Turkey

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Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a relatively small part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

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Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security and Syria Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security and Syria Erdoğan said European security is ‘unthinkable without Turkey’ after White House warned that the continent must.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Jailed Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu appears in court on public prosecutor threat charges Jailed Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu appears in court on public prosecutor threat charges İmamoğlu's arrest and imprisonment have been widely viewed as politically motivated despite Turkey's.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 days ago

White morning in Ankara as April snow falls on Turkish capital White morning in Ankara as April snow falls on Turkish capital In a rare and unexpected twist of weather, Turkey’s capital, Ankara, woke up to a snowy surprise on Friday, as an unseasonal flurry.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 4 days ago

Turkey's march towards 'pure autocracy': 'Very serious' cases against Imamoglu 'political in nature' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:16Published 4 days ago

Indian Tech Found in Russian Drones as Moscow Sidesteps Sanctions with China, and Global Networks Ukraine’s intelligence agency has confirmed a major shift in Russian weapon manufacturing: the discovery of an Indian-made component in Iranian-designed Shahed drones used by Moscow. As Western.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 1 week ago

Turkish city blooms with colour and joy at Orange Blossom Carnival Turkish city blooms with colour and joy at Orange Blossom Carnival Orange Blossom Carnival is in full swing in the Turkish city of Adana, filling the streets with colour, music and the scent of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Iran’s Army on High Alert: Big War Looms \| Tehran Warns Neighbours of “Consequences” If They Back US Iran has placed its army on high alert and issued stark warnings to neighboring countries—including Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, and Bahrain—not to support any potential U.S. military action... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published 1 week ago

At least seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos At least seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:36Published 2 weeks ago

Turkey's CHP trying to find a model of 'sustainable resistance' against Erdogan, analyst says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 13:36Published 2 weeks ago

Brussels, my love? Is democracy becoming a phase-out model? In this edition, we take a look at the protests in Turkey, the crackdown on the annual gay parade in Budapest and the broken ceasefire in Gaza. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 37:15Published 2 weeks ago

'It's an important time, for all of Europe, not to close their eyes to what's happening in Turkey' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 08:09Published 3 weeks ago

Erdoğan accuses Turkey's opposition of wrecking economy as protests continue Erdoğan accuses Turkey's opposition of wrecking economy as protests continue Many consider the case against Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen as the biggest challenger to Erdoğan’s 22-year.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey's CHP party leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison Turkey's CHP party leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison İmamoğlu's arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated and sparked demonstrations in cities across the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why are protests escalating in Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor? Explained: Why are protests escalating in Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor? Anger over the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has spilled over into the fiercest protests to grip Turkey in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey's CHP needs to broaden protest beyond party to maintain momentum, researcher says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:31Published 3 weeks ago

Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it The mass protests triggered by Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest come as the EU tries to deepen its engagement with Turkey over Syria and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey in Turmoil: Police Clash with Protesters, Imamoglu Supporters Chant ‘We Will Rip Away Coup' Turkey is witnessing its biggest protests in over a decade after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Erdogan’s main political rival, was jailed on corruption charges. Imamoglu has denied the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published 3 weeks ago

Political upheaval in Turkey: Istanbul mayor arrested and deposed Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:14Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey Erupts in Chaos: Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Arrested! Protesters Clash with Riot Police - Video Turkey is in turmoil after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, President Erdoğan’s top political rival, was arrested as part of a graft investigation. His detention has sparked mass protests across the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:39Published 3 weeks ago

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor Imamoglu pending trial Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:37Published 3 weeks ago

Turkish Opposition Clashes With Police \| Protests Erupt Over Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu’s Detention Turkish opposition clashes with police amid massive protests demanding the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Lawmakers from the CHP scuffled with officers and dismantled barricades at a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 3 weeks ago

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Turkey's CHP party urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest despite ban Turkey's CHP party urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest despite ban Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested in a dawn raid on his home on Wednesday over alleged corruption and links to a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Second Night Of Protests In Turkey After Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's Arrest Spark Massive Unrest Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu arrested, triggering protests across Turkiye. His detention on corruption and terrorism charges sparked demonstrations in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Adana. The Turkish.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on March 21, 2025

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