Turkey

Country Turkey
Capital Ankara
Continent Asia
Currency Turkish lira(TRY)
Languages Turkish

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Ahmad Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopted wide-ranging social, legal, and political reforms. After a period of one-party rule, an experiment with multi-party politics led to the 1950 election victory of the opposition Democratic Party and the peaceful transfer of power. Since then, Turkish political parties have multiplied, but democracy has been fractured by periods of instability and intermittent military coups (1960, 1971, 1980), which in each case eventually resulted in a return of political power to civilians. In 1997, the military again helped engineer the ouster - popularly dubbed a "post-modern coup" - of the then Islamic-oriented government. Turkey intervened militarily on Cyprus in 1974 to prevent a Greek takeover of the island and has since acted as patron state to the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," which only Turkey recognizes. A separatist insurgency begun in 1984 by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) - now known as the People's Congress of Kurdistan or Kongra-Gel (KGK) - has dominated the Turkish military's attention and claimed more than 30,000 lives. After the capture of the group's leader in 1999, the insurgents largely withdrew from Turkey mainly to northern Iraq. In 2004, KGK announced an end to its ceasefire and attacks attributed to the KGK increased. Turkey joined the UN in 1945 and in 1952 it became a member of NATO; it holds a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council during 2009-10. In 1964, Turkey became an associate member of the European Community. Over the past decade, it has undertaken many reforms to strengthen its democracy and economy; it began accession membership talks with the European Union in 2005.

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Turkey's main opposition party, CHP, set for showdown - The Times of India
  1. Turkey's main opposition party, CHP, set for showdown  The Times of India
  2. Turkey: Thousands protest against crackdown on opposition  DW
  3. Turkey's opposition leader faces court ouster as political crisis deepens  Reuters


Turkey wary of Israeli threat following airstrike on Hamas in Qatar - AP NewsTurkey wary of Israeli threat following airstrike on Hamas in Qatar  AP News

Türkiye stands cautious after Israel's attack on ally Qatar | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye stands cautious after Israel's attack on ally Qatar | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Israel's Turkish Dilemma: Why IDF Can’t Match Turkey’s Power | Military Comparison | Hamas | Watch - The Times of IndiaIsrael's Turkish Dilemma: Why IDF Can’t Match Turkey’s Power | Military Comparison | Hamas | Watch  The Times of India

Germany beats Turkey 88-83 to secure EuroBasket gold; Greece takes bronze - SportstarGermany beats Turkey 88-83 to secure EuroBasket gold; Greece takes bronze  Sportstar

Why Germany, German language is becoming popular in Turkey - DWWhy Germany, German language is becoming popular in Turkey  DW

Germany wins EuroBasket 2025 final match against Türkiye - english.news.cnGermany wins EuroBasket 2025 final match against Türkiye  english.news.cn

Bodrum’s Paradise Bay: The new destination for an A-list getaway - CNNBodrum’s Paradise Bay: The new destination for an A-list getaway  CNN

Türkiye's budget registers $2.34 billion surplus in August | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's budget registers $2.34 billion surplus in August | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey kits out Asian navies while building war chest to expand fleet - Nikkei AsiaTurkey kits out Asian navies while building war chest to expand fleet  Nikkei Asia

Datro Fofana leaves Chelsea bomb squad for Turkey - BBCDatro Fofana leaves Chelsea bomb squad for Turkey  BBC

Russia Seeks to Return S-400s Previously Sold to Turkey - ??????????Russia Seeks to Return S-400s Previously Sold to Turkey  ??????????

Turkey court delays ruling on opposition leader amid political crisis - ReutersTurkey court delays ruling on opposition leader amid political crisis  Reuters

How to watch Turkey vs. Germany online for free - MashableHow to watch Turkey vs. Germany online for free  Mashable

Israel Attacked 6 Countries To Cripple Hamas Terror Cell Including Qatar; Will Turkey Be Next In The Firing Line? - EurAsian TimesIsrael Attacked 6 Countries To Cripple Hamas Terror Cell Including Qatar; Will Turkey Be Next In The Firing Line?  EurAsian Times

After Qatar Strike, Why Ankara Fears Israel’s Next Target Could Be Turkey - Zee NewsAfter Qatar Strike, Why Ankara Fears Israel’s Next Target Could Be Turkey  Zee News

VF Corporation Transitions Supply Chain from Turkey to Vietnam Due to Inflation - ModaesVF Corporation Transitions Supply Chain from Turkey to Vietnam Due to Inflation  Modaes

Türkiye near Men's Volleyball World Championship Round of 16 after taking Libya down in Quezon City - Volleyball WorldTürkiye near Men's Volleyball World Championship Round of 16 after taking Libya down in Quezon City  Volleyball World

