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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Who is backing Pakistan? India must guard against Turkey & China’s dirty games - ThePrintWho is backing Pakistan? India must guard against Turkey & China’s dirty games  ThePrint

Turkey Earthquake Caught Live On TV, News Anchor’s Reaction Goes Viral | Video- News18 - News18
  1. Turkey Earthquake Caught Live On TV, News Anchor’s Reaction Goes Viral | Video- News18  News18
  2. Fact check: Fake videos falsely linked to Turkey earthquake  DW
  3. Istanbul earthquake live: More than 150 injured as buildings shaken in Turkey's largest city  BBC


On Day Of J&K Terror, Pakistan PM Thanked Turkey For Support On "Kashmir Issue" - NDTVOn Day Of J&K Terror, Pakistan PM Thanked Turkey For Support On "Kashmir Issue"  NDTV

Pak Reacts After Pahalgam Attack; Sharif Thanks Turkey For Supporting 'Kashmir Cause' | Details - Times of IndiaPak Reacts After Pahalgam Attack; Sharif Thanks Turkey For Supporting 'Kashmir Cause' | Details  Times of India

Turkey Joins Mexico, Brazil, UK, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, India, and France in Australia’s New Travel Alert: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldTurkey Joins Mexico, Brazil, UK, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, India, and France in Australia’s New Travel Alert: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

World Bank ups Türkiye’s 2025 economic growth outlook | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahWorld Bank ups Türkiye’s 2025 economic growth outlook | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Erdogan Risks Overplaying His Hand - Foreign PolicyErdogan Risks Overplaying His Hand  Foreign Policy

On Pahalgam attack day, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked Turkey’s Erdogan for ‘unwavering’ support on Kashmir issue - MintOn Pahalgam attack day, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked Turkey’s Erdogan for ‘unwavering’ support on Kashmir issue  Mint

Who Is Lyndell 'Lynn' Price? Former Turkey Leg Hut Owner Indicted For Arson Conspiracy - Times NowWho Is Lyndell 'Lynn' Price? Former Turkey Leg Hut Owner Indicted For Arson Conspiracy  Times Now

Triumfs At T4: The Risk Of A Turkey-Israel S-400 Missile Crisis In Syria - ForbesTriumfs At T4: The Risk Of A Turkey-Israel S-400 Missile Crisis In Syria  Forbes

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolts Turkey's Istanbul - Times of IndiaEarthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolts Turkey's Istanbul  Times of India

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hits Turkey, thousands evacuate buildings in Istanbul - India TodayEarthquake of magnitude 6.2 hits Turkey, thousands evacuate buildings in Istanbul  India Today

Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Istanbul - The New York TimesMap: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Istanbul  The New York Times

Europe’s reluctant reset with Turkey - The EconomistEurope’s reluctant reset with Turkey  The Economist

S&P Global Affirms Turkey at BB-, Warns of Risks to Growth - BloombergS&P Global Affirms Turkey at BB-, Warns of Risks to Growth  Bloomberg

Balancing Security and Diplomacy: Turkey’s Dual-Track Policy Towards Iraq - Stimson CenterBalancing Security and Diplomacy: Turkey’s Dual-Track Policy Towards Iraq  Stimson Center

Türkiye's self-sabotage directly benefits India - Deccan HeraldTürkiye's self-sabotage directly benefits India  Deccan Herald

Turkey: 151 hurt jumping from buildings amid earthquake, say authorities - The GuardianTurkey: 151 hurt jumping from buildings amid earthquake, say authorities  The Guardian

Uzbekistan Set to Join Turkey, Egypt, UAE, Thailand, and Vietnam as a Top Travel Destination for Russian Tourists in the May 2025 Holidays, Offering Affordable Luxury, Rich Culture, and Scenic Landscapes - Travel And Tour WorldUzbekistan Set to Join Turkey, Egypt, UAE, Thailand, and Vietnam as a Top Travel Destination for Russian Tourists in the May 2025 Holidays, Offering Affordable Luxury, Rich Culture, and Scenic Landscapes  Travel And Tour World

Turkey: Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul, injures dozens - DWTurkey: Powerful earthquake shakes Istanbul, injures dozens  DW

Opinion | Turkey: History Comes Back To Bite Erdogan - NDTVOpinion | Turkey: History Comes Back To Bite Erdogan  NDTV

