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Turkey

Russian ambassador shot dead in Ankara gallery
Article
/ 19 December 2016

Russian ambassador shot dead in Ankara gallery

The Russian foreign ministry confirmed the death of envoy Andrei Karlov, which marked one of the most serious spillovers of the Syria conflict.

By Staff Reporter
Turkey’s credit downgrade could be a bad omen for South Africa
Article
/ 29 September 2016

Turkey’s credit downgrade could be a bad omen for South Africa

Turkey’s economy is growing faster than SA’s, so could political volatility tip us into being the next emerging market to be afforded junk status?

By Thalia Holmes
​Obama and Erdogan’s UN speeches remind us that dark clouds gather over a troubled world
Article
/ 23 September 2016

​Obama and Erdogan’s UN speeches remind us that dark clouds gather over a troubled world

The rise of aggressive nationalism resembles that of the early 20th century and its atrocities of world and colonial wars.

By Staff Reporter
Biden given frosty reception in Turkey after Erdogan demands extradition of Gülen
Article
/ 26 August 2016

Biden given frosty reception in Turkey after Erdogan demands extradition of Gülen

After July’s botched coup attempt, Turkey rounded on the US vice-president to demand an exiled cleric’s extradition.

By Bloomberg News
Suspected Islamic State teenage suicide bomber kills 51 at a wedding in Turkey
Article
/ 21 August 2016

Suspected Islamic State teenage suicide bomber kills 51 at a wedding in Turkey

Yet another suspected Islamic State attack has hit Turkey.

By Reuters
Peeved Turkey takes issue with the West’s lukewarm reaction to the coup attempt
Article
/ 12 August 2016

Peeved Turkey takes issue with the West’s lukewarm reaction to the coup attempt

The Eu has not reacted well to Turkey’s failed coup.

By Reuters
​How folktales grown in new soil can paint a less Grimm picture for our dancing girls
Analysis
/ 27 July 2016

​How folktales grown in new soil can paint a less Grimm picture for our dancing girls

The classic Grimm fairy tale’s theme of wild teenage abandon is echoed in popular culture, but the moral of the story is luckily changing.

By Staff Reporter
Army saved Erdogan after failed coup attempt but he’ll probably clip its wings
Article
/ 22 July 2016

Army saved Erdogan after failed coup attempt but he’ll probably clip its wings

‘Relations between Erdogan and the Turkish army have often been strained’

By Gokan Gunes
Democracy is taking a beating as right-wing forces consolidate their grip on power
Analysis
/ 20 July 2016

Democracy is taking a beating as right-wing forces consolidate their grip on power

But it’s not impossible that movements working to bring about a fairer and more equitable world order could begin to turn the tide.

By Richard Pithouse
Turkish army says it seizes power; Erdogan says: “We will overcome this”
Article
/ 15 July 2016

Turkish army says it seizes power; Erdogan says: “We will overcome this”

Coup attempt creates chaos in pivotal country in region; military says it has taken power to protect the democratic order and to maintain human rights

By Reuters
‘We saw debris and blood. Chaos’
Article
/ 4 July 2016

‘We saw debris and blood. Chaos’

The bombs that rocked Istanbul’s airport were the fourth attack in Turkey this year.

By Staff Reporter
Undercover at the wedding of the century
Article
/ 21 April 2016

Undercover at the wedding of the century

We’ve all heard about the big Turkey wedding involving a certain Indian family. Our spy sneaks into the chaos.

By Shaun De Waal
Turkey insists on decisive role in Syrian peace talks
Article
/ 21 January 2016

Turkey insists on decisive role in Syrian peace talks

Amount of refugees makes it a domestic issue for Turkey, says prime minister.

By Patrick Wintour
Erdogan’s blind focus on the Kurds rebounds on Turkey
Analysis
/ 16 January 2016

Erdogan’s blind focus on the Kurds rebounds on Turkey

His obsession with a Kurdish threat hampers more urgent attention to the terrorist menace emanating from Syria and Iraq.

By Simon Tisdall
Russian bear bares fangs at Turkey
Article
/ 27 November 2015

Russian bear bares fangs at Turkey

The one concrete measure that is likely to have an effect is the announcement that tour agencies are now banned from selling holidays to Turkey.

