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Read all the latest news and updates on Turkey on RT. Turkey is a sovereign country in Eurasia. Its capital, administrative and economic center is Ankara, and the largest city and one of the main tourist attractions is Istanbul. Turkey has a rich history and belongs to numerous international organizations, including UN, OSCE, G-20 and others. Find news about Turkey’s relations with other countries on RT, as well as news on its involvement in Syria crisis. Don’t miss stories on Turkish Kurds and Turkish military’s actions in Syria on RT. The incumbent president of Turkey is Recep Erdogan, who won the elections in 2018, as his party, AK (Justice and Development) secured first place at parliamentary elections. Few were surprised by Erdogan’s victory; however, the political situation in Turkey is complicated. Turkey authorities have been condemned for human rights violations, including suppression of press freedom – find information on that matter on RT. Turkey is affected with crime: in October 2015 ISIS carried out a terror attack in Ankara, and in July 2016 a coup attempt took place in the country, triggering multiple arrests and investigations. Despite all the controversies, in April 2017 a constitutional referendum resulted in switching the power in Turkey to executive presidency – find news on its outcome on RT. Don’t miss experts’ opinions on Turkey’s internal politics and international relations.
- Turkey fines Google more than $36 million for breaching competition laws
Ankara’s competition watchdog has imposed a large fine on Google after it was found to be in violation of the country’s laws and suppressing local competitors through its dominant market position.Apr 14, 2021 16:41World News - Cairo ‘keen to establish relations’ with Turkey, applauds Ankara’s signals after years of animosityEgypt’s foreign minister has hailed the positive signals and dialog coming out of Ankara and reinforced his government’s wishes to establish good relations with Turkey following years of animosity after President Morsi’s removal.Apr 12, 2021 10:11World News
- Turkey backs Ukraine’s NATO bid & Crimea policy, says military industry cooperation with Kiev is ‘not aimed against 3rd countries’Ankara has backed Ukraine’s bid to join NATO and vowed to expand defense industry cooperation as well as “coordinate steps” with Kiev to reclaim Crimea, while also insisting it does not seek to take steps against third countries.Apr 10, 2021 22:53Russia & Former Soviet Union
- Turkey will push Istanbul canal plan forward ‘whether you like it or not’, Erdogan says, promises to ‘lay groundwork’ this summerAnkara will soon hold a tender for the construction of a canal on the outskirts of Istanbul, Turkey’s president has said. Estimated at over $9 billion, the project drew sharp criticism from environmentalists and the opposition.Apr 7, 2021 14:57World News
- Pilot killed as jet from Turkish Air Force aerobatic team crashes during trainingA training flight for the Turkish Stars aerobatic team ended in tragedy on Wednesday, after one of its supersonic NF-5 jets crashed in Turkey's central Konya Province, killing the pilot.Apr 7, 2021 14:12World News
- EU flags ‘deep worries’ over Turkey’s human rights stance, praises approach to Syrian refugees after ‘frank’ talks with ErdoganThe EU has warned Turkey against backsliding on human rights issues while praising its acceptance of Syrian migrants, as Brussels and Ankara held talks about their relations and the situation in the eastern Mediterranean.Apr 6, 2021 16:32World News
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