Turkey reacts to Greece’s territorial waters extension
MANOLIS KOSTIDIS ISTANBUL – Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted in an announcement Wednesday that Greece’s extension of its territorial waters from 6 to 12 miles does not regard the […]
Turkey, Saudi Arabia eye improved ties after Gulf crisis ends
Normalisation between a Saudi-led coalition and Qatar removed the barrier to reconciliation between Ankara and Riyadh. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin […]
Dutch child care subsidies scandal exposes country’s systematic xenophobia, Turkophobia
BY ŞEYMA NAZLI GÜRBÜZ ISTANBUL NEWS ANALYSIS JAN 19, 2021 Seemingly a simple case of tax fraud at first glance, the recent child subsidies scandal that ousted the Dutch government […]
Biden appoints staunch Turkey critic Brett McGurk to National Security Council
Turkish official says McGurk, who served as envoy to anti-IS coalition, ‘harmed Turkish-American relations’ Brett McGurk resigned from Trump administration late in 2018 in protest against decision to pull US […]
Last heir to Ottoman throne passes away at 90
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL TURKEY JAN 19, 2021 The late Dündar Abdülkerim Osmanoğlu is seen in this undated photo shared by family member Orhan Osmanoğlu on Jan. 19, 2021 (Photo […]
6 reasons to eat homemade yogurt every day, plus some classic Turkish recipes
BY AYLA COŞKUN ISTANBUL FOOD JAN 17, 2021 Many Turks would insist yogurt tastes best in earthenware pots. (Shutterstock Photo) Delicious, creamy, gut-loving. Yogurt has long been a part of […]
Top 10 historical places to visit in Istanbul
BY DAILY SABAH JAN 12, 20212:57 Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia was originally built as a church during Byzantine times. In 1453, upon the conquest of what was formerly known as […]
Going nuts for nuts: Deciphering Turkey’s ‘kuruyemiş’ shops
BY LEYLA YVONNE ERGIL EXPAT CORNER JAN 14, 2021 A Turkish stallholder selling dried fruits and nuts at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, May 20, 2010. (Getty Images Photo) You […]
Cult leader Adnan Oktar sentenced to thousands of years in Turkey
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL TURKEY JAN 11, 2021 Adnan Oktar is escorted by police after his arrest, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 11, 2018. (DHA PHOTO) An Istanbul court on Monday […]
Thaw in Gulf rift could bridge gap between Ankara, Arab states, reshape regional balances
BY DILARA ASLAN ANKARA NEWS ANALYSIS JAN 10, 2021 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf (L) and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud hold a […]
Good side of pandemic: Endangered sea turtles enjoy empty Turkish beaches
BY ANADOLU AGENCY MUĞLA, TURKEY ENVIRONMENT JAN 05, 2021 Rehabilitated in the care of the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER) workers treating a Caretta caretta sea turtle […]
Try Erdogan at the International Criminal Court for Enabling ISIS
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Turkish craftsman makes gold and silver face masks
A Turkish craftsman in Istanbul has started designing face masks in gold and silver, costing between 200 and 2,200 euros to help keep his business as a silversmith afloat during tough times caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
World Halal Summit kicks off to discuss latest developments of the over $4 trillion market
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL ECONOMY DEC 21, 2020 The 6th World Halal Summit started at the Pullman Convention Center, Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 21, 2020. (AA Photo) The World Halal Summit, […]
Slavery in the Ottoman Empire
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_the_Ottoman_Empire Ottomans with Christian slaves depicted in a 1608 engraving published in Salomon Schweigger’s account of a 1578 journey Coat […]
EU gets ready to impose tougher sanctions to Turkey, draft statement says
BY REUTERS BRUSSELS EU AFFAIRS DEC 09, 2020 European Union flags fly outside the European Commission building in Brussels, on Dec. 7, 2020. (AFP) The European Union will sanction more […]
What is driving Saudi Arabia’s apparent rapprochement with Turkey?
What is driving Saudi Arabia’s apparent rapprochement with Turkey? Ali Bakeer Saudi Arabia’s changing attitude towards Turkey is motivated by Biden’s election victory. [Getty] Date of publication: 4 December, 2020 […]
France versus Turkey
By • Natalya Degtyarova , journalist ; Yuri Menshikov , editor The international scandal between Turkey and France is gathering pace. On October 26 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged […]
More staying at home, more tea: Pandemic ramps up consumption of Turkey’s favorite beverage
BY DAILY SABAH WITH DHA ISTANBUL ECONOMY NOV 25, 2020 A Turkish person is said to consume an average of 1,300 cups of tea every year. (DHA Photo) Known for […]
Germs, vaccines, robots and more: Turkey’s firsts in history, science and technology
BY LEYLA YVONNE ERGIL EXPAT CORNER NOV 12, 2020 Preparation of medicines for the treatment of a patient suffering from smallpox, miniature from “The Canon of medicine,” by Avicenna (980-1037), […]