Turkey dismantles barracks, airbase used by coup plotters
Turkey has said that it is preparing a request for Gulen`s extradition from the United States but Washington has not confirmed the receipt of a formal request.
Jul 29, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Turkey widens post-coup crackdown to businessmen
21 journalists also appeared in an Istanbul court after being rounded up in the sweeping purge, which has seen almost 16,000 people detained since the failed July 15 putsch.
Jul 29, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
Migrant arrivals inch up after failed Turkey coup: Greece
The average rate has increased to 90 people a day, compared to 30 before the attempted putsch, according to a data.
Jul 28, 2016, 21:57 PM IST
Two of Turkey's four-star generals resign a day after military cull: Report
Two senior Turkish generals resigned from the armed forces on Thursday, broadcaster CNN Turk reported, a day after the military dishonourably discharged nearly 1,700 personnel for their role in a failed coup this month.
Jul 28, 2016, 13:37 PM IST
Turkey continues crackdown, shuts dozens of media outlets
Continuing its action against military and media institutions after the failed coup attempt, the Turkish government has shut down 45 newspapers, 16 television stations and three news agencies amid the state of emergency.
Jul 28, 2016, 11:02 AM IST
Erdogan says EU `biased and prejudiced` towards Turkey after coup bid
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday charged the European Union has a "biased and prejudiced" stance on Turkey, following stinging EU criticism over a crackdown in the wake of the failed coup.
Jul 23, 2016, 15:00 PM IST
Turkey's Erdogan beats foes for now, but at high cost to stability
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Jul 22, 2016, 10:15 AM IST
Turkey temporarily suspends human rights convention after failed coup
The Turkish government notified the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe (CoE) on Thursday that it intends to temporarily suspend the European Convention on Human Rights in the country.
Jul 22, 2016, 03:55 AM IST
Turkish lawmakers give leader Erdogan sweeping new powers
Turkish lawmakers declared a three-month state of emergency on Thursday, overwhelmingly approving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's request for sweeping new powers to expand a government crackdown after last week's attempt military coup.
Jul 22, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
Turkey President declares three-month state of emergency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday declared state of emergency for three months following a failed coup attempt on July 15.
Jul 21, 2016, 04:13 AM IST
Turkey prepares emergency measures after post-coup purge
Turkey will announce emergency measures on Wednesday to try to shore up stability and prevent damage to the economy as it purges thousands of members of the security forces, judiciary, civil service and academia after an abortive coup.
Jul 20, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
Turkey officially requests US to extradite Fethullah Gulen
Turkey on Tuesday sent an official request to US government for the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Ankara of plotting a failed military coup.
Jul 20, 2016, 04:05 AM IST
Turkey cracks down on Gulen movement after abortive coup, widens purge
Turkey vowed to root out allies of the US-based cleric it blames for an abortive coup last week, widening a purge of the army, police and judiciary on Tuesday to the education sector, intelligence agency and religious authorities.
Jul 19, 2016, 23:25 PM IST
US tells Turkey it's ready to discuss cleric Gulen's extradition
The US is prepared to work and discuss with the Turkey on the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, US Ambassador to Ankara John Bass said in a statement on Monday.
Jul 19, 2016, 05:07 AM IST
Turkey rejects EU Commissioner's claim that it prepared arrest lists before coup
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has strongly rejected claims that Turkey's government had prepared arrest lists before Friday’s failed coup attempt
Jul 19, 2016, 04:36 AM IST
Turkey presses post-coup purge as almost 9,000 officials sacked; West voices concern
Turkey launched fresh raids and sacked almost 9,000 officials Monday in a relentless crackdown against suspected coup plotters that has alarmed the West and sparked fears Ankara could reinstate the death penalty.
Jul 18, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
Turkey dismisses almost 9,000 officials, detains 103 generals after failed coup
Turkey has dismissed almost 9,000 officials after a failed coup targeting the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the state-run Anadolu news agency said citing the interior ministry.
Jul 18, 2016, 15:24 PM IST
EU, US urge Turkey to respect rule of law: John Kerry
"The United States and European Union urge Turkey to respect the rule of law in the crackdown following the attempted coup", US Secretary of State John Kerry said during a visit to Brussels on Mond
Jul 18, 2016, 15:23 PM IST
Turkey still searching some coup plotters, no risk of new attempt : Official
"Turkish security forces are still searching for some of the soldiers involved in a failed coup attempt and their weapons in various cities and rural areas but there is no risk of a renewed bid to seize power", a senior security official said on Monday.
Jul 18, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Arrests hit 6,000 as Turkey cracks down on army and judges after coup bid
Turkey widened a crackdown on suspected supporters of a failed military coup on Sunday, taking the number of people rounded up in the armed forces and judiciary to 6,000, and the government said it was in control of the country and economy.
Jul 18, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
