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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Indian traveller numbers to Turkey fall as ties sour after Operation Sindoor - Times of India
  1. Indian traveller numbers to Turkey fall as ties sour after Operation Sindoor  Times of India
  2. Indian Footfall In Turkey Dips Sharply In 2025 - What The Numbers Reveal  NDTV
  3. Turkey’s Pro-Pakistan Gamble Backfires: Economy Hit, Indian Tourism Plummets 37% | Exclusive  News18


Turkey starts supplying Azerbaijani gas to boost Syria's power output - Times of IndiaTurkey starts supplying Azerbaijani gas to boost Syria's power output  Times of India

It’s Official! Turkey’s 5th-Gen KAAN Gets Its 1st Customer; Can Indonesia Afford Another Fighter Jet After KF-21 & Rafale? - EurAsian TimesIt’s Official! Turkey’s 5th-Gen KAAN Gets Its 1st Customer; Can Indonesia Afford Another Fighter Jet After KF-21 & Rafale?  EurAsian Times

Greece’s island militarization raises red flags for Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahGreece’s island militarization raises red flags for Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Shares ‘Training’ Video After Reports of Near-Drowning in Turkey - The Moscow TimesChechnya’s Kadyrov Shares ‘Training’ Video After Reports of Near-Drowning in Turkey  The Moscow Times

‘Greater Bangladesh’ map includes Indian territory: S Jaishankar responds to Turkey links - What he said - WION‘Greater Bangladesh’ map includes Indian territory: S Jaishankar responds to Turkey links - What he said  WION

Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.04% - Investing.comTurkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.04%  Investing.com

Why Turkey Canceled Its 1973 Oil Pact With Iraq - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comWhy Turkey Canceled Its 1973 Oil Pact With Iraq  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Pictured: British tourist, 38, who died after getting £1,500 hair transplant in Turkey as heartbroken loved ones pay tribute to 'inspirational' teacher - Daily MailPictured: British tourist, 38, who died after getting £1,500 hair transplant in Turkey as heartbroken loved ones pay tribute to 'inspirational' teacher  Daily Mail

Azerbaijan to send 1.2 billion bcm of gas to Syria through Turkey annually: SOCAR - Al Arabiya EnglishAzerbaijan to send 1.2 billion bcm of gas to Syria through Turkey annually: SOCAR  Al Arabiya English

Turkey Unveils Gazap, 970 Kg "Most Powerful" Non-Nuclear Bomb - NDTVTurkey Unveils Gazap, 970 Kg "Most Powerful" Non-Nuclear Bomb  NDTV

Turkey starts supplying Azerbaijani gas to boost Syria's power output - France 24Turkey starts supplying Azerbaijani gas to boost Syria's power output  France 24

Türkiye’s trade deficit narrows by 12.1% in July | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye’s trade deficit narrows by 12.1% in July | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Historic launch of Azerbaijani gas exports to Syria via Turkey - Aze.MediaHistoric launch of Azerbaijani gas exports to Syria via Turkey  Aze.Media

Kazakhstan and Türkiye seal friendship and co-operation during Tokayev's visit to Ankara - Commonspace.euKazakhstan and Türkiye seal friendship and co-operation during Tokayev's visit to Ankara  Commonspace.eu

Syria inaugurates Azerbaijan gas pipeline through Turkey - bne IntelliNewsSyria inaugurates Azerbaijan gas pipeline through Turkey  bne IntelliNews

Turkey, Pak revise $900-million drone deal after setback against India - India TodayTurkey, Pak revise $900-million drone deal after setback against India  India Today

Turkey starts first shipments of natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria - thenationalnews.comTurkey starts first shipments of natural gas from Azerbaijan to Syria  thenationalnews.com

What a drop! Indians shun Turkey in June - MintWhat a drop! Indians shun Turkey in June  Mint

Türkiye begins first natural gas shipments to Syria - TRT GlobalTürkiye begins first natural gas shipments to Syria  TRT Global

Indonesia Signs Contract With Türkiye to Buy 48 KAAN Fighter Jets - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineIndonesia Signs Contract With Türkiye to Buy 48 KAAN Fighter Jets  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity - BBCGoogle failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake severity  BBC

Azerbaijan to export 1.2 billion cubic metres of gas to Syria through Turkey annually - ReutersAzerbaijan to export 1.2 billion cubic metres of gas to Syria through Turkey annually  Reuters

Türkiye's exports hit record $25 bln in July - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye's exports hit record $25 bln in July  Hürriyet Daily News

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

Turkey Records All-Time High Temperature of 50.5 Degrees Celsius - NDTVTurkey Records All-Time High Temperature of 50.5 Degrees Celsius  NDTV

