Turkey accuses 33 police of plotting to overthrow government
Turkey is accusing 33 police of seeking to overthrow the government of newly elected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Authorities detained
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Erdogan’s first step: Secure more power in new role in Turkey
In his victory speech after securing his new post, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan mentioned a “new Turkey” and delivered a
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Bulgaria mulling huge extension to controversial anti-refugee fence at border with Turkey
Bulgaria’s caretaker cabinet is considering an Interior Ministry proposal to extend the controversial fence at the border with Turkey, completed
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Turkish markets jittery over Erdogan presidency
With the election of Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Turkey’s president, speculation is growing over the future of key economic ministers
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Erdogan wins Turkey presidential poll
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won his country’s first-ever direct presidential election, ensuring he will remain Turkey’s leader
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Turkish press say Erdogan beats Ihsanoglu
Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks set to become Turkey’s next president. Initial election results put the current prime minister on 52
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Turkey chooses new president in direct election
The people of Turkey are voting for the first time in the country’s history to elect their president. According to
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Analyst: Erdogan presidential bid exploiting privileges of office
Hundreds of thousands of ruling AK party faithful attended Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s largest-yet presidential rally in Istanbul Sunday,
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Turkey feeling strain from hosting Syrian refugees
Turkey has maintained an open door policy for people fleeing the conflict in neighboring Syria, but recent violent protests in
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