One week has passed since two deadly earthquakes occurred along the Turkish-Syrian border on February 13. The region continues to be gripped by a growing humanitarian crisis as the death toll surpasses 30,000 and hundreds of thousands more people are left homeless
The Turkish military has intensified its bombing of Kurdish forces close to the northeast Syrian town of Tal Tamr, displacing hundreds of residents
Following talks in Moscow on restoring relations, observers believe they see signs of progress in Turkey’s efforts to reopen its borders with Armenia. Ties haven’t been renewed since 1993.
In 2021, the Turkish lira had a particularly bad year, losing a large portion of its value against the US dollar. As a result, shoppers from neighbouring Bulgaria have gone on a cross-border buying spree
Diyarbakir, Turkey’s women-only farmers market, is a unique place.Women,many of whom are divorced or abuse survivors, can start over here. However, Turkey’s economic woes are making life much more tough for them
The Turkish currency dropped 10% last week, to historic lows, risking an economic crisis. The Turkish currency has lost 45 percent of its value this year, raising fears that the country’s economic woes will aggravate tensions over millions of refugees
Recent wildfires and the coronavirus outbreak in Turkey have taken a toll on the tourism business. Several places, on the other hand, have begun to re-attract local and international visitors
Turkey’s police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the recent killings of seven Kurdish family members. The Turkish government, according to rights groups and academics, should act quickly to prevent ethnic unrest
Last Year, Turkey Cancelled One Of The World’s Oldest Athletic Events, The Centuries-Old Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, Due To The COVID Outbreak. The Festival’s Comeback Gives Turkish And International Fans Optimism That The Epidemic Limitations Would Soon Be Lifted. Dorian Jones Is Reporting From Edirne, Turkey’s Northern Province
A Fatal Attack At A Provincial Office Of Turkey’s Pro-Kurdish Party Has Fueled Fears Of Rising Political Violence Against Opposition Groups