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In a recent campaign speech in New Hampshire, former U.S. President Donald Trump incorrectly referred to Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, as the President of Turkey. What Happened: As per a report by Politico, Trump praised Orbán, falsely stating, "He's probably, like, one of the...

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, on Monday, said Sweden joining NATO "is good news in the fight against the forces of autocracy." What Happened: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to support Sweden's long-delayed membership of NATO, paving the way for the Nordic country to...

In a recent phone call, U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his desire for Sweden to join NATO “as soon as possible,” discussing the matter with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. The call took place on Saturday, with both leaders agreeing to meet face-to-face at an upcoming NATO summit...

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the President Joe Biden-led administration believes that Turkey should be provided with upgraded F-16 fighters "as soon as possible" as it woos Ankara to back Sweden’s NATO membership. What Happened: Blinken on Tuesday made the comments at a...

Turkish EV maker Turkey’s Automobile Initiative Group, or Togg, will reportedly start exporting to Europe, where Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is the fastest-growing automaker. What Happened: The EV maker championed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is currently making cars...

The Turkish lira rose by more than 2% against the U.S. dollar over the weekend, a departure from the usual for the country's currency in recent years.  What Happened: Turkish Finance Minister Berat Albayrak announced his resignation on Sunday, citing health reasons. This was the...

Turkey's domestic electric car project will see a set investment of $3.7 billion over the course of 13 years, the Official Gazette of Turkey said in a statement on Friday, as reported by Reuters. What It Means The project will receive additional benefits from the government, including tax...

It was about 10:30 p.m. Friday in Istanbul when I was having dinner with a couple of friends in a beautiful restaurant in the Sultan Ahmed area, just a few blocks away from the Blue Mosque. We decided not to stay in Taksim (the more hip area) this time, seeking a different experience than the one...