Turkey

Thousands protest against a proposed child sex law in Turkey

Thousands took to the streets in Turkey to protest against a bill proposed by the ruling party, which critics say would legalise rape.

21 November 2016

Target

International innovation in Istanbul's Teknopark

This is the second episode in our series Target Turkey.

21 November 2016

Turkey

NATO chief Stoltenberg calls for military alliance to enlarge

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged member states to enlarge the military alliance by ratifying the accession of Montenegro during a summit in…

21 November 2016

Turkey

When is rape not a crime? Turkey considers proposal for controversial sexual abuse law

Turkey's ruling AK Party comes under fire for proposing a law critics say legitimises rape in some cases.

18 November 2016

Europe News

Turkish officers seeking asylum after coup, says NATO chief

Some Turkish officers posted to NATO have sought asylum since July’s failed coup, the head of alliance said on Friday.

18 November 2016

Turkey

Rescue teams search for missing workers after copper mine collapse in Turkey

At least four people have been killed, while 12 are still trapped in the mine near the town of Sirvan in Siirt province.

18 November 2016

Turkey

Three killed in Turkey copper mine collapse

A major rescue operation is underway in southeast Turkey where a copper mine collapsed on Thursday.

18 November 2016

Europe News

Protesters demonstrate against Erdogan in Brussels

Several thousands demonstrators have taken to the streets of Brussels to protest against Turkish President’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

17 November 2016

Turkey

Turkey detains mayor of Van and takes over three municipalities in southeast

Authorities in Turkey have detained the mayor of Van.

17 November 2016

Turkey

Turkey fires another diplomatic salvo at Germany

The Turkish President has accused Berlin of not being fully committed to the fight against terrorism. Speaking before a trip to Pakistan, Recep Tayyip Erdogan also claimed to have proof of German supp

16 November 2016

Turkey

German foreign minister gets a roasting on Turkish visit as relations sour

A tense atmosphere has marked the latest visit to Turkey by the German foreign minister.

16 November 2016

World News

Awkward relations between Germany and Turkey

In February 2016 German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.

15 November 2016

World News

Harsh words between Germany and Turkey

There has been a testy exchange of views on human rights and fundamental freedoms between the foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey.

15 November 2016

Turkey

Several wounded in Istanbul explosion

Initial reports suggest the blast is thought to have come from a package sent by courier to an electronics company.

14 November 2016

USA

Turkey issues US travel warning due to anti-Trump protests

Turkey's government has told its citizens traveling to, and living in, the United States to stay away from mass protests in US cities.

14 November 2016

Turkey

Turkey arrests Cumhuriyet chairman over suspected "terrorist activities"

Turkish police have reportedly arrested Akin Atalay, chairman of the opposition daily Cumhuriyet.

11 November 2016

World News

Turkey and the US - new best friends?

9 November 2016

Turkey

EU-Turkey relations tense ahead of membership progress report

The EU has called on Turkey to restart political dialogue with opposition groups and protect its democracy, and described recent developments as ‘extremely…

8 November 2016

Target

Turkey's strategic location and skilled workforce - a business winner

Many businesses believe Turkey’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Central Asia, and its skilled workforce is a winning formula.

7 November 2016

Iraq

Operation 'Euphrates Anger' underway in Syria

A new US-backed Kurdish and Arab offensive is underway aimed at retaking the northern city of Raqqa – ISIL’s de facto capital in Syria.

7 November 2016