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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Real Estate 4,272 housing units sold to foreigners in October Real estate property sales to foreigners dropped by 31.9% in October, compared to the same period of last year and were recorded at 4,272 units, according to the data of the... More
Diplomacy Top diplomat says Cyprus Turkey's national cause "On Cyprus - which is a national cause to us - we will not have negotiations just for the sake of it," Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu told members of Turkish Parliament's... More
Life Enjoy a perfect day surrounded by nature in Turkey's Bolu Bolu is a lovely city between Ankara and Istanbul with lofty mountains, thick forests, lakes and streams. More
Europe Police in Georgia detain protesters demanding early election Police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters near Georgia's parliament and arrested several on Monday, the second day of sizeable protests over... More
MidEast As Iraq's political malfunction proceeds, protests grow bigger Iraqi protests, that began on Oct.1 in response to the country's malfunctioning political structure, are gradually getting out of control, increasing the risk of sectarian... More
War On Terror Compensation classes begin for child victims of terror Makeup classes began yesterday for children living in the southeastern provinces of Turkey bordering Syria that saw the interruption of school due to attacks by the PKK-affiliated... More
Tourism Africa a priority market for Turkish health care tourism Having recently sealed its reputation as a popular destination for health tourism, Turkey is now eyeing the potential for more medical visitors from Africa. The Turkish... More
World ICC to assess war crime allegations against British army The International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Monday it would assess the allegations into alleged war crimes by the British army in Iraq and Afghanistan. The court would... More
Events A chronology of sorts: On time with Arter As one of its inaugural exhibitions in Arter's new building, 'What Time Is It?' presents works encouraging the audience to contemplate the concepts of time, space and memory More
Europe Turkey condemns desecration of holy Quran by far-right group in Norway Turkey on Monday "strongly condemned" a Norwegian far-right group's desecration of the holy Quran in the largely Muslim-populated area of Kristiansand. The leader of the... More
Americas Trump says will consider testifying in impeachment hearing U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he is "strongly" considering answering a challenge from opposition Democrats to testify in his own impeachment investigation.After... More
Turkey TIKA provides food to war victim families in Afghanistan The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) provided food aid to 1,000 families affected by war in the Tahar and Faryab provinces of Afghanistan, a statement from... More
Turkey Demolition begins at Atatürk Airport Demolition at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport began as workers started bulldozing and dismantling unused cargo terminals, kick-starting the long process that will see the nation's... More
War On Terror Turkish, Russian units complete 8th patrol in N Syria Turkish and Russian troops completed their eighth round of joint ground patrols in northern Syria Monday, as part of a security deal reached last month. "In the Ayn al-Arab... More
Energy Equinor focuses on gas exploration in Turkish Thrace Norwegian energy company Equinor's main focus in Turkey is the company's joint exploration program with Canada's Valeura in the Thrace region, according to Paul Piche, country... More
MidEast Palestinians protest Israeli attacks against journalists In solidarity with their colleagues who lost their lives or were wounded while working, Palestinian journalists have launched a campaign to defy the frequent abuse and violent attacks by Israeli forces More
Business Turkish-German carrier to buy 10 Boeing 737-8 Max jets Turkish-German carrier SunExpress announced it will be buying 10 of the troubled Boeing 737-8 Max jets, grounded globally after crashes, worth $1.2 billion. SunExpress,... More

