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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Kurdish PKK burns guns in cauldron in big step towards ending Turkey conflict - BBC
  1. Kurdish PKK burns guns in cauldron in big step towards ending Turkey conflict  BBC
  2. Kurdish Militants Begin Disarming After 40-Year War With Turkey  Mint
  3. 'An irreversible turning point': Turkey seeks to close chapter on Kurdish movement as PKK disarms  Firstpost


Turkey bans Elon Musk’s Grok over Erdogan insults - politico.euTurkey bans Elon Musk’s Grok over Erdogan insults  politico.eu

Turkey blocks X's Grok chatbot for alleged insults to President Tayyip Erdogan - The Economic TimesTurkey blocks X's Grok chatbot for alleged insults to President Tayyip Erdogan  The Economic Times

Turkey Slams Musk’s X Over Profanity in Latest Challenge to Grok - BloombergTurkey Slams Musk’s X Over Profanity in Latest Challenge to Grok  Bloomberg

Video | Turkey News | Why Turkey's Rise as 'Ummah Leader' Threatens Peace in Asia - NDTVVideo | Turkey News | Why Turkey's Rise as 'Ummah Leader' Threatens Peace in Asia  NDTV

Pakistan to turn THIS country into another PoK? Turkey asks Islamabad to build ties with..., concern for Indi - India.ComPakistan to turn THIS country into another PoK? Turkey asks Islamabad to build ties with..., concern for Indi  India.Com

Turkey's focus on Bangladesh, Pakistan aimed at targeting India - The Economic TimesTurkey's focus on Bangladesh, Pakistan aimed at targeting India  The Economic Times

Turkey: Government silences last critical media outlets - Times of IndiaTurkey: Government silences last critical media outlets  Times of India

‘Dawn paints the statues gold’: readers’ favourite places in Turkey - The Guardian‘Dawn paints the statues gold’: readers’ favourite places in Turkey  The Guardian

Turkey's competition board imposes $8.9 million fine to Google - ReutersTurkey's competition board imposes $8.9 million fine to Google  Reuters

Bulgaria vs Turkey, 2nd Match, Tomorrow, Gibraltar and Turkiye tour of Bulgaria 2025 - Cricbuzz.comBulgaria vs Turkey, 2nd Match, Tomorrow, Gibraltar and Turkiye tour of Bulgaria 2025  Cricbuzz.com

Türkiye faces demographic shift with fewer births, more elderly | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye faces demographic shift with fewer births, more elderly | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Big tension for Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, India may arm Greece with this missile, is deadlier than BrahMos, its range is..., name is... - DNA IndiaBig tension for Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, India may arm Greece with this missile, is deadlier than BrahMos, its range is..., name is...  DNA India

Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.26% - Investing.comTurkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.26%  Investing.com

Kurdish PKK militants burn weapons in landmark step to end decades-long Turkey conflict - CNNKurdish PKK militants burn weapons in landmark step to end decades-long Turkey conflict  CNN

Kurdish Fighters Burn Weapons in Step Toward Peace With Turkey - The New York TimesKurdish Fighters Burn Weapons in Step Toward Peace With Turkey  The New York Times

Turkey's competition board imposes $8.9 million fine to Google - Storyboard18Turkey's competition board imposes $8.9 million fine to Google  Storyboard18

Kurdish PKK militants burn weapons in Iraq to launch disarmament - ReutersKurdish PKK militants burn weapons in Iraq to launch disarmament  Reuters

Turkey most expensive country to purchase an iPhone 16 Pro....., India's position is at.... | Complete List - India.ComTurkey most expensive country to purchase an iPhone 16 Pro....., India's position is at.... | Complete List  India.Com

Renault Unveils Boreal SUV for International Markets with Brazil, Turkey Production - Autocar ProfessionalRenault Unveils Boreal SUV for International Markets with Brazil, Turkey Production  Autocar Professional

Asim Munir's Sri Lanka trip: Are Pakistan, China, Bangladesh & Turkey trying to create tension on India’s - The Economic TimesAsim Munir's Sri Lanka trip: Are Pakistan, China, Bangladesh & Turkey trying to create tension on India’s  The Economic Times

Kurdish militants burn weapons in step towards peace with Turkey - Financial TimesKurdish militants burn weapons in step towards peace with Turkey  Financial Times

Kurdish separatist fighters in Iraq begin laying down weapons as part of peace process with Turkey - AP NewsKurdish separatist fighters in Iraq begin laying down weapons as part of peace process with Turkey  AP News

Turkey reduced imports of raw materials from Ukraine by 65% y/y in January-May - GMK CenterTurkey reduced imports of raw materials from Ukraine by 65% y/y in January-May  GMK Center

