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Turkey police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party, on Sunday after members had occupied the building for three days. Officers reportedly used tear gas and rubber bullets to force their way inside. Human rights groups and international observers are calling it a major escalation in Turkey’s political crackdown, warning …
A total of 288 people were on board, including 11 crew members. Two holidaymakers were reportedly injured.
A Turkish military plane with at least 20 people on board has crashed in Georgia close to the border with Azerbaijan, Turkiye’s Defence Ministry has said. There were no immediate reports on the number of casualties or the cause of the accident involving a C-130 cargo plane, which had taken off from the Azerbaijani city …
TURKISH OPPOSITION LEADER ATTACKED AFTER MEMORIAL CHP leader Özgür Özel was punched in the face while leaving a ceremony — but walked it off like nothing happened. No bruises, no panic, just another day in Turkish politics where even memorials come with flying fists. Apparently, democracy isn’t the only thing getting hit in Turkey lately. …
Since 2017, the Turkish Lira has lost approximately 91% of its value against the U.S. Dollar. This dramatic depreciation is attributed to factors such as high inflation, unconventional monetary policies, and political instability in Turkey. For example, the exchange rate has risen from around 3.5 TRY/USD in 2017 to over 37 TRY/USD in 2025.
🇹🇷🇸🇾 Turkish forces reportedly entering northern Syria. pic.twitter.com/rwEGGOfIoU — DD Geopolitics (@DD_Geopolitics) March 6, 2025 https://twitter.com/_/status/1897798043144974511 Assad Loyalists Carry Out Deadly Raids, Shaking War-Weary Syria Published 7 Mar 2025, 04:51 AM IST “Armed men affiliated with Syria’s toppled regime carried out surprise attacks on the port city of Latakia and other Mediterranean areas, killing more …
Turkey faced a brutal attack on October 23, 2024, as two attackers from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) launched a deadly assault on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters in Ankara. Armed with rifles and explosives, these assailants caused significant destruction, killing five and injuring 22 others, as they infiltrated the complex with deadly intent. …
The recent airstrikes by Turkish warplanes have led to total destruction at the Awda oil field located in the northeastern Syrian province of al-Hasakah, near Al-Qamishli. These targeted strikes were aimed at energy facilities and have resulted in significant damage, rendering several installations inoperable. Tragically, civilian casualties have also been reported, highlighting the humanitarian impact …
Gold has reached unprecedented levels in multiple currencies, signaling a growing trend in its appeal as a safe-haven asset amid global economic turbulence. As of October 2024, the price of gold has hit new all-time highs in several nations: Japanese Yen: In Japan, gold is now priced at approximately 393,376 JPY per ounce, showing a …
🚨TURKISH AIRLINES PLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING AT JFK AFTER PILOT DIES MID-FLIGHT A Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul made an emergency landing at JFK early Wednesday after the 59-year-old captain collapsed and died onboard. Despite efforts to administer first… pic.twitter.com/WZkEgxx7Fw — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 9, 2024 Turkish Airlines flight makes an emergency …
https://twitter.com/_/status/1818308729596461285 Erdogan will send Turkish forces if Israel enters Lebanon – former envoy https://t.co/HNrtgkGJHF — EndGameWW3 🇺🇸 (@EndGameWW3) July 30, 2024 WW3 looming??? Israel foreign minister urges NATO expel Turkey over threat to enter Israel – Reuters https://t.co/vRmO9xQ8le — ChumyChuks (@chumychuks) July 30, 2024 Initial Reports of an Explosion near the Airport in the Lebanese …
Japan's Yen (black) is about to overtake Turkish Lira (blue) as the world's weakest currency in real terms. The weak Yen is a symptom of Japan's debt overhang, which makes it necessary to cap Japan's yields. This is what's pushed the Yen into a third-world devaluation spiral… pic.twitter.com/W92mfdd1Vv — Robin Brooks (@robin_j_brooks) July 4, 2024
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashes out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a “psychopath” and a “vampire that feeds on blood,” following Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that triggered a deadly fire in a camp for displaced people. Israel has lamented the “tragic mishap” and said its strike on …
For the first time in over 20 years Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set for a landslide defeat in local elections… Ekrem Imamoglu is pro-Palestinian candidate and said Turkey should show the same conviction as South Africa.. Ekrem Imamoglu said Turkey should end trade… pic.twitter.com/qcUywiTNMW — Pelham (@Resist_05) April 1, 2024 h/t https://twitter.com/Resist_05/status/1774598847152771570
by Michael Very strange things continue to happen in the Middle East. Earlier today, a member of the Turkish Parliament named Hasan Bitmez delivered a passionate speech about the war in Gaza. As he concluded his speech, he boldly declared that Israel would experience the “wrath of Allah”. Moments after ending the speech, he literally collapsed on …
Erdogan warns Israel of ‘very heavy price’ if Hamas members harmed on Turkish soil Turkey, December 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Israel on Wednesday that Israel would “pay a very heavy price” if it attempted to eliminate Hamas members in Turkey. Erdogan’s warning came several days after recordings were …
NATO In Fighting – Putin must be laughing his ass off F-35A fighter jet of USAF from 421st EFS shot-down a Turkish Air Force's Anka-S armed drone over Hasakah. The Turkish drone had bombed positions of SDF which are the US allies in North East of Syria. pic.twitter.com/MuM9h4C0JG — Open Source America (@USAopens) October 5, …
https://twitter.com/_/status/1708382108949835887 “One of the terrorists blew himself up and the other terrorist was neutralized,” Yerlikaya said. He added that two police officers were “slightly injured” in the fire caused by the blast. Turkish media also reported that gunshots were heard in the same area after the blast. https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/turkey-terrorists-attack-interior-ministry-in-ankara/ar-AA1hvU0H#image=1 Turkey’s interior minister said on Sunday that …
The strategic destruction of food storage & processing facilities that the US has been enjoying over the last two years is making its way to Europe https://youtube.com/shorts/xkDR43l7NUs?feature=share Original source: https://twitter.com/YWNReporter/status/1688525440107814912?t=dV621j5G0QpjrVESs2fEyA&s=19 h/t UniversalSurvivalist
by BoatSurfer600 As these countries have negative foreign assets, their currencies continue to collapse Source: Sagar Singh
If you think #gold & #silver are slow at the moment,consider this $XAUTRY chart. Gold rose 21x vs Turkish Lira last 10 years.20% THIS month alone. It will happen to your currency.Have to play this commodities bull right, your future depends on it.#brics #purchasingpower 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/SRMLnUQ8El — Graddhy – Commodities TA+Cycles (@graddhybpc) June 27, 2023 …
J Pow watching Turkey raise their benchmark rate to 15% pic.twitter.com/NsefT3dqOI — MJH📈📉 (@hedgie007) June 22, 2023 h/t esberat
by Chris Black The so-called progressives who are destroying the West are behind the massive wave of immigration from Islamic countries. Which begs the question: how stupid can you be to believe you can bring tens of millions of Muslims into your country without importing Islam as well? Breitbart: German politicians have been left fearing …
by Chris Black Pakistan is a disaster waiting to happen, but Turkey deserves its own post for being geopolitically unique. Turkey’s central bank net reserve balance tumbled negative last week. A black market for currency has formed, reminiscent of Venezuela. Could see a scenario à la Venezuela since 2016 in Turkey over the next several …
