Turkey Flies 2 Suspected Gulenists Back from Azerbaijan, Ukraine
The Turkish intelligence agency has detained and flown back to Turkey from Azerbaijan and Ukraine two suspected members of the movement blamed for the 2016 failed coup.
Turkey’s Currency Tumbles, With Nearing to 5 Lira Against Dollar
Turkey's embattled lira slumped almost five percent to new record lows in value against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after concern over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's new cabinet and his…
Turkey Dismantles State Theaters With New Decree
With a new presidential decree, Turkey's authorities abolished the century-old Turkish State Theaters (DT), ending official sponsorship of art activities and play actors on stage.
In NATO Summit, Turkish FM Defends Purchase of Russian S-400 System
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu shrugged off criticism over Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system while addressing leaders of member countries during NATO Summit in…
Turkey Sentences Bosses to Jail Over 2014 Mine Disaster That Killed 301
Four years after the deadliest mining disaster in the modern history of Turkey, a court handed prison sentences of up to 22 years to five managers of a company that ran the Soma mine, which…
Turkey Detains Cult Leader Adnan Oktar, 234 Followers in Crackdown
Turkish police detained Adnan Oktar and his 234 followers, inflicting a severe blow to the network of the cult leader who built an organization around fame, richness and beautiful women.
No Law Degree Needed, Any College Graduate Can Become Administrative Judge in Turkey
According to a new presidential decree issued on Monday, any graduate with a four-year college degree from any department will be able to become an administrative judge with no need for…
German Authorities Ban Turkish Nationalist Group Osmanen Germania
German authorities have banned a Turkish nationalist biker gang called Osmanen Germania, which Berlin believes has ties to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing the group of…
Erdogan Appoints General Guler As New Chief of Turkish Military
After Gen. Hulusi Akar resigned from his post to become Defense Minister in the new presidential system, Gen. Yasar Guler, Commander of Ground Forces, has been named by President Erdogan as…
Mesut Ozil Ends Germany Career After World Cup Debacle, Erdogan Controversy
A day after his father urged to drop playing for the German national team after facing a barrage of criticism from pundits and media members for poor performance at the World Cup in Russia,…