Several gunshots fired at US embassy in Turkish capital
Several gunshots were fired from a vehicle at the US embassy in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Monday, hitting a window in a security cabin…
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US threatens more Turkey sanctions if pastor not freed
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Thursday said that the United States would levy more sanctions on the troubled Turkish economy if Ankara does not release…
Turkey agrees with Russia over partial lifting of visas
Ankara agrees with Russia in principle on its lifting of visas for businessmen, truck drivers and service passport holders, Turkey’s Foreign Minister said Wednesday. Speaking…
Turkey invites US to panel in WTO
Turkey invited the U.S. to a panel in the World Trade Organization (WTO) about doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar…
Turkey wary of US-Russia deal on Syria
The summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki was watched very closely in Turkey. Ankara’s focus, however, was on…
Ankara court releases detailed order in 1997 coup case
A court in capital Ankara on Tuesday issued its detailed verdict in the 1997 “postmodern” coup case, specifying the acts for which 21 convicts were…
Ankara issues arrest warrants for 68 FETO suspects
The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Ankara on Monday issued arrest warrants for 68 suspects linked to the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), the terror group…
Turkey’s main opposition vows to attract 60M tourists
The presidential candidate of Turkey’s main opposition party vowed Monday to bring in 60 million tourists as soon as possible if elected, saying it would…
Turkey’s Yildirim says Turkish forces are 30km inside Iraq
Turkish forces are stationed 30km inside northern Iraq and could advance further to target Kurdish fighters in their Qandil Mountains stronghold, Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has…
Turkey: Over 100 air officers wanted for FETO links
The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in the capital Ankara on Friday issued arrest warrants for 101 Turkish military personnel, including one brigadier and several colonels,…