Turkey

Country in Western Asia with a small portion in Southeastern Europe

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Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental Eurasian country located mainly on the Anatolian peninsula in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeastern Europe. East Thrace, the part of Turkey in Europe, is separated from Anatolia by the Sea of Marmara, the Bosporus and the Dardanelles. Istanbul, which straddles Europe and Asia, is the largest city in the country, while Ankara is the capital. Turkey is bordered on its northwest by Greece and Bulgaria; north by the Black Sea; northeast by Georgia; east by Armenia, the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan and Iran; southeast by Iraq; south by Syria and the Mediterranean Sea; and west by the Aegean Sea. Approximately 70 to 80 percent of the country's citizens identify as Turkish, while Kurds are the largest minority, at between 15 to 20 percent of the population.

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Libya: Turkish troops help clear landmines in Tripoli Turkish troops in Libya help clear landmines left by forces loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:20Published 14 hours ago

Greece faces fresh calls to probe migrant deaths at its Turkish border It comes after a report from research group Forensic Architecture which described as "highly probable" that the Syrian man was shot by Greek soldiers.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:51Published 1 day ago

Libya gov't vows response after base hit by 'foreign air force' Turkey's state news agency says air raids against al-Watiya was carried out by 'unidentified planes' with no casualties. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published 3 days ago

Hatice Cengiz appears at Jamal Khashoggi's murder trial in Turkey Turkish court opens trial of 20 Saudi nationals, including two former aides to crown prince, over killing of journalist. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published 4 days ago

Khashoggi death: 20 go on trial in absentia A Turkish court put 20 Saudi officials on trial in absentia on Friday for the gruesome killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which sparked international outrage and tarnished the image of Saudi.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:32Published 5 days ago

Khashoggi killing: Turkish court puts Saudi suspects on trial in absentia A Turkish court is trying in absentia two former aides of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and 18 other Saudi nationals over the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.View on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 5 days ago

Hagia Sophia Museum: Court to rule if Istanbul landmark should be a mosque again Regular religious services have not been held there since 1934 when modern Turkey's founding president Mustafa Kemal Atatürk signed an order converting the building into a museum. But a legal.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:33Published 6 days ago

Turkey's Hagia Sophia and the battle to reconvert it to a mosque Turkey's highest court is set to decide the status of the Hagia Sophia, but experts say a legal ruling is only symbolic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:54Published 1 week ago

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows to curb social media in Turkey Alleged insults were directed to his daughter and son-in-law when they announced the birth of their fourth child on Twitter.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:47Published 1 week ago

Turkey's growing war of words with Greece and Cyprus over Mediterranean drilling Turkey's growing war of words with Greece and Cyprus over Mediterranean drilling Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Turkish lira becomes the currency of choice in northern Syria Syrians take on the Turkish lira as the value of their pound plummets. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published 2 weeks ago

Egypt's el-Sisi orders army to be ready for missions abroad President el-Sisi's remarks come as he toured an airbase amid tensions over Turkey's increasing army presence in Libya. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published 2 weeks ago

Iraq’s traditional crafts at risk of vanishing Cheap imports from Turkey and China have eroded demand for Iraqi-made goods. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:51Published 2 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron: 'Turkey is playing a dangerous game in Libya' The French president's remarks on Turkey's military intervention in the Libyan civil war follows an encounter between the two NATO allies' ships in the MediterraneanView on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:25Published 2 weeks ago

Turkey's deserted resorts face make-or-break week Turkey's Mediterranean coasts and historic attractions face a critical week as the government presses to open borders and salvage at least part of a tourist season. Ciara Lee reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

It's raining foam! Mesmerizing footage shows fire suppression test in aircraft hangar Hypnotic video shows Turkish Airlines testing its foam fire suppression system in aircraft hangar Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey's seasonal workers face lower wages and extra competition The coronavirus pandemic has worsened existing economic problems. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:39Published on June 13, 2020

Intel Sources Say Protests, Pandemic Makes It Easier For Foreign Spies To Operate In US The nationwide George Floyd protests are driving a wedge between President Donald Trump and the Pentagon. According to Business Insider, officials from four countries say the dissent between the two is.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:42Published on June 7, 2020

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Turkish TV: Dramas become a global streaming success Online streaming is one of the few industries to enjoy a boom out of lockdown restrictions, and Turkish TV dramas have found great success, reaching audiences all over the world. BBC News - Published 4 days ago
Libya crisis: France suspends Nato mission role amid Turkey row Paris says Turkey targeted a French frigate in the Mediterranean - a claim Ankara strongly denies. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Hagia Sophia: Turkey to rule on turning site into mosque Turkey's Council of State rules on Thursday whether the iconic site can be turned back into a mosque. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

