LORRIE TURK

Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Turkey Pushes for Peace Talks After Iran Conflict Escalates

Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Tether Holds Half‑Billion Dollars Over Turkish Betting Case

Turkey’s prosecutors seized about €460 million ($544 million) in crypto linked to a suspected illegal online betting and money‑laundering scheme. The funds were traced back to Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the $185 billion USDT stablecoin. Tether’s CEO said the company acted on information

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Turkey Investigates Flag Burning Amid Border Tensions

Turkey is currently looking into reports of its flag being burned during protests near the Syrian border. These protests happened at the same time as fighting between Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria. The Syrian army has been making progress in this area, which was

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Jan 03 2026CRYPTO

Turkmenistan Takes a Big Step into the Crypto World

Turkmenistan has just made a huge move in the world of digital money. The country has officially said that people and companies can now mine and trade cryptocurrencies. This is all part of a new law that went into effect recently. The goal? To bring in more money from other countries and give the ec

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Turkmenistan Joins the Crypto Game: What It Means

Turkmenistan has just made a big move. The country has officially legalized crypto mining and trading. This happened when a new law, signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedow, came into effect. This change could be a game-changer for Turkmenistan's economy. The country is known for its natural gas

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turkey's Vanishing Ground: Farmers Face Sinking Land

Turkey's central region, known for its fertile farmlands, is now a hotspot for sinkholes. The once stable ground is giving way, creating large holes that swallow up fields. This is happening because of less rain and falling groundwater levels. Experts say climate change is making things worse. The n

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Chat Between Leaders: Erdogan and Pope Leo Talk Peace

Turkish President Erdogan had a chat with Pope Leo in Ankara. They talked about big issues like peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. Erdogan liked what the Pope said about the Palestinian situation. He thinks the Pope is smart to push for a two-state solution. This means creating two countries, one

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Turkey's Reaction to Lebanon-Cyprus Sea Deal: What's the Big Deal?

Turkey has a problem with a new sea border agreement between Lebanon and Cyprus. They say it ignores the rights of Turkish Cypriots. This deal is about exploring gas fields and working together on energy in the Mediterranean. But Turkey isn't happy. They don't recognize the Greek Cypriot government

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Cooking Turkey Meat to Lower Health Risks

Turkey meat is often seen as a healthy choice, but it contains purines, which can cause health problems if eaten in large amounts. Purines are natural compounds found in many foods, and when broken down, they turn into uric acid. Too much uric acid in the body can lead to hyperuricemia, a condition

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Nov 24 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turkey and Australia Strike a Climate Summit Deal

Turkey and Australia have finally put an end to their long-standing disagreement. They have agreed on a plan for hosting the next big climate meeting. This meeting, called COP31, will happen in 2026. Turkey will be the host, but Australia will lead the talks. This deal is a big win for teamwork bet

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