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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Turkey wants share of Mediterranean energy wealth: PM
Turkish Prime Minister said his country wanted a share of the energy deposits off the shores of Cyprus, an issue that has strained ties with both Nicosia and Athens.
Zhanar Dugalova wins Turkvizyon Song Contest 2014
Kazakhstani singer Zhanar Dugalova has become the winner of the Turkvizyon Song Contest 2014 competition that took place in Tatarstan.
Erdogan hosts Putin to tighten Turkey-Russia alliance
Turkish President holds talks in Ankara with his Russian counterpart to tighten links which have survived potentially grave disputes over the Syria and Ukraine crises.
On Turkey trip, Pope to reach out to Islamic world
Pope Francis heads to Turkey with a brief to use his populist touch to rebuild bridges with the Islamic world that were damaged by his predecessor Benedict XVI.
Joe Biden leaves on Ukraine, Turkey, Morocco tour
US Vice President Joe Biden departed on a five-day tour of Ukraine, Turkey and Morocco, with the ongoing struggle between Kiev and pro-Moscow rebels.
Erdogan says Syrian Kurds 'don't want' peshmerga in Kobane
Turkish President Recep accused the main Kurdish party in Syria of not wanting Kurdish peshmerga fighters from Iraq to help it fight Islamic State jihadists
Borsa Istanbul to buy a stake in Kazakhstan's KASE
Mid-September Kazakhstan's KASE signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation with BIST; the agreement lays foundations for a long-term partnership, including through reciprocal purchase of shares.
25-y.o. Astana beauty in Top 5 of Photomodel of the Universe-2014
25-year-old Astana beauty Anna Levitskaya has entered the Top 5 of the Photomodel of the Universe-2014 beauty pageant held in Bodrum, Turkey.
Obama and Erdogan promise to intensify IS fight in Syria
US President Barack Obama called his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and they pledged to step up the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria.
Turkey says US can use air bases for IS fight: US official
Turkey has granted the United States access to its air bases for the campaign against the Islamic State group.
Erdogan denounces Turkey protests as peace process 'sabotage'
Turkish President Recep vowed that the peace process with Kurdish rebels would not be derailed by "sabotage".
White House walks back talk of Syria-Turkey buffer zone
The White House denied it was planning to create a safe haven along Turkey's border with Syria.