2,000-year-old assembly hall unearthed in Türkiye's ancient city of Laodicea - TRT Global2,000-year-old assembly hall unearthed in Türkiye's ancient city of Laodicea  TRT Global

Türkiye starts 1st natural gas flow to Syria from Azerbaijan | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye starts 1st natural gas flow to Syria from Azerbaijan | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Indians Boycott Turkey: Tourism Falls 37% Over Ankara’s Support To Pakistan During Operation Sindoor - Times of IndiaIndians Boycott Turkey: Tourism Falls 37% Over Ankara’s Support To Pakistan During Operation Sindoor  Times of India

Türkiye sets all-time export record in July led by automotive sector - Türkiye TodayTürkiye sets all-time export record in July led by automotive sector  Türkiye Today

Türkiye expands its protected maritime zones in response to Greek marine parks - TRT GlobalTürkiye expands its protected maritime zones in response to Greek marine parks  TRT Global

Turkey unveils Gazap: Is this the most powerful non-nuclear bomb ever built? - FirstpostTurkey unveils Gazap: Is this the most powerful non-nuclear bomb ever built?  Firstpost

Turkey Unveils Two New Massive Bombs as Erdogan Ramps Up Defence | Firstpost America | N18G - FirstpostTurkey Unveils Two New Massive Bombs as Erdogan Ramps Up Defence | Firstpost America | N18G  Firstpost

Turkey Reveals Marine Park Plans, Escalating Dispute with Greece - GreekReporter.comTurkey Reveals Marine Park Plans, Escalating Dispute with Greece  GreekReporter.com

Turkey delivers Azerbaijani gas to power post-Assad Syria’s recovery - EuractivTurkey delivers Azerbaijani gas to power post-Assad Syria’s recovery  Euractiv

Turkey asks Iraq to ensure full use of oil pipeline in talks on new deal - ReutersTurkey asks Iraq to ensure full use of oil pipeline in talks on new deal  Reuters

From makeover to medical mess: Hyderabadis rush for 'corrections' after Turkey cosmetic operations go awr - Times of IndiaFrom makeover to medical mess: Hyderabadis rush for 'corrections' after Turkey cosmetic operations go awr  Times of India

Gabon – Turkey: eight strategic agreements signed to strengthen bilateral cooperation - Financial AfrikGabon – Turkey: eight strategic agreements signed to strengthen bilateral cooperation  Financial Afrik

Kazakhstan and Turkey discussed an increase in oil exports via BTC - ReutersKazakhstan and Turkey discussed an increase in oil exports via BTC  Reuters

Türkiye ranks among top 3 in global gaming-themed cyberattacks - Türkiye TodayTürkiye ranks among top 3 in global gaming-themed cyberattacks  Türkiye Today

Google Admits Alert System Failure During Turkey's 2023 Earthquake - NDTVGoogle Admits Alert System Failure During Turkey's 2023 Earthquake  NDTV

Turkey’s New Super-Sized Ballistic Missile Reflects Global Trends - The War ZoneTurkey’s New Super-Sized Ballistic Missile Reflects Global Trends  The War Zone

The Peace Proses in Turkey Will Revitalize Trade with the Kurdistan Region - kurdistan24.netThe Peace Proses in Turkey Will Revitalize Trade with the Kurdistan Region  kurdistan24.net

Turkey, the Balkans battle wildfires as Mediterranean sees record-breaking heat waves - France 24Turkey, the Balkans battle wildfires as Mediterranean sees record-breaking heat waves  France 24

Kazakhstan and Turkey Tighten Ties Amid Shifting Caspian Dynamics - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan and Turkey Tighten Ties Amid Shifting Caspian Dynamics  The Times Of Central Asia

Israeli moves to expel Gaza residents, annex West Bank unacceptable: Türkiye's Fidan - TRT GlobalIsraeli moves to expel Gaza residents, annex West Bank unacceptable: Türkiye's Fidan  TRT Global

Kazakhstan and Turkey Reshape Their Eurasian Partnership - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan and Turkey Reshape Their Eurasian Partnership  The Times Of Central Asia

Türkiye launches first natural gas exports to Syria through Azerbaijan pipeline - Türkiye TodayTürkiye launches first natural gas exports to Syria through Azerbaijan pipeline  Türkiye Today

Worsening ties with Turkey boost Israel-Uzbekistan economic relations - ynetnews.comWorsening ties with Turkey boost Israel-Uzbekistan economic relations  ynetnews.com