Opinion | Turkey Protests: Erdogan Faces The Crisis Of His Life - NDTVOpinion | Turkey Protests: Erdogan Faces The Crisis Of His Life  NDTV

Turkey secures rights to 90 percent of oil and gas output in Somalia deal, document shows - Nordic MonitorTurkey secures rights to 90 percent of oil and gas output in Somalia deal, document shows  Nordic Monitor

Turkey marks anniversary of WWI battle that killed scores - Mid-dayTurkey marks anniversary of WWI battle that killed scores  Mid-day

Blocked Eurofighter Deal Impacts Turkey’s Plans To Diversify Air Force - ForbesBlocked Eurofighter Deal Impacts Turkey’s Plans To Diversify Air Force  Forbes

Earthquake of magnitude 6.02 strikes Turkey, GFZ says - ReutersEarthquake of magnitude 6.02 strikes Turkey, GFZ says  Reuters

Turkey earthquake: 6.2 magnitude quake in the Sea of Marmara shakes Istanbul - The Economic TimesTurkey earthquake: 6.2 magnitude quake in the Sea of Marmara shakes Istanbul  The Economic Times

Erdogan, Luxon strengthen Türkiye-New Zealand ties in Istanbul talks - Hürriyet Daily NewsErdogan, Luxon strengthen Türkiye-New Zealand ties in Istanbul talks  Hürriyet Daily News

Türkiye’s Isbank receives $114M climate loan from French Development Agency - Türkiye TodayTürkiye’s Isbank receives $114M climate loan from French Development Agency  Türkiye Today

Türkiye (Turkey) - ember-energy.orgTürkiye (Turkey)  ember-energy.org

Facing government crackdown on dissent, Turkey’s protesters put aside their differences - The HinduFacing government crackdown on dissent, Turkey’s protesters put aside their differences  The Hindu

Turkey's Simsek holds talks with US Treasury Secretary Bessent - ReutersTurkey's Simsek holds talks with US Treasury Secretary Bessent  Reuters

Russia hands Turkey 'evidence' of Ukrainian attacks on TurkStream pipeline - Middle East EyeRussia hands Turkey 'evidence' of Ukrainian attacks on TurkStream pipeline  Middle East Eye

Istanbul earthquake: Powerful 6.2-magnitude quake hits off in Turkey - The HinduIstanbul earthquake: Powerful 6.2-magnitude quake hits off in Turkey  The Hindu

Türkiye’s UN envoy urges lifting sanctions, boosting support for Syria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye’s UN envoy urges lifting sanctions, boosting support for Syria | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Syria cancels some flights to Turkey amid aviation dispute - Middle East EyeSyria cancels some flights to Turkey amid aviation dispute  Middle East Eye

Türkiye slaps fines amid calls to counter ‘earthquake profiteering’ | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye slaps fines amid calls to counter ‘earthquake profiteering’ | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

A Turkey Hunt to Remember - Dubois County HeraldA Turkey Hunt to Remember  Dubois County Herald

Türkiye hails Syria’s progress, urges more global support for transition - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye hails Syria’s progress, urges more global support for transition  Hürriyet Daily News

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Turkey's Istanbul, No Immediate Reports Of Damage- News18 - News186.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Turkey's Istanbul, No Immediate Reports Of Damage- News18  News18

Türkiye's biggest lender Ziraat Bank secures $1.75B syndicated loan | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's biggest lender Ziraat Bank secures $1.75B syndicated loan | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

BIG Setback For Turkey As Three Central Asian Nations Support Cyprus’s Sovereignty; End Of Road For Erdogan’s ‘Pan-Turkism’? - EurAsian TimesBIG Setback For Turkey As Three Central Asian Nations Support Cyprus’s Sovereignty; End Of Road For Erdogan’s ‘Pan-Turkism’?  EurAsian Times

Türkiye’s Pegasus Airlines needs new Sabiha Gökcen terminal - ch-aviationTürkiye’s Pegasus Airlines needs new Sabiha Gökcen terminal  ch-aviation

Türkiye eyes sustainable tourism as visitor numbers soar - XinhuaTürkiye eyes sustainable tourism as visitor numbers soar  Xinhua

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

Turkey cenbank reaffirms tight stance after April rate hike - ReutersTurkey cenbank reaffirms tight stance after April rate hike  Reuters

