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 Tourists To Turkey Halved In Last 3 Months | Exclusive - News18Indian Tourists To Turkey Halved In Last 3 Months | Exclusive  News18

Turkey golden visa: Citizenship via $500,000 investment, visa-free travel to 100+ destinations - Business TodayTurkey golden visa: Citizenship via $500,000 investment, visa-free travel to 100+ destinations  Business Today

Turkey Set for Gas-Exploration Deal After Wooing Ex-Libya Foes - MintTurkey Set for Gas-Exploration Deal After Wooing Ex-Libya Foes  Mint

‘GO BACK!’: NATO Nation Turkey ‘Isolates’ Israel-linked Ships; ‘Orders’ Their Return Amid Gaza War - The Times of India‘GO BACK!’: NATO Nation Turkey ‘Isolates’ Israel-linked Ships; ‘Orders’ Their Return Amid Gaza War  The Times of India

Türkiye breaks ground on railway linking NE province to Azerbaijani exclave - XinhuaTürkiye breaks ground on railway linking NE province to Azerbaijani exclave  Xinhua

South Korean woman learns cultural lesson in Turkey after 'peace sign' selfie video - India TodaySouth Korean woman learns cultural lesson in Turkey after 'peace sign' selfie video  India Today

Rescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal - BBCRescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal  BBC

Turkey’s Robinhood-Style Trading Platform Nears $1 Billion Value - Bloomberg.comTurkey’s Robinhood-Style Trading Platform Nears $1 Billion Value  Bloomberg.com

Turkey says any Ukraine peacekeeping hinges first on ceasefire - ThePrintTurkey says any Ukraine peacekeeping hinges first on ceasefire  ThePrint

Türkiye rejects claims over Iraq-Türkiye oil pipeline funds | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye rejects claims over Iraq-Türkiye oil pipeline funds | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey launches eighth antitrust probe into Google - Global Competition ReviewTurkey launches eighth antitrust probe into Google  Global Competition Review

Wood Secures $18 Million Contract for Turkey’s Largest Polypropylene Plant - ChemAnalystWood Secures $18 Million Contract for Turkey’s Largest Polypropylene Plant  ChemAnalyst

News: Türkiye to host 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, 07-Jul.-2026 - NATO - HomepageNews: Türkiye to host 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, 07-Jul.-2026  NATO - Homepage

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

Korean woman runs into trouble in Turkey for showing peace sign: ‘As a Turkish, I never heard that sign is banned’ | Trending - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesKorean woman runs into trouble in Turkey for showing peace sign: ‘As a Turkish, I never heard that sign is banned’ | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Türkiye to refuse entry to Israeli-linked vessels - Lloyd's ListTürkiye to refuse entry to Israeli-linked vessels  Lloyd's List

Turkey blocks Israel-linked ships from using its ports: What to know - AL-MonitorTurkey blocks Israel-linked ships from using its ports: What to know  AL-Monitor

Turkey plans 5G rollout after October auction and spectrum allocations - Digital Watch ObservatoryTurkey plans 5G rollout after October auction and spectrum allocations  Digital Watch Observatory

US remains opposed to Turkey re-joining F-35 jet programme, State Department says - Euronews.comUS remains opposed to Turkey re-joining F-35 jet programme, State Department says  Euronews.com

Turkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.52% - Investing.comTurkey stocks higher at close of trade; BIST 100 up 0.52%  Investing.com

SGS expands mining laboratory capabilities in Türkiye - International MiningSGS expands mining laboratory capabilities in Türkiye  International Mining

Turkey Bans Israeli Ships From Ports, Demands Proof Of No Ties From Shipping Agents - Marine InsightTurkey Bans Israeli Ships From Ports, Demands Proof Of No Ties From Shipping Agents  Marine Insight

Turkey remains one of the key players in the global food and logistics market - ???-??????Turkey remains one of the key players in the global food and logistics market  ???-??????

