<p>In an attempt to seek justice, 19 Uyghurs living in Turkey have filed a criminal complaint with a Turkish prosecutor against Chinese officials. The community has accused them of committing genocide, torture, rape and crimes against humanity.&nbsp;<br />
Gulden Sonmez, the lawyer representing the Uyghurs, is now building a case based on witness statements, photographs, videos, documents, and reports. The complaint was filed on Tuesday with the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office.</p>

<p>In a report by Middle East Eye, Sonmez said, "In the criminal case, the crimes of genocide, torture and rape were covered extensively in evidence. Incidents of rape and systematic sexual assault in the concentration camps were identified in the testimonies and forensic medical examinations of witnesses who had somehow escaped from the camps recently."</p>

<p>As per estimated by several UN experts and rights groups, more than a million people, mainly Uyghurs and members of other muslim minorities, have been detained in recent years in a vast system of camps in China's far western region of Xinjiang.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deeply-ashamed-chinese-vice-premier-says-no-patient-should-be-turned-away-over-covid-19-restrictions-442983"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;‘Deeply ashamed’: Chinese vice-premier says no patient should be turned away over COVID-19 restrictions</strong></a></p>

<p>Some foreign lawmakers and parliaments have labelled the treatment of Uyghurs as genocide, citing evidence of forced sterilisations and deaths inside the camps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China denies this, saying Uyghur population growth exceeds the national average.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, earlier in December, the US blacklisted Chinese biotech firms for trying to seek surveillance on the Uyghur minority.</p>

<p>According to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, "The scientific pursuit of biotechnology and medical innovation can save lives. Unfortunately, the PRC is choosing to use these technologies to pursue control over its people and its repression of members of ethnic and religious minority groups."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In an attempt to seek justice, 19 Uyghurs living in Turkey have filed a criminal complaint with a Turkish prosecutor against Chinese officials. The community has accused them of committing genocide, torture, rape and crimes against humanity.

In an attempt to seek justice, 19 Uyghurs living in Turkey have filed a criminal complaint with a Turkish prosecutor against Chinese officials. The community has accused them of committing genocide, torture, rape and crimes against humanity. Gulden Sonmez, the lawyer representing the Uyghurs, is now building a case based on witness statements, photographs, videos, documents, and reports. The complaint was filed on Tuesday with the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office. In a report by Middle East Eye, Sonmez said, "In the criminal case, the crimes of genocide, torture and rape were covered extensively in evidence. Incidents of rape and systematic sexual assault in the concentration camps were identified in the testimonies and forensic medical examinations of witnesses who had somehow escaped from the camps recently." As per estimated by several UN experts and rights groups, more than a million people, mainly Uyghurs and members of other muslim minorities, have been detained in recent years in a vast system of camps in China's far western region of Xinjiang. Also read | ‘Deeply ashamed’: Chinese vice-premier says no patient should be turned away over COVID-19 restrictions Some foreign lawmakers and parliaments have labelled the treatment of Uyghurs as genocide, citing evidence of forced sterilisations and deaths inside the camps. China denies this, saying Uyghur population growth exceeds the national average. Meanwhile, earlier in December, the US blacklisted Chinese biotech firms for trying to seek surveillance on the Uyghur minority. According to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, "The scientific pursuit of biotechnology and medical innovation can save lives. Unfortunately, the PRC is choosing to use these technologies to pursue control over its people and its repression of members of ethnic and religious minority groups." (With inputs from agencies)

'Crimes of genocide': Uyghurs in Turkey target Chinese officials by filing a criminal case

<p>Turkey's annual&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;rate surged to its&nbsp;highest&nbsp;level&nbsp;since&nbsp;2002&nbsp;in December, official data showed Monday, after a currency crisis sparked by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's unconventional economic policies.</p>

<p>Consumer prices jumped to 36.1 percent last month from the same period in 2020, up from 21.3 percent in November, according to the&nbsp;Turkish&nbsp;statistics office.</p>

<p>The figure is the&nbsp;highest&nbsp;since&nbsp;October&nbsp;2002&nbsp;when&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;reached 33.45 percent, before the party of Erdogan came to power.</p>

