Turkey seeks to build Syrian military cooperation with Russia
President Tayyip Erdogan sought to build cooperation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday over military operations in Syria, as Turkey attempts to create a border "safe zone" free of Islamic State and the Kurdish YPG militia.
Mar 11, 2017, 10:15 AM IST
Erdogan spokesman says European countries working for ''no'' vote in Turkish referendum
President Tayyip Erdogan`s spokesman said on Thursday some European countries were working for the rejection of constitutional changes in Turkey`s April`s referendum and voiced concern about what it called rising Islamophobia and racism in Europe.
Mar 09, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Turkey not calling German govt Nazi, practices reminiscent of that era: Minister
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has accused Germany of "fascist actions" reminiscent of the Nazi era.
Mar 09, 2017, 16:16 PM IST
US-allied militia agrees to hand villages to Syrian govt
A US-allied militia in northern Syria said on Thursday it had agreed to hand over villages on the front line with Turkey-backed rebels to Syrian government control under an agreement with Russia.
Mar 02, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Iran, Turkey presidents meet to defuse tensions
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkey`s President Tayyip Erdogan agreed on Wednesday to improve ties, including in the fight against terrorism.
Mar 01, 2017, 19:58 PM IST
Turkey detains 600 over alleged links to Kurdish militants
Turkish police have detained more than 600 people over alleged links to Kurdish militants in the past two days, state media said on Tuesday, a crackdown the pro-Kurdish parliamentary party said was aimed at sidelining it ahead of an April referendum.
Feb 14, 2017, 15:06 PM IST
Turkey to hold referendum on presidency on April 16: Election board
Turkey will hold a referendum on April 16 on proposed changes to the constitution that would replace its parliamentary system with the executive presidency sought by Tayyip Erdogan
Feb 11, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
Russian airstrikes kills Turkish soldiers in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan that poor coordination between Moscow and Ankara was to blame for the accidental killing of three Turkish soldiers in Syria.
Feb 09, 2017, 23:23 PM IST
Turkey sacks 4,400 more civil servants, including teachers and police
Turkey has dismissed more than 4,400 civil servants including teachers, police officers and academics over their suspected links with terrorist organisations, a decree showed late on Tuesday, in the latest purge since a failed coup last July.
Feb 08, 2017, 13:41 PM 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
Turkish parliament approves presidential system, paving way for referendum
The Turkish parliament approved a constitutional reform bill overnight including strengthening the powers of the presidency, paving the way for a referendum expected in the spring which could see President Tayyip Erdogan in office until 2029.
Jan 21, 2017, 13:37 PM IST
Turkey's Parliament approves more constitutional reform articles
Turkey`s Parliament approved the first seven articles in a second round of voting overnight on a constitutional bill that will extend President Tayyip Erdogan`s powers, keeping the reform on course for a spring referendum.
Jan 19, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Turkey's Parliament approves key articles of constitutional reform
Turkey`s parliament approved key articles of a constitutional reform overnight which would allow the president to be a member of a political party and issue decrees, bringing a step closer the executive presidency sought by Tayyip Erdogan.
Jan 13, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
Turkey jails two commanders for life in first ruling over coup attempt
Two senior Turkish military officers were jailed for life on Thursday for involvement in July`s failed coup attempt that killed almost 250 people, marking the first conviction related to the putsch, news agencies said.
Jan 05, 2017, 19:30 PM 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
Turkey pleads with Iran, Russia to keep Aleppo evacuation on track
Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said that Turkey, which is already home to around 2.7 million Syrians who have fled the country`s civil war, would set up a tent city to accommodate up to 80,000 people fleeing Aleppo.
Dec 14, 2016, 21:12 PM IST
Turkey's Syria campaign has killed 1,800 IS and Kurdish militia fighters: Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey launched "Operation Euphrates Shield" four months ago in a bid to push Islamic State militants away from its border in northern Syria and prevent Kurdish militia groups from seizing territory in their wake.
Dec 14, 2016, 18:31 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![EU lawmakers' vote on Turkish membership "has no value": Tayyip Erdogan](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2016/11/23/549210-tayyip-erdogan.jpg "EU lawmakers' vote on Turkish membership "has no value": Tayyip Erdogan")
EU lawmakers' vote on Turkish membership "has no value": Tayyip Erdogan
Leading members of the European Parliament on Tuesday called for a halt to membership talks with Turkey because of its post-coup purges.
Nov 23, 2016, 13:02 PM IST
