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

Access to X, YouTube other online platforms restricted in Turkey, internet monitor says - ReutersAccess to X, YouTube other online platforms restricted in Turkey, internet monitor says  Reuters

Sacred politics: How Türkiye is capturing Muslim imagination - theweek.inSacred politics: How Türkiye is capturing Muslim imagination  theweek.in

Turkey Goes on LNG Spree in Milan to Guard Against Russia Risks - Bloomberg.comTurkey Goes on LNG Spree in Milan to Guard Against Russia Risks  Bloomberg.com

Turkey Could Be Next in Israel's Cross-hairs After Qatar. The Consequences? Catastrophic - HaaretzTurkey Could Be Next in Israel's Cross-hairs After Qatar. The Consequences? Catastrophic  Haaretz

Instagram, WhatsApp, other platforms restricted in Turkey amid opposition's call for rallies | World News - Hindustan TimesInstagram, WhatsApp, other platforms restricted in Turkey amid opposition's call for rallies | World News  Hindustan Times

Turkey’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for Second Straight Meeting - The Wall Street JournalTurkey’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for Second Straight Meeting  The Wall Street Journal

Türkiye begins military training, support for Syrian army | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye begins military training, support for Syrian army | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Korkut 100/25 SB is Turkey’s next-generation response to the threat posed by drones - EDR MagazineKorkut 100/25 SB is Turkey’s next-generation response to the threat posed by drones  EDR Magazine

Turkey restricts internet access amid opposition party standoff - Euronews.comTurkey restricts internet access amid opposition party standoff  Euronews.com

Turkey Defies Wall Street Bets With Bigger-Than-Expected Cut - Bloomberg.comTurkey Defies Wall Street Bets With Bigger-Than-Expected Cut  Bloomberg.com

Turkey Could Be Next in Israel’s Cross-hairs After Qatar. The Consequences? Catastrophic - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesTurkey Could Be Next in Israel’s Cross-hairs After Qatar. The Consequences? Catastrophic  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Turkey’s central bank cuts rates for second time as inflation slows - Investing.comTurkey’s central bank cuts rates for second time as inflation slows  Investing.com

Report: Israel struck Hamas in Qatar after ditching similar operation in NATO member Turkey - The Times of IsraelReport: Israel struck Hamas in Qatar after ditching similar operation in NATO member Turkey  The Times of Israel

Kardemir celebrates 86th anniversary of first iron casting in Turkey - SteelOrbisKardemir celebrates 86th anniversary of first iron casting in Turkey  SteelOrbis

Turkey and South Korea apply to join EU arms scheme - EuractivTurkey and South Korea apply to join EU arms scheme  Euractiv

Turkey delivers another 250-bp rate cut largely in line with expectations - IntelliNewsTurkey delivers another 250-bp rate cut largely in line with expectations  IntelliNews

From rival to foe: Why Turkey now views Israel as a threat - The New ArabFrom rival to foe: Why Turkey now views Israel as a threat  The New Arab

German football coaches in Turkey: A long history - DWGerman football coaches in Turkey: A long history  DW

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

Samvardhana Motherson Shares Rise 2.31% on Completion of Turkey Acquisition - HDFC SkySamvardhana Motherson Shares Rise 2.31% on Completion of Turkey Acquisition  HDFC Sky

Turkey condemns Israeli attack on Hamas in Doha, says it adopted terrorism as state policy - ReutersTurkey condemns Israeli attack on Hamas in Doha, says it adopted terrorism as state policy  Reuters

Greece vs Türkiye - Semi-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballGreece vs Türkiye - Semi-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

Türkiye signs agreements to secure 15bcm of LNG for 2026–28 - Offshore TechnologyTürkiye signs agreements to secure 15bcm of LNG for 2026–28  Offshore Technology

Turkey’s Aselsan inks $1.9B deal with military for air defense systems - Breaking DefenseTurkey’s Aselsan inks $1.9B deal with military for air defense systems  Breaking Defense

Turkey Cuts Interest Rates Again Despite Rising Inflation - FinimizeTurkey Cuts Interest Rates Again Despite Rising Inflation  Finimize