<p>It is also more than seven times the official government target.</p>

<p>Erdogan's enduring success has often been attributed to the development and prosperity his government enabled after a financial crisis in 2001.</p>

<p>His Islamic-rooted party rose to power the following year, and he has dominated&nbsp;Turkish&nbsp;politics for the past two decades as both prime minister and president.</p>

<p>But he faces an increasingly difficult path to re-election in polls due to be held by mid-2023.</p>

<p>Opinion polls show him losing in a second-round runoff against most major rivals, and his ruling alliance ceding control of parliament to an increasingly popular group of opposition parties.</p>

<p>But Erdogan has stuck fast to his policies, opposing interest rate hikes -- which he calls "the mother and father of all evil" -- to combat&nbsp;inflation.</p>

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<p>High interest rates are a drag on activity and slow down economic growth.</p>

<p>But central banks raise their policy rates out of necessity when&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;gets out of hand.</p>

<p>Erdogan on Monday accused "the elites" of profiting from "unearned interest income", sticking by his pledge not to raise borrowing costs.</p>

<p><strong>Lira collapse</strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;Turkish&nbsp;lira lost 44 percent of its value against the dollar in 2021, with the losses accelerating at the end of last year, when Erdogan orchestrated a series of sharp interest rate reductions.</p>

<p>The dollar soared to a historic high of nearly 18.4 liras by the time Erdogan announced new currency support measures last month that were backed by reportedly heavy indirect interest rate interventions.</p>

<p>The exchange rate has&nbsp;since&nbsp;slipped back down to around 13 liras to the dollar, although the&nbsp;Turkish&nbsp;currency lost a further two percent after the latest&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;reading was announced.</p>

<p>A dollar was worth 7.4 liras at the start of 2021.</p>

<p>The monthly&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;reading has turned into an politically-sensitive issue in Turkey, with opposition leaders claiming that the government is putting pressure on the statistics agency to underreport price jumps.</p>

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<p>They point to separate readings prepared to independent economic institutes such as the&nbsp;Inflation&nbsp;Research Group (ENAG), which calculated last month's annual&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;rate at 82.8 percent.</p>

<p>The official readings show prices for most food staples raising substantially above the annual&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;rate.</p>

<p>The price of milk, yogurt and sunflower oil all jumped by roughly 75 percent on the year, while that of chicken rose by 86 percent.</p>

<p>Erdogan has raised the take-home monthly minimum rage by 50 percent, raising it to 4,250 liras (about $310, 275 liras), which economists worry will further feed&nbsp;inflation.</p>

<p>His government has also raised sharply raised utility costs, including those of heat, gas and electricity.</p>


Turkey's annual inflation rate surged to its highest level since 2002 in December, official data showed Monday, after a currency crisis sparked by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's unconventional economic policies.

Turkey's annual inflation rate surged to its highest level since 2002 in December, official data showed Monday, after a currency crisis sparked by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's unconventional economic policies. Consumer prices jumped to 36.1 percent last month from the same period in 2020, up from 21.3 percent in November, according to the Turkish statistics office. The figure is the highest since October 2002 when inflation reached 33.45 percent, before the party of Erdogan came to power. It is also more than seven times the official government target. Erdogan's enduring success has often been attributed to the development and prosperity his government enabled after a financial crisis in 2001. His Islamic-rooted party rose to power the following year, and he has dominated Turkish politics for the past two decades as both prime minister and president. But he faces an increasingly difficult path to re-election in polls due to be held by mid-2023. Opinion polls show him losing in a second-round runoff against most major rivals, and his ruling alliance ceding control of parliament to an increasingly popular group of opposition parties. But Erdogan has stuck fast to his policies, opposing interest rate hikes -- which he calls "the mother and father of all evil" -- to combat inflation. Also read | Watch: Thousands protest in Amsterdam against Covid restrictions High interest rates are a drag on activity and slow down economic growth. But central banks raise their policy rates out of necessity when inflation gets out of hand. Erdogan on Monday accused "the elites" of profiting from "unearned interest income", sticking by his pledge not to raise borrowing costs. Lira collapse The Turkish lira lost 44 percent of its value against the dollar in 2021, with the losses accelerating at the end of last year, when Erdogan orchestrated a series of sharp interest rate reductions. The dollar soared to a historic high of nearly 18.4 liras by the time Erdogan announced new currency support measures last month that were backed by reportedly heavy indirect interest rate interventions. The exchange rate has since slipped back down to around 13 liras to the dollar, although the Turkish currency lost a further two percent after the latest inflation reading was announced. A dollar was worth 7.4 liras at the start of 2021. The monthly inflation reading has turned into an politically-sensitive issue in Turkey, with opposition leaders claiming that the government is putting pressure on the statistics agency to underreport price jumps. Also read | Technology giants spy on staff to prevent unionising, report says They point to separate readings prepared to independent economic institutes such as the Inflation Research Group (ENAG), which calculated last month's annual inflation rate at 82.8 percent. The official readings show prices for most food staples raising substantially above the annual inflation rate. The price of milk, yogurt and sunflower oil all jumped by roughly 75 percent on the year, while that of chicken rose by 86 percent. Erdogan has raised the take-home monthly minimum rage by 50 percent, raising it to 4,250 liras (about $310, 275 liras), which economists worry will further feed inflation. His government has also raised sharply raised utility costs, including those of heat, gas and electricity.

