Turkey imposes 3-month state of emergency to catch military coup plotters
Turkish authorities Thursday imposed a three-month state of emergency, strengthening powers to round up suspects accused of staging the failed military coup despite global alarm over a widening purge.
Jul 21, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Other countries might be involved in coup attempt: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that other countries might be involved in July 15 coup attempt.
Jul 21, 2016, 09:41 AM IST
Turkey President declares three-month state of emergency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday declared state of emergency for three months following a failed coup attempt on July 15.
Jul 21, 2016, 04:13 AM IST
Recep Tayyip Erdogan chairs security council as 50,000 hit by Turkey purge
On Tuesday, the government suspended 15,200 state education employees.
Jul 20, 2016, 19:24 PM IST
Turkey coup attempt crackdown flouts rule of law: Germany
Germany on Wednesday condemned Turkey's escalating crackdown following a failed coup, saying the hardline response "flouts the rule of law".
Jul 20, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
Kremlin confirms Putin and Erdogan to meet in Russia early August
The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan plan to meet in Russia in early August.
Jul 20, 2016, 17:51 PM IST
Even after Turkey coup, no end in sight for PKK bloodshed
Turkish security forces and Kurdish militants are locked in a grinding conflict with no end in sight even after the botched coup.
Jul 20, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
Turkey coup attempt: Erdogan signals death penalty return
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday announced that he was ready to reinstate the death penalty "if the people demand it", following the recent attempted coup on July 15.
Jul 19, 2016, 12:15 PM IST
Turkey presses post-coup purge as almost 9,000 officials sacked; West voices concern
Turkey launched fresh raids and sacked almost 9,000 officials Monday in a relentless crackdown against suspected coup plotters that has alarmed the West and sparked fears Ankara could reinstate the death penalty.
Jul 18, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
Turkey dismisses almost 9,000 officials, detains 103 generals after failed coup
Turkey has dismissed almost 9,000 officials after a failed coup targeting the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the state-run Anadolu news agency said citing the interior ministry.
Jul 18, 2016, 15:24 PM IST
EU pushes Turkey on rule of law after coup crackdown
"We are the ones saying today rule of law has to be protected in the country, there is no excuse for any steps that take the country away from that," EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said as European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels.
Jul 18, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
Arrests hit 6,000 as Turkey cracks down on army and judges after coup bid
Turkey widened a crackdown on suspected supporters of a failed military coup on Sunday, taking the number of people rounded up in the armed forces and judiciary to 6,000, and the government said it was in control of the country and economy.
Jul 18, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
Obama convenes National Security Council after Turkey coup attempt: White House
US President Barack Obama is convening his National Security Council following the attempted coup in Turkey overnight.
Jul 16, 2016, 19:46 PM IST
Iran halts holidays to Turkey after military coup bid
Iran halted package tours to neighbouring Turkey, in the face of persistent uncertainty after an abortive coup attempt.
Jul 16, 2016, 17:52 PM IST
Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges Turks to defend state after coup `foiled`
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Turks to remain on the streets on Saturday, as his forces regained control after a spectacular coup bid by discontented soldiers that claimed more than 250 lives.
Jul 16, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Attempted military coup in Turkey: What we know so far
A Turkish army faction backed by tanks and fighter jets launched a coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that appeared to be faltering on Saturday.
Jul 16, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
Coup attempt: 1,563 military officers arrested across Turkey
A total of 1,563 military officers were arrested across Turkey after a coup attempt blamed by the authorities on supporters of US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, a government official said Saturday.
Jul 16, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Vladimir Putin lifts Turkey travel restrictions after phone call with Recep Tayyip Erdogan
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lifted restrictions on travel to Turkey after mending ties with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, seven months after Ankara downed a Russian jet, triggering a raft of sanctions.
Jun 29, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
Turkish PM retracts compensation offer for downed Russia jet
Turkish Prime Minister went back on an earlier offer of compensation to Russia for shooting down one of Moscow's military jets in November.
Jun 28, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
Turkey will not pay compensation over downed Russian jet: PM Erdogan
Turkey will not pay compensation to Russia over the downing of a fighter jet last year and has only expressed regret over the incident, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday, after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wrote to his Russian counterpart.
Jun 28, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