France, Spain, United States, China, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand, Germany, and United Kingdom Shine As The Ultimate Epic Destinations Driving 2025 Tourism Surge - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Spain, United States, China, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand, Germany, and United Kingdom Shine As The Ultimate Epic Destinations Driving 2025 Tourism Surge  Travel And Tour World

Wood bags PMC contract for Turkey's largest polypropylene plant - Indian Chemical NewsWood bags PMC contract for Turkey's largest polypropylene plant  Indian Chemical News

‘Proxy war’ – Turkish TikTok makeup row exposes tensions with German diaspora - The Guardian‘Proxy war’ – Turkish TikTok makeup row exposes tensions with German diaspora  The Guardian

Midas secures $80M to set new benchmark for Türkiye's fintech sector | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahMidas secures $80M to set new benchmark for Türkiye's fintech sector | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye probes Google for forcing apps to use Play Store billing only - TRT GlobalTürkiye probes Google for forcing apps to use Play Store billing only  TRT Global

Japan’s defence minister visits Turkey for talks on defence cooperation, drones - MintJapan’s defence minister visits Turkey for talks on defence cooperation, drones  Mint

Türkiye Donates Fast Attack Craft to Maldives, Commissioned as CGS Dharumavantha - navalnews.comTürkiye Donates Fast Attack Craft to Maldives, Commissioned as CGS Dharumavantha  navalnews.com

Excerpts from The Believer: Animal: Wild Turkey - McSweeney’s Internet TendencyExcerpts from The Believer: Animal: Wild Turkey  McSweeney’s Internet Tendency

Turkey sees 5% drop in foreign visitors in July, Germans lead arrivals - eKathimerini.comTurkey sees 5% drop in foreign visitors in July, Germans lead arrivals  eKathimerini.com

Turkey to hold first 5G spectrum auction - TelcoTitans.comTurkey to hold first 5G spectrum auction  TelcoTitans.com

Japan's defence minister discusses military cooperation, drones on Turkey visit - ReutersJapan's defence minister discusses military cooperation, drones on Turkey visit  Reuters

Solar and flexibility: key to Türkiye’s rising cooling challenge - ember-energy.orgSolar and flexibility: key to Türkiye’s rising cooling challenge  ember-energy.org

Turkey is still ready to deploy peace force in Ukraine - Middle East EyeTurkey is still ready to deploy peace force in Ukraine  Middle East Eye

Türkiye imposes full ban on Israel-linked shipping | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye imposes full ban on Israel-linked shipping | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye successfully tests Simsek, a high-speed target drone system - TRT GlobalTürkiye successfully tests Simsek, a high-speed target drone system  TRT Global

Türkiye starts building rail link to Nakhchivan, key to Zangezur Corridor | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye starts building rail link to Nakhchivan, key to Zangezur Corridor | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey said to bar ship traffic to Israel amid trade ban over Gaza war - The Times of IsraelTurkey said to bar ship traffic to Israel amid trade ban over Gaza war  The Times of Israel

Turkey starts building rail link to Nakhchivan as part of US-brokered corridor - Aze.MediaTurkey starts building rail link to Nakhchivan as part of US-brokered corridor  Aze.Media

Turkey Set for Gas-Exploration Deal After Wooing Ex-Libya Foes - Bloomberg.comTurkey Set for Gas-Exploration Deal After Wooing Ex-Libya Foes  Bloomberg.com

To Halt the Jihadist Advance in Somalia, Work with Turkey and the UAE - The Washington InstituteTo Halt the Jihadist Advance in Somalia, Work with Turkey and the UAE  The Washington Institute

Tunisia emerges as Türkiye’s key gateway to Africa in growing trade ties | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTunisia emerges as Türkiye’s key gateway to Africa in growing trade ties | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Tourist arrivals in Türkiye drop by 5% in July | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTourist arrivals in Türkiye drop by 5% in July | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Why Turkey’s football clubs can pay more cash for talent - The EconomistWhy Turkey’s football clubs can pay more cash for talent  The Economist

Türkiye advances water infrastructure to meet cities’ needs by 2050 | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye advances water infrastructure to meet cities’ needs by 2050 | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey’s Tourism Sector Faces Challenges as Strong Lira and Increased Costs Lead to Decline in Foreign Arrivals for the First Time in Five Years - Travel And Tour WorldTurkey’s Tourism Sector Faces Challenges as Strong Lira and Increased Costs Lead to Decline in Foreign Arrivals for the First Time in Five Years  Travel And Tour World

The culture war roiling one of Turkey’s top universities - Financial TimesThe culture war roiling one of Turkey’s top universities  Financial Times

Midas Secures $80 Million Series B, Marking Turkey's Largest-Ever Fintech Investment - PR NewswireMidas Secures $80 Million Series B, Marking Turkey's Largest-Ever Fintech Investment  PR Newswire