Turkish inflation hits new record high after currency crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over the tensions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey's lira weakened by as much as 2% on Tuesday, extending sharp losses seen a day earlier and eroding massive gains made last week, as worries about the country's monetary policy weighed on sentiment. Lira surged more than 50 per cent last week.

Turkey's lira weakened by as much as 2%

There's a street market in turkey which only has women vendors, it was started to help victims of violence and has enjoyed a buoyant trade for a long time but this market is now facing a consumer crisis our next report tells you why.

Turkey's women-only street market at standstill

Taliban has rejected reports of a deal with Turkey and Qatar. The denial comes hours after reports claiming that Qatar and Turkey have breached an agreement with Taliban to manage five airports.

Taliban rejects reports of a deal with Turkey, Qatar

Turkey and Qatar agreed to jointly operate the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan.

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<p>A person identified as an American diplomat has been accused of providing a fake passport to a Syrian national. He has now been arrested. As per reports by Turkey's news agency, the man was detained at Istanbul Airport on November 11. Later, he was formally arrested for selling a forged passport for $10,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A state department spokesperson, in a statement, said, "We are aware of the detention of a U.S. citizen in Turkey. The individual is not a US diplomat. We are providing appropriate consular services."</p>

<p>The Syrian was detained and questioned. However, he was released later after there were proceedings for forging the documents.</p>

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<p>The American man has been identified as having the initials D.J.K. and working at the US embassy in Beirut. The Syrian was trying to fly to Germany using the passport in D.J.K.'s name.</p>

<p>The US embassy in Ankara has not made any comments so far. There was also no response from the US embassy in Beirut.</p>

<p>After an examination of the security camera, it was concluded that D.J.K. handed over the passport to the Syrian national at the airport and the two also exchanged clothes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A person identified as an American diplomat has been accused of providing a fake passport to a Syrian national. He has now been arrested. As per reports by Turkey's news agency, the man was detained at Istanbul Airport on November 11.

A person identified as an American diplomat has been accused of providing a fake passport to a Syrian national. He has now been arrested. As per reports by Turkey's news agency, the man was detained at Istanbul Airport on November 11. Later, he was formally arrested for selling a forged passport for $10,000. A state department spokesperson, in a statement, said, "We are aware of the detention of a U.S. citizen in Turkey. The individual is not a US diplomat. We are providing appropriate consular services." The Syrian was detained and questioned. However, he was released later after there were proceedings for forging the documents. Also read | ‘Boycott Intel’ grows louder in China for raising concern over Xinjiang forced labour The American man has been identified as having the initials D.J.K. and working at the US embassy in Beirut. The Syrian was trying to fly to Germany using the passport in D.J.K.'s name. The US embassy in Ankara has not made any comments so far. There was also no response from the US embassy in Beirut. After an examination of the security camera, it was concluded that D.J.K. handed over the passport to the Syrian national at the airport and the two also exchanged clothes. (With inputs from agencies)

US diplomat arrested for allegedly selling fake passport to Syrian national in Turkey

Turkish currency remains volatile. Turkey's Finance Ministry said on Tuesday a new protection scheme meant to boost confidence in the currency will be applied to lira deposits with maturities of three to 12 months.

Turkey introduces new measures to guard local currency

After witnessing a rapid fall, Turkish currency Lira bounces back owing to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's economic measures.

After a series of economic measures by Turkish President Erdogan, currency Lira rallies

Fungistanbul, a Turkish band is building a music movement from the trash. The band is raising environmental awareness through live concerts.

Trash Music: A Turkish band is building a music movement from trash

A Turkish band has been building a musical movement from the trash. They are trained musicians and have just launched their first album called- 'Trash Oriental'.

Turkish band raises environmental awareness through live concerts

The third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit concludes in Istanbul. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged 15 million covid-19 vaccine doses to Africa.

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The third edition of the Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit concludes in Istanbul with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledging 15 Million COVID doses to Africa.

3rd Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit concludes in Istanbul

Turkish currency Lira plunges to a record low as Turkey cuts interest rate again for the fourth successive month.

Turkey cuts interest rate again for fourth successive month as currency Lira plunges to a record low

Firing the latest salvo in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's economic war of independence, the central bank has cut interest rates once again, leading to a sharp fall in the Turkish currency Lira's value against the dollar.

Turkish lira plunges to new record low after Erdogan's latest rate cut

Turkey's Central bank rushes to the rescue of the economy as the currency Lira plummets to a new low. Lira crashed as much as 7%.

Turkish currency Lira plummets to a new low

<p>Apple products, especially iPhones, are known to enjoy fanfare across the globe. People wait in serpentine queues for long hours just to get their hands on the new gadgets, no matter how expensive they are.</p>

<p>Prices of Apple electronics, including iPhones, vary around the world. Import duty, among other taxes, levied by the countries make these products costlier.</p>

<p>But despite the steep price charged by the US-based tech behemoth, the demand for Apple products continue to soar.</p>

<p>Among the countries where Apple products cost more include Turkey.</p>

<p>According to web analytics platform Statcounter, as of November 2021, Apple’s market share in Turkey was around 16.67 per cent. In the previous year of the same month, the market share hovered around 15.58 per cent</p>

<p>Even though Samsung still rules the roost, Apple has been steadily gaining its market share in the transcontinental country.</p>

<p>But on November 24, Apple stopped the online sale of its products, ranging from iPhones to Macs, in Turkey.</p>

<p>Though the Turkish consumers were able to browse through Apple online store, they were unable to add products to their cart and instead were greeted with this message: “Not currently available”.</p>

<p>The reason for this is the monetary policy adopted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which has resulted in the country’s currency, the lira, to crash as much as 45&nbsp;per cent this year.</p>

<p><strong>Volatile currency</strong></p>

<p>Turkey’s currency has been plunging to all-time lows against the US dollar and the euro in recent months.</p>

<p>Lira has lost more than 45 per cent of its value against the dollar this year. In November alone, the Turkish currency lost nearly 30 per cent of its value against the dollar.</p>

<p>In 2019, 1 US dollar was equal to 5.53 Turkish lira. But in November 2021, the lira fell to 13.10 against 1 US dollar.</p>

<p>The sharp devaluation of the Turkish lira and the resultant high inflation forced Apple to halt sales from its Turkish website temporarily.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the currency had been falling over 40 per cent, the tech company had to adjust the prices of its products in order to extract the value of the original amount.</p>

<p>And on November 26, the US tech giant resumed its sales in Turkey and hiked the prices of its products between 25 per cent to 40 per cent.</p>

<p>The currency’s freefall is triggering a cascade of problems for the nation’s economy even as Erdogan presses ahead with a widely criticized effort to cut interest rates despite surging consumer prices.</p>

<p>The crash in the currency is the result of the country’s central bank cutting borrowing costs by 4 percentage points since September, in line with Erdogan’s wishes, even though inflation accelerated to around 20 per cent.</p>

<p>Erdogan, who has been at the helm of affairs for 19 years, has long argued that high interest rates cause inflation, contrary to general principles of economics.</p>

<p>Mainstream economics holds that lower interest rates lead to higher inflation because when money is cheaper to borrow, it loses its value relative to other currencies, and encourages consumers to spend more and businesses to produce more.</p>

