Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.”
Category: Turkey
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Turkey’s Lira Falls to New Low as a New Economic Policy Forms
The lira plunged 7 percent against the U.S. dollar, as a newly appointed finance minister promising “rational” economic policy takes charge.
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For Turkey, Erdogan Victory Brings More Risky Economic Policy
The Turkish lira has hit a new low, and analysts see few improvements ahead as re-elected President Erdogan pursues unconventional economic policies.
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Kemal Dervis, Who Eased Turkey’s Economic Crisis, Dies at 74
Changes he spearheaded in 2001 helped avert disaster. He later led the United Nations Development Program.
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Turkey’s Reeling Economy Is an Added Challenge for Erdogan
The New York Times – Business:The earthquake’s staggering reconstruction bill will join other economic woes as the country’s autocratic leader faces re-election.
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One Week After Turkey-Syria Earthquake, Relief Efforts Stymied
The New York Times – Business:More than 31,600 people in Turkey and more than 3,500 in Syria have died in the earthquake, the deadliest in Turkey since 1939.
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Soccer Player Christian Atsu Is Rescued From Turkey Earthquake
The New York Times – Sports:Just hours before Christian Atsu was trapped, he had scored the winning goal for the Turkish soccer club Hatayspor.
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‘Miracle’ Cystic Fibrosis Drug Kept Out of Reach in Developing Countries
The New York Times – Business:Vertex Pharmaceuticals is not making its drug, Trikafta, available in poorer countries, where thousands of diagnosed patients stand to benefit.