Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to send Sweden’s accession protocol for joining NATO to the Turkish Parliament “as soon as possible,” according to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. Stoltenberg made the announcement after discussions with Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson ahead of a NATO summit in Lithuania. Sweden’s NATO membership has been …
President Joe Biden graciously welcomed Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden to the White House on Wednesday, demonstrating a strong show of unity as the United States pushes for Sweden’s admission into NATO. This push has been hindered by objections from Turkey and Hungary, as NATO expansion requires unanimous approval from all members. During their …
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CNN – Cappadocia, a region in central Turkey, is like a magnificent, handwoven carpet with its stunning palette of caramel swirls, ochers, creams, and pinks. The landscape is adorned with poplar trees along paths created by ancient lava flows from extinct volcanoes, and valleys filled with cone-shaped peribacı. This wondrous place is famous for its …
Turkey’s Taksim Square, with the figure of Kemal Ataturk, the first president, and the Turkish flag in the background. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The Turkish lira witnessed a significant drop as Turkey’s central bank implemented a surprising 650 basis points increase in the benchmark interest rate, leading to a dramatic shift in …
Residents waiting at a bus stop under a large Turkish flag in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Turkey’s central bank has announced a significant increase in the country’s key interest rate, raising it from 8.5% to 15%. This decision comes as part of the new economic administration …
Discover the haunting decay of Varosha, an abandoned coastal town in Famagusta, Cyprus, through a collection of captivating images. Once a cherished Mediterranean destination, Varosha attracted celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who reveled in its vibrant ambiance. Often referred to as the “French Riviera of Cyprus,” Varosha was a hub of art and …
U.S. Ambassador to Turkiye Jeffry Flake spoke in Washington D.C., United States on May 3, 2023. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The U.S. remains optimistic about Sweden’s potential NATO membership by July despite concerns from Turkey, according to Ambassador to Ankara Jeffry Flake. “We have high hopes that Sweden will join NATO …
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN – In what is being hailed as a historic moment, renowned soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh to join Al Nassr FC. The Saudi kingdom pulled off a major coup by signing Ronaldo to a two-year contract worth an estimated $200 million per year, making him the …
