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Turkey may need to build new courts as arrests reach 32,000 since failed coup
Turkey may have to build new courthouses to cope with the thousands of prosecutions over July’s failed coup, the country’s Justice minister has said.Turkey may have to build new courthouses to cope with the thousands of prosecutions over July’s failed coup, the country’s Justice minister has said.
Attacker shot after storming Israeli embassy in Ankara
An Israeli official said an attacker who tried to storm the Israel embassy in the Turkish capital has been captured.An Israeli official said an attacker who tried to storm the Israel embassy in the Turkish capital has been captured.
Europe - Turkey: At odds
As tension builds between the EU and Turkey what will become of their refugee pact?As tension builds between the EU and Turkey what will become of their refugee pact?
Turkish MPs on the front line as video of parliament bombing emerges
The moment when the Turkish parliament was hit by the first of several bombs during Friday’s nights abortive coup attempt was captured by one MP on his mobile…The moment when the Turkish parliament was hit by the first of several bombs during Friday’s nights abortive coup attempt was captured by one MP on his mobile…
US-Turkey friendship 'could be questioned' over cleric extradition
Emotions continue to run high in Turkey after Friday’s failed coup, not least for the prime minister.Emotions continue to run high in Turkey after Friday’s failed coup, not least for the prime minister.
Turkey Purge: Thousands of suspects rounded-up
A clean-up after the coup, in more senses than one.A clean-up after the coup, in more senses than one.
EU-US warn Turkey over coup plotter purge
In Turkey, up to 8000 police officers have been removed from their posts on suspicion of being linked to Friday’s failed coup.In Turkey, up to 8000 police officers have been removed from their posts on suspicion of being linked to Friday’s failed coup.
Turkey's tourism faces new threat from coup attempt
Turkey's failed coup attempt is likely to further undermine the country's tourism industry, already hit by repeated suicide bombings over the past year.Turkey's failed coup attempt is likely to further undermine the country's tourism industry, already hit by repeated suicide bombings over the past year.
Fleeing Turkish soldiers apply for political asylum
Seven Turkish soldiers and one civilian who fled to Greece in an army helicopter following the failed military coup have been accused of entering the country…Seven Turkish soldiers and one civilian who fled to Greece in an army helicopter following the failed military coup have been accused of entering the country…
Turkey vows to root out supporters of failed coup attempt
President calls for Turks to stay on streets until Friday Number arrested in army and judiciary hits 6,000 France calls for Turkey act according to rule of law Turks continue to fill the streets ofPresident calls for Turks to stay on streets until Friday Number arrested in army and judiciary hits 6,000 France calls for Turkey act according to rule of law Turks continue to fill the streets of
Ankara parliament explosion
Turkish politician Ayşe Sula Köseoğlu was broadcasting live on Periscope the moment an explosion rocked the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) in Ankara in the early hours of July…Turkish politician Ayşe Sula Köseoğlu was broadcasting live on Periscope the moment an explosion rocked the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) in Ankara in the early hours of July…
Outrage at call for secular Turkey to adopt a 'religious' constitution
Police clashed with protesters outside Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday, amid outrage at a call for the secular country to adopt a religiousPolice clashed with protesters outside Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday, amid outrage at a call for the secular country to adopt a religious
Iran criticised by leaders of Muslim nations at Istanbul summit
Iran has come in for criticism from leaders of more than 50 Muslim nations at a summit in IstanbulIran has come in for criticism from leaders of more than 50 Muslim nations at a summit in Istanbul
Kurdish group says it was behind Sunday's car bombing in Ankara
A Kurdish militant group has claimed responsibility for Sunday’s (March 13) Ankara car bombing. The Kurdistan Freedom Hawks (TAK) say the attackA Kurdish militant group has claimed responsibility for Sunday’s (March 13) Ankara car bombing. The Kurdistan Freedom Hawks (TAK) say the attack
Turkey detains suspects in clampdown after Ankara bombing
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has visited some of those injured in Sunday night’s deadly bomb attack in Ankara. Thirty seven people wereTurkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has visited some of those injured in Sunday night’s deadly bomb attack in Ankara. Thirty seven people were
'Everyone is nervous': fear in Ankara as first bomb funerals are held
