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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul to become a mosque
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul will be controversially turned into a mosque. The Hagia…
EU Parliament calls for suspension of Turkey’s membership talks
The European parliament called for the suspension Turkey's negotiations for membership in the EU. MEPs, in a symbolic rebuke of Turkish President…
From Trump, to the Pope, from Aliyev to Infantino, from Queen Elizabeth II to to Xi Jinping, from Erdogan to Macron, Vladimir Putin sends new year greetings to global leaders
Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump in a New Year's message that Moscow is ready to open talks with Washington on “the most…
The Update – Turkish Crisis
EuroNews reports that Turkey has increased tariffs on some US imports, including cars, alcohol, and tobacco, as the diplomatic row between Ankara…
Erdogan announces Turkey will boycott US electronic goods
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said Turkey would boycott US electronic goods in retaliation for punitive sanctions by Washington against Ankara…
Erdogan accuses ‘economic terrorists’ of plotting harm to Turkey
President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused “economic terrorists” of plotting to harm Turkey by spreading false reports and said they would face…
Erdogan phones Putin as Turkish Lira loses value as tensions with USA reach high levels (UPDATED)
UPDATE: A statement by the Kremlin announced that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin to discuss “trade…
Turkey ends nationwide state of emergency
The Turkish government has ended the nationwide state of emergency that was imposed two years ago after a failed coup attempt, state…
Erdogan expected to be sworn tomorrow amidst the firing of over 18,000 state workers
BBC: Turkey has sacked another 18,000 state workers, in the latest purge triggered by a failed coup two years ago. Those dismissed…
Updated: Turkey’s presidential election – Results
AP: Turkey's incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory in critical elections based on unofficial results, securing an executive presidency with…
Things to watch out for in Turkey’s elections (Analysis)
On Sunday Turkish citizens are called to the polls for general elections, initially scheduled for 3 November 2019 and then anticipated as…
Erdogan in pursuit for greater powers in by seeking new term
ABC News: Since he took office in 2003, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has given a name to each stage in his consolidation…