Turkey's main opposition calls for rallies after police barricade Istanbul office - ReutersTurkey's main opposition calls for rallies after police barricade Istanbul office  Reuters

Turkey prosecutors seize 3 TV stations as part of fraud probe - The New ArabTurkey prosecutors seize 3 TV stations as part of fraud probe  The New Arab

Turkey secures 15 billion cubic metres of LNG for to diversify gas supply - ReutersTurkey secures 15 billion cubic metres of LNG for to diversify gas supply  Reuters

Turkey completes funding target for the year - IFR AsiaTurkey completes funding target for the year  IFR Asia

Perdue Farms to lay off 300 workers at Indiana turkey plant - Food DivePerdue Farms to lay off 300 workers at Indiana turkey plant  Food Dive

Türkiye delivers fresh rate cut as inflation cools - XinhuaTürkiye delivers fresh rate cut as inflation cools  Xinhua

Access to social media restored in Turkey, internet monitor says - ReutersAccess to social media restored in Turkey, internet monitor says  Reuters

Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines secures new SMBC-backed loan deal - ch-aviationTürkiye's Pegasus Airlines secures new SMBC-backed loan deal  ch-aviation

Türkiye lauds 'important deals' for natural gas supply security | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye lauds 'important deals' for natural gas supply security | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

The ‘Amshat’ and ‘Hamzat’: Turkey’s Militias Still Active in Syria - The Jamestown FoundationThe ‘Amshat’ and ‘Hamzat’: Turkey’s Militias Still Active in Syria  The Jamestown Foundation

52 smugglers, 666 irregular migrants caught across Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah52 smugglers, 666 irregular migrants caught across Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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

Turkey Seizes Some Media Outlets as Part of Fraud Investigation - Bloomberg.comTurkey Seizes Some Media Outlets as Part of Fraud Investigation  Bloomberg.com

Turkish authorities seize leading broadcaster - Financial TimesTurkish authorities seize leading broadcaster  Financial Times

Anatomy of a coup: Türkiye marks anniversary of Sept. 12 putsch | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahAnatomy of a coup: Türkiye marks anniversary of Sept. 12 putsch | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

European Commission confirms Turkey’s intent to participate in SAFE - eKathimerini.comEuropean Commission confirms Turkey’s intent to participate in SAFE  eKathimerini.com

KFC restaurants in Türkiye to relaunch by end-2025 under new franchise after short break - Türkiye TodayKFC restaurants in Türkiye to relaunch by end-2025 under new franchise after short break  Türkiye Today

Hendrix invests to drive innovation in turkey genetics - FeedstuffsHendrix invests to drive innovation in turkey genetics  Feedstuffs

Türkiye: Drop Case Against Bar Association - Human Rights WatchTürkiye: Drop Case Against Bar Association  Human Rights Watch

Saipem wins $1.5bn deal for offshore gas development in Turkey - Splash247Saipem wins $1.5bn deal for offshore gas development in Turkey  Splash247

Turkey’s opposition head accuses Erdogan of legal ‘coup’ - Financial TimesTurkey’s opposition head accuses Erdogan of legal ‘coup’  Financial Times

Israel Just Struck Hamas in Qatar: Turkey Could Be Next - Middle East ForumIsrael Just Struck Hamas in Qatar: Turkey Could Be Next  Middle East Forum

Türkiye: Proceedings against Istanbul Bar Association board a ‘direct assault’ on independence of legal profession - International Bar AssociationTürkiye: Proceedings against Istanbul Bar Association board a ‘direct assault’ on independence of legal profession  International Bar Association

Türkiye’s defense chief pays official visit to Vietnam - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye’s defense chief pays official visit to Vietnam  Anadolu Ajansi

KFC's boom and collapse in Türkiye after Yum Brands takeover revealed by former CEO - Türkiye TodayKFC's boom and collapse in Türkiye after Yum Brands takeover revealed by former CEO  Türkiye Today

