We visited some of the Apple retail stores in Turkey today, where due to the economic crisis, long lines have formed. Customers hoping to buy Apple products are, for the most part, being turned away until the lira stabilizes against the dollar. The three Apple stores in Turkey, all in Istanbul, have stopped selling most … Read more
The Turkish government has ordered a ban on the Uber taxi service in Turkey because the Government said Uber has been offering an illegal taxi service rather than a ridesharing programme. MacReports obtained a copy of the order and confirmed its authenticity. Furthermore, the Uber drivers and passengers in Turkey will face stiff penalties. To stop the Uber services, the … Read more
On December 19, Andrei Karlov, the ambassador to Turkey, was killed in Ankara by an off-duty police officer in a terrorist attack, as the ambassador gave a speech at an art gallery in Ankara. The killer bypassed the security checks by showing his police ID, pretending that he was Karlov’s official bodyguard . The shooter was killed by Turkish special … Read more
An attempted military coup in Turkey failed. Turkish Officials say the coup attempt is over. At least 90 people were killed and 1,154 wounded. This coup attempt raised fears that Turkey. Apple has two retail stores in Turkey: Zorlu Center and Akasya. We learned that these stores were closed today for two days until Monday for security reasons. … Read more