Category: Turkey

Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.
Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the war.
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Safety Subterfuge

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We look at President Trump’s exit from Turkey after last month’s NATO summit.
Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive

The New York Times – Business:
Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.
U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank

The New York Times – Business:
Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrumental” in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.
The Infinite Varieties of Baklava

A favorite of 16th-century sultans, the syrup-soaked and oft-reinvented sweet is still beloved by Turkish diners today.
Napa on the Aegean: A Turkish Wine Region Re-emerges

Urla, a lush district in western Turkey, is bursting with promise, with easy access to beaches, an up-and-coming gastronomy scene and a well-marked vineyard route.
Turkey Cracks Down on Fliers Who Stand Up Too Soon, Threatening Fines

As of this month, passengers who stand before planes fully stop may be fined by the Turkish government.
Turkey’s Central Bank Chief Steps Down Amid Long Inflation Battle

The government swiftly replaced her and said the change did not reflect a policy shift for the country, where annual inflation is about 65 percent.
SpaceX Axiom Astronaut Launch: How and When to Watch

Astronauts from Italy, Sweden and Turkey will fly to the International Space Station on a commercially chartered mission on Thursday.
Turkey Raises Interest Rates to 40 Percent to Tame Runaway Inflation

The country’s central bank increased rates by 5 percentage points in an attempt to deal with the soaring cost of household necessities and the devaluing of the lira.