Erdogan's AKP leads in Istanbul, Ankara in Turkish local election
The AKP was also leading in the capital Ankara with 51.6 percent of votes after 22.5 percent of ballots were opened, NTV said.
Mar 31, 2019, 22:16 PM IST
Tayyip Erdogan promises to 'transform Turkey' after victory in landmark elections
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's victory means he will remain president at least until 2023 - the centenary of the founding of the Turkish republic on the ashes of the Ottoman Empire by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Jun 25, 2018, 23:17 PM IST
Tayyip Erdogan, ruling AK Party build comfortable lead in Turkish elections
Erdogan, the most popular but also divisive leader in modern Turkish history, will extend his 15-year rule in Turkey.
Jun 25, 2018, 01:15 AM IST
Turkish government extends state of emergency rule for another three months
The extension followed weekend ceremonies to mark the anniversary of the abortive coup in which around 250 people, mostly unarmed civilians, were killed.
Jul 18, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Turkey to announce date of constitutional referendum this week: PM Binali Yildirim
Turkey`s high electoral board is expected to announce the date this week of a referendum on constitutional changes that would extend the powers of the presidency, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Wednesday.
Jan 25, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Turkey's Parliament approves key articles of constitutional reform
Turkey`s parliament approved key articles of a constitutional reform overnight which would allow the president to be a member of a political party and issue decrees, bringing a step closer the executive presidency sought by Tayyip Erdogan.
Jan 13, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
Turkey blocks access to WikiLeaks after ruling party email dump
Turkey`s Internet watchdog has blocked access to the WikiLeaks website in Turkey, it said, after the whistleblower organisation released nearly 300,000 emails from the ruling AK Party.
Jul 20, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
Watch: Turkish lawmakers exchange blows over 'changes' to Constitution
A video of Turkish lawmakers exchanging blows in Parliament over plans to strip MPs of their immunity from prosecution has gone viral on the social media.
May 03, 2016, 15:21 PM IST
Turkey submits draft proposal to strip MPs of immunity - AKP officials
The Turkish government submitted a draft proposal to parliament on Tuesday that would strip lawmakers of immunity from prosecution, ruling AK Party officials said, a move seen as largely targeting a pro-Kurdish party.
Apr 13, 2016, 00:10 AM IST
