Politics of Turkey

Istanbul violent protests over internet censorship

Hundreds of Turkish demonstrators marching in Istanbul in protest at new laws tightening government control of the internet clashed with…

11 years ago

Turkey tightens government control over internet

Turkey’s parliament has approved a bill that would tighten government controls over the internet. The new law will allow Turkey's…

11 years ago

Ergenekon: PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan backs army plot retrials

Turkey’s PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he favors the retrial of hundreds of military officers convicted of plotting to overthrow…

11 years ago

Turkey corruption scandal: Army does not want to be involved in political debates

Turkish army has released a statement saying that it does not want to get involved in "political arguments", amid a…

11 years ago

Turkey: PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan announces major cabinet reshuffle

Turkey’s PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced a major cabinet reshuffle after three ministerial resignations over a corruption inquiry. Recep…

11 years ago

Turkey corruption scandal: Zafer Caglayan and Muammer Guler resign from government

Turkey’s Economy Minister Zafer Caglayan and Interior Minister Muammer Guler have resigned after their sons were charged amid a corruption…

11 years ago

Turkey corruption scandal: Two ministers’ sons charged

The sons of two ministers have been charged in Turkey in connection with a huge corruption investigation. The head of…

11 years ago

Turkish women lawmakers wear headscarves in parliament

For the first time since 1999, four Turkish women MPs have appeared in parliament in Ankara wearing headscarves. The lawmakers…

11 years ago