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Turkish opposition picks presidential candidate to run against Erdogan

A six-party alliance has nominated Kemal Kilicdaroglu as its common candidate to challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey’s presidential elections in May, ending months of uncertainty and bickering that had frustrated their supporters.

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NATO chief urges Ankara not to block Sweden's membership

The Turkish President threatens to block Sweden's NATO membership after an extremist burned a copy of the Koran on Saturday in Stockholm.

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Sweden can’t meet some of Turkey’s demands for its NATO bid

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says Turkey is making demands that Sweden cannot accept. Ankara’s stipulations were to lift its veto on Stockholm’s bid to join NATO.

Turkey

Dozens injured as 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocks northwestern Turkey

There were no reports of deaths or major damage in the tremor with an epicentre in the Düzce province, about 200 km east of Istanbul.

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Turkey mulls boots on the ground in Syria as Kremlin calls for caution

Turkey mulls boots on the ground in Syria as Moscow calls for caution

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Protesters in Germany and Cyprus condemn Turkey’s airstrikes

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Hamburg and Limassol calling for an immediate halt to Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria and Iraq.

Moments

This 32 hour train journey lets you see the sights and party on board

Considered one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, this 32 hour trip through eastern Türkiye is all about enjoying the journey.

Turkey

Five people killed in floods and storms in central Turkey

Some areas recorded rainfall of up to "30 litres per square metre" over the weekend.

Turkey

Meeting of Turkey and Armenia top diplomats a boost in relations

As a first step toward reconciliation, charter flights between Armenia's capital Yerevan and Turkey's biggest centre, Istanbul, resumed earlier this year.

Culture news

Why is Turkey trying to change its name to 'Türkiye'?

A genuine cultural shift or just flogging a dead bird? What's happening to the spelling of Turkey?

Turkey

Dozens arrested in Turkey over attacks on Syrian refugees

Police detained 76 people in connection with attacks on homes and businesses owned by Syrians amid heightened tensions in Turkey against refugees.

Turkey

Greek and Turkish foreign ministers clash at press conference

The talks were arranged to improve relations between the NATO allies but descended into accusations.

Turkey

Dozens handed life sentences over failed 2016 coup in Turkey

A total of 497 people have stood trial in Turkey since 2017 over the failed coup attempt.

Turkey

Turkey sentences five people over 2016 assassination of Russian envoy

A Turkish court has sentenced five people to life in prison over the assassination of Russia's ambassador in 2016.

Turkey

Turkey slams Dutch bid to recognise massacre of Armenians as genocide

Turkey has strongly denounced a motion by the Dutch parliament to formally recognise the 1915 massacre of Armenians as genocide.

Turkey

Watch: Brawl in Turkish parliament over military action in Syria

Turkish parliamentarians got into a physical fight over Turkey's military involvement in Syria.

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Erdogan visits Anitkabir to mark anniversary of Republic Day

Turkey is celebrating the 96th anniversary of the Republic. Marking the day, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Turkish Republic founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in the capital, Ankara.

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Turkey to be removed from F-35 programme, says United States

Despite repeated warnings from the United States, Turkey began receiving the initial parts of the defence system on June 12.

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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

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