<p><strong>Rising cost of living</strong></p>

<p>With inflation running at more than 21%, according to official figures, the prices of basic goods have soared and many people in the country of more than 83 million are struggling to make ends meet.</p>

<p>But the Turkish president has been pushing for low borrowing costs to stimulate the economy, boost growth and exports, and create jobs.</p>

<p>He has vowed to break the cycle of an economy dependent on short-term “hot money” lured by high interest rates.</p>

<p>A devout Muslim, whose religion regards usury and charging interest as a sin, Erdogan describes interest rates as “the mother and father of all evil.”</p>

<p>Recently, he had fired three central bank governors who resisted lowering rates.</p>

<p>The Turkish leader has blamed the currency crash on foreign forces bent on destroying Turkey’s economy and says his government is waging “an economic war of independence.”</p>


Apple products, especially iPhones, are known to enjoy fanfare across the globe. People wait in serpentine queues for long hours just to get their hands on the new gadgets, no matter how expensive they are.

Apple products, especially iPhones, are known to enjoy fanfare across the globe. People wait in serpentine queues for long hours just to get their hands on the new gadgets, no matter how expensive they are. Prices of Apple electronics, including iPhones, vary around the world. Import duty, among other taxes, levied by the countries make these products costlier. But despite the steep price charged by the US-based tech behemoth, the demand for Apple products continue to soar. Among the countries where Apple products cost more include Turkey. According to web analytics platform Statcounter, as of November 2021, Apple’s market share in Turkey was around 16.67 per cent. In the previous year of the same month, the market share hovered around 15.58 per cent Even though Samsung still rules the roost, Apple has been steadily gaining its market share in the transcontinental country. But on November 24, Apple stopped the online sale of its products, ranging from iPhones to Macs, in Turkey. Though the Turkish consumers were able to browse through Apple online store, they were unable to add products to their cart and instead were greeted with this message: “Not currently available”. The reason for this is the monetary policy adopted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which has resulted in the country’s currency, the lira, to crash as much as 45 per cent this year. Volatile currency Turkey’s currency has been plunging to all-time lows against the US dollar and the euro in recent months. Lira has lost more than 45 per cent of its value against the dollar this year. In November alone, the Turkish currency lost nearly 30 per cent of its value against the dollar. In 2019, 1 US dollar was equal to 5.53 Turkish lira. But in November 2021, the lira fell to 13.10 against 1 US dollar. The sharp devaluation of the Turkish lira and the resultant high inflation forced Apple to halt sales from its Turkish website temporarily. As the currency had been falling over 40 per cent, the tech company had to adjust the prices of its products in order to extract the value of the original amount. And on November 26, the US tech giant resumed its sales in Turkey and hiked the prices of its products between 25 per cent to 40 per cent. The currency’s freefall is triggering a cascade of problems for the nation’s economy even as Erdogan presses ahead with a widely criticized effort to cut interest rates despite surging consumer prices. The crash in the currency is the result of the country’s central bank cutting borrowing costs by 4 percentage points since September, in line with Erdogan’s wishes, even though inflation accelerated to around 20 per cent. Erdogan, who has been at the helm of affairs for 19 years, has long argued that high interest rates cause inflation, contrary to general principles of economics. Mainstream economics holds that lower interest rates lead to higher inflation because when money is cheaper to borrow, it loses its value relative to other currencies, and encourages consumers to spend more and businesses to produce more. Rising cost of living With inflation running at more than 21%, according to official figures, the prices of basic goods have soared and many people in the country of more than 83 million are struggling to make ends meet. But the Turkish president has been pushing for low borrowing costs to stimulate the economy, boost growth and exports, and create jobs. He has vowed to break the cycle of an economy dependent on short-term “hot money” lured by high interest rates. A devout Muslim, whose religion regards usury and charging interest as a sin, Erdogan describes interest rates as “the mother and father of all evil.” Recently, he had fired three central bank governors who resisted lowering rates. The Turkish leader has blamed the currency crash on foreign forces bent on destroying Turkey’s economy and says his government is waging “an economic war of independence.”

Apple briefly stopped selling its products in Turkey, but why?

