Istanbul and its significance for Turkey’s local elections

Istanbul is one of Turkey’s most well-known and visited cities. As the country goes to the polls, it is also one of the most important battlegrounds, here’s why.

British Labour adopts Islamophobia definition while Conservatives dither

There is growing pressure on the Conservative Party to accept a working definition of Islamophobia as it faces increasing instances of members using inflammatory rhetoric against Muslims.

Turkey has two major pre-poll alliances for upcoming municipal elections

The People’s Alliance, comprised of governing AK Party and MHP, will compete against the Nation’s Alliance, led by CHP and IYI Party.

Turkish Airlines is not up for sale: spokesman

Turkey's national carrier is aiming to expand service and officials have rejected reports that its considering selling shares to foreign investors.

Erdogan remarks on NZ terror attack taken 'out of context'

Comments by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the wake of the massacre of Muslims in New Zealand were taken "out of context," a senior official of the Turkish presidency says, after Australia and New Zealand voiced anger over the remarks.

Who are the candidates for major cities in Turkey's local elections?

Here are the profiles of the two alliances candidates’ for Turkey’s three biggest and most important cities: Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir.

Why is Turkey at the heart of the Christchurch terrorist’s anger?

The New Zealand terrorist's manifesto is filled with references to Turkey. Experts see it as an indicator that Turkey is synonymous with Islam in the eyes of Western ultra-nationalists.

Europe's biggest theme park opens in Turkish capital

Ankapark, in capital Ankara, is also called Wonderland Eurasia and boasts over 1,200 amusement attractions.

Purported Catalan duo trained by YPG/PKK threatens Spain

Two masked people who identify themselves as Catalan threaten to use terrorist training against Spain once they arrive in the country from Syria, according to viral footage.

NZ terror attacks were 'the toxic product of ignorance and hate' - Erdogan

"We must establish that there is absolutely no difference between the murderer who killed innocent people in New Zealand and those who have carried out terrorist acts" in Turkey, Europe, elsewhere - President Erdogan writing in The Washington Post.

Moderate earthquake hits Turkey; no casualties reported

The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Agency said the earthquake on Wednesday was centered in the town of Acipayam, in Denizli province. It was followed by two aftershocks.

OIC women's council writes to PM Ardern in support of New Zealand's Muslims

The letter to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the terrorist attack "an assault on humanity" and commended her stance in the aftermath.