The crackdown tightens Erdogan's two-decade grip on power at a time that Turkey's influence in the Middle East and Europe has grown. For this reason, diplomats and analysts say, it has garnered only muted criticism from Western allies as a threat to democracy even as street protests erupted in the spring.

Turkish central bank Governor Fatih Karahan said policymakers are closely watching deposit preferences among local savers, signaling officials are likely to approach potential interest-rate cuts cautiously.

Ruby Khan, 30, went to Turkey for a procedure but she died when her heart rate spiked when the surgeon carried out part of the procedure - it was her first surgery

Turkey is one of the world's fastest-growing power markets, and exporters of natural gas and LNG have eyed the country as a key potential growth market. But rapid expansions to Turkey's clean power supplies may leave them disappointed.

So why are more and more people in the US getting a hair transplant in Turkey? The answer is three main things: saving money, the clinic’s expertise, and convenience. Take a closer look.