MidEast US ending sanctions waiver for Iranian nuclear site Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that the United States is terminating its sanctions waiver related to Iran's Fordo nuclear plant, adding that it is closely monitoring... More
Tourism Istanbul Airport inks deal with Asian counterparts Istanbul Airport has just signed agreements with international airports in China and South Korea. In a statement by airport operator IGA on Sunday, Istanbul Airport signed... More
War On Terror Anti-Daesh coalition spokesman promotes anti-Turkey video featuring YPG terrorists The official spokesman of Operation Inherent Resolve – the anti-Daesh global coalition of which Turkey is a member – shared a video on Monday promoting hatred... More
Asia Pacific US, SKorea fail to agree on sharing defense costs U.S. and South Korean officials on Tuesday publicly acknowledged the allies remain far apart in negotiations for increasing South Korea's contributions to the costs for maintaining... More
Americas Amazon deforestation at worst since 2008, Brazil says The rate of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest is at its highest level in more than a decade, according to a government report published on Monday. Deforestation... More
War On Terror Turkey to launch op if YPG terrorists not cleared from N Syria: FM Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Monday that Ankara would launch an operation in northeastern Syria if the area was not cleared of PKK-affiliated People's Protection... More
Americas 100,000 children in migration-related US detention: UN More than 100,000 children are currently being held in migration-related detention in the United States, including those held with their parents and minors detained alone,... More
Asia Pacific UN court to hear Myanmar genocide case next month Gambia will open its case against Myanmar before the U.N.'s top court in December, accusing the mainly Buddhist state of genocide against its Rohingya Muslims, the tribunal... More
Business Turkish retailers promise large-scale expansion in int'l arena Leading players in the Turkish retail industry pledge to expedite their efforts for even greater expansion abroad in the period ahead, while also making bold moves to keep up with the wave of changes in the sector More
Turkey Ombudsman institution achieves a lot in short time Officials from 60 countries, along with academics and human rights representatives, convened in Istanbul for the 2nd International Ombudsman Conference to discuss recent developments More
Expat Corner Foodies beware: The offal revival in Istanbul The popularity of street food is on the rise around the world, as well as in Istanbul, and this time chefs are returning to tried and true recipes to lure in foodies More
Africa 10 civilians killed as airstrike hits factory in Libya's Tripoli At least 10 workers were killed and 35 wounded in an airstrike that hit a biscuit factory in Libya on Monday in what a senior U.N official said was a possible war crime. The... More
Tech US issues 90-day extension of Huawei license The Trump administration on Monday issued a new 90-day extension allowing U.S. companies to continue doing business with China's Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. as U.S. regulators... More
History 10,000 artifacts recovered in crime ring bust in Italy An international crime gang that ransacked ancient sites in southern Italy and trafficked stolen archaeological goods worth millions of euros has been broken up, police said... More
Economy Turkish, Thai firms ink deals to add $450 million additional trade volume Turkish and Thai companies recently signed 11 deals with the potential to add $450 million to bilateral trade between the two nations, who are expected to ink a free trade agreement next year More
Americas 3 killed in shooting at Oklahoma Walmart: police chief Two men and a woman were fatally shot Monday outside a Walmart store in southwestern Oklahoma, the chief of police said. Two victims were shot inside a car and the third... More

Columns

What is happening in Iran? Emre Gönen Although we are not seeing clashes on the ground, Iran is indeed at war, with internal conflicts across society... More

Greens very close to government power in Germany Ozan Ceyhun Things are not looking up for Germany's federal government. The latest public opinion polls also back this bleak... More

The facts Ilhan Omar won't see Hakkı Öcal If I were planning the joint reception of the U.S. and Turkish presidents and senators at the Oval Office, I would... More

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Opinion

Lebanon's options: Is there any hope for a secular democracy? Mehmet Fahri Danış Lebanese people are today on en route to becoming more 'Lebanese' than ever; they are now voicing their demands... More

Austrian Conservatives, Greens in coalition talks: Is the far-right experiment over? Klaus Jurgens Long gone are the days of when "talking green" meant referring to alternative, anti-establishment agendas. Ever... More

Palestinian olive harvest season: A symbol of resistance Najla M. Shahwan Olive trees perform a crucial historical and cultural role in the Palestinian heritage and national identity. This... More

Only a presidential system can satisfy Iraqi protesters Ali Abo Rezeg For weeks, Iraqi youth have taken to the streets to protest their country's deteriorating situation on the economic,... More

Turkey balances US withdrawal, Russian challenge in the Middle East Cafer Talha Şeker It is no secret that since the end of the Cold War, the role of U.S. leadership in global affairs has been questioned,... More

Is new media strengthening the Palestinian cause? Irfan Raja New media is a powerful platform for people living in oppression, and can help with issues such as the mobilization... More

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