Turkish party backs intended troop deployment in Libya
ANKARA
A Turkish nationalist party announced Saturday its support for the possible military deployment in Libya.
On Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said a motion on military support for Libya...
Turkey: Mayor suspended over alleged links to terror
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey
A district mayor in southeastern Diyarbakir province of Turkey from the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party was dismissed over alleged links to an armed terror group, the provincial governor's...
'4,000 square km cleared from terrorists in N.Syria'
ANKARA
With the Operation Peace Spring, Turkey aimed to preserve the territorial integrity of Syria, Turkish vice president said on Monday.
"More than 4,000 square-kilometer area has been cleared from...
‘Doubting Turkey’s NATO membership out of the question’
ANKARA
This week’s NATO meeting in London not only showed that Turkey is one of the most powerful countries in the alliance, but also repeatedly underscored that Turkey is a...
Turkish parliament removes 'filter item' in omnibus law
ANKARA
Turkish parliament on Thursday removed an item in the omnibus law that would have delayed the installation of filters on thermal power plants.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had vetoed...
Turkey to announce space program in 2020
ANKARA
Turkey will announce its National Space Program in 2020, the country's technology minister said Tuesday.
Speaking at the Turkish parliament's planning and budget committee, Mustafa Varank said: "Countries that do...
Turkish parliament ratifies new taxes
ANKARA
The Turkish parliament on Thursday ratified a law that brings new regulations to the country's tax system.
According the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, the law aims to collect...
Turkey: Mayors arrested over alleged terror links
MARDIN, Turkey
Four mayors, along with 20 municipal officials, were arrested in Turkey's southeastern provinces due to their suspected links to a terror group, judicial sources said Friday.
Peoples' Democratic Party...
Turkey: Opposition urges presidential rebuff of Trump
ANKARA
Turkey’s main opposition party on Wednesday urged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- currently visiting Washington -- to rebuff controversial letters his U.S. counterpart sent him last month and this...
'We should support Turkish president on his US visit'
ANKARA
The leader of a Turkish opposition party on Wednesday urged support for Turkey’s president ahead of his meeting in Washington with his U.S. counterpart.
"Foreign policy is a national policy,...
Latest article
COVID-19: Spain’s daily death toll climbs to nearly 400
OVIEDO, Spain
Coronavirus continues to devastate Spain, with the official death toll surging by nearly 400 on Sunday, according to new figures.
In total, 1,720 people...
Bangladesh: Road crash claims 15 lives
DHAKA, Bangladesh
The death toll from a head-on collision late Saturday between a truck and van in southeastern Bangladesh rose to 15 when three more...
China: Belgian football player positive for coronavirus
ISTANBUL
Belgium international Marouane Fellaini has become the first football player in China with coronavirus.
The 32-year-old tested positive for the virus, his Chinese Super League...