News about Turkey
G20 'determined' to lift growth but rifts remain
The world's top 20 economies expressed determination to raise global growth but struggled to overcome divisions over the most suitable methods .
11 February 2015 12:12
Erdogan unhappy with Turkish spy chief's resignation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was unhappy with the decision by powerful intelligence chief Hakan Fidan to resign from his post.
09 February 2015 11:51
Hollande urges Turkey to 'break taboos' on Armenia WWI killings
French President called on Turkey to take new steps towards the "truth" behind the mass killings of Armenians a century ago, saying "it is time to break the taboos".
29 January 2015 14:13
Turkey's Erdogan says no to Syrian Kurdistan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his country opposes the idea of a Kurdish-controlled autonomous government in northern Syria.
27 January 2015 15:30
Turkish president postpones Somalia trip to attend Abdullah funeral
Turkish President Recep Tayyi Erdogan on Friday postponed a planned trip to Somalia to attend the funeral of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah.
23 January 2015 15:01
Spain hopes Iran will join fight against Islamic extremism
Spain said it hopes Iran will join the global fight against Islamic extremism if Tehran reaches an agreement with world powers over its disputed nuclear programme.
21 January 2015 14:06
Turkey PM calls for 'new beginning' with Armenians
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called for a "new beginning" in relations between Turkey and Armenians.
21 January 2015 10:01
Erdogan to chair Turkey cabinet for first time as president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will chair a cabinet meeting for the first time as head of state.
20 January 2015 21:49
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to construct underwater segment of TASIM
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement to construct the Trans-Eurasian Information Super Highway (TASIM) underwater segment.
20 January 2015 20:43
EU to launch anti-terror projects with Arab nations, Turkey
The EU wants to launch counter-terrorism projects with Arab nations and with Turkey in coming weeks to boost cooperation following the Paris attacks.
20 January 2015 11:38
Galatasaray wants to open football academy in Kazakhstan
Vice President of the Football Federation of Kazakhstan said that Galatasaray, a famous Turkish football club, wanted to open its academies in Kazakhstan.
18 January 2015 15:34
Erdogan invites Armenian leader to join Gallipoli commemoration: report
Turkish President has invited his Armenian counterpart, Serzh Sarkisian, to attend commemoration ceremonies in Turkey marking the 100th anniversary of the World War I.
16 January 2015 15:45
Turkey PM backs press freedom, warns against stigmatising Muslims
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told the European Union they shared many values, including freedom of speech.
16 January 2015 13:33
Spear-carriers and chainmail warriors: Erdogan's new palace welcome
Spear-carrying guardsmen, gleaming golden helmets and even a few fake moustaches- Turkey's president has spared nothing in a dramatic remake of his palace ceremonial guard.
13 January 2015 12:44
Turkish PM says Islamophobia should prompt similar reaction as Paris rally
Turkish Prime Minister hailed the unprecedented rally against terror in Paris as a strong message to the world.
12 January 2015 12:04
Time to crack down on 'Islamophobia', Turkey's Erdogan tells EU
Turkish President warned the EU it should crack down on "Islamophobia" amid rising anti-Muslim protests instead of trying to teach Turkey lessons about democracy.
07 January 2015 11:35
Two police wounded in bomb attack in Istanbul tourist district: reports
Two policemen were wounded Tuesday when an attacker threw a hand grenade in the busy main tourist district of central Istanbul.
07 January 2015 11:07
Turkey delays decision on ministers accused of corruption
A Turkish parliamentary commission unexpectedly delayed until January a decision on whether four former Turkish cabinet ministers will stand trial on accusations of corruptionю
23 December 2014 12:21
Turkey court issues warrant for Erdogan foe Gulen
An Istanbul court issued an arrest warrant for US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen who President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regards as his top enemy.
20 December 2014 12:40
Turkey arrests 27 in swoop on anti-Erdogan media
Turkish police arrested the editor of Turkey's biggest-selling newspaper and 26 others in lightning raids on supporters of a US-based cleric.
15 December 2014 15:06
