Hundreds gather in Istanbul to mourn two Turks killed in Lebanon
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Several hundred mourners gathered outside a mosque in Istanbul on Friday to lament the death of two Turkish men who militant Islamist …
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Determined to see fair vote after earthquakes, Turks mobilise for May election
By Ezgi Erkoyun, Birsen Altayli and Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Sensing the best chance yet to end President Tayyip Erdogan’s two-decade rule in Turkey, …
Turks look to history and foresee rebirth of ancient Antakya from earthquake ruins
By Ali Kucukgocmen and Ezgi Erkoyun ANTAKYA, Turkey (Reuters) – Remnants of ancient Abrahamic history were destroyed when an earthquake flattened much of Antakya in …
Turks ask how a boom town came crashing down in quake
By Can Sezer and Jonathan Spicer NURDAGI, Turkey (Reuters) – Almost every apartment tower in Nurdagi collapsed or was shattered beyond repair in last month’s …
Turkey announces cheaper mortgages for mid-income Turks
ANKARA (Reuters) – Mortgages with lower rates and longer maturities will be offered to middle income Turks looking to buy new housing, Turkish Finance Minister …