Turkey expels 2,700 personnel over suspected terror links
Turkey on Sunday dismissed at least 2,756 personnel from various institutions, with a new statutory decree being initiated, under the state of emergency.
Dec 24, 2017, 21:00 PM 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 extend state of emergency for three more months
The Turkish parliament on Tuesday approved to extend the state of emergency for another three more months, Dogan News Agency reported.
Jan 04, 2017, 04:57 AM IST
Turkey detains editor of opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet
The Cumhuriyet, which had published revelations embarrassing for the government, said at least a dozen journalists and executives were detained in early morning raids.
Nov 01, 2016, 06:02 AM IST
Turkey parliament to consider death penalty for coup plotters
Capital punishment was abolished in Turkey in 2004 as the nation sought accession to the European Union.
Oct 30, 2016, 02:39 AM IST
Turkey suspends thousands of police, shuts down TV station as crackdown widens
Turkish authorities suspended nearly 13,000 police officers, detained dozens of air force officers and shut down a TV station on Tuesday, widening a state-ordered clampdown against perceived enemies in the wake of July`s failed coup.
Oct 04, 2016, 19:28 PM IST
Turkey arrests some 32,000 in coup plot investigation since July: Official
Turkey has formally arrested 32,000 people in its investigation of a religious movement the government blames for staging a military coup attempt on July 15, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said on Wednesday.
Sep 28, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
Greece rejects asylum claim of Turkish `coup` officer: Lawyer
Greece has rejected the asylum claim of a Turkish military officer who fled after the failed coup of July 15, his lawyer said Thursday, vowing to appeal the decision.
Sep 22, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
Turkey arrests 815 this year in Islamic State crackdown: Minister
Turkey has arrested 815 people since the start of 2016 in its fight against Islamic State, and more than half of those were foreigners, Interior Minister Efkan Ala said in remarks broadcast on Turkish television channels on Wednesday.
Aug 31, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
EU making serious mistakes over failed Turkish coup: Turkish minister
Turkey said on Wednesday the European Union was making grave mistakes in its response to Turkey`s failed coup and was losing support for EU membership from Turks as a result.
Aug 10, 2016, 17:53 PM IST
Turkey expels nearly 1,400 personnel from armed forces: Anadolu
Turkey has dismissed 1,389 personnel from the armed forces for suspected links to the U.S.-based cleric it blames for orchestrating a failed coup, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Sunday.
Jul 31, 2016, 14:31 PM IST
Turkey imposes 3-month state of emergency to catch military coup plotters
Turkish authorities Thursday imposed a three-month state of emergency, strengthening powers to round up suspects accused of staging the failed military coup despite global alarm over a widening purge.
Jul 21, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Canada urges Turkey to avoid summary justice after failed coup
Turkish authorities crushed the putsch bid by discontented soldiers in a chaotic night of violence that left at least 265 dead.
Jul 17, 2016, 06:41 AM IST
Turkey's deadly military coup attempt: As it happened
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan successfully battled to regain control over Turkey on Saturday after a coup bid by discontented soldiers, as signs grew that the most serious challenge to his 13 year
Jul 16, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
Attempted military coup in Turkey: What we know so far
A Turkish army faction backed by tanks and fighter jets launched a coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that appeared to be faltering on Saturday.
Jul 16, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