Turkey joins Arab League countries, others in calling on Hamas to lay down arms - Turkish MinuteTurkey joins Arab League countries, others in calling on Hamas to lay down arms  Turkish Minute

Turkey sets new record of 50.5 degrees as Europe swelters - DWTurkey sets new record of 50.5 degrees as Europe swelters  DW

Türkiye, Libya, Italy: A new axis emerging in the Mediterranean? - Türkiye TodayTürkiye, Libya, Italy: A new axis emerging in the Mediterranean?  Türkiye Today

Turkey to start providing Syria with natural gas on August 2, minister says - ReutersTurkey to start providing Syria with natural gas on August 2, minister says  Reuters

Turkey Earthquake: Google’s AEA miscalculated magnitude, issued only 469 major alerts - MintTurkey Earthquake: Google’s AEA miscalculated magnitude, issued only 469 major alerts  Mint

Türkiye’s first electric SUV Togg T10X set to launch in Germany by end of 2025 - AnewZTürkiye’s first electric SUV Togg T10X set to launch in Germany by end of 2025  AnewZ

Türkiye begins mass production of KIZILELMA combat drones - 20 built for price of one F-16 - Caliber.AzTürkiye begins mass production of KIZILELMA combat drones - 20 built for price of one F-16  Caliber.Az

Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania - ReutersFirefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania  Reuters

British man died whilst getting hair transplant in Turkey - ladbible.comBritish man died whilst getting hair transplant in Turkey  ladbible.com

Türkiye faces weekend storms, extreme southeast heat as August begins - Türkiye TodayTürkiye faces weekend storms, extreme southeast heat as August begins  Türkiye Today

Turkey, Indonesia sign multibillion-dollar warplane, frigate deals - Defense NewsTurkey, Indonesia sign multibillion-dollar warplane, frigate deals  Defense News

Turkey’s Balkans Policy Offers It A Stronger Role In Europe – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewTurkey’s Balkans Policy Offers It A Stronger Role In Europe – Analysis  Eurasia Review

FSAI recalls batch of turkey burgers due to salmonella - RTE.ieFSAI recalls batch of turkey burgers due to salmonella  RTE.ie

Türkiye’s exports to Azerbaijan surpass $1.4 billion in first half of 2025 - AzerNewsTürkiye’s exports to Azerbaijan surpass $1.4 billion in first half of 2025  AzerNews

Türkiye's solar, wind capacity share rises to highest level in June | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's solar, wind capacity share rises to highest level in June | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Rising together: Türkiye-Pakistan special economic zone | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahRising together: Türkiye-Pakistan special economic zone | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

From tunnel to Turkey: How Hamas leader Sinwar’s widow escaped and remarried — what report reveals - Times of IndiaFrom tunnel to Turkey: How Hamas leader Sinwar’s widow escaped and remarried — what report reveals  Times of India

Man dies after hair transplant surgery in Turkey - Vanguard NewsMan dies after hair transplant surgery in Turkey  Vanguard News

Türkiye sets all-time export record in July, says trade minister - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye sets all-time export record in July, says trade minister  Anadolu Ajansi

Why Turkiye Chose to Side With Pakistan Over India - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Turkiye Chose to Side With Pakistan Over India  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Holiday To Greece, Turkey, France Is Now Ruining For Devastating Wildfires, Here Is How You Can Minimize Impact, Know Refund Policies, Travel Insurance and More - Travel And Tour WorldHoliday To Greece, Turkey, France Is Now Ruining For Devastating Wildfires, Here Is How You Can Minimize Impact, Know Refund Policies, Travel Insurance and More  Travel And Tour World

Turkey-based mobile dev Good Job Games raises $60M Series A round - Game DeveloperTurkey-based mobile dev Good Job Games raises $60M Series A round  Game Developer

Turkey-Hamas meeting: Officials condemn Israel's Gaza war - The Jerusalem PostTurkey-Hamas meeting: Officials condemn Israel's Gaza war  The Jerusalem Post

Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey - BBCTen workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey  BBC

Replacing Iran with Turkey Is a Recipe for Disaster in Syria - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesReplacing Iran with Turkey Is a Recipe for Disaster in Syria  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Türkiye Sees Continued Rise in Irish Visitors in First Half of 2025 - Breaking Travel NewsTürkiye Sees Continued Rise in Irish Visitors in First Half of 2025  Breaking Travel News

Turkey prepared to step in for 2026 F1 calendar if other circuits cancel - Motorsport.comTurkey prepared to step in for 2026 F1 calendar if other circuits cancel  Motorsport.com

Fighter jets, frigates & drones: Turkey signs $5.85B in export deals at IDEF - AL-MonitorFighter jets, frigates & drones: Turkey signs $5.85B in export deals at IDEF  AL-Monitor

