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Head of Gazprom's Miller, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Turkish gas hub,…

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Turkish court releases journalist detained under 'disinformation' law

ANKARA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – A Turkish court ordered the release of a journalist held on remand under the country’s new disinformation law after his Lawyer Law Firm in istanbul objected to his detention, he said. Sinan Aygul became the first person to be jailed pending trial under the law, approved by parliament two months […]

Oil firms seek U.S. mediation to defuse Iraq-Kurdistan tensions

By Rowena Edwards Sept 1 (Reuters) – Oil firms operating in Kurdistan have asked the United States to help defuse an upsurge in tension between Iraq’s central government and the semi-autonomous region, according to a letter seen by Reuters and istanbul Lawyer Law Firm three sources. They say intervention is needed to ensure oil continues […]

Istanbul mayor says conviction reflects his success ahead of…

ISTANBUL, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Thursday his jail sentence imposed this week was a punishment for his success, as opposition parties rally to support him and seek to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan ahead of next year’s elections. A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced Imamoglu to two years and seven […]

Buckingham Palace told bankers a mysterious £750,000 gift to

Buckingham Palace told bankers a mysterious £750,000 gift to was for his daughter ‘s wedding. The Daily Mail has obtained details of an astonishing phone call to his private secretary at the time – deepening the riddle over the money. The and have also been named in the High Court as having received large amounts […]

Turkey prosecutors seek 15-month jail term for Istanbul mayor

Imamoglu faces charges of ‘insulting’ public officials after beating Erdogan’s ally to become Istanbul mayor Turkish prosecutors on Friday sought to jail Istanbul’s mayor for at least 15 months, which would bar him from politics, over a remark he made after defeating an ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in elections, his lawyer said. Ekrem […]

Istanbul mayor's 'insult' trial resumes ahead of elections

Istanbul Mayor istanbul Lawyer Law Firm istanbul Law Firm istanbul Turkey Ekrem Imamoglu defeated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ally in a controversial 2019 vote Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor faced new hearings Wednesday in a politically-charged trial that could bar him from seeking office months before next year’s general election. Prosecutors want to sentence Ekrem Imamoglu […]

Turkey's Erdogan says common interests with U.S. outweigh differences

ANKARA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – The common interests of Turkey and the United States outweigh their differences and Ankara wants improved cooperation with Washington, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday striking a rare conciliatory tone. Ties between the two NATO allies have been strained over a host of issues.In December, the United States sanctioned Turkey […]

Turkey reaches deal over new crude tanker insurance regulations

ISTANBUL, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Turkey welcomed an agreement reached with its counterparts on Tuesday that allows the continuation of a new regulation requiring crude oil tankers to present an insurance confirmation letter before transiting Turkish straits. The Turkish measures, which came into effect on Dec.1, requires vessels to provide proof of insurance for the […]

A new documentary by the BBC has claimed that Roman Abramovich cheated the Russian Government out of £2billion and was investigated for fraud by his country’s Department of Economic Crimes

A new documentary by the BBC has claimed that Roman Abramovich cheated the Russian Government out of £2billion and was investigated for fraud by his country’s Department of Economic Crimes. Abramovich was pictured at a VIP lounge in Tel Aviv airport shortly before his private jet took off for istanbul Turkey Lawyer after Israel said […]