French police officials detain a man suspected in the assassination of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Meanwhile, the Saudi embassy refutes the detained man's involvement and has demanded immediate release.

French police arrests possible suspect in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Qatar for a 2-day visit. Within 24 hours, Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman will also reach Doha. While Erdogan sought a meeting with Prince Salman on a neutral ground, reports suggest that no meeting between the two leaders has been planned.

Turkish President Erdogan is in Qatar for a 2-day visit

Inflation has increased to the highest level in three years in Turkey. Turkey's currency Lira is also on the downslide.

Inflation increases to its highest level in Turkey

Watch: Extreme wind - travelling at speeds of 130 kmph - brought down a clock tower in Istanbul on Monday. 6 people died. Many more were hurt. Palki Sharma tells you how the horror unfolded.

Gravitas: Extreme wind brings down a clock tower in Turkey

Alarming footage shows the moment a clock tower fell and two buses sheltered. A powerful storm blasted dozens of provinces in Turkey, killing and injuring several. Watch this video to know more.

Horrific Storm and scary winds wreaks havoc in Turkey

<p>Lines outside bread stores and gas stations; farmers defaulting on loans; impromptu street demonstrations. The signs of economic distress in Turkey are all too clear as the lira continues a dizzying slide.</p>

<p>Sporadic protests have broken out around Turkey and the opposition parties have called for a series of rallies to demand a change of government after the lira crashed sharply last week. The latest week of turmoil follows months of worsening economic conditions for Turkish citizens. The currency has lost more than 45% of its value this year, and nearly 20% in the last week, continuing its downward trend on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Economists have tied the currency crisis to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s direct interference in monetary policy and his determination to lower interest rates.</p>

<p>The latest crash in the currency came after Erdogan gave a speech last week outlining his determination to keep rates low as a way of promoting economic growth. He reaffirmed his opposition to raising rates again in comments to reporters aboard his plane as he returned from a visit to Turkmenistan on Monday.</p>

<p>“I have never defended raising interest rates, I don’t now and will not defend it,” he told the reporters. “I will never compromise on this issue.”</p>

<p>There are rumblings of public dissent, unusual for a country where only officially sanctioned demonstrations are permitted and the main television channels and newspapers follow the government line.</p>

<p>Scores of people have been detained for joining street protests. The police detained 70 people in several districts of Istanbul last Wednesday who were protesting the government’s management of the economy, after a record drop in the lira the day before.</p>

<p>The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions issued a blunt statement on Wednesday. “That’s enough. We want to make ends meet,” it read. “Unemployment, high living costs, price increases, and bills are breaking our backs.”</p>

<p>Necla Sazak, an 80-year-old retired bank employee heading home with a bag of groceries, said she was surviving on credit cards.</p>

<p>“Our purchasing power dropped — our money has no value anymore,” she said.</p>

<p>Erdogan has promised that low interest rates will help kick start the economy within three to six months, but economists said they detected little confidence in his policies at this stage.</p>


Lines outside bread stores and gas stations; farmers defaulting on loans; impromptu street demonstrations. The signs of economic distress in Turkey are all too clear as the lira continues a dizzying slide.

Lines outside bread stores and gas stations; farmers defaulting on loans; impromptu street demonstrations. The signs of economic distress in Turkey are all too clear as the lira continues a dizzying slide. Sporadic protests have broken out around Turkey and the opposition parties have called for a series of rallies to demand a change of government after the lira crashed sharply last week. The latest week of turmoil follows months of worsening economic conditions for Turkish citizens. The currency has lost more than 45% of its value this year, and nearly 20% in the last week, continuing its downward trend on Tuesday. Economists have tied the currency crisis to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s direct interference in monetary policy and his determination to lower interest rates. The latest crash in the currency came after Erdogan gave a speech last week outlining his determination to keep rates low as a way of promoting economic growth. He reaffirmed his opposition to raising rates again in comments to reporters aboard his plane as he returned from a visit to Turkmenistan on Monday. “I have never defended raising interest rates, I don’t now and will not defend it,” he told the reporters. “I will never compromise on this issue.” There are rumblings of public dissent, unusual for a country where only officially sanctioned demonstrations are permitted and the main television channels and newspapers follow the government line. Scores of people have been detained for joining street protests. The police detained 70 people in several districts of Istanbul last Wednesday who were protesting the government’s management of the economy, after a record drop in the lira the day before. The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions issued a blunt statement on Wednesday. “That’s enough. We want to make ends meet,” it read. “Unemployment, high living costs, price increases, and bills are breaking our backs.” Necla Sazak, an 80-year-old retired bank employee heading home with a bag of groceries, said she was surviving on credit cards. “Our purchasing power dropped — our money has no value anymore,” she said. Erdogan has promised that low interest rates will help kick start the economy within three to six months, but economists said they detected little confidence in his policies at this stage.

