'Yes' camp claims win in vote on new Erdogan powers
The 'Yes' campaign won 63.2 per cent of the vote while the 'No' campaign mustered 36.8 per cent, the election commission said in figures quoted by the NTV channel, in an initial count based on 25 per cent of the ballot boxes.
Apr 16, 2017, 22:55 PM IST
Turkey votes in landmark presidential referendum
Voting began on Sunday in Turkey in a landmark referendum that will determine whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be granted new powers, the media reported.
Apr 16, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Turkey in final referendum push as jihadists detained
The referendum will take place under a state of emergency that has been in place since last summer's failed coup which has seen some 47,000 arrested in the biggest crackdown in Turkey's history.
Apr 14, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
Explosion near police HQ in Turkey's Diyarbakir: Report
A strong blast rocked Turkey`s largest Kurdish-majority city of Diyarbakir on Tuesday near the riot police headquarters, just days before a key referendum on boosting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s powers.
Apr 11, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
Turkish President Erdogan warns Iraqi Kurd ties at risk over Kirkuk flag
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday urged the Iraqi Kurdish leadership to remove the Kurdish flag hoisted in the disputed oil-rich Iraqi city of Kirkuk, warning that its strong relations with Ankara were at risk.
Apr 04, 2017, 20:15 PM IST
Kurdish voters stabbed outside Turkish consulate in Brussels
Protests erupted after Turkish government supporters on Thursday allegedly attacked and injured three Kurds going to vote in Turkey`s constitutional referendum at its consulate in Brussels, local media reported.
Mar 31, 2017, 00:17 AM IST
Turkish minister visits Switzerland as Europe row simmers
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met with his Swiss counterpart Thursday after having to call off a campaign appearance amongst diaspora voters, in a bitter row between Ankara and Europe.
Mar 24, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Chancellor Angela Merkel warns Germany could ban Turkish campaign events
Chancellor Angela Merkel today warned that Germany could ban future campaign events by Turkish politicians on its soil unless Ankara stopped "Nazi" jibes aimed at Berlin.
Mar 21, 2017, 00:26 AM IST
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expects parliament to restore capital punishment
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said he expected parliament to approve restoring capital punishment.
Mar 18, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
Have 5 kids not 3, Erdogan tells Turks in Europe
Germany and the Netherlands have blocked Turkish ministers from campaigning for a `yes` vote in next month`s referendum on expanding President Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s powers.
Mar 17, 2017, 21:36 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 accuses Berlin of working against bid to boost Erdogan powers
Turkey on Friday accused Germany of working for a "No" vote ahead of an April referendum on whether to boost President Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s powers in an executive presidency.
Mar 03, 2017, 14:04 PM IST
Turkey blasts Austria`s `irresponsible` referendum stance
Turkey has slammed Austria`s "double standard" and "irresponsible" approach to potential campaigning by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the EU member state ahead of April`s referendum.
Feb 28, 2017, 12:55 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
`Erdogan assassination plot` suspects go on trial in Turkey
The trial opened on Monday of almost 50 suspects accused of plotting to assassinate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a luxury Aegean hotel on the night of the botched July 15 coup.
Feb 20, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Erdogan alleged assassination attempt trial opens in Turkey
A trial has opened in southern Turkey for 47 people accused of attempting to kill President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the night of the failed coup, while he was vacationing with his family.
Feb 20, 2017, 14:52 PM IST
Turkey detains 26 people after car bomb blamed on PKK
Turkish authorities on Saturday blamed Kurdish militants for a car bombing which rocked the southeastern province of Sanliurfa, close to the Syrian border, and detained 26 people in connection with the attack.
Feb 18, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Turkey sets April 16 for key constitutional referendum
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today rubber stamped constitutional changes boosting his powers, paving the way for a referendum on the issue in mid April, a senior government minister said.
Feb 10, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
German court upholds partial ban of Erdogan poem
A Hamburg court has upheld an injunction prohibiting a German television comedian from repeating elements of a crude poem he wrote about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Feb 10, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
Donald Trump calls Recep Tayyip Erdogan, says Turkey strategic partner and NATO ally
Trump also spoke with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain to reaffirm the strong bilateral partnership across a range of mutual interests, the White House said.
Feb 08, 2017, 08:57 AM IST
