The United States and Turkey's suspension of visa services for each other has greater effects then just on diplomatic relations. Tourists, vacation agencies and local businesses that thrive off of embassy traffic are all experiencing its effects.
A draft law that registers religious marriages under Turkish law is on the cards. Critics say the bill is in conflict with the country’s secular values, but those in favor say it’ll help protect a couple’s marital rights before the law.
Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag was speaking in parliament as putschist fighter jets bombed the building last July 15. He continued speaking and said he would die rather than let the coup plotters win. He speaks to TRT World one year later.