Turkey

The era we live in is a dictatorship – Thousands protest Turkeys post-coup crackdown

Huge crowds gathered in Istanbul on July 10 to protest Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the government crackdown after the attempted military coup in July 2016. Tens of thousands of people took part in the rally, which marked the end of a 450km protest march from Ankara which started on June 15.

Jul 10, 2017

Turkey detains 37 Islamic State suspects, Syrian carrying explosives at border

Turkey has detained more than 5,000 Islamic State suspects in recent years and deported some 3,290 foreign militants from 95 different countries.

Jul 5, 2017

Qatar crisis: The tussle of the rich could leave entire Gulf in bad shape

Instead of bowing down under pressure, Qatar has taken a strong counter stand and with neither side ready to relent, the booming economies of West Asia could face an impact and that in turn, could hurt the global economy as well.

Jun 20, 2017

'Qatar, Qaddafi plotted to kill Saudi king': Revelations could make West Asia crisis worse but war is unlikely

The revelations by a Saudi royal court adviser that Qatar had agreed to late Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi's plan to kill late Saudi king Abdullah could worsen the continuing row in West Asia. But yet, there are reasons that Qatar can't be attacked.

Jun 17, 2017

Turkey says Qatar crisis harms Islamic world, working for resolution

Speaking at a press conference, Ibrahim Kalin said Turkey was sending food assistance to Qatar after neighboring Gulf Arab states severed ties with Doha.

Jun 14, 2017

UAE blacklist likely to squeeze liquidity of Qatari banks

The six banks -- QNB, Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar International Islamic Bank, Barwa Bank, Masraf Al Rayan and Doha Bank -- did not respond immediately to requests for comment.

Jun 10, 2017

Turkish security clashes with protesters in Washington as Erdogan looks on

Newly-released from the May 16 scuffles between Turkish security officials and anti-Erdogan protesters in Washington DC appears to show Turkish President Erdogan communicating to a member of his security team just before the fighting erupted. Armenian and Kurdish groups had organized the demonstration to protest President Erdogan s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

May 19, 2017

Anzac Day marked with dawn tribute on the shores of Gallipoli

The 102nd Anzac Day has been marked by a dawn service on the shores of the Gallipoli, as military personal from around the world gathered to honour the thousands killed during the ill-fated First World War campaign there. The Gallipoli campaign marked the first time Australian and New Zealander troops fought under their own flags, and was their entry into the war in 1915. An estimated 130,000 people were killed at Anzac Cove during the war.

Apr 25, 2017

Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Istanbul on 17 April to denounce the result of the Turkish constitutional referendum. The vote resulted in a ‘yes’ majority, granting President Tayyip Erdogan new sweeping powers, but Opposition parties and independent observers have challenged the accuracy of the election.

Apr 18, 2017

Turkeys controversial referendum explained

On 16 April, Turkey will vote on whether or not to change their constitution to scrap the role of Prime Minister and grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more power. Erdogan argues that it will make Turkey more streamlined and allow for a more stable government, where as critics of the plans say this is an authoritarian move for Edogan to seize more power.

Apr 7, 2017

Turkeys controversial referendum explained

On 16 April, Turkey will vote on whether or not to change their constitution to scrap the role of Prime Minister and grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more power. Erdogan argues that it will make Turkey more streamlined and allow for a more stable government, where as critics of the plans say this is an authoritarian move for Edogan to seize more power.

Apr 7, 2017

Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to ‘respect human rights and democracy’

Turkeys controversial president has been embroiled in a row with Germany and the Netherlands in recent weeks, after those nations banned Turkish officials from appearing at pro-Erdogan rallies in their respective countries. The rallies and events were called ahead of the 16 April referendum in Turkey that could grant Erdogan new powers in the country. It is estimated that there are 1.4 million eligible Turkish voters in Germany alone.

Mar 22, 2017

Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to ‘respect human rights and democracy’

Turkeys controversial president has been embroiled in a row with Germany and the Netherlands in recent weeks, after those nations banned Turkish officials from appearing at pro-Erdogan rallies in their respective countries. The rallies and events were called ahead of the 16 April referendum in Turkey that could grant Erdogan new powers in the country. It is estimated that there are 1.4 million eligible Turkish voters in Germany alone.

Mar 22, 2017

Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Merkel called on the Nazi references to stop with no ifs or buts, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the German authorises of employing Nazi measures. This comes after Germany has been accused of blocking some pro-Erdogan rallies in the country, ahead of a controversial referendum in Turkey on 16 April.

Mar 20, 2017

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a ‘banana republic’

President Tayyip Erdogan said on 12 March the Netherlands was acting like a banana republic and should face sanctions for barring Turkish ministers from speaking in Rotterdam, fuelling a row over Ankaras political campaigning abroad. Erdogan is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give the presidency sweeping new powers.

Mar 13, 2017

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a ‘banana republic’

President Tayyip Erdogan said on 12 March the Netherlands was acting like a banana republic and should face sanctions for barring Turkish ministers from speaking in Rotterdam, fuelling a row over Ankaras political campaigning abroad. Erdogan is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give the presidency sweeping new powers.

Mar 13, 2017

Turkish foreign minister calls the Netherlands ‘the capital of fascism’

Turkeys foreign minister described the Netherlands as the capital of fascism on 12 March after he was barred from speaking in Rotterdam, as a row over Ankaras political campaigning among Turkish immigrants in Europe escalated. Mevlut Cavusoglu addressed expat Turks in the French city of Metz, a day after Dutch authorities said they would not allow him to fly to their country to rally support among Turkish emigres there. Turkeys government is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers

Mar 13, 2017

Netherlands elections: Why tensions between Turkey and European nations are rising before key polls

Showing solidarity with Netherlands, neighbouring country Denmark also postponed a meeting with the Turkish Prime Minister on Monday.

Mar 13, 2017

Dutch prime minister reacts to Erdogans Nazi comment

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described the Dutch as Nazi remnants and fascists in an escalating row over pro-Erdoğan demonstrations in the Netherlands. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte called Erdogans remarks crazy.

Mar 11, 2017

MWC 2017: Google's budget Android One GM 6 series with fingerprint sensor launched

Google's new Android One GM 6 series phone, which has been launched at MWC 2017, Barcelona, boasts of top-notch fingerprint sensor and camera hardware.

Mar 2, 2017