Author: Musa Cem

Berlin/Singapore (1/3 – 38.46). Russian propagandists have published a recording of a “conversation between four senior German officers”. In it, they discuss the possible supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. The recording is authentic, the Bundeswehr has since confirmed. “This is a very serious matter and that is why it is now the subject of a very meticulous, in-depth and rapid investigation,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. On Friday afternoon, a half-hour recording of the conversation, which reportedly dates to Monday, Feb. 19, circulated on Russian propaganda channels. Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russia’s state broadcaster RT, then published…

Giant portraits of President Emomali Rahmon adorn even the most nondescript buildings in Tajikistan’s capital of Dushanbe. Throughout the country, his sayings are featured on posters and billboards. Their ubiquitous presence underscores the consolidation of power by Rahmon – officially described as “Founder of Peace and Unity, Leader of the Nation” – since he emerged victorious from the 1992-1997 Tajikistan civil war that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union. After three decades in power, he has established himself as an absolute ruler with no tolerance for dissent. Rahmon’s bid to centralize control includes efforts to silence political opponents, human rights activists, and independent…

Saudi Arabia and Turkey are looking to develop closer economic and investment ties as they explore new trading opportunities. The volume of trade between Saudi Arabia and Turkey reached SR22bn ($5.9bn) in 2022, recording a growth rate of 32.6 per cent. At a business council meeting between the nations, plans were discussed to expand this to $30bn in the long term. Saudi-Turkey trade Saudi and Turkish companies signed eight trade agreements to strengthen trade and investment between the two countries. The agreements were signed during the Saudi-Turkish Business Council’s round table, which was attended by Governor of the Saudi Standard, Metrology, and Quality Organisation…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Türkiye’s support to the Palestinian cause ensures that the voice of Gazans is heard around the world. In a post on X, Erdogan said: “Türkiye’s full support for the just Palestinian cause ensures the voice of our brothers and sisters in Gaza is heard. We are aware of our historical responsibility and act accordingly.” He said the final declaration of the recently held joint summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League in Riyadh was shaped by “our suggestions and theses.” “I find this extremely valuable. Now the whole…

Brussels (3/12) Governments may be doing great while the people suffer. Bombing of the Nordstream 2 pipeline, carrying cheap Russian natural gas to industry and consumers in Europe, is exerting a cascading effect on companies and employment, eventually to be reflected in rising places and sharpening inflation. Russia is steadily experiencing price increases for a variety of goods and services, Russian media report. Is there obviously not a link to the sanctions placed on Russia and the seizure of Russian funds and savings abroad? Punishment for Russia’s “Special Military Operation” to purportedly protect Russian-speaking citizens in eastern Ukraine from state…

The ancient villages of Greece are true hidden gems in a country that has attracted tourists for many decades. Despite Greece’s status as a prime travel destination, tourism has yet to spoil these towns that are steeped in history and offer a complete escape from the modern world. Below are some of our favorite picks for authentic Greek villages for you to explore. The ancient villages of ZagoriIn the Pindus mountains in Epirus nestled amongst pine forests are the ancient villages of the Zagori region. Here, forty-six small towns comprise the ‘Zagorochoria.’ All the villages are linked together by a…

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay opened the underpass of Adana Ring Road Sedirler Köprülü Junction, which will be brought to the city by the Metropolitan Municipality, to traffic. Mayor Altay said, “We are actually opening the underpass to traffic by making the first vehicle passage. It was a work that suits Konya with its barriers, asphalt and lighting. “May it be beneficial to our city,” he said. Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay opened the underpass of Adana Ring Road Sedirler Köprülü Junction, the construction of which has reached its final stage, to traffic. Mayor Altay, who…

Berdan Mardini, a Turkish singer and songwriter known for his contributions to arabesque and Turkish pop music, has made a swift shift from musical notes to fragrance notes. He officially launched his perfume and cosmetics brand “Mardini” during a news conference in Istanbul. Mardini, who invested approximately $10 million (TL 287.63 million) in this project, is preparing to introduce his brand to the world. King Charles is among his target customers list. The brand obtains more than 100 different products from the crops of roses and lavender gardens he planted on 600-acre land in Mardin. Additionally, Mardini has turned a…

Domestic batteries are produced for many inventories, from helmet systems used by security forces to unmanned air, land and sea vehicles. Birikim Batteries Deputy General Manager Kadem Usta gave information about the batteries, stating that the batteries were included in the inventory by passing various tests such as sealing, vibration and heat, and that they were able to carry out the majority of the tests within their own structure. Batteries that withstand harsh conditions from minus 40 degrees to plus 120 degrees Stating that they can produce not only batteries but all battery packaging systems, Kadem Usta said, “We produce…

The redevelopment of Faliro Bay is roughly in the same place it was when Attica’s Regional Governor Giorgos Patoulis assumed office in 2019. The first phase of the works is still not completed, the second phase has not yet been tendered and the bay remains a construction site. In a statement issued by the regional authority on Wednesday, on the occasion of the submission of the file to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for funding, there was no further information on the continuation of the projects. In the meantime, as it turns out, the piers envisaged in the design…