‘Our money has no value’: Frustration rises in Turkey at lira crisis

Hitting new lows against the foreign currencies, Turkey's Lira has fallen as low as 14 to US dollar, this after President Erdogan doubles down on rates policy

Turkey's Lira hits new lows against foreign currencies

Women's rights groups in Istanbul protested against violence against women on Saturday.

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Gravitas: #OrangeTheWorld: Women demand a safer world

The second largest lake in Turkey, Lake Tuz has become the latest casualty of climate change. The water body has completely dried up leaving agriculture and tourism struggling for survival.

Second largest lake in Turkey, Lake Tuz dries up due to climate change

Apple has halted all sales in Turkey as the Lira continues to sink further. How did Turkey, which was once the fastest-growing G20 economy come to such a pass? Palki Sharma tells you why Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 'economic experiments' are to blame.

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<p>A conservation success story is now turning into a wildlife management disaster for several residents in United States as growing incident of wild turkeys attacking humans is being reported across the country.</p>

<p>Branded as the “bird of courage” by America’s founding father Benjamin Franklin in 1784, wild turkeys are vandalising homes, attacking people and causing havoc, earning their reputation as one of the most bad-tempered neighbours on the block.</p>

<p>In New Hampshire, a motorcyclist crashed after being assaulted. In New Jersey, a terrified postman rang 911 after a dozen birds attacked him at once. And in Michigan, one town armed public workers with pepper spray to scare off the birds, according to the Guardian.</p>

<p>In 2020, one of the most notorious offenders, a turkey called Gerald in Oakland, California,&nbsp;was relocated after he attacked more than 100 people in 12 months.</p>

<p>In Somerville, Massachusetts, last year, a large male nicknamed “Pat Cluck” or “Mayor Turkatone”, with a history of aggression, was&nbsp;euthanised by the state.</p>

<p>Frustrated with the rising menace, a local newspaper in New York, the Daily Messenger, published a sardonic report, calling it the “greatest threat to humans.”</p>

<p>&nbsp;“We need to call out the militia, folks. This could be the greatest threat against humans and their civilization since Krakatau erupted. Wild turkey all over America are rioting, rising up in rebellion against the influx of people into their habitat.”</p>

<p>There are hundreds of urban conflicts reported each year, with some towns banning residents from feeding them, citing feeding as a catalyst.</p>

<p>The wild turkeys were once extinct in North America. In the 1930s, their numbers plummeted to 30,000 from 200,000 due to unregulated hunting and the clearing of forests for farmland by European settlers.</p>

<p>But thanks to unregulated hunting and the clearing of forests for farmland by European settlers, numbers plummeted to just 30,000 to 200,000 by the 1930s.</p>

<p>However, after massive&nbsp;campaigning in the 19th century by the conservationists, their population began to grow steadily.</p>

<p>By the early 2000s, numbers reached&nbsp;7 million, with the US government estimating about 25,000 in Massachusetts, 20,000 in New Jersey, 40,000 in New Hampshire and 60,000 in Maine.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A conservation success story is now turning into a wildlife management disaster for several residents in United States as growing incident of wild turkeys attacking humans is being reported across the country.

