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U.S. Leans on Turkey to Stop Supporting Hamas and Russia
1Dec By adminNo Comments
World

U.S. Leans on Turkey to Stop Supporting Hamas and Russia

ISTANBUL—The Biden administration’s sanctions chief warned Turkish officials that the country is fueling violence across two continents by serving as a financing haven for Hamas and a trade hub for Russia’s war machine.Despite U.S. sanctions targeting Hamas financiers over the past decade, Turkey has allowed the group’s investment firms, holding companies, real-estate brokerages and a host of other businesses to operate out of Istanbul, U.S. officials say.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
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Erdogan’s Turkey Doesn’t Belong in the EU
20Nov By adminNo Comments
Business

Erdogan’s Turkey Doesn’t Belong in the EU

The European Commission on Nov. 8 issued its annual report on states wanting to join the European Union. The report criticizes the regime of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for disregarding human rights, increasing ties with Vladimir Putin’s Russia and restricting freedom of expression. The commission takes particular aim at Turkey’s stance on Israel: “Its rhetoric” in support of Hamas “is in complete disagreement with the EU approach.”The EU, like the U.S., has long held delusions about Mr. Erdogan’s views and intentions. Yet for anyone paying attention, his latest inflammatory comments—that “Hamas is not a terrorist organization but a liberation group”—are no surprise. Throughout his 20-year tenure as leader of Turkey, he has spread radical Islam, crushed political opposition and...
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Türkiye is leading the way in responsible and sustainable tourism to safeguard national heritage
7Aug By adminNo Comments
Travel

Türkiye is leading the way in responsible and sustainable tourism to safeguard national heritage

With its rich cultural and historical heritage, Türkiye has long been a top destination for travellers worldwide. To preserve and safeguard this invaluable heritage for generations, Türkiye is steadfast in its dedication to responsible and sustainable tourism practices. The country is determined to secure a prosperous and vibrant future for its cherished landmarks and traditions by nurturing a harmonious coexistence between tourism and heritage preservation. To promote and showcase Türkiye’s unique heritage, the official tourism website, GoTurkiye, has recently launched dedicated sections highlighting the country’s cultural and historical wonders. These sections offer visitors valuable insights into the significance of the country’s historic sites and the measures being taken to preserve...
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