Turkish court sentences Germany-based journalist to jail on terrorism…
A Turkish court on Thursday sentenced German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yucel in absentia to jail for 2 years and 9…
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Turkey deposes 47th opposition HDP mayor
Turkey's government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has seized control of another elected opposition pro-Kurdish…
Turkey blames Twitter for protecting “terrorists” after removal of…
Turkey has accused Twitter of protecting “terrorists” following the social media platform's move to close thousands…
Threat to kill those who harm nationalist Grey Wolves surfaces after…
Following the recent suspension of a regional leader of the nationalist Grey Wolves in Turkey, a video recording…
HDP accuses AKP of using pandemic to grab power
The Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) accused Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) of…
Riot erupts in Batman jail as coronavirus release excludes political…
Inmates in southeastern Batman province of Turkey set fire to the prison on Saturday reportedly to protest a…
Five more HDP mayors arrested on terrorism links in Turkey
Five mayors from Turkey’s pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP) were arrested on Monday several media outlets…
Erdogan’s ex ally Babacan applies to launch new party
Turkey's former deputy prime minister Ali Babacan said he was applying on Monday to launch his long-awaited…
Fists fly in Turkish parliament after opposition MP criticizes Erdogan
A fistfight erupted in the Turkish parliament on Wednesday during a speech by an opposition lawmaker who earlier…
Protest over death as journalist implicates MP of Turkey’s ruling party
Several rights activists in Istanbul held a demonstration to question the suspicious death of Kirghiz national…