By Staff Reporter
Could downing of Russian jet over Turkey really lead to a wider war?
Article
/ 25 November 2015

Could downing of Russian jet over Turkey really lead to a wider war?

Russian president Vladimir Putin has said the shooting down of its jet would have “significant consequences, including for Russia-Turkish relations”.

By Staff Reporter
Silk Road: A lace of silk and splendour, stained by strife
Article
/ 16 October 2015

Silk Road: A lace of silk and splendour, stained by strife

From pasha’s palaces and minarets to genocide memorials, the ancient Silk Road route is a compelling mess of contradictions.

By Staff Reporter
The saltwater of Turkey’s tears
Article
/ 12 October 2015

The saltwater of Turkey’s tears

A floating sculptural zoo and work by Aboriginal artists are the highlights of this year’s strange, ever-surprising Istanbul Biennial.

By Adrian Searle
Turkey readies for return of coalition rule
Article
/ 15 June 2015

Turkey readies for return of coalition rule

Turkey is preparing for a return to coalition government, hoping there will be no chaos and uncertainty that dogged such alliances in the past.

By Burak Akinci
Erdogan breaks silence as Turkey PM seeks coalition
Article
/ 11 June 2015

Erdogan breaks silence as Turkey PM seeks coalition

Ahmet Davutoglu is expected to hold discussions with the country’s opposition party in the hopes of forming a coalition, after losing in the polls.

By Stuart Williams and Fulya Ozerkan
An embryonic new Turkey is born
Article
/ 11 June 2015

An embryonic new Turkey is born

In a surprise victory for the opposition, the tables have been turned on the president’s plans.

By Ian Traynor
Turkey stocks tumble, lira hits record low after election
Article
/ 8 June 2015

Turkey stocks tumble, lira hits record low after election

Turkeys political uncertainty has caused the lira to drop to a new record low, losing 4.0% in value against the dollar.

By Staff Reporter
Turkey: Erdogan loses stranglehold on power
Article
/ 8 June 2015

Turkey: Erdogan loses stranglehold on power

Instability could take root in Turkey’s Parliament after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to retain his majority in Sunday’s general elections.

By Selcan Hacaoglu
This might be Turkey’s last election
Article
/ 4 June 2015

This might be Turkey’s last election

Will the country’s voters have the power to clip the wings of their enthusiastic president?

By Ian Traynor and Constanze Letsch
Turkey’s democracy in danger
Article
/ 26 March 2015

Turkey’s democracy in danger

A crisis looms as the prime minister opposes Recep Erdogan’s desire to be a superpresident.

By Simon Tisdall
Turkish military enters Syria to evacuate troops
Article
/ 22 February 2015

Turkish military enters Syria to evacuate troops

Hundreds of armed Turkish forces have entered Syria to evacuate troops guarding an Ottoman tomb.

By Staff Reporter
Erdogan fiddles while Kobani burns
Article
/ 9 October 2014

Erdogan fiddles while Kobani burns

A looming bloodbath is spurring a Kurdish revolt in Turkey that could spin out of control.

By Constanze Letsch and Ian Traynor
Isis slyly gains ground as the US and Turkey quibble over strategies
Article
/ 9 October 2014

Isis slyly gains ground as the US and Turkey quibble over strategies

Erdogan is often categorised as a Western ally. This is a misperception. His vision of Turkey is of an emerging great power and regional leader.

By Simon Tisdall
Syrian refugees say ‘I do’ to Turks
Article
/ 11 September 2014

Syrian refugees say ‘I do’ to Turks

Desperate women are seeking refuge from war in arranged marriages, despite reports of abuse.

By Constanze Letsch
State hits out with kicks and a slap
Article
/ 22 May 2014

State hits out with kicks and a slap

Many Turks view the prime minister’s attack on a shopper as an acceptable part of Turkish culture

By Elif Shafak
Turkey holds 24 on suspicion of negligence after mine disaster
Article
/ 20 May 2014

Turkey holds 24 on suspicion of negligence after mine disaster

Soma Holding executives have reportedly been among 24 people detained after the country’s worst industrial disaster.

By Constanze Letsch
Turkey preps to end mine rescue, death toll at 301
Article
/ 17 May 2014

Turkey preps to end mine rescue, death toll at 301

Turkey’s rescue workers believe they have found the bodies of the last miners who have died in the country’s worst industrial disaster.

By Staff Reporter
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