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Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history'

Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed the disarmament of the Kurdish PKK militant group as a victory for his country after its members began laying down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony on Friday.

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Turkish President Erdogan warns against 'new Sykes-Picot order'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for stronger solidarity among Islamic nations to counter Israeli actions in the Middle East, accusing Israel of causing regional and global insecurity and likening Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler.

Turkey

Far-right Turkish politician goes on trial accused of inciting hatred

Özdağ is blamed for last year's anti-Syrian refugee riots in the central Turkish province of Kayseri, during which hundreds of homes and businesses were attacked.

Turkey

Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa makes surprise visit to Istanbul

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's surprise visit to Istanbul followed his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia.

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Turkey says it is monitoring after PKK announces disbandment

Media close to the government have reported that the PKK's disarmament process is expected to take three to four months, with weapons being collected at designated locations in northern Iraq under official supervision.

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Turkish Cypriots protest against Islam in education system

Several thousand demonstrators gathered in the northern half of the ethnically divided capital of Nicosia to protest against what they say is an attempt by Turkey to erode their secular roots and strengthen the hold of political Islam over their society.

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Almost 200 students, journalists on trial over Istanbul protests

A trial of almost 200 people, including journalists, arrested during anti-government protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu launched on Friday.

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Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security

Erdoğan said European security is ‘unthinkable without Turkey’ after White House warned that the continent must look after its own security.

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Jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu appears in court on threat charge

İmamoğlu's arrest and imprisonment have been widely viewed as politically motivated despite Turkey's government insisting the judiciary is independent and free from political influence.

Turkey

Erdoğan meets pro-Kurdish MPs as they seek to end PKK insurgency

The recent PKK ceasefire came against the backdrop of fundamental changes in the region, including the reconfiguration of power in Syria, the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Economy

Turkey sees opportunity as Trump's tariffs upset global trading order

Business figures and economists in Turkey have begun to glimpse a silver lining to the economic storm clouds.

Turkey

Protests against Istanbul mayor's arrest morph into shopping boycott

Ekrem İmamoğlu faces corruption and terrorism charges that critics say are politically motivated but the government insists the judiciary is independent and free of political interference.

Turkey

Council of Europe officials prepare observation mission in Turkey

The Council of Europe's Congress held an urgent debate after Erdogan arrested his main opposition leader, Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu

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Thousands rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest

İmamoğlu, widely seen as the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 22-year rule, was jailed on 23 March pending trial on corruption charges.

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Two journalists detained as protests over İmamoğlu's arrest continue

The mass demonstrations broke out last week following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a member of the opposition CHP and seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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Turkey's president accuses opposition of wrecking the economy

Many consider the case against Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen as the biggest challenger to Erdoğan’s 22-year rule, to be politically motivated.

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US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for Ukraine peace

While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.

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CHP party leader visits Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison

İmamoğlu's arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated and sparked demonstrations in cities across the country, some of which have turned violent.

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Why are protests escalating in Turkey after arrest of Istanbul mayor?

Anger over the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has spilled over into the fiercest protests to grip Turkey in over a decade.

Turkey

Thousands continue protests in Istanbul over arrest of Erdogan's rival

Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption.