Tag: Turkey
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Beko Burak presents the transformation journey with Ozcivit
Singer Bangladesh Limited, a subsidiary of Arcelik, the flagship company of Turkey's Koç Group, revealed the “Transformation Journey with Burak Ozchivit” at a press conference. MHM Fairoz, Managing Director and CEO of Singer Bangladesh Limited, Handan Abdurrahmanoglu, Director of South Asia Regional Marketing, Business Transformation and Development at Arcelik, and Turkish superstar Burak Ozcivit, brand…
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Sweden's historic entry into NATO: a long-awaited victory for security and diplomacy
Finland successfully joined in April 2023. Sweden's candidacy stalled due to a strong pressure from Turkey, which demanded that Stockholm, known for its generous asylum policies, crack down on Kurdish militants campaigning against Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan later demanded action after protesters insulted the Quran, Islam's holy book, while enjoying Swedish laws on…
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Turkish President Erdogan claims to provide evidence in genocide case against Israel at UN Court
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Turkey is providing documents to the UN’s top court for a case brought by South Africa against Israel over allegations of genocide against Palestinian civilians. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said Turkey would continue to provide documentation, mostly visuals, on Israel’s attacks on Gaza. “I believe Israel…
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Defense cooperation: Bangladesh boosts arms purchases from Turkey
In 2018, Bangladesh purchased a large quantity of arms from Turkey, including ground surveillance radars, various types of armored vehicles, and a portable jammer. Procurement over the next years includes offshore cranes, armored vehicles, ambulances, missile launching systems, Oerlikon Skyguard radar systems and other weapons. In addition to arms purchases, at least 3,000 defense officials…
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Erdogan says ‘no difference’ between Netanyahu and Hitler
The Turkish leader has repeatedly attacked Israel for the scale of death and destruction caused by its response to Hamas’ unprecedented October 7 cross-border attack. He has labeled Israel a “terrorist state”, Netanyahu the “butcher of Gaza”, while calling Hamas “a liberation group”. Netanyahu fiercely attacked Erdogan’s remarks. “Erdogan, who is committing genocide against the…
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Turkey recalls its envoy from Israel, attacks Netanyahu
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said Ambassador Sakir Ozkan Torunler would be recalled for consultations “in view of Israel’s continued attacks against civilians in Gaza and the humanitarian tragedy caused by Israel’s refusal to accept the ceasefire.” Used to be. Israeli forces have surrounded Gaza’s largest city and are trying to crush Hamas in retaliation for…
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American jet shoots down Turkish drone in Syria
Security forces in northeastern Syria said Turkey launched a series of strikes on Thursday, with more than 15 drones entering the region’s airspace and hitting targets including infrastructure and gas and oil stations. Turkish strikes killed six members of internal security forces in northeastern Syria and two civilians in two separate attacks, security forces said…
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Turkey attacks PKK bases in Iraq after Ankara bombing
Turkish jets carried out airstrikes inside Iraqi Kurdistan late Sunday, the same day an explosion wounded two police officers near the parliament building in Ankara. In the hours after the bombing, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had already vowed that “terrorists” would never achieve their goal. The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), listed as a terrorist…
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Turkey says ‘terrorist attack’ in Ankara
After three decades of military non-alignment and amid the war in Ukraine, Finland became NATO’s 31st member state in April. The capital Ankara has been the site of numerous attacks, particularly during the years 2015 and 2016 – many of which have been claimed by the outlawed separatist group Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), or the…
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Bad days are coming: Istanbul’s dams run low in summer heat
If the dams dry up completely, the city could supply additional water by sea or by road – although no specific plans have yet been made for that disappointing possibility. Istanbul’s problems have been exacerbated by its unprecedented growth. 30 years ago, when the city’s population was a little more than 50 lakh, there were…
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Kilicdaroglu: Bookish retirees confront Erdogan
Kilicdaroglu has doubled down on his resolve to send the nearly four million Syrians who have fled the civil war back to their homeland. In his first address after the election, he said, “As soon as I come to power, I will send all refugees home.” The promise represents his most concerted effort yet to…
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Türkiye’s opposition plots battle against Erdogan
The second phase of the campaign is underway amid turmoil in the Turkish market, which has seen the lira close to historic lows against the dollar. Investors are starting to value Erdogan’s victory and the long-term continuation of his unorthodox economic policies. The cost of insuring Turkey’s debt risk is rising amid fears that the…
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Erdogan calls on Turkish voters to ensure stability in runoff vote
For his part, Erdogan’s challenger Kilicdaroglu sought to put a positive spin on the result. In a series of tweets addressed to Erdogan, referring to less than 50 percent, Kilikdaroglu said, “The message of change has come from the ballot box. Those who want change in this country are now more than those who don’t…
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Markets slide as Turkey faces runoff election after Erdogan’s first-round lead
Hasnain Malik, Telemer, Dubai: “It is a major disappointment for investors hoping for a victory for opposition candidate (Kemal) Kılıçdaroğlu and his promise to reverse conservative economic policy; a hope reinforced by the return of rival centrist candidate Ines on 11 May. “For the Bulls on Turkish Assets, expectations have quickly shifted from a possible…
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Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading
Turkey led the presidential runoff after President Tayyip Erdogan outperformed projections in Sunday’s election as he sought to extend his two-decade rule, holding a huge lead over his rival, but fell short of an absolute majority. Neither Erdogan nor rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu cleared the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a second round scheduled for…