Weather Report
Turkish capital hit by freak sandstorm
A freak sandstorm hit Ankara on Saturday, the Turkish capital's mayor said, as officials said six people were injured after strong winds.
Democracy
Turkish court hears final arguments in military coup trial
A Turkish court heard final arguments Thursday in the trial of hundreds of active and retired military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the Islamic-rooted government.
Democracy
Turkish ‘coup plotters’ jailing a warning to army: analysts
A Turkish court's landmark conviction of some 300 military officers accused of plotting to oust an elected government sends a stark warning to the armed forces, whose dominance may have reached its end, according to analysts.
Nuke Wars
Turkish companies comply with Iran sanctions: minister
Turkish companies comply with UN sanctions slapped on Iran over its nuclear activities, but that will not stop trade between the two countries, a Turkish minister said Tuesday.
The Stans
Turkish army ‘kills at least 55’ in new airstrikes on Kurdish rebels: report
Turkish fighter jets carried out a new barrage of cross-border airstrikes this week against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, killing at least 55 rebels, state-run Anatolia news agency reported Saturday.
Del.icio.us
Turkish And African Floods Claim Many Lives
Killer floods have ravaged a dozen west African countries since June, leaving 159 people dead and making life miserable for hundreds of thousands, a United Nations agency said Tuesday.
Legacy Reports
Turkish Armed Forces Choose Ikonos For Hi-Res Imaging
In an effort to expand its award-winning, cost-effective Ikonos satellite technology in the international marketplace, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company…
Missile Defense
Turkey’s NATO radar to protect arch-foe: Iran
Turkey's hosting an early-warning radar as part of NATO's missile defence system is to protect Iran's arch-foe Israel, the official IRNA news agency cited the defence minister as saying on Thursday.
Nuke Wars
Turkey’s Erdogan defies pressure not to have nuclear warheads
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday lashed out at pressure on some countries -- including his own -- not to acquire missiles with nuclear warheads.
The Stans
Turkey wants summit with Iran and Iraq; Kurds reject ‘collective punishment’
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Thursday he wants to hold a summit with Iranian and Iraqi leaders to coordinate how to respond to the controversial Iraqi Kurdish independence referendum.
War Report
Turkey will increase troop numbers in Cyprus: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed that Ankara will increase rather than reduce its troops numbers in Cyprus, a move that could further set back attempts to reunify the divided Mediterranean island.
Terror Wars
Turkey votes to extend mandate for military action in Syria, Iraq
Turkey's parliament on Thursday voted to extend for another year a mandate that allows the military to combat Islamist jihadists and Kurdish militants in neighbouring Syria and Iraq, as the country battles its biggest ever security crisis.
Internet Space
Turkey’s Erdogan dismisses new iPhone: ‘Same as the last’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, known for his hostility to social networks and mobile technology, on Sunday brushed off the frenzy surrounding Apple's new iPhone 6, saying it was much the same as its iPhone 5 predecessor.
Civil Nuclear
Turkey would consider US proposal for nuclear power plant
Turkey's energy minister said Monday Ankara would consider a proposal from the United States to build a nuclear power plant in the country's north.
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Turkey unable to give more water to Iraq, Syria: minister
Turkey cannot give more water to Iraq and Syria, Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said Thursday as officials from the three neighbours met here to discuss the sharing of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Missile Defense
Turkey to host radar for NATO missile defense
Turkey plans to deploy an early warning radar by the end of the year as part of NATO's missile defense system for Europe, officials said Friday.