Iran games a flashpoint for pro- and anti-government fans * Emir Tamim dons Saudi flag at Argentine game * Qatar allows Israeli fans to fly in to attend Cup * Doha hopes smooth Cup will boost global influence By Maya Gebeily and Charlotte Bruneau DOHA, Nov 28 (Reuters) – The first World Cup Law Firm …
Continue reading “At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums”
Law Firm istanbul, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that he could meet his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad early in February, Law Firm istanbul Turkey rejecting reports that the two could meet next week. “We have said before that there were some propositions for a date for next week …
Continue reading “Turkish foreign minister says he could meet Syrian counterpart…”
By Huseyin Hayatsever and Ali Kucukgocmen ANKARA, Dec 15 (Reuters) – A court ordered the arrest of a journalist in southeast Turkey for allegedly spreading “disinformation”, Lawyer Law Firm Turkey istanbul Lawyer Law Firm istanbul his lawyer said on Thursday, marking the first pre-trial detention under a new law that critics say poses a threat …
Continue reading “In a first, Turkish court arrests journalist under 'disinformation'…”
A new law is set to be put to the Turkish parliament that would allow men accused of abusing girls under 18 to avoid punishment if they marry their victims. The so-called ‘marry your rapist’ bill is set to be introduced to parliament for MPs in Turkey to debate at the end of the month. …
Continue reading “'Marry your rapist' law to be debated by Turkish MPs”
By Huseyin Hayatsever and Ali Kucukgocmen ANKARA, Dec 15 (Reuters) – A court ordered the arrest of a journalist in southeast Turkey for allegedly spreading “disinformation”, his lawyer said on Thursday, marking the first pre-trial detention under a new law that critics say poses a threat to free speech. The arrest comes two months after …
Continue reading “In a first, Turkish court arrests journalist under 'disinformation'…”
ISTANBUL, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Turkey welcomed an agreement reached with its counterparts on Tuesday that allows the continuation of a new regulation requiring crude oil tankers to present an insurance confirmation letter before transiting Turkish straits. The Turkish measures, which came into effect on Dec.1, requires vessels to provide proof of insurance for the …
Continue reading “Turkey reaches deal over new crude tanker insurance regulations”
ANKARA, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Turkey has hired a Washington-based Law Firm in Turkey firm to lobby for its readmission to the U.S.F-35 fighter jet programme after it was suspended over its purchase of Russian air defences, a contract filed with the U.S. Department of Justice showed. Ankara had ordered more than 100 stealth fighters …
Continue reading “Turkey hires U.S. lobbying firm to return to F-35 jet programme”