Ankara shrugs as Greece, Cyprus try to block Turkey from $170B EU defense scheme - AL-MonitorAnkara shrugs as Greece, Cyprus try to block Turkey from $170B EU defense scheme  AL-Monitor

Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 6.06% - Investing.comTurkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 6.06%  Investing.com

Thousands Storm Ankara in Massive Rally Against Erdogan, Turkey's Opposition CHP Cries "Coup" |4K - News18Thousands Storm Ankara in Massive Rally Against Erdogan, Turkey's Opposition CHP Cries "Coup" |4K  News18

Turkey-Italy-Libya Summit: Cooperation in the Geostrategic Equation - politicstoday.orgTurkey-Italy-Libya Summit: Cooperation in the Geostrategic Equation  politicstoday.org

New entry in Turkey: Marriott brings St. Regis to Bodrum - Hospitality ONNew entry in Turkey: Marriott brings St. Regis to Bodrum  Hospitality ON

Here’s How a Crucial Court Case in Turkey Will Impact Markets - Bloomberg.comHere’s How a Crucial Court Case in Turkey Will Impact Markets  Bloomberg.com

Turkey bans Azerbaijani taxi drivers in eastern Igdir region - OC MediaTurkey bans Azerbaijani taxi drivers in eastern Igdir region  OC Media

Tens of thousands protest against legal crackdown on Turkey's main opposition party - ReutersTens of thousands protest against legal crackdown on Turkey's main opposition party  Reuters

A Mini Manchester Derby Unfolds In Turkey! Ederson, Onana Face Off In SuperLig Clash - News18A Mini Manchester Derby Unfolds In Turkey! Ederson, Onana Face Off In SuperLig Clash  News18

Turkey earthquake: Did Google fail to alert millions? Here is what the company says - The Times of IndiaTurkey earthquake: Did Google fail to alert millions? Here is what the company says  The Times of India

Russia Offers to Buy Back S-400 Air Defense Systems from Turkey - WIONRussia Offers to Buy Back S-400 Air Defense Systems from Turkey  WION

Turkey nears nuclear energy milestone with Russian-built Akkuyu plant - The Arab WeeklyTurkey nears nuclear energy milestone with Russian-built Akkuyu plant  The Arab Weekly

Turkey's main opposition party, CHP, set for showdown - DWTurkey's main opposition party, CHP, set for showdown  DW

Russia reportedly asks Turkey to sell it its air defense systems back - TVP WorldRussia reportedly asks Turkey to sell it its air defense systems back  TVP World

Turkey Mediated Deal Between Libya Govt, Tripoli Armed Group: Report | Firstpost Africa - FirstpostTurkey Mediated Deal Between Libya Govt, Tripoli Armed Group: Report | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

Russia reportedly seeks to repurchase S-400 defense systems from Türkiye - Türkiye TodayRussia reportedly seeks to repurchase S-400 defense systems from Türkiye  Türkiye Today

Schroeder secures last-minute win over Turkey as Germany takes away EuroBasket gold - France 24Schroeder secures last-minute win over Turkey as Germany takes away EuroBasket gold  France 24

Türkiye ready to share defence capabilities with brotherly countries: Erdogan - trtworld.comTürkiye ready to share defence capabilities with brotherly countries: Erdogan  trtworld.com

Türkiye’s ancient legacy: 1st domestication of sheep, goats | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye’s ancient legacy: 1st domestication of sheep, goats | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Alamos Gold ends $1B fight in Turkey with $470M assets sale - Mining.comAlamos Gold ends $1B fight in Turkey with $470M assets sale  Mining.com

EuroBasket 2025: Germany holds off Turkey to win gold - NBAEuroBasket 2025: Germany holds off Turkey to win gold  NBA

Tens of thousands protest in Ankara against legal crackdown on Turkish opposition - The GuardianTens of thousands protest in Ankara against legal crackdown on Turkish opposition  The Guardian

Armenia removes image of Türkiye's Mount Agri from passport stamps - trtworld.comArmenia removes image of Türkiye's Mount Agri from passport stamps  trtworld.com

Turkey court set to decide fate of main opposition leader amid political turmoil - DaijiworldTurkey court set to decide fate of main opposition leader amid political turmoil  Daijiworld

Germany crowned EuroBasket champions after thrilling win over Turkey - ReutersGermany crowned EuroBasket champions after thrilling win over Turkey  Reuters

Why Is Turkey's Main Opposition Republican People's Party Facing A Legal Crackdown? - Republic WorldWhy Is Turkey's Main Opposition Republican People's Party Facing A Legal Crackdown?  Republic World

In Turkey, opposition leader ruling delayed - France 24In Turkey, opposition leader ruling delayed  France 24