For Turkey, the ‘New’ Middle East Is Cause for Concern - World Politics ReviewFor Turkey, the ‘New’ Middle East Is Cause for Concern  World Politics Review

Turkey Launches World’s First Legal Probe into Elon Musk’s Grok AI Chatbot - Modern DiplomacyTurkey Launches World’s First Legal Probe into Elon Musk’s Grok AI Chatbot  Modern Diplomacy

Turkey shares higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.26% - Investing.com IndiaTurkey shares higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.26%  Investing.com India

Kazakhstan, Turkey, Poland, and Singapore beat India and China, US remains the undisputed King, Germany ranks - India.ComKazakhstan, Turkey, Poland, and Singapore beat India and China, US remains the undisputed King, Germany ranks  India.Com

Video | Anti-India Pak-Turkey-China Nexus | Russia-Ukraine War: Deadlier Weapons, Higher Stakes - NDTVVideo | Anti-India Pak-Turkey-China Nexus | Russia-Ukraine War: Deadlier Weapons, Higher Stakes  NDTV

Turkey's competition board imposes $8.9 million fine to Google - The Economic TimesTurkey's competition board imposes $8.9 million fine to Google  The Economic Times

Europe Tourism Hit As Turkey Faces Crisis with Rising Costs and Declining Visitors - Travel And Tour WorldEurope Tourism Hit As Turkey Faces Crisis with Rising Costs and Declining Visitors  Travel And Tour World

Kurdish PKK Militants Begin Disarmament In Iraq In Historic Step Towards Peace With Turkey - News18Kurdish PKK Militants Begin Disarmament In Iraq In Historic Step Towards Peace With Turkey  News18

Turkey blocks X's Grok content for alleged insults to Erdogan, religious values - ReutersTurkey blocks X's Grok content for alleged insults to Erdogan, religious values  Reuters

From bullets to ballots: Kurdish fighters lay down arms, 5 key things about Turkey-PKK peace deal - FirstpostFrom bullets to ballots: Kurdish fighters lay down arms, 5 key things about Turkey-PKK peace deal  Firstpost

PKK Fighters Burn Weapons in Iraq After Downing Explosive Drones, Turkey Calls Move "Turning Point" - News18PKK Fighters Burn Weapons in Iraq After Downing Explosive Drones, Turkey Calls Move "Turning Point"  News18

Can terror-free Türkiye be key to regional stability? | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahCan terror-free Türkiye be key to regional stability? | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey investigates Spotify over 'insensitive' playlist names - Euronews.comTurkey investigates Spotify over 'insensitive' playlist names  Euronews.com

Turkish diplomat thinks BRICS snub was India's revenge: 'Pay back for Turkey opposing its NSG entry' - theweek.inTurkish diplomat thinks BRICS snub was India's revenge: 'Pay back for Turkey opposing its NSG entry'  theweek.in

Turkey’s Central Bank Signals Caution With Focus on Deposits - BloombergTurkey’s Central Bank Signals Caution With Focus on Deposits  Bloomberg

Turkey Current Account Deficit Widens in May - TradingViewTurkey Current Account Deficit Widens in May  TradingView

Turkey detains hundreds of Erdogan opponents in pursuit of 'octopus' of corruption - ReutersTurkey detains hundreds of Erdogan opponents in pursuit of 'octopus' of corruption  Reuters

Turkey fines Google $8.9M for breaching antitrust commitments - NewsBytesTurkey fines Google $8.9M for breaching antitrust commitments  NewsBytes

Türkiye unveils 2025 investment plan with focus on green energy, AI, and industrial growth - Türkiye TodayTürkiye unveils 2025 investment plan with focus on green energy, AI, and industrial growth  Türkiye Today

Kurdish Militants Begins Disarming After 40-Year War With Turkey - BloombergKurdish Militants Begins Disarming After 40-Year War With Turkey  Bloomberg

PKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey - Euronews.comPKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey  Euronews.com

Spotify considers leaving Türkiye after government backlash over first lady playlists - Türkiye TodaySpotify considers leaving Türkiye after government backlash over first lady playlists  Türkiye Today

Nine Years After Failed Coup, Türkiye Reflects on Consequences - Kashmir TimesNine Years After Failed Coup, Türkiye Reflects on Consequences  Kashmir Times

Why the bonds between Mexico and Türkiye run deeper than you may think - Yucatán MagazineWhy the bonds between Mexico and Türkiye run deeper than you may think  Yucatán Magazine

Kurdish fighters burn weapons in significant step towards peace with Turkey - Sky NewsKurdish fighters burn weapons in significant step towards peace with Turkey  Sky News

After decades of insurgency against Turkey, PKK begins disarming in step toward peace - PBSAfter decades of insurgency against Turkey, PKK begins disarming in step toward peace  PBS

