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Erdogan launches election campaign with pledge to slash Turkey inflation

In the presidential election next month, Erdogan will be up against the main opposition alliance candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

By REUTERS
11/04/2023

Turkey escalates against US-Kurdish alliance in Syria with drone strike

The Turkish drone strike in Iraq shows the lengths Ankara will go to strike Kurdish anti-ISIS fighters.

Breakaway candidate could give Erdogan a lifeline in tight Turkey election

"The fact that these people would be ministers and come to positions of authority bothers me," said 28-year-old student Seckin Yetkin, saying he will vote for Ince like in 2018.

By REUTERS
04/04/2023

Egypt's FM: Talks with Turkish counterpart 'honest and transparent'

Turkey tried to downplay “hard feelings” in the talks about Ankara’s previous attempts to oppose the government of Egypt and to stoke extremism, reports said.

18/03/2023

3 religions touched by massive earthquake in ancient Antakya

The Turkish city known for its rich history and multifaith heritage faces the challenge of rebuilding after losing centuries-old sacred sites.

By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
13/03/2023

After row, Turkey’s opposition coalition unites around challenger to Erdogan

The announcement came after a dramatic weekend for the coalition, which saw the leader of its second largest party walk away on Friday over his nomination.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
08/03/2023

Turkey’s opposition insists it’s united after major party split

Some analysts have said that gaining support from the pro-Kurdish HDP would be necessary for the opposition to secure a victory.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
07/03/2023

Turkey steps up collapsed buildings investigation, orders 113 arrested

Building architects and contractors may be arrested for being negligent.

By REUTERS
12/02/2023

Twitter temporarily limited in Turkey amid criticism against government

NetBlocks said on Thursday that Twitter was restored after the government held talks with the company about disinformation. 

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
10/02/2023

Amid rows of bodies, Turks check for relatives one by one after earthquake

A lack of morgues is a big problem and coordinators are awaiting a refrigerated truck to store bodies.

By REUTERS
08/02/2023
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