkey’s website or Facebook page.

Source: https://southsidepride.com/2023/09/06/hope-on-chicago-avenue-and-george-floyd-square/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hope-on-chicago-avenue-and-george-floyd-square

Each of these destinations offers its own unique experiences, ensuring that your yacht charter journey along Turkey’s coastline is filled with breathtaking views and memorable moments.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/legal-learning/tips-for-renting-a-private-yacht-in-turkey/

Earlier this week, Turkey’s disparate opposition parties, including nationalists, Islamists and conservatives, ended month of uncertainty that had frustrated supporters of the anti-Erdogan bloc and nominated a joint candidate to run against Mr Erdogan.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23377088.turkey-president-announces-election-date-tries-extend-decades-power/?ref=rss

Ebubekir Şahin, head of Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council, announced an investigation Tuesday into Disney’s decision and the possibility that it was made after a lobbying campaign from the Armenian diaspora.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/willskipworth/2023/08/03/turkish-officials-blast-disney-for-dropping-history-series-accused-of-downplaying-armenian-genocide/

Erdogan said inflation, which hit a 24-year peak of 85% last year before easing, is Turkey’s most urgent issue.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/05/29/turkeys-erdogan-triumphs-in/

Erdogan’s increasing interventions to stabilise the lira, and his insistence on ultra-low interest rates, have piled pressure on Turkey’s fiscal budget and financial sector.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/05/29/analysis-investors-hopes-for-turkeys/

Erdogan unveils Turkey’s first astronaut on election…

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/biden-marcos-set-to-meet-as-tensions-grow-with-china/