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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Turkish vote: Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to country's future - BBC.com
  1. Turkish vote: Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to country's future  BBC.com
  2. Euroviews. Local elections in Turkey are about to deliver yet another political thriller  Euronews
  3. Turkey opposition aims to hit back at Erdogan in local elections  ThePrint


Turkey Emerges Big Weapons Exporter In Asia; After UAVs & Warships, Its ‘Tiger’ Tanks Set To Roar In Indonesia - EurAsian TimesTurkey Emerges Big Weapons Exporter In Asia; After UAVs & Warships, Its ‘Tiger’ Tanks Set To Roar In Indonesia  EurAsian Times

Turkey denies arms exports to Israel amid war on Gaza - The New ArabTurkey denies arms exports to Israel amid war on Gaza  The New Arab

Exclusive: Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny - ReutersExclusive: Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny  Reuters

Experience Exchange on Gender Responsive Budgeting Among Türkiye and Serbia - Welcome to the United NationsExperience Exchange on Gender Responsive Budgeting Among Türkiye and Serbia  Welcome to the United Nations

Moscow concert hall attackers briefly entered Turkey before attack - Hindustan TimesMoscow concert hall attackers briefly entered Turkey before attack  Hindustan Times

5 Health Benefits of Brown Turkey Figs - WION5 Health Benefits of Brown Turkey Figs  WION

Türkiye rejects allegations of military cooperation with Israel - Anadolu AgencyTürkiye rejects allegations of military cooperation with Israel  Anadolu Agency

Fears of AI disinformation cast shadow over Turkish local elections - Al Jazeera EnglishFears of AI disinformation cast shadow over Turkish local elections  Al Jazeera English

Türkiye ranks 67th globally in elderly population rate | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye ranks 67th globally in elderly population rate | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey local election: opposition aims to hit back at Erdogan - ReutersTurkey local election: opposition aims to hit back at Erdogan  Reuters

Turkey's Positive Prospects - Global FinanceTurkey's Positive Prospects  Global Finance

Rebeca Andrade set for 2024 debut at FIG World Challenge Cup in Antalya, Turkey - Schedule and how to watch - OlympicsRebeca Andrade set for 2024 debut at FIG World Challenge Cup in Antalya, Turkey - Schedule and how to watch  Olympics

Battle for Istanbul Mayor Could Determine Turkey's Future - Voice of America - VOA NewsBattle for Istanbul Mayor Could Determine Turkey's Future  Voice of America - VOA News

Erdogan's party seeks advantage as Turkey's local elections coincide with Ramadan - The ConversationErdogan's party seeks advantage as Turkey's local elections coincide with Ramadan  The Conversation

Turkey's local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate future - CNBCTurkey's local elections — and whoever wins Istanbul — could dictate future  CNBC

Iran Gives Türkiye Green Light in Iraq without Guarantees - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishIran Gives Türkiye Green Light in Iraq without Guarantees  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Turkey expands crackdown on ISIS after Russia attack - Al-MonitorTurkey expands crackdown on ISIS after Russia attack  Al-Monitor

ISTANBUL BLOG: Turkey to decide who will collect garbage in unglamorous local polls - bne IntelliNewsISTANBUL BLOG: Turkey to decide who will collect garbage in unglamorous local polls  bne IntelliNews

Israel warns of travel to Turkey and Arab countries; also notes Eurovision risks - The Times of IsraelIsrael warns of travel to Turkey and Arab countries; also notes Eurovision risks  The Times of Israel

Turkey’s (not so) local elections – Democracy and society - IPS JournalTurkey’s (not so) local elections – Democracy and society  IPS Journal

In battle for Istanbul, city election could decide a country's future - POLITICO EuropeIn battle for Istanbul, city election could decide a country's future  POLITICO Europe

Experience Exchange on Gender Responsive Budgeting Among Türkiye and Serbia - | UN Women – Europe and Central AsiaExperience Exchange on Gender Responsive Budgeting Among Türkiye and Serbia  | UN Women – Europe and Central Asia

Türkiye’s steel industry needs EU-style subsidies and support – EIB - GMK Center | EnglishTürkiye’s steel industry needs EU-style subsidies and support – EIB  GMK Center | English

Turkey heads to local elections as Erdogan seeks to avenge defeat - Hindustan TimesTurkey heads to local elections as Erdogan seeks to avenge defeat  Hindustan Times

Turkey Warns of Offensive Against Kurdish Rebels in Iraq - Voice of America - VOA NewsTurkey Warns of Offensive Against Kurdish Rebels in Iraq  Voice of America - VOA News

Iran Gives Green Light To Turkey-Iraq Plans To Eradicate PKK In Iraq - ????? ??????????Iran Gives Green Light To Turkey-Iraq Plans To Eradicate PKK In Iraq  ????? ??????????

