Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Elon Musk, a self-proclaimed free speech absolutist, has come under fire for reportedly censoring the Twitter accounts of opponents of the Turkish government.

Sadhna Yadav May 15, 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been forced to stop the ongoing election campaign after falling sick during a live TV interview.

Sadhna Yadav Apr 28, 2023

The Turkish lira has plunged in recent months and is down almost 39 percent against the dollar in 2018.

Suzan Fraser Sep 13, 2018

Weak economic fundamentals, not blind investor panic, has driven a summer of currency crises.

Alain Naef Sep 11, 2018

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised for telling sobbing girl she will be honoured if killed a martyr in Afrin offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Isabelle Gerretsen Feb 26, 2018

Six Turkish journalists have received life sentences for their alleged involvement in the failed July 2016 coup to remove President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

David Brennan Feb 16, 2018

Turkey's president warned Washington's troops with "Ottoman slap" if it does not stop funding Kurdish fighters.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 15, 2018

Turkish President Erdogan's crackdown on dissent and free speech after July 2016 coup attempt has led to Gülen and Hizmet supporters fleeing persecution across border to Greece.

Isabelle Gerretsen Feb 12, 2018

Turkey continues its crackdown on opponents with its incursion into Syria, detaining dozens of pro-Kurdish party leaders and leftist politicians.

David Brennan Feb 09, 2018

"You must have calculations against Turkey, Iran or maybe Russia," said the Turkish president.

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 06, 2018

Kurdish association in Italy describes Ankara's military assault in Syria as a crime against humanity.

Dan Cancian Feb 05, 2018

Germany has granted asylum to four Turkish soldiers, one of whom is accused of being a leading figure in the failed July 2016 military coup.

David Brennan Feb 02, 2018

More than 300 people have been detained for criticising Turkey's offensive into Syria on social media, as the government cracks down on dissenters.

David Brennan Jan 29, 2018

Turkey said it is mandatory for the American personnel stationed in Manbij to "withdraw" and urged Washington to undertake "more concrete steps rather than words".

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 28, 2018

Presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call discussing Turkey's ongoing military campaign in Syria.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 25, 2018

Turkey's president says Operation Olive Branch is progressing "successfully" and will continue until the last "terrorist" is eliminated.

David Sim Jan 24, 2018

Buttressed by aerial bombardment and cross-border artillery fire, the ground personnel are advancing inside the Syrian territory along with tanks.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 22, 2018

Turkish president accuses Washington of funding and training Kurdish "terrorists" in the region and warns the move will backfire.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 16, 2018

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's administration is set to recruit about 43,000 military personnel in 2018.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 03, 2018

Murat Bayaral's intervention, made on a religious TV channel on 16 December, has highlighted the increasing Islamisation of Turkey under President Recep Erdogan.

IBT UK Contributor Dec 19, 2017

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply criticised Israel at the opening of a summit of Islamic nations in Istanbul, calling it a "terror state."

Paul Wright Dec 13, 2017

Heads of state and top representatives of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) gather in Istanbul over Jerusalem.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 13, 2017

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shot back at Erdogan and said he does not need a lecture from the Turkish leader.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 11, 2017

Various Arabic forces including Hamas and Iran have called for an uprising in Palestine against Israel and the US over Jerusalem.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 07, 2017

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns that Donald Trump's decision to declare Jerusalem Israel's capital will play into the hands of terror groups in Middle East.

Isabelle Gerretsen Dec 06, 2017

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns he would even snap diplomatic ties with Israel if necessary.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 06, 2017

Turkey did not have any diplomatic relations with North Korea until 2001.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 26, 2017

Lau Hon Meng from Singapore and Mok Choy Lin from Malaysia were detained for importing drone and flying above government buildings without necessary permission.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 30, 2017

The Turkish leader was seen nodding off several times while Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko continued his speech.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 10, 2017

Iraqi troops and Shia militia have recaptured Hawija, the last Isis stronghold in northern Iraq. Now comes another crisis for Iraq and its neighbours: Kurdish independence.

David Sim Oct 05, 2017