First group of Kurdish PKK members burns weapons as a symbol of peace - upi.comFirst group of Kurdish PKK members burns weapons as a symbol of peace  upi.com

Spotify ready to quit Turkey in battle over Erdogan’s ‘gold toilet’ playlists - The TimesSpotify ready to quit Turkey in battle over Erdogan’s ‘gold toilet’ playlists  The Times

Erdogan Aide Who Backed Turkey’s Unorthodox Rate Policies Dies - BloombergErdogan Aide Who Backed Turkey’s Unorthodox Rate Policies Dies  Bloomberg

Türkiye's current account deficit narrows to 7-month low | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's current account deficit narrows to 7-month low | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Serbia Women Wins 3rd Place Playoff as Unbeaten Turkey Seals Quadrangular Series Final - Female CricketSerbia Women Wins 3rd Place Playoff as Unbeaten Turkey Seals Quadrangular Series Final  Female Cricket

Kurdish PKK burns guns in big step towards ending Turkey conflict - WINNFM 98.9Kurdish PKK burns guns in big step towards ending Turkey conflict  WINNFM 98.9

PKK Begins Disarmament Process After 40 Years Of Armed Struggle In Turkiye | Turkey News | N18G - News18PKK Begins Disarmament Process After 40 Years Of Armed Struggle In Turkiye | Turkey News | N18G  News18

Greece Register Consecutive Wins to Join Unbeaten Turkey in Women's Quadrangular Series Final - Female CricketGreece Register Consecutive Wins to Join Unbeaten Turkey in Women's Quadrangular Series Final  Female Cricket

Renault to build new Boreal SUV in Türkiye for over 50 markets | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahRenault to build new Boreal SUV in Türkiye for over 50 markets | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Terrorism-free Türkiye 'will bring about positive results': Erdogan - TRT GlobalTerrorism-free Türkiye 'will bring about positive results': Erdogan  TRT Global

Turkish court orders ban on Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok for offensive content - AP NewsTurkish court orders ban on Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok for offensive content  AP News

PKK militants want to enter Turkish politics: top commander - France 24PKK militants want to enter Turkish politics: top commander  France 24

Türkiye, ASEAN need stronger ties against global challenges: FM Fidan | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye, ASEAN need stronger ties against global challenges: FM Fidan | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye, ASEAN can complement each other in region and beyond: FM Fidan - Türkiye TodayTürkiye, ASEAN can complement each other in region and beyond: FM Fidan  Türkiye Today

Iran exports non-oil goods worth $937m to Turkey in a quarter - Tehran TimesIran exports non-oil goods worth $937m to Turkey in a quarter  Tehran Times

Rookies Czechia beat Türkiye in an incredible match in Apeldoorn - Volleyball WorldRookies Czechia beat Türkiye in an incredible match in Apeldoorn  Volleyball World

Türkiye welcomes PKK disarmament in Iraq as ‘turning point’ | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye welcomes PKK disarmament in Iraq as ‘turning point’ | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Strengthening U.S.-Türkiye Relations and Advancing Relations with Syria - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Strengthening U.S.-Türkiye Relations and Advancing Relations with Syria  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Erdogan: Terrorism-free Türkiye will bring about positive results - Latest news from AzerbaijanErdogan: Terrorism-free Türkiye will bring about positive results  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Turkey's clean power growth is bad news for gas market bulls - ReutersTurkey's clean power growth is bad news for gas market bulls  Reuters

No Kurdish state in Syria, PKK disarmament a 'major development' for Türkiye: US envoy Tom Barrack - Türkiye TodayNo Kurdish state in Syria, PKK disarmament a 'major development' for Türkiye: US envoy Tom Barrack  Türkiye Today

Turkey’s Erdogan makes high-stakes Kurdish gamble - politico.euTurkey’s Erdogan makes high-stakes Kurdish gamble  politico.eu

Shifting profile of Türkiye's youth: Fewer in number, higher in expectations - Türkiye TodayShifting profile of Türkiye's youth: Fewer in number, higher in expectations  Türkiye Today

'A message to Turkey': Why PM Modi's trip to Cyprus is significant; 7 points - Times of India'A message to Turkey': Why PM Modi's trip to Cyprus is significant; 7 points  Times of India

Türkiye's current account gap narrows to $684M in May, beating expectations - Türkiye TodayTürkiye's current account gap narrows to $684M in May, beating expectations  Türkiye Today

Jailed PKK leader Ocalan says armed struggle with Turkey is over - ReutersJailed PKK leader Ocalan says armed struggle with Turkey is over  Reuters

Meeting Trump, Turkey’s Erdogan hails Iran-Israel truce - The HinduMeeting Trump, Turkey’s Erdogan hails Iran-Israel truce  The Hindu