Wall Street Defies Turkey’s Data Optimism, Sees Slower Rate Cut - Bloomberg.comWall Street Defies Turkey’s Data Optimism, Sees Slower Rate Cut  Bloomberg.com

Religion and Individual Freedom in Turkey - The Times of IsraelReligion and Individual Freedom in Turkey  The Times of Israel

Israel Just Struck Hamas in Qatar: Turkey Could Be Next - American Enterprise InstituteIsrael Just Struck Hamas in Qatar: Turkey Could Be Next  American Enterprise Institute

Türkiye secures more LNG deals and plans a new undersea pipeline - ceenergynewsTürkiye secures more LNG deals and plans a new undersea pipeline  ceenergynews

Turkey’s Togg launches first EVs with eyes set on Europe - YnetnewsTurkey’s Togg launches first EVs with eyes set on Europe  Ynetnews

Turkey begins training Syrian forces under new security deal - Middle East EyeTurkey begins training Syrian forces under new security deal  Middle East Eye

The Contemporary Reflection of a Deep-Rooted Tradition: The Chief Rabbinate in Türkiye and Its New Leader - Moshe Dayan CenterThe Contemporary Reflection of a Deep-Rooted Tradition: The Chief Rabbinate in Türkiye and Its New Leader  Moshe Dayan Center

Turkey Targets Media Giant in Money Laundering Crackdown - tovima.comTurkey Targets Media Giant in Money Laundering Crackdown  tovima.com

EQL Pharma product approved in Turkey - MarketScreenerEQL Pharma product approved in Turkey  MarketScreener

Turkey, Egypt warned Hamas leaders weeks before Doha attack — report - The Times of IsraelTurkey, Egypt warned Hamas leaders weeks before Doha attack — report  The Times of Israel

Turkey 0-6 Spain: Arsenal's Mikel Merino scores hat-trick in rout - BBCTurkey 0-6 Spain: Arsenal's Mikel Merino scores hat-trick in rout  BBC

Turkey central bank slows easing slightly with 250-point cut to 40.5% - ZAWYATurkey central bank slows easing slightly with 250-point cut to 40.5%  ZAWYA

Turkish Parliament, labor leaders discuss terror-free Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTurkish Parliament, labor leaders discuss terror-free Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

State President greets Defence Minister of Türkiye - vietnamnews.vnState President greets Defence Minister of Türkiye  vietnamnews.vn

The Central Bank of Turkey lowered the rate - ???????-???????The Central Bank of Turkey lowered the rate  ???????-???????

Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered revise Türkiye's economic outlook - Türkiye TodayMorgan Stanley, Standard Chartered revise Türkiye's economic outlook  Türkiye Today

Türkiye reopens historical Sinop prison as museum, cultural center - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye reopens historical Sinop prison as museum, cultural center  Hürriyet Daily News

Turkey’s ENKA, China’s Sinopec to develop Iraq’s Artawi oilfield - Iraqi NewsTurkey’s ENKA, China’s Sinopec to develop Iraq’s Artawi oilfield  Iraqi News

EuroBasket 2025: Greece vs Turkey Semifinal Time and Channel - tovima.comEuroBasket 2025: Greece vs Turkey Semifinal Time and Channel  tovima.com

Turkey’s CBDC phase 2 underway; AI’s economic impact examined - CoinGeekTurkey’s CBDC phase 2 underway; AI’s economic impact examined  CoinGeek

Turkey steps up air patrols after Israeli strikes in Doha - Middle East EyeTurkey steps up air patrols after Israeli strikes in Doha  Middle East Eye

?? Onana lands in Turkey, fans give him a hero’s welcome - OneFootball?? Onana lands in Turkey, fans give him a hero’s welcome  OneFootball

Egyptian researcher: Turkey deliberately delays, seeks to avoid Abdullah Ocalan’s role in peace process - ANHAEgyptian researcher: Turkey deliberately delays, seeks to avoid Abdullah Ocalan’s role in peace process  ANHA

Türkiye vs Greece: What does their head-to-head history say? - fiba.basketballTürkiye vs Greece: What does their head-to-head history say?  fiba.basketball

