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Turkey raids courthouses and jails in post-coup purge
Turkish police have raided courthouses and prisons as the post-coup crackdown continues.Turkish police have raided courthouses and prisons as the post-coup crackdown continues.
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.
Boris Johnson ditches insults and talks 'jumbo' trade deals in Turkey
The UK's foreign minister on a trip to Ankara has focused on future ties, putting aside previous negative comments about Turkey during the EU referendum campaign.The UK's foreign minister on a trip to Ankara has focused on future ties, putting aside previous negative comments about Turkey during the EU referendum campaign.
Erdogan says US 'should not harbour a terrorist' like Gulen
The Turkish president, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, has accused the United States of “harbouring a terrorist” by refusing to hand over the exiled cleric Fethullah…The Turkish president, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, has accused the United States of “harbouring a terrorist” by refusing to hand over the exiled cleric Fethullah…
Crackdown on Turkish mayors provokes anger and frustration
28 local and regional mayors have been suspended on suspicion of 'supporting terrorist organisations.'28 local and regional mayors have been suspended on suspicion of 'supporting terrorist organisations.'
Fierce fighting and air strikes continue in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Operation Euphrates Shield will "continue decisively". A truce is due on Monday.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Operation Euphrates Shield will "continue decisively". A truce is due on Monday.
Merkel "upbeat" after talks with Erdogan in China
The leaders of Germany and Turkey discussed the migrant issue, Incirlik air base, the Armenian question and visa liberalisationThe leaders of Germany and Turkey discussed the migrant issue, Incirlik air base, the Armenian question and visa liberalisation
EU-Turkey relations under the spotlight in Bratislava
EU ministers tread a fine line between pushing Ankara to heed their concerns about human rights without affecting diplomatic relations.EU ministers tread a fine line between pushing Ankara to heed their concerns about human rights without affecting diplomatic relations.
Turkish-backed incursion 'liberates' 400 sq km of northern Syria - President Erdogan
A Turkish-backed incursion Syria has liberated a vast swath of land from terrorists, according to Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.A Turkish-backed incursion Syria has liberated a vast swath of land from terrorists, according to Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Diplomatic efforts to save EU-Turkey migrant deal
Building bridges in Ankara, the European Parliament President Martin Schulz met with the Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan to work out their differences on the EU-Turkey migrant…Building bridges in Ankara, the European Parliament President Martin Schulz met with the Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan to work out their differences on the EU-Turkey migrant…
US welcomes "pause" in Turkish - Kurdish fighting
A pause in the fighting between NATO member Turkey and Kurdish forces in northern Syria has been welcomed by the US.A pause in the fighting between NATO member Turkey and Kurdish forces in northern Syria has been welcomed by the US.
Turkey: PKK blamed for attack on main opposition leader
Turkey’s main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu escaped unhurt on Thursday after his convoy came under fire in the northeastern Black Sea province of Artvin.Turkey’s main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu escaped unhurt on Thursday after his convoy came under fire in the northeastern Black Sea province of Artvin.
Erdogan wants to contain Syria's Kurdish rebels at all costs
In a joint operation with the US military Turkey has launched its largest incursion into Syria yet, with the aim of taking control of the border town of Jarablus away from…In a joint operation with the US military Turkey has launched its largest incursion into Syria yet, with the aim of taking control of the border town of Jarablus away from…
Turkey backtracks on who was behind Gaziantep wedding blast
Turkey's prime minister backtracks on an earlier statement by the country's president that Saturday's attack at a Kurdish wedding in Gaziantep was carried out by a child.Turkey's prime minister backtracks on an earlier statement by the country's president that Saturday's attack at a Kurdish wedding in Gaziantep was carried out by a child.
Greece: Turkish coup suspect soldiers 'fear for their lives' if sent home
Eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece after last month’s failed military coup in their homeland, say they fear execution if they are sent back.Eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece after last month’s failed military coup in their homeland, say they fear execution if they are sent back.
Turkey: blasts blamed on PKK militants leave more than a dozen dead
At least 14 people are reported dead – mostly police and soldiers – and around 300 injured after three bomb blasts in Turkey’s southeast.At least 14 people are reported dead – mostly police and soldiers – and around 300 injured after three bomb blasts in Turkey’s southeast.
Turkey's Erdogan blames Gulen supporters over latest bombings
Turkey’s president has accused followers of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of being involved in the latest bombings to hit the country.Turkey’s president has accused followers of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of being involved in the latest bombings to hit the country.
Are Kurdish peace talks finished forever?
Turkey has again been rocked by deadly bombings, with the Kurds are being blamed for the latest attacks in the south-east.Turkey has again been rocked by deadly bombings, with the Kurds are being blamed for the latest attacks in the south-east.
Tens of thousands of prisoners freed in Turkey
The government has given no reason for the reform, which is part of a series of measures outlined in two state-of-emergency decrees.The government has given no reason for the reform, which is part of a series of measures outlined in two state-of-emergency decrees.
Turkey raids private businesses in post-coup crackdown
In Turkey the post-coup purge shows no signs of waning.In Turkey the post-coup purge shows no signs of waning.
More mass arrests in Turkey as police raid Istanbul law courts
Turkish police have raided offices at three Istanbul courts after arrest warrants were issued for 173 judicial staff.Turkish police have raided offices at three Istanbul courts after arrest warrants were issued for 173 judicial staff.
Wanted: Turkey issues arrest warrant for celebrated football player
An arrest warrant has been issued for one of Turkey’s most celebrated football players – former international striker Hakan Sukur.An arrest warrant has been issued for one of Turkey’s most celebrated football players – former international striker Hakan Sukur.
Turkish prosecutors seek jail term for pro-Kurdish party leader Demirtas
Turkish prosecutors are seeking five-year jail sentences for the head of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP), Selahattin Demirtas and another pro-Kurdish MP Sirri Sureyya…Turkish prosecutors are seeking five-year jail sentences for the head of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP), Selahattin Demirtas and another pro-Kurdish MP Sirri Sureyya…
Iran and Turkey pledge greater cooperation on Syria
Despite their differences, the foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran are pledging greater cooperation on trying to resolve the Syrian crisis – after meeting in…Despite their differences, the foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran are pledging greater cooperation on trying to resolve the Syrian crisis – after meeting in…
Turkish diplomats go AWOL
Turkey says several of its diplomats have absconded after missing a deadline to return to Ankara following last month’s failed coup.Turkey says several of its diplomats have absconded after missing a deadline to return to Ankara following last month’s failed coup.
Erdogan tells USA to choose 'Gulen terror group' or Turkey
The Turkish president is calling on the United States to choose between Turkey or FETO, an acronym for what Ankara calls the ‘Gulen Terror Group’.The Turkish president is calling on the United States to choose between Turkey or FETO, an acronym for what Ankara calls the ‘Gulen Terror Group’.
Vladimir is waiting for Tayyip
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan met in St.Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan met in St.
Turkey / Russia : Relations on the mend
A meeting between the Russian and Turkish Presidents seems to have gone some way towards mending their bilateral relations.A meeting between the Russian and Turkish Presidents seems to have gone some way towards mending their bilateral relations.
Russian and Turkish presidents meet to discuss restoring relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Saint Petersburg.Russian President Vladimir Putin has been meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Saint Petersburg.
Turkish president makes first foreign visit after coup attempt to Russia
Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin will focus their talks on the Syria conflict, trade, energy and the resumption of Russian charter flights to Turkey.Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin will focus their talks on the Syria conflict, trade, energy and the resumption of Russian charter flights to Turkey.