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Protests in Brussels as Turkish foreign minister visits EU's Mogherini

Protesters in Brussels on Tuesday called for the release of human rights activists arrested in Turkey, as foreign minister Cavusoglu met with EU foreign affairs chief Federica…

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After Turkey's coup, a life in exile

Euronews speaks to two men exiled by Turkey's government about the impact on their lives.

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Anniversary of Turkish coup

A year ago, the Armed Forces attempted a coup in Turkey. Hundreds died, it lasted less than a day, and many face lengthy prison sentences as a result.

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Massive anti-government rally in Istanbul

Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Istanbul on Sunday at the culmination of 25-day march that has grown into the biggest protest against a government crackdown following last July's failed military coup.

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The end of the road: Turkish opposition march finishes in Istanbul

'Casting off a shirt of fear': Turkish opposition leads thousands to end of 450km Ankara-Istanbul anti-government march.

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Turkey: 'grotesque abuse of power,' says Amnesty

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Erdogan back as head of AK Party

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has become the first president to lead a party since 1950. He took over the reins from Binali Yildirim, who will remain as Turkey's prime minister until elections set for 2019.

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Turkey to press ahead with EU membership bid

Turkish EU affairs Minister Omer Celik's visit to Brussels aims to put the country's EU membership back on top of the agenda.

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MEPs mark World Press Freedom Day

MEPs have called for jailed journalists in Turkey to be freed.

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Erdogan urges EU to cooperate, or lose Turkey's membership bid

Turkey's president Erdogan urges the EU to cooperate, or lose the country's membership bid.

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Turkey sacks 3,900 public officials, bans TV dating shows in latest purge wave

It appears to be the latest crackdown linked to last July's failed coup, after the government announced the officials had been fired for suspected links to 'terrorist organisations and structures pres

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Turkey arrests 1,000 'secret imams' in police purge

Local media say arrest warrants have been issued for more than 3,000 people in total. It's one of the biggest post-coup purges in months.

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COE puts Turkey on watchlist

The Turkish foreign ministry has strongly condemned the "unjust decision" of the European rights body to put it on notice.

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Turkey's youth fighting back

Sulukule is one of Istanbul’s oldest neighbourhoods.

Business Line

Turkish referendum's economic implications

Business Line looks at the economic case for the proposed changes to Turkey's constitution and its implications.

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Turkish referendum opposition focuses on role of Electoral Council

The role of Turkey's Supreme Electoral Council is coming in for criticism for breaking its own rules and allegedly ceding too easily to ruling party pressure during Sunday's referendum.

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Referendum win may be Pyrrhic victory for AKP warns Turkish analyst

No campaigners keep up pressure on Turkish government after referendum vote and political scientist warns AK should beware falling support in cities.

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Flush with referendum win, crowd asks Erdogan for death penalty

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces call for referendum on death penalty after Ankara crowd hails his win on enhanced presidential powers.

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'International media is dancing to the tune of Erdogan'

The victory of the yes vote in Turkey’s referendum on new presidential powers is hardly a surprise given Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s overwhelming support.

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Turkey: expat vote 'clear-cut in support for Erdogan' - initial results

The outcome of the constitutional referendum appears to have been much more clear-cut among Turks living abroad than for those living in Turkey.