Peace in Turkey must not become a smokescreen for repression - The EconomistPeace in Turkey must not become a smokescreen for repression  The Economist

Turkey’s deepening role in Bangladesh adds a new layer to India’s security calculus - The Economic TimesTurkey’s deepening role in Bangladesh adds a new layer to India’s security calculus  The Economic Times

UN tells Australia, Turkey to end COP31 hosting standoff - ReutersUN tells Australia, Turkey to end COP31 hosting standoff  Reuters

‘We will intervene’: Turkey’s Fidan warns against dividing Syria - AL-Monitor‘We will intervene’: Turkey’s Fidan warns against dividing Syria  AL-Monitor

International Oscars Race: Turkey Submits Venice Title ‘One of Those Days When Hemme Dies’ - VarietyInternational Oscars Race: Turkey Submits Venice Title ‘One of Those Days When Hemme Dies’  Variety

Severe drought cuts crop yields by up to 85% in parts of Türkiye - The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transformSevere drought cuts crop yields by up to 85% in parts of Türkiye  The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform

Panic in Turkey: India reportedly offering BrahMos missiles to Cyprus - Greek City TimesPanic in Turkey: India reportedly offering BrahMos missiles to Cyprus  Greek City Times

Turkey faces a ‘very risky week’ for wildfires as flames also scorch parts of southeast Europe - AP NewsTurkey faces a ‘very risky week’ for wildfires as flames also scorch parts of southeast Europe  AP News

New Deals Boost Kazakhstan-Türkiye Economic Cooperation - The Astana TimesNew Deals Boost Kazakhstan-Türkiye Economic Cooperation  The Astana Times

Azerbaijan to send 1.2 billion cubic meters of gas to Syria annually via Turkey: report - Turkish MinuteAzerbaijan to send 1.2 billion cubic meters of gas to Syria annually via Turkey: report  Turkish Minute

Türkiye hopes Zangezur corridor will soon facilitate direct energy transit from Azerbaijan - AzerNewsTürkiye hopes Zangezur corridor will soon facilitate direct energy transit from Azerbaijan  AzerNews

U.S. and Turkey Combine in Skynet Travel’s Exclusive Pre- and Post-Cruise Packages, Offering Tailored Tours Across Iconic Destinations - Travel And Tour WorldU.S. and Turkey Combine in Skynet Travel’s Exclusive Pre- and Post-Cruise Packages, Offering Tailored Tours Across Iconic Destinations  Travel And Tour World

Recall of a batch of Hogan's Farm Turkey Burgers due to the possible presence of Salmonella - Food Safety Authority of IrelandRecall of a batch of Hogan's Farm Turkey Burgers due to the possible presence of Salmonella  Food Safety Authority of Ireland

Türkiye combats new SAT-1 foot-and-mouth disease with swift action | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye combats new SAT-1 foot-and-mouth disease with swift action | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Greece condemns Turkey’s marine parks as ‘unacceptable, unilateral and illegal’ - eKathimerini.comGreece condemns Turkey’s marine parks as ‘unacceptable, unilateral and illegal’  eKathimerini.com

Turkey ready to rejoin F1 calendar should others cancel - AutosportTurkey ready to rejoin F1 calendar should others cancel  Autosport

2,050-year-old council building unearthed in Türkiye's Laodicea - Türkiye Today2,050-year-old council building unearthed in Türkiye's Laodicea  Türkiye Today

Türkiye's Bodrum Ballet Festival opens with enchanting 'Swan Lake' performance - Türkiye TodayTürkiye's Bodrum Ballet Festival opens with enchanting 'Swan Lake' performance  Türkiye Today

Turkey wildfires threaten fourth-largest city, forces mass evacuations — Details here - MintTurkey wildfires threaten fourth-largest city, forces mass evacuations — Details here  Mint

Trump vs. Medvedev: When talking tough is plain turkey - Responsible StatecraftTrump vs. Medvedev: When talking tough is plain turkey  Responsible Statecraft

Israel’s moves to expel Gazans, annex West Bank unacceptable: FM Fidan - Hürriyet Daily NewsIsrael’s moves to expel Gazans, annex West Bank unacceptable: FM Fidan  Hürriyet Daily News

Ex-Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's widow remarries in Turkey after escaping Gaza with fake passport - MintEx-Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's widow remarries in Turkey after escaping Gaza with fake passport  Mint

Azerbaijan to send gas to Syria through Turkey annually - Mehr News AgencyAzerbaijan to send gas to Syria through Turkey annually  Mehr News Agency