The government swiftly replaced her and said the change did not reflect a policy shift for the country, where annual inflation is about 65 percent.
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State Dept. Tells Congress It Has Approved Sale of F-16 Jets to Turkey
The department received documents on Friday signed by Turkey’s leader approving Sweden’s long-delayed entry into NATO. The alliance now awaits word from the lone holdout, Hungary.
Turkey’s Parliament, After Delay, Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid
The vote in the Turkish Parliament puts the Nordic nation closer to joining the military alliance, easing months of friction that have impeded efforts by the West to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Turkey’s Parliament Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid
The vote in the Turkish Parliament puts the Nordic nation closer to joining the military alliance, easing months of friction that have impeded efforts by the West to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Erdogan Compares Netanyahu to Hitler in Televised Remarks
The Turkish leader has lashed out at the Israeli prime minister multiple times since the start of the war in Gaza.
After Referee Attack, Turkey Suspends All Soccer Matches
The postgame attack shocked a country used to heated atmospheres at soccer matches. The team president who threw the punch was arrested and later resigned his post.
Greece and Turkey, Long at Odds, Vow to Work Together Peacefully
The two rivals have been at the brink of military conflict several times in recent decades. An agreement signed by the countries’ leaders on Thursday aims to change that.
Turkey’s Erdogan Defends Hamas and Lashes Out at Israel
In a speech in Parliament, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey accused Israel of committing “massacres” in Gaza and said Hamas was fighting for “liberation.”
Turkey’s Erdogan Sends Sweden’s NATO Bid to Parliament for Ratification
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had been holding out on approval of Sweden’s application. It’s unclear why he is now moving it forward.
For NATO, 3 Pressing Questions After This Week’s Meetings
Defense ministers went home without resolving the status of Sweden, determining who attacked a Baltic Sea pipeline or how to respond to Israel’s war with Hamas.