Turkey Weighs Sinirlioğlu Bid for United Nations Secretary-General
Ankara is considering former foreign minister Feridun Sinirlioğlu as a candidate to lead the United Nations, though no formal nomination has been submitted.
Ankara is considering former foreign minister Feridun Sinirlioğlu as a candidate to lead the United Nations, though no formal nomination has been submitted.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit Turkey in October for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on trade, energy and defence cooperation.
An Istanbul court has ordered access blocked to the T24 news website and its social-media accounts, citing 118 pieces of content described by authorities as LGBT propaganda.
The Turkish Football Federation has provisionally suspended 448 current and former officials from clubs in the country’s top two divisions and referred them for disciplinary proceedings.
Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of 34 additional suspects and are examining trading in 26 Borsa Istanbul shares as the investment-fund investigation widens.
A monitoring group says Turkey has blocked access to at least 147 additional X accounts that discussed the country’s investment-fund crisis.
Turkish prosecutors have removed asset restrictions from dozens of companies and investment funds while a wider investigation into alleged market manipulation continues.
An Istanbul court sentenced comedian Deniz Göktaş to 19 months and 10 days in prison over material from a stand-up performance, then ordered his release pending appeal.
Turkish Airlines has finalized its largest single-aisle Boeing order, placing firm orders for 100 737-8 jets and taking options for another 50 aircraft.
Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya has stepped down from her AK Party roles while allegations concerning a profitable share transaction are examined amid Turkey’s investment-fund crisis.