Saudi Arabia Erdogan meets Crown Prince as Turkey and Saudi Arabia try to mend ties The Turkish president's visit to the Gulf Arab state represents a major reset of relations between two regional heavyweights following the Saudi columnist's killing in Istanbul in 2018. 29/04/2022
Turkey Turkey jails nephew of cleric Fethullah Gülen on terrorism charges Selahaddin Gülen was imprisoned on Tuesday for "belonging to a terrorist organisation." 22/03/2022
Turkey Turkish opposition parties vow return to parliamentary democracy Turkey's opposition blames the economic downturn and an erosion of rights and freedoms on Erdoğan’s presidential system they say has imposed a "one-man rule". 28/02/2022
Turkey Turkey opposition leaders debate how to end Erdogan's 'one man rule' The opposition wants to find a way to reform the 2017 executive presidential system, which greatly expanded Erdogan's powers at the expense of the PM and parliament. 13/02/2022
Turkey Former Olympic swimmer wanted for Erdogan's COVID infection 'insult' The Turkish President announced on Saturday that he and his wife were suffering from "mild" COVID-19 symptoms. 07/02/2022
Turkey Turkey's Erdogan tests positive for COVID, has 'mild symptoms' Erdogan said on Saturday that he and his spouse tested positive for COVID-19, but that both have mild symptoms "due to the Omicron variant". 05/02/2022
Biztech news Turkey's inflation surges to highest level since 2002 at nearly 50% Turkey has suffered from persistently high inflation for years, experiencing two currency crises since 2018. 03/02/2022
See Erdogan says TV must reflect family values after Masked Singer outcry President Erdogan says Turkish culture and children must be protected from unspecified messages and symbols. 31/01/2022
Turkey President Erdogan issues order to media to "protect Turkish values" A circular from Erdogan published in the Official Gazetter states that all precautions would be taken against productions that negatively affect the family, children and youth. 29/01/2022
Hear Turkish pop star targeted by Islamist group for 'offensive' lyrics Sezen Aksu is a popular singer but has attracted the ire of religious groups and the Turkish government because of her provocative lyrics. 18/01/2022
Switzerland Four on trial over poster at Swiss rally saying 'Kill Erdogan' Erdogan referred to the poster in 2017 while campaigning for constitutional changes to grant him sweeping new powers. 18/01/2022
Culture news How Turkey's alcohol and cigarette tax is devastating cultural life All alcohol and tobacco products in Turkey became up to 30 per cent more expensive overnight on January 1. How is this drastic increase is discouraging people from dining and drinking out? 13/01/2022
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? 10/01/2022
Turkey 'Shopping like crazy': Inflated lira sees neighbours flock to Turkey As lira hits an all-time low against the euro in late December, shoppers from Turkey and Greece arrive in Turkey in droves to capitalise on it. 27/12/2021
Turkey Turkey's Erdogan announces moves to encourage lira savings Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday announced a series of measures to encourage lira-denominated savings, easing the pressure on the beleaguered Turkish currency. 20/12/2021
Turkey Thousands in poverty protest in Turkey as lira hits record lows Turkey's net monthly minimum wage of 2,825 lira amounted to €337 in January 2021. Last Wednesday it was the equivalent of €197. 13/12/2021
Turkey Turkey's Erdogan says social media a 'threat to democracy' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described social media on Saturday as one of the main threats to democracy. 11/12/2021
Turkey Turkish court extends activist's detention despite pressure Kavala, 64, is accused of funding nationwide anti-government protests in 2013 and helping orchestrate a coup attempt three years later. 26/11/2021
Money Protests in Turkey's cities after lira plunges to new historic low The Turkish lira has dropped 40 per cent in value since the start of the year, shedding as much as 15 per cent on Tuesday alone. 24/11/2021
Turkey Turkey prosecutes 30 people for sharing tweets on Erdogan's health Turkish authorities said the individuals had shared "disinformation and manipulative content" amid increased speculation over the president's health. 03/11/2021
Turkey Turkey reverses threat to expel European ambassadors The 10 ambassadors expelled had called for the release of businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala. 24/10/2021
Turkey Turkey's Erdogan threatens ambassadors over Osman Kavala release calls Ten ambassadors to Turkey had called on Turkey to resolve the case of a jailed human rights activist, who has been imprisoned without a conviction since 2017. 21/10/2021
Turkey European court condemns Turkish law banning insults of Erdogan The ruling followed a 2017 case when a Turkish man was convicted of posting two caricatures of President Erdogan on Facebook. 19/10/2021
world news Turkey's Erdogan bids farewell to Merkel after 16 years Angela Merkel’s final visit to Turkey as German chancellor saw two of Europe’s longest-serving leaders pay tribute to one another. 16/10/2021
Cyprus Cyprus to revoke passports issued to Turkish-Cypriot officials The decision is linked to Turkey's and the Turkish-Cypriot authorities' plan to reopen the eastern ghost town of Varosha in defiance of UN resolutions. 23/08/2021
Turkey Turkish power plant 'at risk of being destroyed' by wildfires Images posted online by the mayor of Milas, Muhammet Tokat, showed the fire at the gates of the plant. 04/08/2021
