turkey protests

Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Berkin Elvan had links to terrorism

Turkey’s PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said 15-year-old Berkin Elvan who died on Tuesday from injuries sustained in last year's…

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Berkin Elvan funeral brings thousands of protesters to Istanbul streets

The funeral of Berkin Elvan - a teenage boy injured during Istanbul anti-government protests last year – has gathered tens…

11 years ago

Turkey protests: clashes continue in Istanbul after Gezi Park raid

Gezi Park protesters have clashed with Turkish police in Istanbul, after riot squads used tear gas and water cannon to…

11 years ago

Turkey protests: Recep Tayyip Erdogan issues final warning to protesters to leave Gezi Park

Turkey’s PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a "final warning" to protesters to leave Gezi Park in Istanbul. "Our patience…

11 years ago

Ceyda Sungar: Woman in red being doused with pepper spray becomes symbol of Turkish protests

The image of a woman in a red cotton summer dress with a white bag slung over her shoulder and…

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Turkey apology to injured protesters in Gezi Park demonstrations

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc has apologized to protesters injured in demonstrations opposing the demolition of Istanbul’s Gezi Park.…

11 years ago

Turkey protests: No Turkish Spring, says PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the continuing anti-government protests in Istanbul and across the country do not constitute a…

11 years ago

Sumandef Hakkinda Letter: What’s happening in Istanbul?

Sumandef Hakkinda describes what happens in Turkey these days and writes on what's behind protests - and how Turkish media…

11 years ago

Turkey protests: Clashes break out near PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s office

Tens of thousands of Turks have staged a third day of protests across the country with police again using tear…

11 years ago