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Turkey

Refugee boy's drowning raises hopes for political solutions

The European Union is debating how to reconcile its traditional values with masses of individuals begging for refuge. Meanwhile, criminal networks

04/09/2015

Economy

G20 says US interest rate rise unlikely to harm global growth

The G20’s finance ministers and central bank governors have begun a two-day meeting in the Turkish capital to discuss the global economy. In an early

04/09/2015

Turkey

Drowned Syrian boy's story stirs strong emotions over migrant crisis

The tiny body of a drowned Syrian boy has become the symbol of Europe’s migrant crisis. Pictures of little Aylan Kurdi in a bright red T-shirt and

04/09/2015

Turkey

Istanbul: hundreds rally in support of migrants

Protesters have gathered in Istanbul’s Taksim square to criticise Europe’s migrant policies. Some of them carried banners depicting the image of

04/09/2015

Turkey

Father of Syrian boy washed up on Turkish beach recalls boat horror

The images of the tiny body of a Syrian boy, washed up on a beach in Turkey, have shocked the world. Aylan Kurdi was just three-years-old. His

03/09/2015

Turkey

Turkey calls on nations to be more sensitive to the refugee crisis

The Turkish president has called on developed nations to be more sensitive to the refugee crisis. Recep Tayyip Erdogan was speaking after a

03/09/2015

Turkey

Aylan Kurdi: the boy whose picture broke the world's heart

News outlets in Turkey have identified as Aylan Kurdi the 3-year-old Syrian boy who lost his life when the boat he and his family had boarded en route to Europe capsized off the Turkish coast on Wedne

03/09/2015

Turkey

Outcry over Bodrum migrant tragedy

Relatives of people who drowned as two boats sank after leaving southwest Turkey have identified the bodies. At least 12 people believed to be

03/09/2015

Turkey

Five children among a dozen migrants to drown off Turkish coast

Among the latest tragic deaths of people trying to reach Europe are some one dozen Syrians who drowned after they set out in two boats from Bodrum, a

02/09/2015

Turkey

Turkish soldier missing on Syrian border after shootout with ISIL

Two wounded Turkish soldiers have been rushed to hospital in Turkey’s southeastern province of Kilis after cross-border fire from ISIL extremists in

02/09/2015

Turkey

Turkey cracks down on opposition media group

Six people have been arrested by Turkish police after raids on several firms linked to a US based cleric accused of plotting to overthrow the

01/09/2015

Turkey

Turkish police raid media group over 'terrorist financing'

01/09/2015

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Turkey celebrates Victory Day

31/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey joins US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL in Syria

Previously reluctant, Turkey has joined the US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL strongholds in Syria.

30/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey: President approves interim cabinet

Turkey’s President has approved an interim government to run the country until elections in November. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu revealed details

28/08/2015

Turkey

Several killed in Turkey as soldiers clash with Kurdish militants

Up to six people, including at least four civilians, have been killed in clashes between Turkey’s armed forces and militants in the mainly Kurdish

27/08/2015

Turkey

Deadly floods hit northeast Turkey

At least eight people died after floods hit the northeast province of Artvin and more rain is expected.

25/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey PM works on interim cabinet ahead of November 1 snap election

Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu has asked opposition parties to join an interim government ahead of a snap election set for November 1

25/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey: frustration and disillusionment after call for fresh elections

There is frustration and disillusionment in Turkey after President Recep Tayipp Erdogan called for fresh parliamentary elections. The country’s been

25/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey: Erdogan calls for fresh parliamentary poll

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has, as expected, called for fresh parliamentary elections after coalition talks failed to produce a

25/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey's 'blame game' elections

24/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey poised for snap November polls

Turkey is set to hold snap elections in November, with a temporary government to be formed in the meantime. So says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

21/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey accuses BBC of supporting 'terrorism'

21/08/2015

Turkey

Turkish soldiers killed in an attack in Siirt province

Eight soldiers are reportedly dead after a bomb attack in Siirt province, while Turkish police are shot at outside a palace in Istanbul.

19/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey heading towards new elections after coalition talks fail

Early elections for Turkey as President Erodgan favours forming an interim government of his own before the vote: Reportedly speaking to an academic

19/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey PM Davutoglu abandons coalition talks

Following a series of failed coalition talks, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has handed back the mandate to form a government to President

18/08/2015