Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who’s Turkey’s biggest rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has appeared in court for the first time since he was arrested last month and placed in a high-security …
Why hasn’t EU acted against Turkey’s increasing repression?
As Istanbul’s mayor goes on trial amid anti-government protests, the EU response to Turkey’s slide into authoritarianism has been muted. Turkey’s growing strategic value to European security may be a …
Turkey’s government is trying to repress its way out of a crisis
The news blackout was the latest example of the stranglehold that Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has over the country’s media. But it also revealed the extent to which Turkey’s leader …
Woman paralysed from neck down after weight loss surgery in Turkey
A woman was left paralysed from the neck down after weight loss surgery in Turkey. At 28 stone and unable to walk, Danielle Peebles desperately wanted to become fitter for her grandson who was about …
Turkey’s Erdogan meets pro-Kurdish politicians as they seek to end a 40-year conflict
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met for the first time with pro-Kurdish politicians who are working to bring an end to the 40-year conflict between Turkey and Kurdish militants.
Another round of talks with Turkey – after Passover
Turkey refused to allow an Israel Air Force plane carrying an Israeli delegation to pass through its airspace, forcing it to take a detour to reach the talks in Azerbaijan.
Turkey releases over 120 people charged with taking part in anti-government protests
More than 120 people detained during anti-government protests in Turkey have been released from prison after more than two weeks behind bars …
Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Jonathan Spicer AMMAN/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – (This April 4 story has been corrected to fix the title of Noa Lazimi in paragraph 20) Turkey scoped out at least three air bases …
Man, 80, turkey hunting in California wildlife area, shoots, kills hunter: Sutter sheriff
An 80-year-old California man is accused of allegedly shooting and killing another man in what police called a “turkey hunting” incident.
Erdogan: Turkey not expecting negative trade, export situation after tariffs
President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey is not expecting a negative situation for its trade, production and exports as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which went into effect on …