President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejoins Turkey's ruling party AKP after almost three-year absence
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday rejoined the Turkish ruling party after a nearly three-year absence.
May 02, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
Thousands of Turkish women rally in favour of Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s powers
Thousands of pro-government women filled an Istanbul arena Sunday in support of a "Yes" vote in next month`s referendum on boosting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s powers.
Mar 05, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Turkey lifts ban on female Army officers wearing headscarf
Turkey's army is lifting a historic ban on female officers wearing the Islamic headscarf in the officially secular country, the state-run Anadolu news agency said on Wednesday.
Feb 22, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
Turkey ruling party resigns over 'civil war' warning
A senior regional official with Turkey's ruling party resigned Thursday after saying the country risked civil war if there was not a 'yes' vote in a referendum on giving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greater powers.
Feb 16, 2017, 22:29 PM IST
Police, ruling party hit by attacks in Istanbul
An assailant opened fire on a police car Saturday in Istanbul, just hours after two other attacks against the police and Turkey`s ruling party offices, media reports said.
Jan 21, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Turkey's Erdogan rebukes MPs over 'leg-biting' brawl
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the country's lawmakers to task today over an "ugly" brawl in parliament during a vote on a hugely controversial bill bolstering his powers left several injured.
Jan 13, 2017, 23:28 PM IST
Turkey PM withdraws controversial child sex conviction bill
In comments overnight, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had called for a compromise to be found on the bill.
Nov 22, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Turkey postpones vote of controversial abuse draft
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has ordered his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) to talk with the opposition regarding the controversial sexual abuse draft, which is postponed in Parliament to November 22.
Nov 20, 2016, 02:44 AM IST
Turkey ruling party orders clean-up after coup attempt: Report
Turkey`s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has ordered the party to be "cleaned" of supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s arch foe US-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen, state media reported on Friday.
Aug 05, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Turkey party seeks constitutional change to boost Erdogan
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is seeking a quick revision to the constitution that would allow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to renew his party political activity, sources said today.
May 27, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
Turkish police detain 35 Gulenists after AKP win: Report
Turkish police today detained 35 suspects including high-ranking bureaucrats and police officers as part of a probe into supporters of a US-based cleric accused of plotting to bring down President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, local media reported.
Nov 03, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
Western 'concern' over Turkey vote as President Erdogan consolidates rule
Erdogan declared the outcome a vote for "stability" after renewed conflict with Kurdish rebels.
Nov 03, 2015, 10:54 AM IST
Turkey returns to single-party rule after AKP election sweep
The political landscape has changed dramatically in Turkey since June, with the country even more divided along ethnic and sectarian lines.
Nov 02, 2015, 13:19 PM IST
Divided Turkey votes in critical election as violence spirals
Turkey votes on Sunday in its most crucial election in years.
Nov 01, 2015, 15:55 PM IST