Louis Vuitton hit by data breach in Türkiye, over 140,000 users exposed - Türkiye TodayLouis Vuitton hit by data breach in Türkiye, over 140,000 users exposed  Türkiye Today

Guinea-Conakry, Turkey’s Albayrak Advance 3 Key Transport Projects - Energy Capital & PowerGuinea-Conakry, Turkey’s Albayrak Advance 3 Key Transport Projects  Energy Capital & Power

Top PKK commander says militants want to return to Turkey and join politics - Turkish MinuteTop PKK commander says militants want to return to Turkey and join politics  Turkish Minute

ECtHR rules Turkey violated right to a fair trial in 3 cases involving post-coup dismissals - Stockholm Center for FreedomECtHR rules Turkey violated right to a fair trial in 3 cases involving post-coup dismissals  Stockholm Center for Freedom

Spotify Reportedly Threatens Turkey Exit Amid Intensifying Government Dispute - Digital Music NewsSpotify Reportedly Threatens Turkey Exit Amid Intensifying Government Dispute  Digital Music News

Turkey travel advice - GOV.UKTurkey travel advice  GOV.UK

What tourists should know about Türkiye's most venomous snakes - Türkiye TodayWhat tourists should know about Türkiye's most venomous snakes  Türkiye Today

PKK militants begin disarmament after 40-year conflict with Turkey - PressTVPKK militants begin disarmament after 40-year conflict with Turkey  PressTV

Key facts on Turkey's legal crackdown on main opposition party CHP - ReutersKey facts on Turkey's legal crackdown on main opposition party CHP  Reuters

UN Women, TÜRKONFED and Türkiye Is Bankasi Partner to Develop Global Gender-Responsive Procurement Handbook - UN Women Europe and Central AsiaUN Women, TÜRKONFED and Türkiye Is Bankasi Partner to Develop Global Gender-Responsive Procurement Handbook  UN Women Europe and Central Asia

Türkiye blocks EU seed potato imports, sparking trade dispute over pest claims - Türkiye TodayTürkiye blocks EU seed potato imports, sparking trade dispute over pest claims  Türkiye Today

Turkish politics welcome PKK’s move as historic turning point - Hürriyet Daily NewsTurkish politics welcome PKK’s move as historic turning point  Hürriyet Daily News

What to know about the latest effort to end Turkey’s 40-year Kurdish conflict - WTOPWhat to know about the latest effort to end Turkey’s 40-year Kurdish conflict  WTOP

MN Turkey Growers, Turkey Research Council elect board members, officers - West Central TribuneMN Turkey Growers, Turkey Research Council elect board members, officers  West Central Tribune

ARMENIA - AZERBAIJAN Turkey bypasses Russia in the Caucasus through the Zangezur Corridor - AsiaNewsARMENIA - AZERBAIJAN Turkey bypasses Russia in the Caucasus through the Zangezur Corridor  AsiaNews

'Trusted friends' Pakistan and Turkey solidify defence partnership - Eastern Mirror'Trusted friends' Pakistan and Turkey solidify defence partnership  Eastern Mirror

Turkey to convert historic Armenian cathedral into a mosque - Anglican InkTurkey to convert historic Armenian cathedral into a mosque  Anglican Ink

Nieuwsblad: Milan target Brown flies to Turkey to complete Fenerbahce move - SempreMilanNieuwsblad: Milan target Brown flies to Turkey to complete Fenerbahce move  SempreMilan

Türkiye sets $10B trade target with Malaysia, says Foreign Minister Fidan - Türkiye TodayTürkiye sets $10B trade target with Malaysia, says Foreign Minister Fidan  Türkiye Today

Turkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad - BBCTurkey arrests journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad  BBC

Türkiye deepens engagement with BRICS as Global South redraws the map of power - TRT GlobalTürkiye deepens engagement with BRICS as Global South redraws the map of power  TRT Global

Celebrity cruise ship finally sets sail after an unexpected 4-day delay in Turkey - Cruise.BlogCelebrity cruise ship finally sets sail after an unexpected 4-day delay in Turkey  Cruise.Blog

Jailed Kurdish Leader Declares the End to PKK’s Armed Struggle In Turkey - The New York TimesJailed Kurdish Leader Declares the End to PKK’s Armed Struggle In Turkey  The New York Times

PKK disarmament ceremony followed with great interest in Kurdistan and Turkey - ANF EnglishPKK disarmament ceremony followed with great interest in Kurdistan and Turkey  ANF English

Byzantine-era graves point to possible ancient epidemic at Türkiye's Herakleia - Türkiye TodayByzantine-era graves point to possible ancient epidemic at Türkiye's Herakleia  Türkiye Today

PKK disarmament to take a few months in Iraq, Turkey ruling party says - ReutersPKK disarmament to take a few months in Iraq, Turkey ruling party says  Reuters