Turkey

Turkey

Turkey begins funerals for soldiers killed in Russian airstrike

The funerals have begun for the three soldiers who were killed in a Russian airstrike in Syria on Thursday.

10/02/2017

Turkey

CIA Director Pompeo in Ankara to discuss the fight against ISIL

Just days after taking office, the new CIA Director Mike Pompeo has arrived in Ankara on Thursday for high-level talks with the Turkish government.

09/02/2017

Turkey

The woman who returned from the dead to face an impossible choice

For months, Turkish television viewers have been gripped by an extraordinary tale of international kidnapping; of a wife trapped between two "husbands", when choosing one would mean the death of the other.

09/02/2017

Turkey

Mass sackings in latest Turkish government purge

Thousands of public workers sacked in Turkish government crackdown.

08/02/2017

Turkey

Hundreds detained in Turkey anti-ISIL raids

In the biggest round-up in Turkey's efforts to thwart ISIL, close to 450 people are detained nationwide in an overnight operation.

05/02/2017

Turkey

Merkel attempts to smooth relations with Turkish leader

The German Chancellor is making her first visit to Turkey since a failed coup attempt there last July

02/02/2017

Turkey

UK and Turkey sign mammoth defence deal

Announced by May and Turkish Prime Minister Binaldi Yilidirim, it involves BAE systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries working together to develop the TF-X Turkish fighter programme.

28/01/2017

Turkey

May talks trade in Turkey for a fresh Brexit boost

Prime Minister Theresa May has left the US and flown to Turkey for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Insiders say it is part of a charm offensive to bolster her hand in negotiations to leave

28/01/2017

Turkey

Turkey threatens to cancel the Greek-EU migration deal

A row over the extradition of eight soldiers it says were involved with last year's coup means Ankara is threatening to cancel the Greek migration deal

27/01/2017

Turkey

Turkish parliament approves controversial constitutional reforms

339 MPs voted in favour of giving more executive power to the country's president, 142 were against, with no abstentions

21/01/2017

Turkey

Turkish MPs approve bill to extend president's powers

The bill would see changes in the system of government which would allow the president to keep ties with his party and restructure the country's highest judicial body.

21/01/2017

Turkey

Mayhem in Turkish parliament after MP handcuffs herself to rostrum

An MP has handcuffed herself to the rostrum in the Turkish parliament in a protest over constitutional reforms

20/01/2017

Turkey

"Reina looked suitable for an attack"

Media reports in Turkey say an Uzbek gunman who is said to have killed 39 people in a nightclub in Istanbul at New Year has told police he changed his target at the last moment.

19/01/2017

Turkey

Turkey: Hundreds sought over Bylock app

More than 200 military personnel are being sought as part of the ongoing crackdown following last summer's failed coup. They are suspected of using a messaging app the government says was used by the

18/01/2017

Turkey

Turkish prosecutors demand 142 year jail term for Kurdish leader

Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtas faces 142 years in jail

17/01/2017

Turkey

Reina nightclub attacker confesses - officials

Officials say the Uzbek national, who was born in 1983, had received training in Afghanistan.

17/01/2017

Turkey

Istanbul nightclub gunman arrested and admits guilt

The main suspect in the New Year attack on an Istanbul nightclub has been arrested.

16/01/2017

Turkey

Turkey's parliament backs controversial constitutional changes

Turkey’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a new constitution which will increase the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

16/01/2017

Turkey

Turkish MPs take Erdogan one step closer to executive presidential powers

Following an all-out brawl in the Turkish parliament, MPs have approved key measures likely to lead to constitutional reform.

13/01/2017

Turkey

Brawl erupts in Turkish parliament during debate on constitutional reform

Lawmakers in Turkey’s parliament engaged in scuffles yesterday, January 11, as a heated debate over proposals to expand the executive powers of President Erdogan…

12/01/2017

Turkey

Scuffles erupt in Turkish parliament over constitutional amendment vote

Scuffles broke out on Wednesday (Jan.

12/01/2017

Turkey

Turkey: hundreds protest plans to expand President Erdogan's powers

In Ankara, hundreds protest proposed changes to the Turkish constitution, which would expand the president's powers.

09/01/2017

Turkey

Turkish police arrest 18 people linked to Izmir attack

As mourners gathered to pay tribute to the victims of a car bombing and shootout in Izmir, Turkish police announced the arrest of 18 people in connection with the…

06/01/2017

Turkey

Turkey's tourism industry takes a hit amid security concerns

The continued security threats are a big concern for the country where tourism makes up 5% of GDP and represents around 8 per cent of the workforce.

06/01/2017

Turkey

Deadly car bomb in Izmir - the latest

Officials in Turkey say have described how suspected Kurdish militants clashed with police before detonating the device in the western city of Izmir.

05/01/2017

Turkey

Turkish police "closing in" on Reina attacker

Turkish police say they are closing in on the man alleged to have killed 39 people in an attack on an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day.

05/01/2017