Turkey

Country in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe

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Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental 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, Azerbaijan, 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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Divided Cyprus eyes impact of Turkey's man winning northern vote Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:17Published 5 days ago

Calls growing for EU sanctions against Turkey over actions in Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus The threat of sanctions is looming over Turkey, as calls grow within the EU for the country to face measures for its increasingly aggressive actions in the East Mediterranean and Northern Cyprus.View.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:42Published 1 week ago

'We are afraid': In Turkey, Armenian community's growing concern Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:33Published 2 weeks ago


Presidential election polls close in Northern Cyprus Incumbent President Mustafa Akinci, who supports the reunification of Cyprus, is going against a nationalist who is backed by Turkey. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:20Published 2 weeks ago

Turkish Presidency: “Armenia must end illegal occupation of Azerbaijan” Turkish Presidential Spokesperson has told Al Jazeera that his country does not believe a credible ceasefire can be achieved in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan unless Yerevan ends it’s.. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 08:31Published 2 weeks ago

Reopening occupied Cypriot ghost town complicates island's reunification, says EU's Borrell Varosha, which used to be a tourist hotspot, has been fenced off and abandoned since Turkey invaded northern Cyprus after a Greek-inspired coup in 1974. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:13Published 2 weeks ago

Why Erdogan's flexing muscle in Karabakh President Tayyip Erdogan has thrown Turkey's weight behind Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. He sees it as a chance to change the status quo, and boost Turkey's global standing, analysts.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

In Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Erdogan eyes Turkey's "place in world order" Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:33Published 2 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Turkish foreign minister visits Azerbaijan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:28Published 2 weeks ago

Turkey urges world leaders to back Azerbaijan's military in Karabakh Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:37Published 3 weeks ago

Turkish law tightening rules on social media comes into effect Critics say the restrictions are a part of a government crackdown on freedom of expression. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:06Published 3 weeks ago

Air bridges: Poland and Turkey added to quarantine list A list of countries and territories in Europe from which people don't need toquarantine on arrival in England, as it's announced that arrivals from Poland,Turkey and three Caribbean islands will have.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published 3 weeks ago

EU summit: European leaders remain divided over Turkey and Belarus sanctions European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss pressing foreign affairs issues. As they sit down for talks, here is what has been said so far. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:59Published 3 weeks ago

Armenia PM hopes Russia will 'take all measures' of support Statement to Al Jazeera came after Turkey’s president said he would 'stand with' Azerbaijan in its battle over Nagorno-Karabakh. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenia accuses Turkey of military support for Azerbaijan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:03Published on September 28, 2020

Turkey orders arrests over 2014 Kurdish protests Turkish authorities have ordered the arrest of 82 people including members of a pro-Kurdish opposition party. The warrants are in relation to violent protests from 2014 against the siege by Islamic.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published on September 25, 2020

Turkey tensions should be dealt with at The Hague, says Cyprus' Foreign Minister Cyprus has called for sanctions against Turkey over illegal drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean, but is offering a legal alternative.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:50Published on September 22, 2020

REPLAY: Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's speech at UN General Assembly Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 25:27Published on September 22, 2020

US urges Turkey to back diplomacy amid mounting tensions with Greece in Mediterranean US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged Turkey to engage in dialogue and take no more actions to increase tensions with Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:50Published on September 13, 2020

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Turkish ship at centre of Greece row to return to Mediterranean The seismic research vessel Oruc Reis was at the centre of a row with Greece in August. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

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Watch: Stay cat darts across 100m finish line during athletics championship in Turkey Watch the moment a stray cat runs across the finish line just as the athletes are about to cross during the 100m final at the Balkan U20 Men's Athletics Championship in Turkey. BBC News - Published on September 15, 2020

Greece-Turkey tensions: Greece announces military boost Greece purchases 18 fighter jets and plans to recruit 15,000 new soldiers in the next five years. BBC News - Published on September 12, 2020
Abdulkadir Masharipov: Turkish court jails man for life over Istanbul nightclub attack Abdulkadir Masharipov is sentenced for killing 39 people in a nightclub on New Year's Day 2017. BBC News - Published on September 8, 2020
Turkey detains top Islamic State commander in raid The suspect had received orders from Syria and Iraq to carry out an attack, the government says. BBC News - Published on September 1, 2020	Formula 1 2020: Turkey, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi confirmed to conclude season Formula 1 has named Turkey, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi as the three countries that will host four races to conclude the 2020 season. BBC News - Published on August 25, 2020
Turkey-Greece rival military exercises due as oil tensions rise The two countries, at loggerheads over oil and gas finds, announce manoeuvres for Tuesday off Crete. BBC News - Published on August 24, 2020	Turkey's Erdogan hails huge natural gas find President Erdogan says a Turkish drilling ship has made a major gas discovery in the Black Sea. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2020
Turkey's hidden domestic abuse: A survivor's story Last year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners. BBC News - Published on August 17, 2020	France sends jets and ships to tense east Mediterranean The French military deployment comes amid Greek-Turkish tension over oil and gas exploration. BBC News - Published on August 13, 2020
Turkey-Greece tensions escalate over Turkish Med drilling plans Greece calls on Turkey to pull back a Turkish ship that has left port to carry out a drilling survey. BBC News - Published on August 11, 2020	Family reach spine surgery fundraising target Florence Seager's family needed £50,000 to pay for life-changing scoliosis surgery in Turkey. BBC News - Published on August 4, 2020
Gael Clichy: Ex-Manchester City defender on Manchester United, Pep Guardiola and Turkey Ex-Arsenal and Man City defender Gael Clichy discusses Man Utd hopes, winning the title in Turkey and following in Pep Guardiola's footsteps. BBC News - Published on August 4, 2020	Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content. BBC News - Published on July 29, 2020
Hagia Sophia: World Council of Churches appeals to Turkey on mosque decision The World Association of Churches says returning the Turkish landmark to a mosque is mistaken. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020	Iconic Istanbul museum 'could return to mosque' A Turkish court clears way for Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum, built in 6th Century, to revert to being a mosque. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
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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 on July 1, 2020	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 on June 18, 2020
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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 on June 18, 2020	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 on June 18, 2020
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