NATO to investigate Mediterranean incident between French, Turkish warships NATO will investigate French accusations that Turkey's navy failed to respond to an allied call for inspection this month in the Mediterranean, the alliance chief said on Thursday, an incident Paris.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey plans more military bases in north Iraq after offensive: official Turkey plans to set up more temporary military bases in northern Iraq after stepping up its strikes against Kurdish militants there, a senior Turkish official told Reuters, saying the effort would.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey's ruling party fights its corner over wrestler joining bank board Turkey's ruling AK Party defended the appointment of a former wrestling champion to the board of a major state bank, saying those opposed to the move should doubt their love for the country. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey says it hits 500 Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq Turkish forces have hit more than 500 Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq as part of an operation in the region against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), the Defence Ministry said on Thursday. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Kurdish militant attack kills four in southeast Turkey: governor's office Four workers were killed when Kurdish militants detonated a roadside bomb that struck the labourers' pick-up truck as it passed by in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, the local governor's office said. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey says it discussed lasting ceasefire during Libya trip Senior Turkish officials discussed a lasting ceasefire and political solution in Libya, as well as energy cooperation, during a visit to Tripoli on Wednesday, Turkey's foreign minister said. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Face masks outside now compulsory in major Turkish cities Turkey on Thursday made it compulsory for people to wear face masks when outside in the country's largest cities of Istanbul and Ankara, as well as the northwestern city of Bursa, in a bid to combat.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago

