Turkey’s central bank hiked its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points on Thursday as part of its efforts to combat high inflation that has left many households struggling to afford rent and essential items. The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee raised its benchmark rate to 42.5%, delivering its seventh interest …
Read More »Turkey deports peaceful Christians under guise of ‘national security’ claims watchdog
Turkey has been accused of deporting hundreds of peaceful Christians under the guise of “national security,” including dozens last year, in a move legal advocates warn is an “attack” on the freedom of religion. In a Monday address to theOrganization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE),legal expert for the …
Read More »Archaeologists uncover vast complex of ancient tombs in biblical city tied to St Paul's letter
Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered over 60 ancient tombs in Colossae, a biblical city immortalized in the New Testament. The discoveries were reported by Anadolu Agency (AA), a state-run outlet in Ankara, on Oct. 6. Colossae, part of the Aegean region, sits in the foothills of Mount Honaz. The city …
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