Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

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

Syria truce `not binding` for Turkey if security threatened, warns PM

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday said a ceasefire agreed between Syria`s warring parties was only valid inside Syria and was "not binding" for Turkey if its national security was threatened.

Feb 25, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

Turkey denounces 'barbaric' Russian bombings in Syria: PM

Tensions between Turkey and Russia have soared over Moscow's backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russia's air campaign against what it claims are "terrorist" targets in the country.

Feb 16, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

EU nations, Turkey set to meet on Thursday on migration crisis

France, Germany, other EU nations and Turkey are expected to meet before an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the migration crisis that is worsening due to a growing number of people fleeing air strikes in Syria.

Feb 15, 2016, 19:05 PM IST

Turkey kills 200 IS militants in Syria, Iraq

The Turkish military targeted IS positions in Syria and Iraq after the government identified the suicide bomber of Istanbul attack as an IS member.

Jan 14, 2016, 22:31 PM IST