Albayrak, Erdogan’s son-in-law and Turkey finance supremo Previously minister of energy, Albayrak is now in the frontline of dealing with a crises after the Turkish lira crashed. Published 17 Aug, 2018 09:56am
Brunson: pastor at centre of Turkey-US row and market turmoil ISTANBUL: Only weeks ago it would have seemed fanciful to draw a link between the fate of an American pastor in... Published 16 Aug, 2018 07:23am
Festival takes music deep into Istanbul’s centuries-old heritage The bazaar is being used for a concert in the prestigious annual summer Istanbul Music Festival. Updated 10 Jul, 2018 10:14am
Turks look to alternative media as news landscape shrinks ISTANBUL: It’s not an obvious location for a media organisation. A gritty area dominated by car repair workshops ... Published 08 Jun, 2018 07:58am
Turkey and the EU: time for plan B? Ties between Turkey and the EU reached a low point in 2017 with the membership process grinding to a halt. Updated 15 Jan, 2018 09:59am
Turkey marks failed coup that changed country Erdogan's power tightens as country finds itself in throes of a purge against alleged coup supporters. Updated 11 Jul, 2017 08:37am
Erdogan seeks to sway Trump in crunch US talks ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Donald Trump on Tuesday in Washington for the first time as... Updated 15 May, 2017 07:00am
Binali Yildirim: Turkey’s last prime minister? If the new blueprint is approved, Yildirim’s own job will be axed. Updated 17 Feb, 2017 12:08pm
Tensions flare as Turkey heads to vote on new Erdogan powers Govt officials argue a fully presidential system is needed to legalise what has become a de-facto situation. Updated 15 Nov, 2016 11:24am
Heroes to battered ‘traitors’: the main suspects in Turkey coup 125 generals and admirals detained over coup, 109 of which have been placed under arrest by the courts. Updated 22 Jul, 2016 10:58am
Jettisoning prime minister, Turkey’s Erdogan marches to one-man rule Erdogan has shown his iron will to create a presidential system where one man has total authority. Updated 07 May, 2016 11:36am
Cracks emerge in Turkey’s ruling tandem Many believed Davutoglu would be a puppet premier, but the former FM has conspicuously tried to carve his own profile. Updated 05 May, 2016 09:19am
Turkey votes in critical test for Erdogan party Erdogan wants the AKP to secure a two-thirds majority to change basic law and transform Turkey Updated 03 Jun, 2015 07:31am
Pantomime warriors no joke for Turkey’s Erdogan The figures represent 16 purported states of Turkic history including the Ottoman empire. Updated 23 Jan, 2015 09:43am
Strongman duo turn blind eye to Russia-Turkey differences ISTANBUL: Shrugging off disputes that could have wrecked other relationships, the strongmen leaders of Russia and... Published 01 Dec, 2014 06:23am
Turkey treads thin line with Kurds over Kobane Turkey is pursuing a delicate but potentially dangerous strategy over the besieged Syrian town of Kobane. Updated 07 Nov, 2014 08:35am
Snowden’s father in ‘emotional’ reunion with son Lon Snowden met his son after arriving in Moscow from the United States on Thursday Updated 12 Oct, 2013 03:57pm
Russia, West on collision course over Syria MOSCOW: Russia’s two-and-a-half year dispute with the West over the conflict in Syria hit a new peak on Monday as... Updated 27 Aug, 2013 07:24am
Obama’s Putin snub marks new low in US-Russia ties MOSCOW: US President Barack Obama’s cancellation of a summit with Vladimir Putin represents a new low in US-Russia... Updated 09 Aug, 2013 04:41am