Everyday Grammar Video: A Popular Person in Turkey - VOA - Voice of America English NewsEveryday Grammar Video: A Popular Person in Turkey  VOA - Voice of America English News

Türkiye says committed to advancing strategic partnership with US | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye says committed to advancing strategic partnership with US | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Germany blocks Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkey amid political turmoil? - AeroTimeGermany blocks Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkey amid political turmoil?  AeroTime

6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Istanbul, Turkey prompting building evacuations - USA Today6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Istanbul, Turkey prompting building evacuations  USA Today

Türkiye doubles troops in Somalia amid al-Shabab offensive: Report - Türkiye TodayTürkiye doubles troops in Somalia amid al-Shabab offensive: Report  Türkiye Today

Large earthquake hits off Turkey - NBC NewsLarge earthquake hits off Turkey  NBC News

Turkey’s Istanbul shaken by 6.2 magnitude earthquake, over 200 injured - AL-MonitorTurkey’s Istanbul shaken by 6.2 magnitude earthquake, over 200 injured  AL-Monitor

Gains in Egypt and Turkey help PepsiCo profit - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIGains in Egypt and Turkey help PepsiCo profit  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

From Al-Azhar to Turkey: Middle East dignitaries gather for Pope Francis' funeral - AL-MonitorFrom Al-Azhar to Turkey: Middle East dignitaries gather for Pope Francis' funeral  AL-Monitor

Turkey to manufacture green hydrogen, nuclear, CCS equipment - Balkan Green Energy NewsTurkey to manufacture green hydrogen, nuclear, CCS equipment  Balkan Green Energy News

Türkiye Urges Exclusion of PKK, YPG, SDF from Syria's Future - kurdistan24.netTürkiye Urges Exclusion of PKK, YPG, SDF from Syria's Future  kurdistan24.net

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Turkey: Istanbul hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake - Middle East EyeTurkey: Istanbul hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake  Middle East Eye

Turkey bans elective C-sections at private medical centres - France 24Turkey bans elective C-sections at private medical centres  France 24

Pricing Applications For Authorized Medicines Under The Alternative Reimbursement Scheme - MondaqPricing Applications For Authorized Medicines Under The Alternative Reimbursement Scheme  Mondaq

Türkiye, US reaffirm commitment to $100B trade target, says trade minister - Türkiye TodayTürkiye, US reaffirm commitment to $100B trade target, says trade minister  Türkiye Today

Türkiye: Istanbul Hosts Key Tourism Discussions at PATA Annual Summit 2025, Emphasizing the Need for Global Collaboration and Eco-conscious Travel - Travel And Tour WorldTürkiye: Istanbul Hosts Key Tourism Discussions at PATA Annual Summit 2025, Emphasizing the Need for Global Collaboration and Eco-conscious Travel  Travel And Tour World

Turkey’s involvement in global drug and illegal betting rings exposed - Nordic MonitorTurkey’s involvement in global drug and illegal betting rings exposed  Nordic Monitor

Turkey Plans Oil and Gas Exploration in Bulgaria, Libya, and Iraq - RigzoneTurkey Plans Oil and Gas Exploration in Bulgaria, Libya, and Iraq  Rigzone

Türkiye, Russia hold consultations on Middle East in Istanbul - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye, Russia hold consultations on Middle East in Istanbul  Hürriyet Daily News

Poland seeks to boost defense industry cooperation with Türkiye - Türkiye TodayPoland seeks to boost defense industry cooperation with Türkiye  Türkiye Today

Turkey Eyes Oil & Gas Exploration In Bulgaria, Iraq And Libya - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comTurkey Eyes Oil & Gas Exploration In Bulgaria, Iraq And Libya  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Turkey detains 234 people in Europe-coordinated drug bust - ReutersTurkey detains 234 people in Europe-coordinated drug bust  Reuters

Baskaya: The solution to the Kurdish problem can progress alongside the democratization of Turkey - ANF EnglishBaskaya: The solution to the Kurdish problem can progress alongside the democratization of Turkey  ANF English

Turkey’s central bank raises interest rate to 46% - Financial TimesTurkey’s central bank raises interest rate to 46%  Financial Times

Could Israel-Turkey war of words lead to armed conflict? - DWCould Israel-Turkey war of words lead to armed conflict?  DW

S&P affirms Türkiye’s credit rating at ‘BB-‘ with stable outlook - Türkiye TodayS&P affirms Türkiye’s credit rating at ‘BB-‘ with stable outlook  Türkiye Today

