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, 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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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 10 hours ago

REPLAY: Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's speech at UN General Assembly Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 25:27Published 12 hours ago


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 1 week ago

Turkey blasts 'arrogant' Macron amid Eastern Med crisis talks Turkey responds to French leader, who earlier criticised Erdogan over Ankara's conduct in Mediterranean and Libya. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published 2 weeks ago

Mediterranean leaders threaten sanctions over Turkey resources row Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:28Published 2 weeks ago

Macron: Europe must have a 'more united and clear voice' with Turkey Europe must be more united against Turkey, French President Emmanuel Macron said, emphasising that the country is "no longer a partner".View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:46Published 2 weeks ago

Med7 Summit: Leaders working to avert crisis between Turkey and Greece The navies of Turkey and Greece are both at sea and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are blaming each other for the worsening relations.View on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentences in Jamal Khashoggi killing nidentified defendants instead handed between seven and 20 years in prison over the journalist's murder in Turkey. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published 2 weeks ago

NBA star Enes Kanter vows to use platform for change Enes Kanter has lost his Turkish citizenship, all contact with his family andreceives weekly death threats – and all because of a tweet. When the BostonCeltics star criticised Turkey's president.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Beijing bounces back - and Turkey’s luck turns with gas discovery This week's Business Line looks at how Beijing has bounced back, the digital marketing boom - and Turkey’s gas discovery.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 3 weeks ago

Turkish lake turns into migrant graveyard Lake Van, Turkey's biggest lake in the far east of the country, makes up part of the deadly route for Afghan, Pakistani and other migrants seeking security and economic opportunities in Europe.View on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published 3 weeks ago

Analysis: Turkey wants energy independence from Europe Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:35Published on August 26, 2020

Turkey and Greece at odds over rights to offshore energy Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:34Published on August 26, 2020

Germany: 'Spark could lead to disaster' in east Mediterranean Foreign Minister Heiko Maas appeals for de-escalation of mounting tensions between NATO allies Greece and Turkey. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published on August 26, 2020

Dramatic Footage as Severe Floods Hit Turkey’s Black Sea Heavy rains caused flooding across along Turkey’s Black Sea coast, killing several people. Many are still missing, as a search-and-rescue mission has been launched. Downpours packing 13.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:23Published on August 24, 2020

Libya's UN-recognised government announces immediate ceasefire Turkey-backed Government of National Accord called for parliamentary and presidential elections to be held in March. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:43Published on August 22, 2020

Recently renovated Sumela monastery opens its doors for the 'Ascension of the Virgin Mary' mass The ancient Sumela Monastery, located in Macka district of Turkey’s Black Sea province of Trabzon, opened its doors to hold mass for the seventh time since resuming religious services after a pause.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on August 15, 2020

Turkey may suspend ties with UAE over Israel deal Turkey is considering suspending diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and withdrawing its ambassador over the Gulf state's accord to normalize ties with Israel, President Tayyip Erdogan said.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:53Published on August 14, 2020

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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
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 on June 18, 2020

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 on June 18, 2020
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

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 on June 17, 2020
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 on June 17, 2020
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 on June 17, 2020
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 on June 17, 2020

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 on June 17, 2020
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 on June 17, 2020
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 on June 17, 2020	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 on June 17, 2020
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 on June 16, 2020	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 on June 16, 2020
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 on June 16, 2020	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 on June 16, 2020
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 on June 16, 2020	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 on June 16, 2020
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 on June 15, 2020	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 on June 15, 2020
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 on June 15, 2020	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 on June 15, 2020
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 on June 15, 2020	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 on June 14, 2020
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 on June 14, 2020	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	Erdogan says he and Trump agreed 'some issues' on Libya Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he discussed the conflict in Libya with U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Monday and that the two leaders agreed on "some issues" related to.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Rivals Russia and Turkey both support a Libya peace process, Moscow says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday agreed on the need to collaborate to create the conditions for a peace process in Libya, Russia's foreign.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Turkey orders 149 people detained for suspected Gulen links: Anadolu Turkey on Monday ordered the detention of 149 people, mainly from the security forces, over suspected links to the network Ankara says orchestrated a failed coup in 2016, state-owned Anadolu news.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020

Turkey

Country in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe

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