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Michael Flynn Offered $15 Million to Help Remove Fethullah Gulen from US

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was reportedly offered $15 million to help forcibly remove Fethullah Gulen from the US…

7 years ago

US and Turkey Mutually Suspend Most Visa Services Following Diplomatic Row

The US and Turkey have become embroiled in a consular row, mutually suspending most visa services. The Turkish embassy in…

7 years ago

Cumhuriyet Trial: 17 Journalists Go on Trial on Charges of Aiding Terrorist Organization

Seventeen employees of Turkish opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet are about to go on trial on charges of aiding a terrorist organization.…

7 years ago

Turkey Failed Coup: One Year Since Bloody Attempt

Turkey is marking the first anniversary of the failed coup. Tens of thousands of people took the streets of Istanbul…

7 years ago

Turkey Purge: Government Fires Almost 4,000 More Public Officials

Almost 4,000 public officials have been fired by Turkish government in what appears to be the latest purge related to…

8 years ago

Recep Tayyip Erdogan Backs Death Penalty at Anti-Coup Rally

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would approve the return of the death penalty if it was backed by parliament and…

8 years ago

Turkey: Fugitive Coup Soldiers Captured Near Marmaris

All but one of the soldiers who are accused of trying to seize Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during last…

8 years ago

Turkey: Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Put Spy Agency and Military Chief of Staff under His Control

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced he will put the spy agency and the military chief of staff under…

8 years ago

Turkey Coup Attempt: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Withdraws Insult Lawsuits

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced he is withdrawing all lawsuits against people charged with insulting him. He said…

8 years ago

Turkey Government Closes 131 Media Organizations as Crackdown Continues

More than 130 media organizations have been close in Turkey, as a crackdown continues following the failed coup on July…

8 years ago

Turkey Anti-Coup Demonstration Joined by Tens of Thousands

Tens of thousands of Turks have joined a pro-democracy rally in Istanbul, condemning Turkey's failed coup and defending the republic.…

8 years ago

Turkey Presidential Guard to Be Dissolved After 300 Members Were Detained

Turkey's presidential guard regiment will be dissolved after nearly 300 of its members were detained following last week's attempted coup.…

8 years ago

Turkey Coup Attempt: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Declares State of Emergency for Three Months

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a state of emergency for three months following the failed army coup in Turkey.…

8 years ago

Turkey Coup Attempt: More Than 50,000 People Purged by Government

Over 50,000 people have been detained, fired or suspended from their jobs by Turkey's government in the wake of last…

8 years ago

Turkey Coup Attempt: Nearly 8,000 Police Officers Purged

Up to 8,000 police officers have been suspended in Turkey, reportedly on suspicion of having links to the failed coup…

8 years ago

Turkey Coup Attempt: 2,839 Soldiers and Officers Arrested

Turkey's PM Binali Yildirim has announced that some 2,839 soldiers, including high-ranking officers, have been arrested after an attempted coup…

8 years ago

Turkey Coup Attempt: Military Group Announces Takeover on National TV

A group of Turkish army has announced it has taken control of the country, with bridges closed in Istanbul and…

8 years ago

General Kenan Evren Dies in Ankara Hospital Aged 97

Turkey ex-president, General Kenan Evren, has died on May 9 at the age of 97. On September 12, 1980, General…

10 years ago