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Turkey - Page 2

October 30, 2026
Turkey/World

Turkey’s Opposition Bets Voters Will Reject Government Pressure Despite Political Setbacks

Turkey’s opposition is betting that voters will reject what it describes as government coercion and politically motivated legal action against its leaders, despite a series of setbacks that have weakened its position

Canada/Turkey/World

Canada and Turkey to Negotiate Free Trade Deal Amid US Tariff Dispute

Canada and Turkey will begin negotiations on a free trade agreement in November, as Ottawa seeks to expand its international economic partnerships amid a worsening trade dispute with the United States. The announcement came during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s

October 23, 2026

Turkish Comedian Faces Nearly 10 Years in Prison Over Erdogan Jokes

Turkey/World

A Turkish court in Istanbul has accepted an indictment against comedian Deniz Göktaş over jokes made during an online comedy show, potentially exposing the

Trump Revives Greenland Ambitions as NATO Allies Face New Test of Unity

Turkey/United States/World

US President Donald Trump has reignited his campaign for greater control over Greenland, declaring that the strategically important Arctic island “should be controlled by

PKK Declares End to Armed Struggle After Four Decades of Conflict

May 13, 2025
Turkey/World

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), responsible for one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies, has announced it will disband, bringing an end to its 40-year armed campaign against the Turkish state. The move

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Erdogan Voices Support for Pakistan, Urges Restraint After India Missile Strikes

May 8, 2025
Pakistan/Turkey/World

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to express solidarity after India launched missile strikes inside Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, the worst

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Turkey on the Brink: Erdoğan’s Crackdown Sparks Massive Uprising

March 25, 2025
Turkey/World

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Turkey, responding to the controversial arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and one of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s most

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Istanbul Mayor Urges Judges to Stand Against Erdogan’s Crackdown Amid Arrest

March 23, 2025
Turkey/World

Times UK reports that Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure in Turkey, has called on judges and prosecutors to take a stand against what he deems the

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Turkey’s Clampdown Widens: Erdoğan Targets Opposition, Press, and Astrologer

February 25, 2025
Human Rights/News/Turkey

As Turkey grapples with growing political tensions, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government has intensified a crackdown on political opposition, journalists, academics, and even an astrologer. This broad wave of prosecutions is seen

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Turkey Considers Establishing Military Bases in Syria

February 4, 2025
Syria/Turkey/World

Reports from the Turkish newspaper Turkiye, citing unnamed Arab sources, suggest that Turkey is contemplating the establishment of two military bases in Syria, where it plans to station F-16 fighter jets. The

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Turkey’s Demographic and Economic Ambitions Under Erdoğan

January 19, 2025
Turkey/World

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey, now entering his third decade in power, continues to demonstrate a remarkable appetite for influence. With his 71st birthday approaching, Erdoğan declared 2025 as “the year

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The Betrayal of the Kurds: A Struggle for Survival

December 19, 2024
Geopolitics/Turkey

by Our Correspondent in Doha We are not defeated, we are only waiting for the right time. Over the last few weeks, the ongoing Turkish-backed offensive led by Hayat-Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has

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How Syria’s Stability Shapes Regional Security Dynamics

December 2, 2024
Syria/Turkey

If the countries of the region do not contribute to defeating the terrorists in Syria, insecurity and chaos will spread like a virus throughout the region. While all eyes were on the

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Türkiye proposes Roman theatre for staging long-hyped Musk-Zuckerberg cage fight

August 19, 2023
News/Turkey

by Burak Akinci While it is not certain yet if a cage fight between tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg will take place, Türkiye has proposed an ancient Roman theatre for

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The Unforgettable Night of July 15th: Türkiye’s Triumph over FETO

July 15, 2023
Diplomacy/Turkey

The following article is based on the speech delivered by R. Demet Şekercioğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka & Maldives on Democracy & National Unity Day Commemoration Ceremony

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Has Erdoğan Fallen into a Deadly Trap? 

July 2, 2023
Turkey

The recent election victory of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to a new five year term as President of Türkiye, is rapidly looking like it will be a Pyrrhic one, one that will see

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Erdogan’s Strategy to Solidify Türkiye’s Regional Influence

May 30, 2023
Turkey

by Burak Akinci  (Xinhua) — Incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has secured his third term on the post after winning a runoff presidential election held Sunday. Experts believe that the veteran politician

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Erdoğan Upsets Opposition Hopes of Victory, Run-off With Kılıçdaroğlu Expected in Turkey’s Presidential Race

May 18, 2023
News/Turkey

In the Turkish parliamentary elections held on May 14, the ruling People’s Alliance, led by the Justice and Development Party, retained its majority. However, there was no clear winner in the presidential

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Turkish President Erdogan Declares Early Victory in Parliamentary and Presidential Elections

May 15, 2023
News/Turkey

On Sunday, May 14, Turkey held parliamentary and presidential elections, with voters going to the polls to elect the country’s next president and the members of its 600-seat parliament. According to Turkish

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