EuroBasket 2025: Turkey, Greece advance to semifinals - NBAEuroBasket 2025: Turkey, Greece advance to semifinals  NBA

Türkiye’s Aselsan unveils new Korkut air defense system with smart munitions - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye’s Aselsan unveils new Korkut air defense system with smart munitions  Hürriyet Daily News

Parliamentary commission hears from unions in anti-terror bid - Hürriyet Daily NewsParliamentary commission hears from unions in anti-terror bid  Hürriyet Daily News

Turkey seizes prominent media outlets, university along with 121 Can Holding companies - Stockholm Center for FreedomTurkey seizes prominent media outlets, university along with 121 Can Holding companies  Stockholm Center for Freedom

Türkiye replaces police chiefs in 37 cities amid major overhaul - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye replaces police chiefs in 37 cities amid major overhaul  Hürriyet Daily News

Armenia Is Ready to Open Turkey Border Immediately, Rubinyan Says - The Armenian Mirror-SpectatorArmenia Is Ready to Open Turkey Border Immediately, Rubinyan Says  The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

First images of André Onana's arrival in Turkey! - Foot AfricaFirst images of André Onana's arrival in Turkey!  Foot Africa

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

Sengun's triple-double sends Türkiye to second-ever Semi-Final - fiba.basketballSengun's triple-double sends Türkiye to second-ever Semi-Final  fiba.basketball

Republic of Turkey prices 10-year $2bln bond - ZAWYARepublic of Turkey prices 10-year $2bln bond  ZAWYA

Agriculture, forestry investments support rural livelihoods in Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahAgriculture, forestry investments support rural livelihoods in Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey's Botas Signs 3 More LNG Purchase Deals - energyintel.comTurkey's Botas Signs 3 More LNG Purchase Deals  energyintel.com

Turkey Targets Nepal as Part of Its Growing South Asia Strategy - Middle East ForumTurkey Targets Nepal as Part of Its Growing South Asia Strategy  Middle East Forum

Human rights groups urge Türkiye court to drop case against Istanbul Bar Association - JURIST Legal NewsHuman rights groups urge Türkiye court to drop case against Istanbul Bar Association  JURIST Legal News

Hamas presence in Turkey under spotlight after Israeli air strike on Doha - thenationalnews.comHamas presence in Turkey under spotlight after Israeli air strike on Doha  thenationalnews.com

Turkey, Egypt warned Hamas of imminent threat before Israeli strike on Qatar: report - Turkish MinuteTurkey, Egypt warned Hamas of imminent threat before Israeli strike on Qatar: report  Turkish Minute

NATO AWACS and Turkish Air Force enhance interoperability during NEXUS ACE training - ac.nato.intNATO AWACS and Turkish Air Force enhance interoperability during NEXUS ACE training  ac.nato.int

Israel must be stopped through active methods: Defense Ministry - Hürriyet Daily NewsIsrael must be stopped through active methods: Defense Ministry  Hürriyet Daily News

Türkiye denies claims Israel targeted its forces in Syria - TRT EspañolTürkiye denies claims Israel targeted its forces in Syria  TRT Español

Türkiye vs Poland - Quarter-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballTürkiye vs Poland - Quarter-Finals - FIBA EuroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

CHP crisis in Türkiye: Political stalemate? | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahCHP crisis in Türkiye: Political stalemate? | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye’s special envoy travels to Armenia - Latest news from AzerbaijanTürkiye’s special envoy travels to Armenia  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Nan stuck in Turkey told there are 'no hospital beds' back home - Liverpool EchoNan stuck in Turkey told there are 'no hospital beds' back home  Liverpool Echo

Türkiye slashes interest rates by 250 basis points as inflation shows first signs of sustained slowdown - Economy Middle EastTürkiye slashes interest rates by 250 basis points as inflation shows first signs of sustained slowdown  Economy Middle East

New Liebherr cranes commence operations at Marport in Turkey - hoistmagazine.comNew Liebherr cranes commence operations at Marport in Turkey  hoistmagazine.com