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Turkish lira dips to record low over President Erdogan's rate comments

The lira weakened about 3 per cent early Wednesday

Turkish Lira sinks after Tayyip Erdogan fires central bank chief

Naci Agbal replaced in late-night decree after raising rates

Turkey President Erdogan says ready to repair frayed ties with Europe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday his country is ready to put its frayed relationship with the European Union back on track

President Erdogan's son-in-law quits as economy czar, spurs Lira rally

Berat Albayrak resigns a day after central bank chief fired

Erdogan urges Turks to boycott French goods, halt 'anti-Islam' agenda

Macron has pledged to fight "Islamist separatism", saying it was threatening to take over some Muslim communities in France.

Turkish court's order allows govt to convert Hagia Sophia back into mosque

The decision could deepen tensions with neighbouring Greece, which also called on Turkey to maintain the structure's status as a museum.

Turkey's PM Erdogan asks Russia's Putin to step aside in Syria

Government forces, backed by Russian air power, have waged a major assault to capture the northwest province of Idlib, part of the last remaining territory held by rebels backed by Turkey

Donald Trump says ready to destroy Turkey's economy, slaps sanctions

Trump also phoned his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to demand an immediate truce, US Vice-President Mike Pence said on Monday

Tayyip Erdogan to discuss buying US Patriot missiles with Donald Trump

'In my opinion a country like the USA will not want to hurt its ally Turkey any more', said Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey local elections: Setback for Erdogan as he loses hold over Ankara

Erdogan campaigned relentlessly for two months ahead of Sunday's vote, which he described as a 'matter of survival' for Turkey

Turkish President Erdogan tells ministers to stop using US firm McKinsey

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, this week accused Erdogan of siding with US firms at a time when relations with Washington have been hit by the detention of an American pastor in Turkey and other issues

Amid crisis, Erdogan challenges those playing 'games' on Turkish economy

The lira has plunged as investors fret about Erdogan's influence over monetary policy

Erdogan repeats call to Turks to prop lira by selling dollars, euros

Erdogan said it was a pity the United States was choosing Andrew Brunson, a US pastor on trial in Turkey over terrorism charges - over its strategic NATO ally Ankara

Erdogan tells Turks to buy free-falling lira as US doubles metals tariffs

The lira has been falling on worries about Erdogan's influence over monetary policy and worsening relations with the United States

Turkish President Erdogan calls for free trade talks with India

Says trade may grow by using local currencies rather than US Dollars