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The Chief of the Past
On March 4, 2003, several hundred people gathered outside the Mosenergo office in Moscow for a rally against the increase in utility rates. The event was organized by United Russia, which itself had voted for the new rates in parliament, recalled...

What Washington Can Do To Slow Turkey's Despotic Turn | Opinion
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is tearing his country's democracy apart, and getting bolder by the day. He has been on a spree of imprisoning foes and, on July 7, began an effort to ban nearly half of the main opposition party from sitting...

Donald Trump warns that US could strike Iran's nuclear sites again 'if necessary'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could strike Iran's nuclear sites again "if necessary." Trump issued the warning in a social media post on Monday evening after Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Fox...

UK tourists could face strict new Turkey rules which are needed 'urgently'
UK tourists heading to Turkey face strict new rules which are needed "urgently" - as the Labour Party government is told to implement regulation. Weight loss tourism and the growing trend for surgery abroad has sparked calls for urgent action....

Google Removes 11,000 YouTube Channels Linked to China, Russia Propaganda
Google has removed nearly 11,000 YouTube channels and other accounts during the second quarter of 2025 as part of its continued crackdown on state-sponsored disinformation. According to data from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and a recent...

Apple starts Saudi retail operations with opening of web and app stores
Apple has initiated its retail presence in Saudi Arabia with a website and mobile application as it plans a major expansion in the kingdom. The website and iPhone app are now live, and give consumers in the Arab world's biggest economy the full...

Get 77% off 'best' magnetic portable phone charger ‘perfect for on the go’
There's nothing worse than losing phone battery while on-the-go or travelling. The Matast Magnetic Power Bank currently has £100 off after having its price cut from £130 to £30. The portable charging device works by using a magnetic wireless...

Türkiye’s EV ecosystem continues to expand fast
ANKARA Türkiye’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem continued its steady expansion in June, with the number of charging sockets rising 2.4 percent month-on-month to reach 31,433, according to the Energy Market Regulatory Authority’s (EPDK) latest...

Syria’s energy sector… openness and rapid steps towards complete transformation
Damascus, SANA- Several regional and international agreements have been lately signed by Syria in the field of energy. These agreements have crystalized through new strategies developed by the government to achieve a complete transformation in...

Operation Sindoor Echo: Pak, Turkey Sign $900M Drone Pact Targeting India
New Delhi: Inside a heavily guarded defense complex in Islamabad, two delegations met behind closed doors. Flags of Pakistan and Turkey stood side by side. No ceremony. No speeches. But the message was loud. A major defense agreement has taken...

Turkish Parliament to debate pensions, energy's impact on environment
The Turkish Parliament returns to its weekly session on Tuesday ahead of a scheduled summer recess. This week’s agenda will be new regulations on energy projects’ impacts on the environment and a debate on raising the lowest pension, days after...

Iowa State Fair East Side Night photos through the years
Mike Butterworth of The Nadas invites a young singer to join him as he plays alt-rock-country on the MidAmerican Energy stage on East Side Night, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.Lee Navin For The RegisterEd and Diane...
Is There Such a Thing as Turkish Marxism?
The question of whether there is such a thing as “Turkish Marxism” continues to provoke debate among scholars and activists. While Marxist theory has profoundly influenced political movements and social struggles in Türkiye for over a century, the...

Berg Propulsion books tenth Nakkaş Shipping tanker contract
Written by Marine Log Staff Image: Navis Design & Engineering Turkish group Nakkaş Shipping & Trading Co has confirmed that a decade of tanker-focused work with Berg Propulsion will see the delivery of its tenth Berg system in 2026. Nakkaş took...
Interzoo 2026 Reports Strong Interest from Pet Industry Exhibitors Worldwide
As a leading international fair for the pet supplies sector, Interzoo 2026 is a magnet for pet industry manufacturers and professionals from all around the world. The large international contingent among the companies already registered around ten...

2025 investment plan targets industry, green energy and digital economy
ANKARA Türkiye’s Investment Environment Improvement Council (YOIKK) has released its 2025 Action Plan, outlining legal and structural reforms to improve the country’s investment climate, with a strong focus on industrial transformation, green...

China, India and the 'shadow fleet': how Trump’s proposed secondary tariffs could impact shipping
During a meeting with NATO secretary general Mark Rutte on 14 July, President Trump stated the US would impose 100% tariffs on countries that continue doing business with Moscow if a peace deal in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days. He...

Bulgarian HealthTech provider Blue Longevity Clinic just raised €2 million to help you live longer
Sofia-based Blue Longevity Clinic, a longevity medicine service provider, has raised €2 million to launch clinics in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, supported by proprietary digital technology and advanced diagnostic protocols. The round was led by...

"Turkish Kirkagac melons are enjoying increasing popularity"
Duisburg wholesale market: The melon season is currently in full swing. Watermelons and Canary melons are particularly popular due to the summer weather. "We are currently sourcing watermelons of the standard Dumara variety from Spain, Italy, and...

UN report warns Turkey likely to face serious drought by 2030, urges immediate gov’t action
A recent report prepared the United States National Drought Mitigation Center for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification warned that Turkey would face a serious drought by 2030 and urged the government to take immediate action to...