Turkey’s government under fire over mine disaster
Dozens of arrests have been made in connection with the fire and explosion at the Soma coal mine located in
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Author: Dorian Jones of VOANews
Turkey’s central bank hikes interest rates
Concerns are growing about Turkey’s economy after Moody’s cut its debt-rating outlook from stable to negative. The financial rating agency
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Turkish PM Erdogan’s presidential bid faces bumpy road
With Turkey’s ruling party having won a resounding victory in nationwide local elections on March 30, observers claim the door
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Turkey vote tally under increased scrutiny
The recent elections in Turkey are under increased scrutiny, with results being challenged across the country not only by political
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Voting ends in Turkey’s local elections
Voting has ended in critical local elections in Turkey. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose government is mired in corruption
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Turkish funerals fan flames of political discord
The recent deaths of three young men connected to political unrest in Turkey have caused growing concerns about rising political
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Turkish courts order release of convicted military conspirators
Turkish courts have ordered that high-ranking generals convicted of conspiring to overthrow the government be released from prison, casting a
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Turkey’s government tries to expand intelligence agency powers
The Turkish government is pushing through legislation extending the powers of the country’s National Intelligence Agency, or MIT, and increasing
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Turkey PM says recordings fabricated
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says a leaked recording of conversations he allegedly had with his son about hidden
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