Turkey
I called HDP politicians, not voters, terrorists: Erdoğan
March 8, 2019
I called HDP politicians, not voters, terrorists: Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has denied claims that he called voters of the Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) terrorists…
Man, 2 young sons perish near Turkish coast after attempting to reach Greece
March 8, 2019
Man, 2 young sons perish near Turkish coast after attempting to reach Greece
A man and his two children died on Thursday after attempting to reach Greece in a boat that probably sank…
Sexual abuse of girls 11 or younger increased 94 pct from 2014 to 2017: report
March 8, 2019
Sexual abuse of girls 11 or younger increased 94 pct from 2014 to 2017: report
The number of 11-year-old or younger girls who were subjected to sexual abuse or sexual violence increased by 94 percent…
15,034 women murdered in Turkey during 17-year-long AKP rule
March 8, 2019
15,034 women murdered in Turkey during 17-year-long AKP rule
A total of 15,034 women have been murdered in Turkey since the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power…
Former AKP MP caught on camera with a notorious Iranian drug lord dismiss the photo as “not a big deal”
March 8, 2019
Former AKP MP caught on camera with a notorious Iranian drug lord dismiss the photo as “not a big deal”
A picture has now emerged of Burhan Kuzu and a notorious Iranian drug lord while the two are having dinner.…
Opposition leaders mock President’s comments, greeting crowds with “Oh! Terrorists! How are you?”
March 8, 2019
Opposition leaders mock President’s comments, greeting crowds with “Oh! Terrorists! How are you?”
On Wednesday, Kemal Kilicdaroglu and Meral Aksener, leaders of the opposition parties CHP and IYI, both stood before a large…
Two more academics get sentences for peace call in Turkey
March 8, 2019
Two more academics get sentences for peace call in Turkey
On Wednesday, two more Turkish academics were sentenced to 15 months in prison on “terror propaganda” charges after signing a…
Turkish authorities launch investigation into 23 supermarkets over soaring prices
March 7, 2019
Turkish authorities launch investigation into 23 supermarkets over soaring prices
Turkish Competition Authority began the investigation to determine whether the grocery stores are complying with competition law, it said. Turkey’s food…
Turkish minister: Tourists to be detained at airports if suspected of ties to terrorism
March 7, 2019
Turkish minister: Tourists to be detained at airports if suspected of ties to terrorism
Addressing a rally in the run-up to local elections on March 31, Soylu, a critic-turned-supporter of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,…
Turkish FM accuses opposition party of alliance with several ‘terrorist’ organizations
March 5, 2019
Turkish FM accuses opposition party of alliance with several ‘terrorist’ organizations
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has accused the country’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) of being in alliance with…