Turkish military official denies French claim that warship was harassed A senior Turkish military official said on Wednesday it was "completely untrue" that the Turkish navy had harassed a French warship, denying an assertion by a French official. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
French claim that warship harassed by Turkish navy untrue: Turkish military official A senior Turkish military official said on Wednesday it was "completely untrue" that the Turkish navy had harassed a French warship on a NATO mission, denying an assertion by a French defence ministry.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
France accuses Turkey of hostile acts to stop enforcement of Libya arms embargo France accused Turkey's navy on Wednesday of acting in a "hostile and aggressive" manner towards its NATO allies to prevent them from enforcing a United Nations arms embargo on Libya. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Turkish ministers visit Libya, Tripoli government says Turkish government officials including the foreign and finance ministers arrived in Tripoli on Wednesday to meet Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), the GNA said in.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey still blocking defence plan for Poland, Baltics, NATO envoys say Turkey continues to block a NATO defence plan for Poland and Baltic states despite a deal last year between Turkey's president and allied leaders, three allied diplomats and a French defence official.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	NATO must deal with, not ignore Turkish problem: French official NATO must not bury its head in the sand with regard to Turkey's recent behaviour towards its allies, a French defence ministry official said on Wednesday, and accused the Turkish navy of harassing a.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish targets in northern Iraq Turkey's Defence Ministry said its warplanes struck Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq's Haftanin region on Wednesday, the second such operation launched against the Kurdistan Workers Party.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Turkey accuses France of exacerbating Libya crisis Turkey angrily accused France on Tuesday of exacerbating the crisis in Libya and violating U.N. and NATO decisions by supporting the forces of Khalifa Haftar against the internationally recognised.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey slams French criticism of its actions in Libya Turkey on Tuesday slammed French criticism of its role in Libya, saying the comments showed the "dark and inexplicable" policy by France towards Libya, and accused its NATO ally of exacerbating the.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Merkel, Erdogan agree U.N. process for Libya should be bolstered: statement German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the conflict in Libya and the situation in the eastern Mediterranean in a video call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Merkel's spokesman said in a.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
For Syrian family with 16 children, life at Turkish border only gets harder Providing for 16 children including four sets of twins is only getting harder for Ahmad Yassin al-Ali and his wife Fawza Umri, Syrians who were forced to flee their home nearly a decade ago and are now.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Greek PM visits Israel, hoping to restore tourism and warning on Turkey Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Israel on Tuesday in a show of confidence in the countries' anti-coronavirus measures which Athens hopes can be translated into a resumption of tourism. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Ertugrul: The Turkish TV drama enthralling Pakistan Turkish drama Dirilis Ertugrul is hugely popular in Pakistan, but its violence has been criticised. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago	France wants talks about 'aggressive' Turkish role in Libya France wants talks with NATO allies to discuss Turkey's increasingly "aggressive" role in Libya, a presidential official said on Monday, and the foreign ministry accused Ankara of thwarting truce.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey eyes Libya bases for lasting military foothold: source Turkey and Libya's internationally recognised government are discussing possible Turkish use of two military bases in the North African country, a Turkish source said on Monday, with a view to a.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Turkey in talks to use two Libya military bases: source Turkey and Libya's internationally recognised government are discussing possible Turkish use of two military bases in the North African country, a Turkish source said on Monday, teeing up a lasting.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey says no issues with Russia on Libya after talks delayed There are no technical disagreements between Turkey and Russia on issues regarding the conflict in Libya, and the two states will continue jointly pursuing a lasting ceasefire there, Turkish Foreign.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Siege of Libya's Sirte behind Turkey-Russia talks delay: Turkish official Russia and Turkey postponed talks on defusing fighting in Libya due to discord over the Ankara-backed Tripoli government's push to retake the key coastal city of Sirte from Russian-backed eastern.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Earthquake in eastern Turkey kills one, injures nine An earthquake with a 5.7 magnitude shook Bingol province in eastern Turkey on Sunday, killing one person and injuring nine others, officials said. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Earthquake with 5.7 magnitude hits eastern Turkey, three injured An earthquake with a 5.7 magnitude shook Bingol province in eastern Turkey on Sunday, causing the collapse of a military observation tower which injured three people, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey and Russia put off talks expected to tackle Libya and Syria Russia and Turkey have postponed ministerial-level talks which were expected to focus on Libya and Syria, where the two countries support opposing sides in long-standing conflicts. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020	Russian ministers to visit Turkey for talks on Sunday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu will visit Turkey on Sunday for talks, the two countries' foreign ministries said on Saturday, with media reports saying.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Turkey slams 'propaganda machine' Twitter over removal of accounts Turkey fiercely criticized Twitter on Friday for suspending more than 7,000 accounts that supported President Tayyip Erdogan, saying the company was smearing the government and trying to redesign.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Turkey arrests journalist for revealing state secrets: lawyer A Turkish court jailed a prominent opposition journalist from an online news outlet pending trial on accusations that she revealed state secrets in two articles about Ankara's military involvement in.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Turkey arrests prominent journalist on espionage charges: Anadolu A Turkish court has jailed a prominent opposition journalist from an online news outlet pending trial on "military and political espionage", the state-run Anadolu news agency said on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Turkish court conviction of U.S. consulate worker harms relations: Pompeo The conviction by a Turkish court of a local employee of a U.S. consulate undermines the trust undergirding relations between the two countries, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Turkish court jails U.S. consulate worker on terrorism charges A Turkish court jailed a U.S. consulate employee for nearly nine years on Thursday for aiding a terrorist organisation, a ruling the United States described as deeply disappointing and based on no.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	U.S. Embassy in Turkey deeply disappointed by conviction of consulate employee The United States Embassy in Ankara said on Thursday that it was "deeply disappointed" by the sentencing of its Istanbul consulate employee Metin Topuz on a charges of aiding a terrorist organisation. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Germany in close contact with Turkey over travel warning: minister Germany is in close contact with countries outside Europe, including Turkey, over whether travel warnings in place due to the coronavirus pandemic can be lifted, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Turkish court sentences U.S. consulate employee to jail A Turkish court sentenced U.S. consulate employee Metin Topuz to eight years and nine months in jail for aiding a terrorist organisation, state-owned Anadolu news agency said on Thursday, a development.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Turkey says U.S. needs to play more active role in Libya The United States needs to play a more active role in Libya, both in achieving a ceasefire and in political talks, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in an interview with broadcaster NTV on.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Turkey says radical groups trying to disrupt Idlib ceasefire Radical groups in Syria's northwestern Idlib region are trying to disrupt a three-month-old ceasefire reached by Turkey and Russia but the agreement still stands, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Turkey dismisses Egyptian proposal for Libya ceasefire: Hurriyet Turkey on Wednesday dismissed Egypt's proposal for a ceasefire in Libya, saying the plan aimed to save Khalifa Haftar after the collapse of his offensive to control the capital Tripoli, Hurriyet.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Turkey's Erdogan appoints new governors in 41 provinces: Official Gazette Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan appointed new governors in 41 provinces, a presidential ruling in the Official Gazette showed on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Turkey relaxes coronavirus restrictions further, vows to boost economy President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Turkey was largely lifting stay-at-home orders for people aged over 65 and for children as part of a further easing of restrictions imposed to curb the spread.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Erdogan says will not let Syria's Idlib become conflict zone again President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday the Syrian government was increasing provocations in northwest Syria's Idlib region and that Turkey would not allow it to become a conflict zone again. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Turkey orders detention of more than 400 people with alleged Gulen links Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of 414 people, mainly military personnel, over suspected links to the network that Ankara says orchestrated a failed coup in 2016, prosecutors and state.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Turkey orders arrest of 275 military personnel: Anadolu Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of 275 people, mainly military personnel, over suspected links to the network that Ankara says orchestrated a failed coup in 2016, police, security.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020

Turkey

Country in Western Asia with a small portion in Southeastern Europe

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