Turkey - Factors To Watch on March 29 — TradingView News - TradingViewTurkey - Factors To Watch on March 29 — TradingView News  TradingView

Two Moscow attack suspects travelled 'freely' as no arrest warrants issued, Turkish official says - FRANCE 24 EnglishTwo Moscow attack suspects travelled 'freely' as no arrest warrants issued, Turkish official says  FRANCE 24 English

US Taps Turkey to Replenish Ukraine’s Ammunition Supply Amid Russia’s War - BloombergUS Taps Turkey to Replenish Ukraine’s Ammunition Supply Amid Russia’s War  Bloomberg

Türkiye: Stonewalling on Charges for Officials in Earthquake Deaths - Human Rights WatchTürkiye: Stonewalling on Charges for Officials in Earthquake Deaths  Human Rights Watch

Turkey's local election: a test for Erdogan and his rival Imamoglu - ReutersTurkey's local election: a test for Erdogan and his rival Imamoglu  Reuters

Stakes Are High for Turkish President, Opposition in Local Elections - Voice of America - VOA NewsStakes Are High for Turkish President, Opposition in Local Elections  Voice of America - VOA News

Turkey country profile - BBC.comTurkey country profile  BBC.com

Turkey detains 40 ISIS suspects amid reports Moscow terror suspect came from Istanbul - Al-MonitorTurkey detains 40 ISIS suspects amid reports Moscow terror suspect came from Istanbul  Al-Monitor

Turkey's "Communist Mayor" And His Mission To Conquer Istanbul - NDTVTurkey's "Communist Mayor" And His Mission To Conquer Istanbul  NDTV

It Is Time for the IMF in Turkey - American Enterprise InstituteIt Is Time for the IMF in Turkey  American Enterprise Institute

With Somalia naval deal, Turkey steers into strategic but volatile region - International report - RFI EnglishWith Somalia naval deal, Turkey steers into strategic but volatile region - International report  RFI English

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan's popularity - The Associated PressThings to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan's popularity  The Associated Press

Germany Blocked A Eurofighter Sale To Saudi Arabia, Then Lifted It. Will Berlin Do The Same With Turkey? - ForbesGermany Blocked A Eurofighter Sale To Saudi Arabia, Then Lifted It. Will Berlin Do The Same With Turkey?  Forbes

Turkey's military scorecard: Naval and aerial advances but lacks money, speed - Al-MonitorTurkey's military scorecard: Naval and aerial advances but lacks money, speed  Al-Monitor

NEOLINER ORIGIN Ro-Ro Cargo Vessel, Turkey - Ship TechnologyNEOLINER ORIGIN Ro-Ro Cargo Vessel, Turkey  Ship Technology

Turkey's Kurds could sway Istanbul vote in Sunday's local polls - ReutersTurkey's Kurds could sway Istanbul vote in Sunday's local polls  Reuters

Türkiye to Discuss Syria, YPG with US Officials - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishTürkiye to Discuss Syria, YPG with US Officials  Asharq Al-awsat - English

What is the latest picture ahead of local elections in Türkiye? | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahWhat is the latest picture ahead of local elections in Türkiye? | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey completes first AESA radar flight test on F-16 Ozgur with drone trials imminent “within days” | Shephard - Shephard NewsTurkey completes first AESA radar flight test on F-16 Ozgur with drone trials imminent “within days” | Shephard  Shephard News

A year after Iraq-Turkey pipeline halt, no progress to resume flows - ReutersA year after Iraq-Turkey pipeline halt, no progress to resume flows  Reuters

Turkey Details Visits by Accused Moscow Attackers to Istanbul - The New York TimesTurkey Details Visits by Accused Moscow Attackers to Istanbul  The New York Times

