World news about “Turkish politics” published by euronews.
US Sec of State John Kerry urges Turkey and Israel to heal their rift Eager for two allies of America to repair their relationship, US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Turkey and Israel to restore full diplomatic ties… 07/04/2013
Full transcript of Abdullah Ocalan’s ceasefire callSource and translation: BDP Press Office, Turkey Let all the oppressed have a free and happy Newroz! Greetings to all peoples of Middle East and Central… 22/03/2013
Bulgaria: politician escapes assassination attempt – nocomment A man armed with a gas gun got on the stage while Movements for Rights and Freedoms leader Ahmed Dogan was delivering a speech at the VIII National Conference… 19/01/2013
Turkey: Allegations that air passengers mistreated untrueTurkey has denied the allegations that it mistreated passengers on board a Syrian aircraft suspected of carrying military equipments. Speaking to euronews… 11/10/2012
Egemen Bağış: ‘The EU must accept Turkey’ Joining the European Union remains a top priority for Turkey despite the economic crisis and controversy over comments made on the Armenian genocide. They’re… 10/02/2012
The challenges ahead for Turkish PM Erdogan Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a strong mandate to pursue his reform agenda after Sunday’s election results. But he will need to seek… 13/06/2011
Lesson for EU in election says Turkey’s EU Minister In the wake of the Turkish election results euronews spoke to Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis. Euronews: “Your party… 13/06/2011
Turkey: push for a new constitution As the election campaign winds down in Turkey, euronews spoke to some of the main figures involved in Sunday’s historic poll. The election is not expected… 10/06/2011
Erdogan reflects Turkey’s new found global confidence Recep Tayyip Erdogan first attracted international attention in 2002 when his AK Party swept to power. Since then he has been the driving force behind… 10/06/2011
Erdogan lines up super-majority in Turkish poll Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks set to win a third term as the country heads towards a June 12 general election. In power since 2002… 06/06/2011
Erdogan cabinet reshuffle during PKK peace talksIn a surprise move, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reshuffled his cabinet. Following a meeting with President Abdullah Gul, he named four… 25/01/2013
Turkey gets NATO nod for missile defence systemNATO has agreed to provide Turkey with an advanced Patriot missile system to defend its borders against Syrian attack. Turkey has been talking to its allies… 20/11/2012
Erdogan re-elected as AK Party leaderTurkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected as leader of the governing AK Party. He secured the role for a third and final time at the… 01/10/2012
Upsurge in PKK violence as anniversary nearsKurds fought with Turkish police on Tuesday in the southeast province of Hakkari. The clashes took place on the eve of the 28th anniversary of the start of… 14/08/2012
Former Turkish president’s death labelled ‘suspicious’Turkey’s presidential office has labelled the death of former head of state Turgut Ozal in 1993 “suspicious” and called for an investigation. Ozal’s… 14/06/2012
Former Turkish police chief goes to jailFormer Turkish head of police, Mehmet Ağar,has been handed a five year jail sentences, 15 years after a scandal exposed links between the police, the Mafia… 25/04/2012
Heyday of Turkish military recedesTurkish General Kenan Evren broadcast on 12 September 1980 that the army had seized power at dawn. He said this was to preserve national unity, restore the… 04/04/2012
Turkey bombers ‘will never achieve their goal – PMThe Turkish prime minister has reacted to the bomb attack on police officers in Istanbul. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: “I strongly condemn the brutal attack… 01/03/2012
Bomb targets police in Istanbul – 16 woundedA bomb has been detonated in Istanbul targeting police near the headquarters of Turkey’s ruling AK Party. Authorities say 15 officers and a civilian were… 01/03/2012
Police wounded in Istanbul bombingSixteen people, including 15 policemen, have been injured in an explosion near the headquarters of Turkey’s ruling party in Istanbul. The device may have… 01/03/2012
France seeks to mend ties with Turkey over genocide lawFrance has urged Turkey not to take tit-for-tat measures over a draft bill that makes it illegal to deny the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman… 24/01/2012
Kurdish writer: ‘punish those responsible’ for air strikeMore than 2,000 Kurds demonstrated in Istanbul against the Turkish authorities following the fatal air strike in the south east that killed 35 people. Some… 29/12/2011
Turkey hits Israel with diplomatic sanctions over Gaza raidTurkey has imposed diplomatic sanctions against Israel, including the exclusion of top embassy staff, over an Israeli raid on an aid flotilla heading to… 02/09/2011
Turkey stable after top brass quitThe sudden resignation of Turkey’s four top military commanders on Friday provides Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan with an opportunity to extend his… 31/07/2011