Saudi Arabia Joins UAE, Qatar, and Jordan in Surging Middle East Tourism Beating Turkey With Record Arrivals, Revenues and a Summer Travel Boom - Travel And Tour WorldSaudi Arabia Joins UAE, Qatar, and Jordan in Surging Middle East Tourism Beating Turkey With Record Arrivals, Revenues and a Summer Travel Boom  Travel And Tour World

India's rivals China, Turkey seek cheaper Urals, capping oil price rise - Business StandardIndia's rivals China, Turkey seek cheaper Urals, capping oil price rise  Business Standard

Türkiye's competition watchdog probes Google regarding payment systems - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye's competition watchdog probes Google regarding payment systems  Hürriyet Daily News

Turkey Foreign Tourism Drops in July for First Time Since Covid - Bloomberg.comTurkey Foreign Tourism Drops in July for First Time Since Covid  Bloomberg.com

Strategic shift as Egypt prepares to join Turkey’s KAAN stealth fighter project - The Arab WeeklyStrategic shift as Egypt prepares to join Turkey’s KAAN stealth fighter project  The Arab Weekly

South Korean vlogger flashes ‘peace sign’ in Turkey, told by locals it means something else: ‘Most fragile nation’ - The Indian ExpressSouth Korean vlogger flashes ‘peace sign’ in Turkey, told by locals it means something else: ‘Most fragile nation’  The Indian Express

Türkiye’s Togg completes climate, road tests for T10F model ahead of September debut - Türkiye TodayTürkiye’s Togg completes climate, road tests for T10F model ahead of September debut  Türkiye Today

Drought depletes Turkey's Tekirdag reservoirs, forcing emergency water curbs - ReutersDrought depletes Turkey's Tekirdag reservoirs, forcing emergency water curbs  Reuters

Türkiye terminates FX-protected deposit scheme introduced in 2021 - Türkiye TodayTürkiye terminates FX-protected deposit scheme introduced in 2021  Türkiye Today

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Turkey (Türkiye) - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Turkey (Türkiye)  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

US raid kills senior ISIS official near Syria's border with Turkey - AL-MonitorUS raid kills senior ISIS official near Syria's border with Turkey  AL-Monitor

Turkey says any Ukraine peacekeeping hinges first on ceasefire - ReutersTurkey says any Ukraine peacekeeping hinges first on ceasefire  Reuters

Turkey Tourist Arrivals Fall 5% in July - TradingViewTurkey Tourist Arrivals Fall 5% in July  TradingView

Türkiye brings back studio apartments to boost supply, ease prices | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye brings back studio apartments to boost supply, ease prices | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey’s New Main Battle Tanks Are Rolling Out Soon - The National InterestTurkey’s New Main Battle Tanks Are Rolling Out Soon  The National Interest

Türkiye's gross reserves reach new peak for 2nd straight week | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's gross reserves reach new peak for 2nd straight week | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey close to opening rail line to Azerbaijan - The Jerusalem PostTurkey close to opening rail line to Azerbaijan  The Jerusalem Post

Over 28 million Foreign Tourists visit Türkiye in first 7 months - Hürriyet Daily NewsOver 28 million Foreign Tourists visit Türkiye in first 7 months  Hürriyet Daily News

Türkiye 'closely' monitoring situation in Sulaymaniyah in Kurdish Regional Government - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye 'closely' monitoring situation in Sulaymaniyah in Kurdish Regional Government  Anadolu Ajansi

Türkiye uses nanotech to restore Mount Nemrut’s ancient statues | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye uses nanotech to restore Mount Nemrut’s ancient statues | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

News Content Hub - Largest floating drydock built in Turkey delivered to USA - rivieramm.comNews Content Hub - Largest floating drydock built in Turkey delivered to USA  rivieramm.com

Truck engulfed in massive flames drives for 8 km in Turkey, driver escapes unhurt: Video | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTruck engulfed in massive flames drives for 8 km in Turkey, driver escapes unhurt: Video | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

From Mexico to Türkiye: Folk dance festival bridges cultures worldwide | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahFrom Mexico to Türkiye: Folk dance festival bridges cultures worldwide | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

What’s on early agenda for Türkiye’s new terror-free commission? - Türkiye TodayWhat’s on early agenda for Türkiye’s new terror-free commission?  Türkiye Today

