Turkey

Society
Clément VéritéMay 11, 2022
A woman at fault in a divorce in Turkey because she refuses to have sex with her husband
A court in Turkey considered the wife was at fault in a divorce case filled by her husband because she didn't want to have sexual intercourse with him. Yet, the Supreme Court had a different opinion for a man last year.
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Society
Newsendip with APMarch 4, 2022
New measures against women violence in Turkey, but according to its own standards
Turkey released a plan to protect women from violence after it withdrew from the Istanbul Convention which was considered to go against Turkey's traditional family values.
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Business
Clément VéritéDecember 1, 2021
Coffee price increase: good news for Colombian producers, not for Turkish consumers
Coffee is at its highest price in 10 years. For Colombia, it means more revenue despite a smaller production while in Turkey prices skyrocket with the inflation.
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Society
Clément VéritéNovember 26, 2021
Did Turkey really save electricity removing daylight saving time?
Summer hours are supposed to save energy but the efficiency is challenged. Turkey's Minister of Energy goes against research study by claiming they saved electricity removing daylight saving time.
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Politics
Clément VéritéNovember 11, 2021
Turkey fears the US blocks a military deal, further delaying production of tanks
Turkey found a deal with South Korea to move forward with its program to build new tanks. But the plan may change, and Turkey reportedly fears the U.S. would pressure South Korea to avoid transferring military technology.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJuly 21, 2021
In Cyprus, Get One’s Property Back but Recognize a Turkish Cyprus
Turkish President wants to restore properties to their owners in Varosha (Maraş), an area considered as a ghost town in Northern Cyprus. But it would mean recognizing a Turkish Cyprus.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJuly 2, 2021
Turkey Withdraws from Istanbul Convention
As announced in March, Turkey withdrew from the Istanbul Convention on the prevention of violence against women. It contradicted Turkish authority's views on homosexuality.
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