Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey has shown no evidence of Gulen coup role: US

Turkey accuses US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of masterminding the bloody putsch attempt from rural Pennsylvania.

Aug 24, 2016, 20:00 PM IST

Turkey tanks enter Syria in anti-Islamic State operation

Turkish tanks backed by fighter jets and special forces rolled into Syria on Wednesday in an unprecedented operation to drive Islamic State jihadists out of a key Syrian border town.

Aug 24, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

Turkey's Erdogan says US has ''no excuse'' to keep coup suspect Gulen

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan​ on Wednesday said he would tell US Vice President Joe Biden that Washington has "no excuse" for not handing over the Pennsylvania-based cleric blamed for last month`s failed coup.

Aug 24, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

Syria border region must be `cleansed` of ISIS jihadists: Turkey

Turkey said on Monday Islamic State (IS) jihadists must be totally pushed out of the Syrian border region, after a weekend suicide bombing in the city of Gaziantep blamed on the group left at least 54 dead.

Aug 22, 2016, 16:45 PM IST

Turkey academics sought in post-coup crackdown

Turkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 84 university academics suspected of links with US-based Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen, blamed by authorities for last month`s failed coup, media reported Friday.

Aug 19, 2016, 14:45 PM IST

Turkish Police raids 44 firms in coup probe, to detain executives: Report

The companies were accused of giving financial support to the movement of US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused of orchestrating the July 15 putsch.

Aug 16, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Bulgaria PM worried by EU-Turkey relations

Bulgaria`s premier called Friday on the EU to stick by Turkey despite tensions since July`s coup, worrying his country will be swamped by migrants if a deal with Ankara breaks down.

Aug 12, 2016, 20:05 PM IST

EU, Turkey can still save migrant deal: Turkish envoy

The European Union and Turkey have overcome strains in the past and can still save a crucial deal stemming migrant flows to Europe, Ankara's envoy to Brussels said Wednesday.

Aug 10, 2016, 20:53 PM IST

Turkish admiral seeks asylum in US after coup bid: Report

Turkish authorities have ousted thousands of military personnel including nearly half its generals and admirals.

Aug 10, 2016, 17:15 PM IST

Turkey accuses EU of `encouraging` coup plotters

Russia and Turkey would work together on military, foreign affairs, and intelligence.

Aug 10, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledge to reinvigorate ties after diplomatic rift

In the wake of the failed July 15 coup attempt, there are fears in Western capitals that NATO-member Turkey could draw even closer to Moscow.

Aug 09, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Turkey warns US not to `sacrifice` relations for sake of Gulen

Turkey has repeatedly pressed the US to extradite Pennsylvania-based preacher Fethullah Gulen to face trial over the attempted putsch.

Aug 09, 2016, 14:29 PM IST

Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet to mend ties after jet downing rift

Erdogan's visit to Putin's hometown of Saint Petersburg is also his first foreign trip since the failed coup against him last month that sparked a purge of opponents and cast a shadow over Turkey's relations with the West.

Aug 09, 2016, 10:43 AM IST

Mass unity rally against Turkey coup plotters

The massive pro-democracy demonstration transformed the city`s Yenikapi Square into a heaving sea of red and white Turkish flags with many taking part wearing headbands emblazoned with Erdogan`s name.

Aug 08, 2016, 02:39 AM IST

US not involved in Turkey coup attempt, `full stop`, envoy says

The United States` ambassador to Turkey has again denied allegations his country was involved in last month`s failed coup attempt, Turkish media reported on Saturday.

Aug 06, 2016, 16:14 PM IST

Thousands denounce Turkey coup in Cyprus' breakaway north

Thousand demonstrators rallied in the Turkish Cypriot half of ethnically divided Cyprus' capital Nicosia to denounce the July 15 failed coup in Turkey and show support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Aug 06, 2016, 03:09 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

US-based cleric Gulen slams Turkey judicial system over arrest warrant

US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen has condemned Turkey`s judicial system after a court issued an arrest warrant that accuses him of ordering last month`s bid to topple President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Aug 05, 2016, 12:24 PM IST

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says John Kerry to visit Turkey on August 21

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that US State Secretary John Kerry intends to visit this month.

Aug 05, 2016, 06:58 AM IST

Turkey issues warrant for preacher Gulen over coup

Turkey issued an arrest warrant for US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen, accusing him of ordering the coup attempt aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Aug 05, 2016, 02:08 AM IST