Türkiye’s Tourism Sector Sees Consecutive Drop in Foreign Visitors, Prompting Focus on Affordability and Marketing Strategies to Boost Arrivals - Travel And Tour WorldTürkiye’s Tourism Sector Sees Consecutive Drop in Foreign Visitors, Prompting Focus on Affordability and Marketing Strategies to Boost Arrivals  Travel And Tour World

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

Japanese Princess Akiko to Visit Turkey in Sep. - nippon.comJapanese Princess Akiko to Visit Turkey in Sep.  nippon.com

Turkey - Factors to watch on August 22 - TradingViewTurkey - Factors to watch on August 22  TradingView

Türkiye to chair OIC’s extraordinary Gaza summit on Aug 25 - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye to chair OIC’s extraordinary Gaza summit on Aug 25  Hürriyet Daily News

Turkey to re-try contested sale to US embassy of Ataturk Forest Farm land plot - IntelliNewsTurkey to re-try contested sale to US embassy of Ataturk Forest Farm land plot  IntelliNews

Turkey moves to block direct shipping to Israel [VIDEO] - TVP WorldTurkey moves to block direct shipping to Israel [VIDEO]  TVP World

Turkey Sets Stage for Economic Boom with $2.4 Billion Railway Link from Kars to Baku, Strengthening Regional Trade and Connectivity - Travel And Tour WorldTurkey Sets Stage for Economic Boom with $2.4 Billion Railway Link from Kars to Baku, Strengthening Regional Trade and Connectivity  Travel And Tour World

Türkiye's competition watchdog probes Google regarding payment systems - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye's competition watchdog probes Google regarding payment systems  Anadolu Ajansi

Turkey, Japan defense chiefs meet as China concerns push Tokyo toward drones - AL-MonitorTurkey, Japan defense chiefs meet as China concerns push Tokyo toward drones  AL-Monitor

Turkey, Cucumber & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups Are a High-Protein Lunch - EatingWellTurkey, Cucumber & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups Are a High-Protein Lunch  EatingWell

Türkiye's untapped $3.5T mining potential seen as key to narrowing trade gap | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's untapped $3.5T mining potential seen as key to narrowing trade gap | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Erdogan tells Putin Turkey supports Ukraine peace effort - ReutersErdogan tells Putin Turkey supports Ukraine peace effort  Reuters

Men’s U21 Defeats Türkiye in Five Sets at 2025 World Championship - USA VolleyballMen’s U21 Defeats Türkiye in Five Sets at 2025 World Championship  USA Volleyball

Construction of Kars-Nakhchivan railway starts in Türkiye - Latest news from AzerbaijanConstruction of Kars-Nakhchivan railway starts in Türkiye  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Turkey aims to hold 5G frequency tender in October, minister says - ReutersTurkey aims to hold 5G frequency tender in October, minister says  Reuters

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

Türkiye closely monitoring developments in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah - Türkiye TodayTürkiye closely monitoring developments in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah  Türkiye Today

Courteney Cox Calls Disneyland Turkey Leg 'Disgusting' Before Declaring It 'Delicious' - People.comCourteney Cox Calls Disneyland Turkey Leg 'Disgusting' Before Declaring It 'Delicious'  People.com

Türkiye will never bargain with terrorists, speaker Kurtulmus says | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye will never bargain with terrorists, speaker Kurtulmus says | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye begins passport-controlled border crossings with Syria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye begins passport-controlled border crossings with Syria | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Zelenskyy names Türkiye for Maritime security, accuses Moscow of sabotage - AnewZZelenskyy names Türkiye for Maritime security, accuses Moscow of sabotage  AnewZ

Vatican–Türkiye diplomacy and Pope Leo’s visit in global politics | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahVatican–Türkiye diplomacy and Pope Leo’s visit in global politics | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye to face Spain in Women’s Volleyball World Championship opener - Türkiye TodayTürkiye to face Spain in Women’s Volleyball World Championship opener  Türkiye Today

Turkey Tightens Israel Trade Ban With New Shipping Restrictions - Bloomberg.comTurkey Tightens Israel Trade Ban With New Shipping Restrictions  Bloomberg.com

Egypt sets sights on Türkiye's Kaan fighter jet program: Report | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahEgypt sets sights on Türkiye's Kaan fighter jet program: Report | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah