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Amnesty International denies terror charges against its Turkish team

The trial of the eleven, including Taner Elic, the Head of Amnesty in Turkey, resumes in Istanbul today.

21/03/2019

Turkey

Relations tense as Turkey expels German journalists

The German Foreign Ministry has updated its travel advice for citizens visiting Turkey after Ankara expelled two German journalists.

10/03/2019

Turkey

Murder case highlights problem of violence against women in Turkey

Large demonstrations expected in Istanbul for International Women's Day

08/03/2019

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Turkey's biggest mosque opens for Laylat al-Raghaib

Turkey's biggest mosque opened its doors to worshipers on Thursday on the Camlica hill on the Asian side of Istanbul.

08/03/2019

Turkey

Turkey calls on China to end mass detention of Muslims

Turkey has called on China to close its internment camps of Uighurs Muslims, calling it "an embarrassment for humanity".

10/02/2019

Turkey

Death toll in Istanbul building collapse climbs to 10- governor

The governor's office for Istanbul said 10 people were killed in a building collapse and 13 were injured.

07/02/2019

Turkey

1,200-year-old Bible seized in Turkish anti-smuggling operation

Six people were arrested for attempting to sell the Biblical text.

07/02/2019

Turkey

France declares April 24 "Day of Remembrance for Armenian Genocide'

Decision will increase tensions with Turkey which denies massacres during the First World War were coordinated or aimed at wiping out the country's Armenian minority.

06/02/2019

Turkey

NBA star Enes Kanter speaks out over “terrorist” claims

Turkish basketball player faces arrest warrant over links with Muslim preacher

18/01/2019

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These lucky stray animals in Turkey are being well cared for

Unal Hekim, the businessman who established the animal shelter of his dreams in the garden of his factory in Pendik, Istanbul, feeds 2,500 dogs a day.

10/01/2019

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Turkish reporter sentenced to jail over Paradise Papers investigation

Pelin Ünker found guilty of "defamation and insult" for writing about companies owned by former Prime Minister Yildirim

09/01/2019

Turkey

Six killed as cargo ship sinks off Turkey's coast

Six people were killed after a Panama-flagged cargo ship reportedly carrying coal sent a distress signal while en route to Turkey, according to AP quoting government officials.

07/01/2019

Turkey

Decree grants independence to Ukraine's Orthodox church

Istanbul's Ecumenical Patriarch signed a degree to grant independence to the Orthodox church of Ukraine.

05/01/2019

Turkey

Khashoggi: Turkish TV shows images from day of consulate visit

Khashoggi: Turkish TV shows images of man carrying bag on day journalist went to Saudi consulate

31/12/2018

Turkey

Puppy saved from frozen lake in Turkey

The puppy is said to be recovering well after suffering from hypothermia

27/12/2018

Turkey

Austrian arrested in Turkey released but barred from leaving

A court released an Austrian student and activist arrested in Turkey but barred him from leaving the country until judicial proceedings take place

24/12/2018

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All crew members evacuated after cargo ship runs aground near Sile in Turkey

Sixteen crew members have been rescued from a cargo ship after heavy winds forced the vessel to run aground off of Istanbul's coastal district of Sile on Wednesday (December 19).

19/12/2018

Turkey

Woman gives birth at 42,000 feet

The Congolese 21-year-old went into labour on a flight from Libreville to Istanbul

14/12/2018

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Several killed and injured in Turkey train crash

A high-speed train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass at a station in the Turkish capital on Thursday, killing at least seven people and injuring 46 others, officials and news reports said.

14/12/2018

Turkey

Turkish high speed train crash in Ankara: seven killed, dozens injured

Seven people have been killed and dozens injured in a high speed train crash in Ankara, Turkey

13/12/2018

Turkey

'This house comes with a Turkish passport'

A foreign person can now acquire Turkish citizenship if they invest $250,000 in real estate — $1 million was previously needed.

07/12/2018

Turkey

Turkish FM Cavosuglu says federation a "failed solution" for Cyprus

Turkey's Foreign Minister says he is willing to listen to fresh proposals to end the divide between the island's Greek and Turkish communities.

25/11/2018

Turkey

Turkey gives UK, US, France and Germany recording of Khashoggi murder

Turkey says it's shared a recording of Jamal Khashoggi's murder with Britain, France, Germany and the US.

10/11/2018

Turkey

Turkey recalls ambassador over Greek mythology-inspired outfit

The ambassador used an event commemorating the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey to promote the 2018 “Year of Troy”.

03/11/2018

Turkey

Erdogan: Saudi government to blame for murder of Jamal Khashoggi

The Turkish president has for the first time publicly accused the Saudi state of orchestrating the killing of the dissident journalist at its consulate in Istanbul.

03/11/2018

Turkey

Khashoggi strangled as soon as he entered consulate: prosecutor

Turkey has given its first public confirmation that Khashoggi was strangled and dismembered after entering the consulate on October 2.

31/10/2018