Turkey's opposition leader faces court ouster as political crisis deepens - AL-MonitorTurkey's opposition leader faces court ouster as political crisis deepens  AL-Monitor

Transcript: Turkey’s opposition is under siege - Financial TimesTranscript: Turkey’s opposition is under siege  Financial Times

Turkey Offers Free Drinking Water on All Flights to Enhance Passenger Health and Comfort, Here’s What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldTurkey Offers Free Drinking Water on All Flights to Enhance Passenger Health and Comfort, Here’s What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Turkey on fire.. Massive popular demonstrations in Ankara and Istanbul - ANHATurkey on fire.. Massive popular demonstrations in Ankara and Istanbul  ANHA

Russia Offers to Buy Back S-400 Air Defense Systems from Turkey - Defense MirrorRussia Offers to Buy Back S-400 Air Defense Systems from Turkey  Defense Mirror

Hyundai to produce EVs in Turkey from next year - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIHyundai to produce EVs in Turkey from next year  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Greece Rules Out Turkey Joining EU’s SAFE Initiative - GreekReporter.comGreece Rules Out Turkey Joining EU’s SAFE Initiative  GreekReporter.com

Hair Transplant Revolution: Hair Center of Turkey Launches AI-Powered Procedure in 2025 - GlobeNewswireHair Transplant Revolution: Hair Center of Turkey Launches AI-Powered Procedure in 2025  GlobeNewswire

Tens of thousands join Ankara protest against legal crackdown on Turkey's main opposition party - France 24Tens of thousands join Ankara protest against legal crackdown on Turkey's main opposition party  France 24

After Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar, Turkey worries it could be next - The Times of IsraelAfter Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar, Turkey worries it could be next  The Times of Israel

South Sudan beat Mali to lift African football trophy in Türkiye - TRT EspañolSouth Sudan beat Mali to lift African football trophy in Türkiye  TRT Español

Israel To Attack Saudi Arabia, Turkey Next? Iran Issues Huge Warning - The Times of IndiaIsrael To Attack Saudi Arabia, Turkey Next? Iran Issues Huge Warning  The Times of India

Togg T10F prices announced as pre-orders start in Türkiye - Hürriyet Daily NewsTogg T10F prices announced as pre-orders start in Türkiye  Hürriyet Daily News

Turkey warns of 'regional disaster' over Israeli threats to target Hamas figures on its soil - YnetnewsTurkey warns of 'regional disaster' over Israeli threats to target Hamas figures on its soil  Ynetnews

Turkey’s first nuclear reactor faces delays amid sanctions on Russia - Turkish MinuteTurkey’s first nuclear reactor faces delays amid sanctions on Russia  Turkish Minute

German is gaining ground in Turkey - Gazeta ExpressGerman is gaining ground in Turkey  Gazeta Express

Mass protests in Ankara ahead of court ruling that could unseat Turkey’s opposition leader - FirstpostMass protests in Ankara ahead of court ruling that could unseat Turkey’s opposition leader  Firstpost

Nomura Hires Bank of America’s Imamoglu as Turkey Economist - Bloomberg.comNomura Hires Bank of America’s Imamoglu as Turkey Economist  Bloomberg.com

21 suspects detained in operations against FETÖ in Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah21 suspects detained in operations against FETÖ in Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye announces candidacy for UNHCR leadership | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye announces candidacy for UNHCR leadership | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Vice President of Turkey Cevdet Yilmaz to visit Kyrgyzstan - AKI PressVice President of Turkey Cevdet Yilmaz to visit Kyrgyzstan  AKI Press

Turkey bonds, stocks gain, lira firms after Ankara court delays ruling - TradingViewTurkey bonds, stocks gain, lira firms after Ankara court delays ruling  TradingView

Turkey’s opposition is under siege - Financial TimesTurkey’s opposition is under siege  Financial Times

Germany win incredible Final against Türkiye - fiba.basketballGermany win incredible Final against Türkiye  fiba.basketball

To counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa, Turkey could be a decisive ally for the US and Europe - Atlantic CouncilTo counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa, Turkey could be a decisive ally for the US and Europe  Atlantic Council

Trophy time: How have Türkiye and Germany fared in Finals? - fiba.basketballTrophy time: How have Türkiye and Germany fared in Finals?  fiba.basketball

FIVB Men's World Championship 2025 pool G: Türkiye vs. Libya - english.news.cnFIVB Men's World Championship 2025 pool G: Türkiye vs. Libya  english.news.cn

17 charged in Türkiye over massive data theft, fake celebrity ads - Hürriyet Daily News17 charged in Türkiye over massive data theft, fake celebrity ads  Hürriyet Daily News