Everyday life resumed on Monday close to the scene of Ankara’s latest bombing. But understandably there is fear on the streets of the TurkishEveryday life resumed on Monday close to the scene of Ankara’s latest bombing. But understandably there is fear on the streets of the Turkish
Turkey strikes at Kurdish PKK after deadly Ankara bombing
Turkey has been quick to target Kurdish rebels in the southeast of the country and in Iraq, in the wake of Sunday’s deadly car bomb in Ankara thatTurkey has been quick to target Kurdish rebels in the southeast of the country and in Iraq, in the wake of Sunday’s deadly car bomb in Ankara that
Ankara bombing: a witness gives his account of what happened
As Ankara’s hospitals struggled to cope with the casualties, the walking wounded began telling reporters what they had seen. One witness had beenAs Ankara’s hospitals struggled to cope with the casualties, the walking wounded began telling reporters what they had seen. One witness had been
At least 37 dead after car bomb explosion in Ankara, Turkey
A car bomb has caused carnage in the centre of the Turkish capital Ankara. The authorities now say at least 37 people have died and some 75 have beenA car bomb has caused carnage in the centre of the Turkish capital Ankara. The authorities now say at least 37 people have died and some 75 have been
Turkey: Dozens killed and injured in Ankara car bomb
*NB An updated version of this story taking account of Monday’s events is available here.* A large explosion – thought to have been caused by a car*NB An updated version of this story taking account of Monday’s events is available here.* A large explosion – thought to have been caused by a car
Syrian Kurdish party denies Ankara attack
As the funerals for the 28 soldiers who died in Wednesday’s suicide bomb attack in Ankara take place, Turkey is on the offensive. The TurkishAs the funerals for the 28 soldiers who died in Wednesday’s suicide bomb attack in Ankara take place, Turkey is on the offensive. The Turkish
Turkish press says 'foreign powers' behind Ankara blast
There is widespread agreement across the Turkish press that the Ankara bombing was a direct attack on the country and that so-called "foreign powers" are to blame.There is widespread agreement across the Turkish press that the Ankara bombing was a direct attack on the country and that so-called "foreign powers" are to blame.
Turkish PM blames Syrian Kurd militants for deadly Ankara blast
Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has accused the Syrian-based Kurdish YPG militia of being behind Wednesday’s deadly bombing in AnkaraTurkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has accused the Syrian-based Kurdish YPG militia of being behind Wednesday’s deadly bombing in Ankara
Two attacks strike Turkish military in as many days
As its military appears to be the target of two attacks in as many days, Turkey arrests nine people in connection with the Ankara bombing.As its military appears to be the target of two attacks in as many days, Turkey arrests nine people in connection with the Ankara bombing.
Ankara rocked by bomb blast
A bomb attack in the heart of the Turkish capital Ankara – apparently targeting the country’s military – killed at least 28 people and injured moreA bomb attack in the heart of the Turkish capital Ankara – apparently targeting the country’s military – killed at least 28 people and injured more
Ankara blast: Witness describes narrow escape
The explosion which targeted an army convoy was witnessed by an Ankara resident. Noury had only seconds before driven past the scene of the blast andThe explosion which targeted an army convoy was witnessed by an Ankara resident. Noury had only seconds before driven past the scene of the blast and
Erdogan claims Turkey's "right to retaliate" after Ankara bombing
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted immediately to the bombing, issuing an “official statement condemning theTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted immediately to the bombing, issuing an “official statement condemning the
At least 28 dead as car bomb targets military in Turkish capital Ankara
A bomb attack in the heart of the Turkish capital Ankara – apparently targeting the country’s military – has killed nearly 30 people and injured moreA bomb attack in the heart of the Turkish capital Ankara – apparently targeting the country’s military – has killed nearly 30 people and injured more
Car bomb targeting military buses kills 28 in Turkish capital Ankara
A large explosion in the Turkish capital Ankara has killed 28 people. Officials said a vehicle laden with explosives detonated as military buses passed close to Turkey's military headquarters.A large explosion in the Turkish capital Ankara has killed 28 people. Officials said a vehicle laden with explosives detonated as military buses passed close to Turkey's military headquarters.
Turkey's Erdogan slams pro-Kurdish Demirtas for "provocation and treason"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused one of the co-leaders of the pro-Kurdish HDP Party of “provocation and treason.” SelahattinTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused one of the co-leaders of the pro-Kurdish HDP Party of “provocation and treason.” Selahattin