Moscow attack: Turkey tracks down numerous active IS networks - Le MondeMoscow attack: Turkey tracks down numerous active IS networks  Le Monde

S&P Global raises Türkiye's growth forecast to 3 percent in 2024 - Economy Middle EastS&P Global raises Türkiye's growth forecast to 3 percent in 2024  Economy Middle East

Türkiye's solar power capacity surpasses 12,000 MW milestone | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's solar power capacity surpasses 12,000 MW milestone | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Erdogan snags White House invite in diplomatic win, Turkish press reports - Al-MonitorErdogan snags White House invite in diplomatic win, Turkish press reports  Al-Monitor

The Dark Knight Rises… In Turkey? Here’s All About This Turkish City’s Connection With The Superhero - Curly TalesThe Dark Knight Rises… In Turkey? Here’s All About This Turkish City’s Connection With The Superhero  Curly Tales

S&P Raises Türkiye's 2024 Growth Forecast to 3% - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishS&P Raises Türkiye's 2024 Growth Forecast to 3%  Asharq Al-awsat - English

UN event marks Int’l Day of Zero Waste - Hurriyet Daily NewsUN event marks Int’l Day of Zero Waste  Hurriyet Daily News

Erdogan accuses 'global alliance' of targeting Türkiye - Hurriyet Daily NewsErdogan accuses 'global alliance' of targeting Türkiye  Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey says it hits 12 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq - ReutersTurkey says it hits 12 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq  Reuters

Another Election in Turkey Means Another Erdogan Power Grab - Middle East News - HaaretzAnother Election in Turkey Means Another Erdogan Power Grab - Middle East News  Haaretz

All eyes on Imamoglu's bid to hold Istanbul in Turkey's local elections - bne IntelliNewsAll eyes on Imamoglu's bid to hold Istanbul in Turkey's local elections  bne IntelliNews

Türkiye rejects military cooperation claims with Israel | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye rejects military cooperation claims with Israel | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey sets ambitious goals for nuclear energy expansion - Construction BriefingTurkey sets ambitious goals for nuclear energy expansion  Construction Briefing

Turkey hikes interest rate to 50% in surprise move - EuronewsTurkey hikes interest rate to 50% in surprise move  Euronews

Turkey detains 7 suspected of spying for Israel - Al Jazeera EnglishTurkey detains 7 suspected of spying for Israel  Al Jazeera English

Türkiye honors Srebrenica families with commemorative iftar | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye honors Srebrenica families with commemorative iftar | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey raises interest rates to 50% as it seeks to cool runaway inflation - Financial TimesTurkey raises interest rates to 50% as it seeks to cool runaway inflation  Financial Times

FM links PKK attacks in Europe to Türkiye's strategy - Hurriyet Daily NewsFM links PKK attacks in Europe to Türkiye's strategy  Hurriyet Daily News

UN chief urges to end waste, praises Türkiye on int'l zero waste day | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahUN chief urges to end waste, praises Türkiye on int'l zero waste day | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Foreign Turkey Stock Bears Cut Back on ETF Short Positions - BloombergForeign Turkey Stock Bears Cut Back on ETF Short Positions  Bloomberg

Türkiye supports South Sudanese students with medical donations | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye supports South Sudanese students with medical donations | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Iraq, oil firms trade blame over shut Turkey pipeline - ReutersIraq, oil firms trade blame over shut Turkey pipeline  Reuters

Turkey and Gulf states to launch talks for free trade pact - ReutersTurkey and Gulf states to launch talks for free trade pact  Reuters

Türkiye's initiative succeeds in adding Gaza to UNESCO reports | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's initiative succeeds in adding Gaza to UNESCO reports | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkish central bank stuns market by hiking interest rates to 50% - The GuardianTurkish central bank stuns market by hiking interest rates to 50%  The Guardian

A Last Gasp for the Peace Process in Turkey - New Lines MagazineA Last Gasp for the Peace Process in Turkey  New Lines Magazine

After Istanbul visit, Zelensky is counting on Turkey's support - Le MondeAfter Istanbul visit, Zelensky is counting on Turkey's support  Le Monde

