Ukraine’s Danube River ports have become key arteries for grain exports. But threats from Russia and costly delays have made some shippers rethink their operations in the Black Sea.
Tag: Bosporus (Turkey)
In Istanbul, Tombs of Religious Figures Still Draw Pilgrims
Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.”
Why the Black Sea Is a Flashpoint Between Russia and the West
It has long been a theater of competition between Russia and the West, a dynamic supercharged by the Ukraine war.
Ukraine Invasion Increases Friction Between Erdogan and Putin
The Turkish and Russian leaders have found themselves on opposite sides of a host of armed conflicts. In Ukraine, the stakes may be higher than ever.
Sliding in the Polls, Erdogan Kicks Up a New Storm Over the Bosporus
As part of a push to carve a canal alongside the waterway, Turkey’s president signaled that he could scrap a treaty that has kept peace in the region for decades.
Ottoman Palaces on the Bosporus, Discreetly Up for Sale
The purchase of a sultan’s opulent summer home in Istanbul requires not only a large fortune but also the right connections.
Erdogan Uses Video of New Zealand Attacks at Election Rallies
The Turkish president used blurred images of the assault to criticize an opposition leader, comparing him to a notorious Australian politician.