A conservation success story is now turning into a wildlife management disaster for several residents in United States as growing incident of wild turkeys attacking humans is being reported across the country. Branded as the “bird of courage” by America’s founding father Benjamin Franklin in 1784, wild turkeys are vandalising homes, attacking people and causing havoc, earning their reputation as one of the most bad-tempered neighbours on the block. In New Hampshire, a motorcyclist crashed after being assaulted. In New Jersey, a terrified postman rang 911 after a dozen birds attacked him at once. And in Michigan, one town armed public workers with pepper spray to scare off the birds, according to the Guardian. In 2020, one of the most notorious offenders, a turkey called Gerald in Oakland, California, was relocated after he attacked more than 100 people in 12 months. In Somerville, Massachusetts, last year, a large male nicknamed “Pat Cluck” or “Mayor Turkatone”, with a history of aggression, was euthanised by the state. Frustrated with the rising menace, a local newspaper in New York, the Daily Messenger, published a sardonic report, calling it the “greatest threat to humans.” “We need to call out the militia, folks. This could be the greatest threat against humans and their civilization since Krakatau erupted. Wild turkey all over America are rioting, rising up in rebellion against the influx of people into their habitat.” There are hundreds of urban conflicts reported each year, with some towns banning residents from feeding them, citing feeding as a catalyst. The wild turkeys were once extinct in North America. In the 1930s, their numbers plummeted to 30,000 from 200,000 due to unregulated hunting and the clearing of forests for farmland by European settlers. But thanks to unregulated hunting and the clearing of forests for farmland by European settlers, numbers plummeted to just 30,000 to 200,000 by the 1930s. However, after massive campaigning in the 19th century by the conservationists, their population began to grow steadily. By the early 2000s, numbers reached 7 million, with the US government estimating about 25,000 in Massachusetts, 20,000 in New Jersey, 40,000 in New Hampshire and 60,000 in Maine. (With inputs from agencies)

Rise of the wild turkeys: US residents ‘terrorised’ as birds run riot across towns

<p>Former employees of Manhattan steakhouse, which is owned by Nusret Gokce - better known as 'Salt Bae', have filed lawsuits against popular Turkish chef over workplace discrimination.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two ex-employees, Angelo Maher and Elizabeth Cruz, have each filed $500,000 lawsuits claiming that they were treated poorly because they're not Turkish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maher, who is Peruvian, started working there in 2017 reportedly as a waiter. He levelled a series of allegations against the restaurateur. On the other hand, Cruz, whose family background is Dominican was hired in April 2019. She said she was 'sexualized'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The New York Post reported that the lawsuits were filed against the chef's company last week in Manhattan Supreme Court. As per the court documents, Maher made several allegations from the&nbsp;experience when he was working there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court documents revealed Maher's side, including discrepancies in tips, he was treated differently than other Turkish workers, he was made to lie when customers asked whether the steakhouse's meat was Halal, he also claimed that he had to pay out of pocket to cover his mistakes on guests' orders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Cruz said she was asked to go home and change into "a short skirt, high-heels and a revealing top" when came to work in uniform, as per the filed document.&nbsp;</p>

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Former employees of Manhattan steakhouse, which is owned by Nusret Gokce - better known as 'Salt Bae', have filed lawsuits against popular Turkish chef over workplace discrimination.

Former employees of Manhattan steakhouse, which is owned by Nusret Gokce - better known as 'Salt Bae', have filed lawsuits against popular Turkish chef over workplace discrimination. Two ex-employees, Angelo Maher and Elizabeth Cruz, have each filed $500,000 lawsuits claiming that they were treated poorly because they're not Turkish. Maher, who is Peruvian, started working there in 2017 reportedly as a waiter. He levelled a series of allegations against the restaurateur. On the other hand, Cruz, whose family background is Dominican was hired in April 2019. She said she was 'sexualized'. ALSO READ | Do you know what is the most commonly used password around the globe? The New York Post reported that the lawsuits were filed against the chef's company last week in Manhattan Supreme Court. As per the court documents, Maher made several allegations from the experience when he was working there. The court documents revealed Maher's side, including discrepancies in tips, he was treated differently than other Turkish workers, he was made to lie when customers asked whether the steakhouse's meat was Halal, he also claimed that he had to pay out of pocket to cover his mistakes on guests' orders. On the other hand, Cruz said she was asked to go home and change into "a short skirt, high-heels and a revealing top" when came to work in uniform, as per the filed document. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nusr_et#Saltbae (@nusr_et) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nusr_et#Saltbae (@nusr_et) ×

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