Statement by the Secretary General on the situation in Türkiye - The Council of EuropeStatement by the Secretary General on the situation in Türkiye  The Council of Europe

UAE expresses strong solidarity with Türkiye after Istanbul earthquake. - Latest news from AzerbaijanUAE expresses strong solidarity with Türkiye after Istanbul earthquake.  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Turkey's 'Year of the Family' — but not for women - EUobserverTurkey's 'Year of the Family' — but not for women  EUobserver

New German government to decide on Eurofighter sale to Turkey: Officials - AL-MonitorNew German government to decide on Eurofighter sale to Turkey: Officials  AL-Monitor

Türkiye closely following new US trade policies, ready to work in close dialogue: Trade minister - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye closely following new US trade policies, ready to work in close dialogue: Trade minister  Anadolu Ajansi

Turkey trusts UK on Eurofighter deal amid German objections after Erdogan rival’s arrest - Nordic MonitorTurkey trusts UK on Eurofighter deal amid German objections after Erdogan rival’s arrest  Nordic Monitor

Türkiye’s presentation on Gaza at ICJ slated for April 30 | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye’s presentation on Gaza at ICJ slated for April 30 | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Turkey earthquake: Magnitude-6.2 tremor hits Istanbul - thenationalnews.comTurkey earthquake: Magnitude-6.2 tremor hits Istanbul  thenationalnews.com

Türkiye's cybersecurity approach: From policy to robust action | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye's cybersecurity approach: From policy to robust action | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Seasonal worker in Turkey who alleges brutal abuse by employers slams prolonged legal battle - Stockholm Center for FreedomSeasonal worker in Turkey who alleges brutal abuse by employers slams prolonged legal battle  Stockholm Center for Freedom

Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner indicted on federal charges related to fire, explosion at Houston bar - KHOUFormer Turkey Leg Hut co-owner indicted on federal charges related to fire, explosion at Houston bar  KHOU

Turkey's central bank surprises with 350-basis-point rate hike - CNBCTurkey's central bank surprises with 350-basis-point rate hike  CNBC

Türkiye honors Gallipoli heroes on 110th anniversary with national tribute | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye honors Gallipoli heroes on 110th anniversary with national tribute | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye’s Otokar forms joint venture in Romania to produce armored vehicles for Romanian army - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye’s Otokar forms joint venture in Romania to produce armored vehicles for Romanian army  Anadolu Ajansi

Turkey's opposition set to defy protest ban on Wednesday - The New ArabTurkey's opposition set to defy protest ban on Wednesday  The New Arab

Turkey Eyes Oil & Gas Exploration in Libya - Energy Capital & PowerTurkey Eyes Oil & Gas Exploration in Libya  Energy Capital & Power

Türkiye watches Vatican closely as papal transition nears | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye watches Vatican closely as papal transition nears | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Reaching the middle of turkey season - The Republic NewsReaching the middle of turkey season  The Republic News

Turkey’s government is trying to repress its way out of a crisis - The EconomistTurkey’s government is trying to repress its way out of a crisis  The Economist

Race for ECO Tourism Capital 2027 begins as delegations arrive in Türkiye - nation.com.pkRace for ECO Tourism Capital 2027 begins as delegations arrive in Türkiye  nation.com.pk

Syria bars Turkish carrier AJet’s inaugural flight to Damascus, seeks parity - Türkiye TodaySyria bars Turkish carrier AJet’s inaugural flight to Damascus, seeks parity  Türkiye Today

Israel will need to get used to Turkey’s growing footprint in Syria - The Times of IsraelIsrael will need to get used to Turkey’s growing footprint in Syria  The Times of Israel

Turkey bans elective C-sections at private medical centers - Turkish MinuteTurkey bans elective C-sections at private medical centers  Turkish Minute

International report - Turkey's opposition calls for boycott as anti-Erdogan protests continue - RFIInternational report - Turkey's opposition calls for boycott as anti-Erdogan protests continue  RFI

Turkey’s spy chief meets with Hamas leaders for talks on Gaza aid delivery - The Times of IsraelTurkey’s spy chief meets with Hamas leaders for talks on Gaza aid delivery  The Times of Israel

Turkey on boil: Why mass protests have erupted against Erdogan - Times of IndiaTurkey on boil: Why mass protests have erupted against Erdogan  Times of India