Turkey Turkey promises action on 'sea snot' engulfing the coast A thick layer of slime has engulfed boats moored in the Sea of Marmara, to the south of Istanbul. Warm water temperatures and industrial waste have been blamed for this record build up of algae 06/06/2021
no comment Feminist groups protest Turkey's withdrawal from Istanbul Convention The 2011 Istanbul Convention, signed by 45 countries and the European Union, requires governments to adopt legislation prosecuting domestic violence and similar abuse. 29/03/2021
World Macron warns against Turkish 'interference' in French election French President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview that Ankara would try to meddle in France's 2022 election. 24/03/2021
Turkey Protests in Turkey after Erdogan ditches treaty protecting women President Erdogan's announcement of Turkey's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention has been brought outrage across Europe. 21/03/2021
Turkey Erdogan pulls Turkey out of treaty protecting women from violence Women's rights groups have called for protests after the Turkish president issued a decree annulling the country’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention. 20/03/2021
Turkey Turkey rejects criticism of its handling of ongoing student protests Students have been protesting the appointment of an Erdogan loyalist as the rector of Istanbul's prestigious Bogazici University, with some demonstrations resulting in clashes with security forces. 04/02/2021
Turkey Erdogan wants to draft a new 'civilian' constitution for Turkey The president said Turkey's current constitution contains "indelible" traces of the "military tutelage". 01/02/2021
Turkey Review of the Year: Turkey takes the path of assertive independence Its candidacy for EU membership long-since rebuffed, Turkey appears more firmly set than ever on a path of assertive independence. Where it leads, will be a major issue in the year to come. 23/12/2020
