Turkey Appears Headed For Runoff In Presidential Race As Erdogan Performs Better
While Erdogan has governed for 20 years, opinion polls had suggested that their run could be coming to an end amid economic turmoil, a cost-of-living crisis, and criticism over the government's response to a February earthquake.
May 15, 2023, 17:41 PM IST
Corruption allegations bring embarrassment to Turkish President Erdogan, dent his Caliphate Project
Erdogan’s son-in-law Berat Albayrak, who last served as the Finance Minister of Turkey, has come under worldwide criticism for pocketing the money and mastering financial corruption.
Dec 31, 2020, 20:42 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Emmanuel Macron's final assault against radical Islam in France irks many Islamic nations
The French President clearly stated that there is no longer a place for radical Islam in France.
Oct 27, 2020, 01:47 AM IST
Turkey slams 'biased' US indictment over Washington brawl
Turkey has hit out against a fresh indictment from the US Justice Department against Turkish security personnel accused of assaulting protesters during a Washington visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May.
Aug 31, 2017, 07:40 AM IST
Tense Turkey decides its 'destiny' in vote on Erdogan powers
More than 55.3 million Turks were eligible to cast ballots on sweeping changes to the president's role which, if approved, would grant Erdogan more power than any leader since Turkey's founder.
Apr 16, 2017, 20:45 PM IST
Turkey in final referendum push as jihadists detained
The referendum will take place under a state of emergency that has been in place since last summer's failed coup which has seen some 47,000 arrested in the biggest crackdown in Turkey's history.
Apr 14, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
Turkey's rival parties rally for votes ahead of referendum
Turkey's political parties held mass rallies on Saturday, a week ahead of a referendum on whether to shift to the presidential system.
Apr 09, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
EU expects Turkey to implement migrant accord
The EU expects Turkey to honour a key migrant return accord which Ankara has threatened to ditch amid a bitter dispute with the bloc, a European Commission spokesman said today.
Mar 16, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
Lindsay Lohan says she was 'racially profiled' while wearing headscarf
Actress Lindsay Lohan has claimed that she was "radically profiled" at London's Heathrow Airport because she was wearing a headscarf.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
Turkey ruling party resigns over 'civil war' warning
A senior regional official with Turkey's ruling party resigned Thursday after saying the country risked civil war if there was not a 'yes' vote in a referendum on giving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greater powers.
Feb 16, 2017, 22:29 PM IST
EU Parliament votes for freeze of Turkish membership talks
Turkey immediately branded the non-binding vote "insignificant", while Erdogan had already said in his latest broadside against the European Union that the result was worthless.
Nov 24, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
Turkey detains head of opposition Cumhuriyet newspaper: Report
Akin Atalay was taken into custody at Istanbul`s airport after arriving from Germany, said Cumhuriyet, which also saw nine of its staff arrested last week.
Nov 11, 2016, 17:18 PM IST
Truck bomb kills 18 in Turkey
"The attack was perpetrated by a suicide bomber who detonated a van (packed) with five tonnes of explosives," Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
Oct 10, 2016, 02:00 AM IST
Erdogan says Turkey has 'duty' to defeat IS
Turkey has sent dozens of tanks and hundreds of troops into Syria, in an unprecedented operation dubbed Euphrates Shield aimed at booting out both IS jihadists and Kurdish militia from the border area.
Sep 11, 2016, 20:39 PM IST
Turkey holds 26 generals, including ex-air chief, over coup
26 senior generals on charges of playing a role in the failed coup.
Jul 19, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
Erdogan says Turkey will consider reinstating death penalty
"We cannot delay this anymore because in this country, those who launch a coup will have to pay the price for it," he told supporters after attending funerals for the putsch victims." Turkey president said.
Jul 18, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
Turkey rounds up plotters after thwarting anti-Erdogan coup
According to the government, 161 civilians and regular troops lost their lives when a group within the army sought to overthrow the authorities by seizing key strategic points in Istanbul and Ankara.
Jul 17, 2016, 16:40 PM IST
Turkey regains control after deadly coup bid; over 250 killed, President Erdogan blames US-based preacher for plot
Turkish authorities blamed Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric who is Erdogan's arch enemy, for the plot.
Jul 16, 2016, 22:06 PM IST
Turkey Mideast allies rally behind strongman Erdogan
Key regional powers Iran and Israel, which have both had strained relationships with Erdogan's government, condemned the putsch that began late on Friday.
Jul 16, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Turkey PM 'to quit' as Erdogan tightens grip
Davutoglu, who became premier in August 2014 when Erdogan moved from the premiership to the presidency, will make a press statement after the meeting of the party committee.
May 05, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
