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Geopolitics, the ghost factor over a possible fine against Halkbank

Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:22May2018

Having said that, a lower prison term for Atilla does not mean that this would save Halkbank from a possible fine, which would be imposed by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets

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CHP presidential candidate İnce vows new constitution, new democracy

Source:Hurriyet Daily News Date:21May2018

“The first step to be taken for the rule of law will be the removal of state of emergency rule. Necessary reforms and regulations will be made for the relevant state institutions, particularly

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House lawmaker introduces bill to halt F-35 sale to Turkey

Source:The Hill Date:21May2018

The House NDAA already has a provision that would to hold all U.S. weapons sales to Turkey until a report is created to analyze worsening tensions between Washington and Ankara. A separate Senate

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Turkish lira leads broad sell-off in emerging market currencies

Source:Financial Times Date:16May2018

The Turkish lira led a broad drop in emerging market currencies on Tuesday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to take greater control of monetary policy if he wins elections next month.

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‘Disbelief’: Investors in Turkey stunned by Erdogan’s fight with markets

Source:Reuters Date:15May2018

LONDON (Reuters) – “Shock and disbelief” – that’s how global money managers reacted to an attempt by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to re-assure foreign investors about his economic

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Lira Falls to New Record as Erdogan Plan Spooks Investors

Source:Bloomberg Date:15May2018

The Turkish lira and bonds plunged to a new record and credit risk surged after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he plans to take more responsibility for monetary policy if he wins an election

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Meral Aksener launches Turkish presidential election campaign

Source:al Jazeera Date:15May2018

Iyi Party leader says she is seeking to fill what she says is ‘the administrative vacuum in Turkey’. CHP candidate Ince is yet to unveil his platform, but   vows to ‘bring peace to

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Kurdish alliance emerges as key actor in Turkey’s upcoming elections

Source:al Monitor Date:15May2018

So far, the Kurdistan Freedom Party, Kurdistan Socialist Party, Kurdistan Democratic Party of Turkey and Azadi Movement have announced their membership in the new alliance. With support offered

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Turkey, US Could Head for Collision Over Iran Nuclear Deal

Source:VoA Date:11May2018

Turkey has pushed back hard against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of serious consequences, with

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Tamam: opponents top Twitter in bid to topple Turkey’s Erdoğan

Source:The Guardian Date:11May2018

The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has vowed to step down if his people decide they have had “enough”, prompting opponents to propel the word in Turkish, tamam, to the top of worldwide

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