Lawmaker questions Turkish FM over Israeli aircraft using Turkey’s airspace despite gov’t ban - Turkish MinuteLawmaker questions Turkish FM over Israeli aircraft using Turkey’s airspace despite gov’t ban  Turkish Minute

Türkiye vs Germany - Final - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballTürkiye vs Germany - Final - FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Türkiye, Syria partner to rehabilitate war-damaged agriculture | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye, Syria partner to rehabilitate war-damaged agriculture | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

St. Regis coming to Bodrum, Türkiye - THP NewsSt. Regis coming to Bodrum, Türkiye  THP News

Greece Alarmed as Turkey Deploys Research Vessel in the Aegean - GreekReporter.comGreece Alarmed as Turkey Deploys Research Vessel in the Aegean  GreekReporter.com

News Content Hub - Electric tugboat fleet nears completion in Turkey - rivieramm.comNews Content Hub - Electric tugboat fleet nears completion in Turkey  rivieramm.com

Star Pittsburgh's Bubba Show to broadcast live from the PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show - CBS NewsStar Pittsburgh's Bubba Show to broadcast live from the PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show  CBS News

Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant nears commissioning of first reactor | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant nears commissioning of first reactor | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Germany crowned EuroBasket champions after beating Turkey 88-83 - Euronews.comGermany crowned EuroBasket champions after beating Turkey 88-83  Euronews.com

Turkey: Thousands rally for CHP amid legal crackdown on leadership - France 24Turkey: Thousands rally for CHP amid legal crackdown on leadership  France 24

Canadian mining company Alamos Gold exits Turkey in $470 mln deal - Turkish MinuteCanadian mining company Alamos Gold exits Turkey in $470 mln deal  Turkish Minute

These are Türkiye’s top wine regions - Euronews.comThese are Türkiye’s top wine regions  Euronews.com

Turkey Introduces Free Drinking Water Service on All Flights - FTN newsTurkey Introduces Free Drinking Water Service on All Flights  FTN news

Turkey shares higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 6.06% - Investing.com UKTurkey shares higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 6.06%  Investing.com UK

Turkey wary of Israeli threat following airstrike on Hamas in Qatar - yahoo.comTurkey wary of Israeli threat following airstrike on Hamas in Qatar  yahoo.com

Türkiye and Azerbaijan discuss strengthening military cooperation - Aze.MediaTürkiye and Azerbaijan discuss strengthening military cooperation  Aze.Media

Germany crowned EuroBasket champions - DWGermany crowned EuroBasket champions  DW

Greece stands firm in opposing Türkiye joining EU defense | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahGreece stands firm in opposing Türkiye joining EU defense | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Mozambique participates in COMCEC Tourism Working Group Meeting in Turkey - Club of MozambiqueMozambique participates in COMCEC Tourism Working Group Meeting in Turkey  Club of Mozambique

The 2020s and Its Historic Shift: Turkey’s Evolution - Geopolitical FuturesThe 2020s and Its Historic Shift: Turkey’s Evolution  Geopolitical Futures

2 paths to citizenship: Türkiye opens doors with real estate, US with employment - Türkiye Today2 paths to citizenship: Türkiye opens doors with real estate, US with employment  Türkiye Today

Hair Transplant in Turkey with Smile Hair Clinic: Scientific Approach and Natural Results - Mashable BeneluxHair Transplant in Turkey with Smile Hair Clinic: Scientific Approach and Natural Results  Mashable Benelux

The 'tough guy’ president accused of silencing his opponents - BBCThe 'tough guy’ president accused of silencing his opponents  BBC

Turkey-born terrorism expert set to lead Germany’s domestic intelligence agency - Turkish MinuteTurkey-born terrorism expert set to lead Germany’s domestic intelligence agency  Turkish Minute

Türkiye posts $2.37B budget surplus in August: Treasury - Türkiye TodayTürkiye posts $2.37B budget surplus in August: Treasury  Türkiye Today

Turkey’s Security Outlook Without The F-35: A Multi-Layered Strategy – OpEd - Eurasia ReviewTurkey’s Security Outlook Without The F-35: A Multi-Layered Strategy – OpEd  Eurasia Review

Behind-the-scenes push for an Egypt-Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan alliance : Report - Türkiye TodayBehind-the-scenes push for an Egypt-Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan alliance : Report  Türkiye Today

Turkey Deploys Research Vessel in Disputed Aegean Zone - tovima.comTurkey Deploys Research Vessel in Disputed Aegean Zone  tovima.com

Türkiye to sign deal to adopt Canada’s mining standards - Türkiye TodayTürkiye to sign deal to adopt Canada’s mining standards  Türkiye Today