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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 fuming after Syrian airstrike on convoy in Islamist-held Idlib province
The Turkish Defense Ministry has condemned Syria for attacking its convoy in the Syrian province of Idlib. Damascus said the vehicles were transporting weapons and ammo to “terrorist forces.”Aug 19, 2019 12:48World News - Turkey detains 418 people in 29 provinces amid Kurdish militant probeTurkish police have detained 418 people in 29 provinces in an investigation targeting suspects with links to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, the Interior Ministry said on Monday. The ministry announcement on Twitter followed its...Aug 19, 2019 07:16Newsline
- ‘Whoever’s on Israel’s side, we’re against’: Erdogan slams Netanyahu & US over Palestinian killingsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel and its enabling allies over “state terror… in Palestine,” declaring, “Whoever is on Israel’s side, let everyone know that we are against them.”Jul 30, 2019 00:14World News
- Turkey might ‘rethink’ Boeing plane orders if US proceeds with more sanctions – ErdoganTurkey’s president has urged the US to be “reasonable” over sanctions against the country, issuing a thinly-veiled threat that Ankara might reconsider the purchase of 100 Boeing passenger jets if relations deteriorate further.Jul 26, 2019 16:29World News
- Turkey ready to ‘actively’ use S-400s in April, expects US to be ‘reasonable’ – ErdoganAnkara is looking forward to starting the deployment of Russian-made S-400 air defense missile systems in April, while hoping the US will be reasonable enough not to target its NATO ally over the deal, President Erdogan said.Jul 26, 2019 11:00World News
- Pompeo warns Turkey not to render S-400 ‘operational’ or face ‘more sanctions’The US has advised Turkey not to deploy Russian S-400 systems under the threat of more sanctions, even though the White House has been cautious about punishing its NATO ally which could respond by closing its bases to US troops.Jul 26, 2019 03:55World News
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