Turkey’s turbulent politicsAnalysts say the resignations of Turkey’s military top brass are unlikely to cause long-term instability. It is the first time so many top commanders have… 30/07/2011
Turkey’s top military leaders step down en masseIn the latest sign of a rift with the government, Turkey’s top military leadership has stepped down. Armed Forces Chief, General Isik Kosaner, has… 30/07/2011
Turkey: govt win no-confidence voteThe Turkish government of Prime Minister Tayyip Recep Erdogan have won a parliamentary vote of confidence clearing the way for his plans to write a new… 13/07/2011
New cabinet approved in TurkeyA new Cabinet has been approved in Turkey, which includes a minister to oversee Turkey’s European Union bid. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to… 06/07/2011
Turkish MPs boycott swearing-in of parliamentTwo of Turkey’s main opposition parties boycotted the opening of parliament on Tuesday after judges barred nine jailed MPs from taking their… 28/06/2011
Kurds to boycott Turkey parliament oath-takingThe newly-elected Turkish parliament convenes for an oath-taking ceremony today – a ceremony which pro-Kurdish candidates say they will boycott because some… 28/06/2011
Turkish journalist Mehmet Ali Birand on what won the electionTo assess Turkey’s election results, euronews talked to prominent Turkish journalist Mehmet Ali Birand, by satellite link with Istanbul. Gizem Adal… 13/06/2011
Erdogan vows to work with rivals on new constitutionRecep Tayyip Erdogan has won a third term as Turkey’s prime minister. His AK Party gained a decisive victory, picking up 49.9 percent of the vote, but fell… 13/06/2011
CHP falls short of goals in Turkish electionFor decades they ruled Turkey, upholding the republic’s secular values. On Sunday, despite picking up three and a half million more votes than in 2007, the… 13/06/2011
AK party seals historic third straight win in TurkeyThe ruling AK party has won the Turkish general election with nearly exactly 50 percent of the vote. It is the party’s third consecutive win, which has not… 12/06/2011
AKP wins Turkish General Election but falls short of constitution-changing majorityThe count is nearly finished in the Turkish general election, and the results appear to be confirming the pre-vote polls. The ruling right-of centre … 12/06/2011
Erdogan win in Turkey elections could lead to new constitutionThe most likely results of today’s election in Turkey is a third consecutive term for Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Recent opinion polls before voting began show… 12/06/2011
Turkey goes to the pollsVoting is underway in Turkey in a general election expected to return the ruling AK party for a third consecutive term. The country has become an economic… 12/06/2011
Election campaign ends in TurkeyWho will lead Turkey through the next four years? The opinion polls say Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will win a third consecutive term, and his … 11/06/2011
Election campaigning comes to a close in TurkeyTurkey’s prime minister has turned up the heat on his rivals as campaigning comes to a close ahead of elections on Sunday. Opinion polls indicate Recep… 11/06/2011
Turkish constitution at stake in general electionTurkey will go the polls on Sunday with the ruling AK party hoping to secure a large enough majority so they can change the constitution. It wants to reduce… 10/06/2011
Polls point to ruling AKP victory in Turkish electionSunday’s Turkish election will go a long way towards mapping out the country’s political future. If the ruling AKP party, led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip… 10/06/2011
“Anonymous” attacks official Turkish websitesInternet activists Anonymous have attacked several official websites in Turkey on the eve of a general election in protest at what they call increasing… 10/06/2011
Stakes are high in Turkish electionOn September 12, 1980 Turkey experienced its third military coup in 20 years. The previous two, in 1960 and 1971, laid the foundation for a military state… 09/06/2011
High hopes for civil constitution post poll in TurkeyTurkey having been ruled under constitutions forged in the aftermath of military coups since the 1960’s, Turkey is on the cusp of a new era. Following… 09/06/2011
Turkey’s PM unveils ‘crazy’ canal projectIt has been dubbed a ‘‘crazy project’‘, but Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday unveiled a mega canal scheme that aims to redraw the map of… 27/04/2011
Commission says independents can run in Turkish electionsFaced with violent street protests and criticism from most of the country’s political parties, the Turkish electoral commission has reversed its decision… 21/04/2011
Turkey: Violent clashes follow election rowIn Turkey there have been violent clashes between security forces and Kurdish demonstrators in several cities across the country, including Istanbul and… 19/04/2011
Kurdish party threaten election boycottTurkey’s leading Kurdish political party is threatening to boycott the country’s parliamentary elections in June because seven candidates backed by the… 19/04/2011