Turkey hits back after Israel protests Erdogan's comments cursing Netanyahu - Al-MonitorTurkey hits back after Israel protests Erdogan's comments cursing Netanyahu  Al-Monitor

Turkey: Minister of Ag says all protected cropping production to be monitored - hortidaily.comTurkey: Minister of Ag says all protected cropping production to be monitored  hortidaily.com

Türkiye bolsters EV sales, races towards top 5 among EU states | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye bolsters EV sales, races towards top 5 among EU states | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey's central bank raises interest rate to 50% despite previous hints of end to hike cycle - CNBCTurkey's central bank raises interest rate to 50% despite previous hints of end to hike cycle  CNBC

What to know about the local elections in Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahWhat to know about the local elections in Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey’s local vote a test for Erdogan - Dhaka TribuneTurkey’s local vote a test for Erdogan  Dhaka Tribune

US congressional delegation to hold talks in Ankara - Hurriyet Daily NewsUS congressional delegation to hold talks in Ankara  Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey's inflation problem is so severe the central bank just hiked interest rates to 50%, months after it said it was done ... - FortuneTurkey's inflation problem is so severe the central bank just hiked interest rates to 50%, months after it said it was done ...  Fortune

National Security Council issues travel warnings to Turkey, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt ahead of Passover - The Times of IsraelNational Security Council issues travel warnings to Turkey, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt ahead of Passover  The Times of Israel

Gordion: A lost city of legends in central Turkey - BBC.comGordion: A lost city of legends in central Turkey  BBC.com

Analysis-Pasta makers cheer Turkey as its durum wheat flows abroad - Investing.comAnalysis-Pasta makers cheer Turkey as its durum wheat flows abroad  Investing.com

Anchoring Stability in the HoA: The Transformative Impact of Somalia-Turkey Maritime Security Pact - Channel 16Anchoring Stability in the HoA: The Transformative Impact of Somalia-Turkey Maritime Security Pact  Channel 16

Syrians Face Dire Conditions in Turkish-Occupied 'Safe Zone' - Human Rights WatchSyrians Face Dire Conditions in Turkish-Occupied 'Safe Zone'  Human Rights Watch

Turkey Hikes Rates in Surprise Move to Steady Lira Before Ballot - BloombergTurkey Hikes Rates in Surprise Move to Steady Lira Before Ballot  Bloomberg

Turkey central bank stuns market with 500-point rate hike to 50% - ReutersTurkey central bank stuns market with 500-point rate hike to 50%  Reuters

Turkish vote: Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to country's future - BBCTurkish vote: Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to country's future  BBC

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - Turkey, 17 km southwest of Kahramanmaras, Kahramanmaras, on Friday, Mar ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - Turkey, 17 km southwest of Kahramanmaras, Kahramanmaras, on Friday, Mar ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Quake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Turkey, 22 km southwest of Bucak, Burdur, on Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, at 10 ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Turkey, 22 km southwest of Bucak, Burdur, on Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, at 10 ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Quake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Turkey, 26 km southeast of Kahramanmaras, Kahramanmaras, on Thursday ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - Turkey, 26 km southeast of Kahramanmaras, Kahramanmaras, on Thursday ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Türkiye urges Germany to probe deadly Solingen blaze over arson suspicion | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye urges Germany to probe deadly Solingen blaze over arson suspicion | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Hunting safely this turkey season, Ga. DNR shares safety tips - WALBHunting safely this turkey season, Ga. DNR shares safety tips  WALB

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.1 earthquake - Turkey, 33 km northwest of Erzincan, Erzincan, on Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, at ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.1 earthquake - Turkey, 33 km northwest of Erzincan, Erzincan, on Thursday, Mar 28, 2024, at ...  VolcanoDiscovery

Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key - The Associated PressTurkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key  The Associated Press

Turkey’s Court of Cassation fails to elect president in tenth round - Duvar EnglishTurkey’s Court of Cassation fails to elect president in tenth round  Duvar English

Quake info: Weak mag. 2.7 earthquake - Turkey, 39 km south of Artvin, Artvin, on Friday, Mar 29, 2024, at 01:35 am ... - VolcanoDiscoveryQuake info: Weak mag. 2.7 earthquake - Turkey, 39 km south of Artvin, Artvin, on Friday, Mar 29, 2024, at 01:35 am ...  VolcanoDiscovery