Turkey

Turkey anti-inflation steps don't go far enough, experts warn

ANKARA, Oct 5: Although Turkish inflation slowed in September, it is still raging out of control with the government avoiding ...

Hezbollah losses strengthen Turkey against Iran: Analysts

ISTANBUL, Oct 2: Israel's onslaught against Hezbollah in Lebanon is reassuring for Turkey, which could seize the opportunity to strengthen ...

Turkey urges Israel to pull troops from Lebanon

ISTANBUL, Oct 1: Turkey on Tuesday condemned Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon as an "unlawful invasion attempt" and called for ...

Germany, Turkey at odds over migrant deportation deal

BERLIN, Sept 28: Germany said Friday it had agreed a plan with Turkey under which Berlin will step up deportations ...

Turkey's Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Islamic countries should form an alliance against what he called "the growing threat ...

Turkey's top Kurdish football club resists hatred

ISTANBUL, AUG 31: The slurs shouted by the ultras of a football club in northwest Turkey at their Kurdish rivals ...

Turkey to join EU meeting in Brussels after five year absence

ISTANBUL, Aug 28: The Turkish foreign minister will on Thursday attend an informal meeting of the European Union in Brussels ...

Turkey brands Gaza school strike a 'new crime against humanity'

ISTANBUL, Aug 10: Turkey on Saturday denounced a "new crime against humanity" after Israel's deadly strike on a school in ...

Modesty the aim for Turkey's Olympic shooting sensation

ANKARA, AUG 10: Yusuf Dikec may have an Olympic medal and a legion of adoring online fans, but the Turkish ...

Turkey will bid to join ICJ genocide case against Israel

ISTANBUL, Aug 7: Turkey will submit on Wednesday a declaration of intervention in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ...

Thousands gather in Turkey following death of Hamas leader

ISTANBUL, Aug 4: Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Saturday evening to denounce the death of Hamas leader Ismail ...

Turkey blocks access to Instagram

ISTANBUL, Aug 2: Turkey blocked access to the Instagram social media network on Friday, without giving any official explanation, following ...

Turkey promises billions more for e-vehicle ambitions

ANKARA, July 27: Turkey announced Friday a plan for billions of dollars in new subsidies to encourage the development and ...

Turkey puts its best foot forward to charm Chinese investors

ANKARA, July 14: Turkey plans to draw on its geographical position and an EU customs deal to entice Chinese investors ...

Turkey will not approve NATO attempts to cooperate with Israel: Erdogan

ISTANBUL, July 12: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday it is not possible for NATO to continue its partnership ...

Turkey's Erdogan warns against NATO-Russia conflict

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Thursday against conflict between NATO and Russia, telling an alliance summit aimed at bolstering ...

Erdogan says may invite Syrias Assad to Turkey at any moment

ISTANBUL, July 7: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he might invite his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad to Turkey ...

Erdogan says UEFA ban on Turkeys Demiral political

ISTANBUL, JULY 7: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said UEFAs two-game ban on Turkey defender Merih Demiral for making ...

Erdogan says UEFA ban on Turkey's Demiral 'political'

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said UEFA's two-game ban on Turkey defender Merih Demiral for making a ultra-nationalist salute ...

Netherlands into Euro semifinal after beating Turkey

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The Netherlands dug deep to come from behind and beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and book its place in the ...

Euro 2024:

Turkey says Demiral ban for Euros 'wolf' salute is unfair

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Turkey defender Merih Demiral will miss his team's Euro 2024 quarter-final against the Netherlands after UEFA banned him for two ...

Turkeys Demiral banned for two games for Euros salute

BERLIN, JULY 5: Turkey defender Merih Demiral will miss his teams Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands after UEFA ...

Rising stars Gakpo, Guler lead charge as Netherlands battle Turkey for Euros semis

BERLIN, JULY 5: Cody Gakpo and Arda Guler endured frustrating seasons but both have established themselves as their teams vital ...

Turkey edge into Euros last 16 with tense win over Czechs

HAMBURG, JUNE 27: Turkey reached the knockout phase at a major tournament for the first time in 16 years after ...

Cristiano Ronaldo back in action as Portugal and Turkey look for 2nd straight win

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal play Turkey in their second group game at the European Championship. Both countries opened Group F ...

Five dead, dozens hurt in Turkey wildfires

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Five people died and dozens were hurt, 10 of them seriously, as wildfires swept through several villages in southeastern Turkey ...

Ronaldos Portugal scrape Euro 2024 opening win, Turkey beat Georgia

LEIPZIG, JUNE 19: Cristiano Ronaldos Portugal beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to claim a Euro 2024 debut victory on Tuesday ...

Ronaldo's Portugal scrape Euro 2024 opening win, Turkey beat Georgia

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to claim a Euro 2024 debut victory on Tuesday but they needed ...

Turkey signs deal with US to buy F-16 warplanes

ISTANBUL, June 13: Turkey and the United States have signed a contract for the sale of F-16 warplanes after Washington ...

Two pilots killed in Turkey military training plane crash

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A military training plane has crashed in central Turkey, killing the two pilots aboard, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.The ...