Turkey's Erdogan threatens to cut off oil from Iraq's Kurdish area over referendum
President Tayyip Erdogan warned on Monday that Turkey could cut off the pipeline that carries oil from northern Iraq to the outside world, intensifying pressure on the Kurdish autonomous region over its independence referendum.
Sep 26, 2017, 06:50 AM IST
Turkey warns of 'security' steps in response to Iraqi Kurd vote
Turkey has repeatedly voiced opposition to the Kurdistan Regional Government`s non-binding independence vote on September 25, urging it to cancel the poll.
Sep 23, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
Turkey PM Binali Yildirim warns Cyprus on 'untimely and dangerous' energy moves
Ankara has said it will take measures against Cyprus for engaging in gas and oil exploration around the divided island, arguing it has no jurisdiction to explore for hydrocarbons.
Jul 20, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
Turkey frees PM Binali Yildirim's advisor detained over Gulen links
A state of emergency declared days after the coup has since seen about 50,000 people arrested and over 100,000 lose their jobs, the biggest purge in the country`s modern history.
Qatar crisis issue may turn to global problem: Turkish PM Binali Yildirim
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has said that the Qatar issue might soon turn into a global problem if the tension in the gulf region increases
Jun 11, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Turkey detains PM Binali Yildirim`s advisor over alleged Gulen links
The Turkish government claims Fethullah Gulen ordered the July 15 attempt to oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from power.
Jun 03, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
Turkey's AKP eyes gradual Erdogan return to party after referendum win
Turkey's ruling AK Party set out plans on Wednesday for President Tayyip Erdogan to gradually take back the party reins, in a sign it would begin implementing changes approved in Sunday`s referendum despite opposition attempts to annul it.
Apr 19, 2017, 19:35 PM IST
Turkey's PM Binali Yildirim warns opposition against street protests
Turkey's prime minister says opposition parties have the right to file objections to the outcome of a recent referendum on expanding presidential powers, but warned that calling for street protests was unacceptable.
Apr 19, 2017, 15:54 PM IST
Syrian military plane crashes near Turkish border
A Syrian military plane has crashed in Turkey near the country's border with Syria, the Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu said.
Mar 05, 2017, 09:31 AM IST
Turkey PM Binali Yildirim says call with Merkel 'good and productive'
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel was "productive", after the nations clashed over rallies canceled in Germany ahead of an upcoming vote in Turkey.
Mar 04, 2017, 20:49 PM IST
Angela Merkel in Turkey to salvage battered alliance
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Turkey on Thursday for the first time since the failed July coup, seeking to keep a key partnership alive after a series of crises.
Feb 02, 2017, 08:19 AM IST
Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan plans to act rapidly on constitutional reform bill
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he would act rapidly on a constitutional bill boosting his powers that was passed by parliament last week and which he must approve before it can go to a referendum.
Jan 25, 2017, 18:19 PM IST
Turkey to announce date of constitutional referendum this week: PM Binali Yildirim
Turkey`s high electoral board is expected to announce the date this week of a referendum on constitutional changes that would extend the powers of the presidency, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Wednesday.
Jan 25, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Turkey to extend state of emergency for three more months
The Turkish parliament on Tuesday approved to extend the state of emergency for another three more months, Dogan News Agency reported.
Jan 04, 2017, 04:57 AM IST
Turkey coup: Tayyip Erdogan's biggest challenge
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan successfully battled to regain control over Turkey on July 16 after a coup bid by discontented soldiers, as signs grew that the most serious challenge to his 13 years
Dec 20, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Istanbul soccer bombing: Turkey declares day of mourning after twin blasts kills 38, wounds 166
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim ordered flags flown at half mast to commemorate the victims.
Dec 11, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Turkey in first rate hike for 3 years to boost lira
The hike initially prompted a rally in the value of the Turkish lira but it then lost ground after the European Parliament voted to freeze EU membership talks with Turkey.
Nov 25, 2016, 01:51 AM IST
Turkey PM withdraws controversial child sex conviction bill
In comments overnight, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had called for a compromise to be found on the bill.
Nov 22, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Turkey postpones vote of controversial abuse draft
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has ordered his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) to talk with the opposition regarding the controversial sexual abuse draft, which is postponed in Parliament to November 22.
Nov 20, 2016, 02:44 AM IST
Pentagon chief in Turkey as Mosul tensions grow
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Ankara on Friday for talks with the leaders of Turkey, a crucial but sensitive ally in the fight against the Islamic State group.
Oct 21, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
