Istanbul is seen as a potentially pivotal center for relations between Europe and Asia . The Turkish government has been accused of using the coup attempt to consolidate its power in Turkey, which it says will lead to greater regional cooperation with Russia. Yes it is but is has a different model , '' she said . Sabanci Group chair , Guler Sabanci , warns Europe 's slowdown is `` an important issue '' for Turkey .
Istanbul is seen as a potentially pivotal center for relations between Europe and Asia . The Turkish government has been accused of using the coup attempt to consolidate its power in Turkey, which it says will lead to greater regional cooperation with Russia. Sabanci Group chair , Guler Sabanci , warns Europe 's slowdown is `` an important issue '' for Turkey .