News: Turkey

We have started to collect the most important news related to Turkey in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Turkey – overview

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• December 8th 2009 – September 24th 2009
• September 17th 2009 – June 7th 2009
• June 7th 2009 – April 19th 2009
• April 19th 2009 – January 25th 2009
• January 22nd 2009 – October 24th 2008
• October 23rd 2008 – August 19th 2008
• August 19th 2008 – July 10th 2008
• July 9th 2008 – June 6th 2008
• June 5th 2008 – April 11th 2008
• April 3rd 2008 – February 24th 2008
• February 24th 2008 – December 25th 2007
• December 23rd 2007 – November 6th 2007
• November 5th 2007 – October 18th 2007
• October 18th 2007 – September 5th 2007
• September 5th 2007 – July 22nd 2007
• July 21st 2007 – May 25th 2007
• May 25th 2007 – April 28th 2007
• April 28th 2007 – March 6th 2007
• March 6th 2007 – December 25th 2006
• December 19th 2006 – November 6th 2006
• November 5th 2006 – October 2nd 2006
• October 2nd 2006 – August 4th 2006
• August 1st 2006 – May 26th 2006
• May 25th 2006 – March 20th 2006
• March 9th 2006 – January 8th 2006
• January 7th 2006 – November 11th 2005

Turkey: news

US consulate in Turkey attacked

Wednesday, July 9th 2008, 20:16
related countries: United States
related places: Istanbul

Three Turkish policemen and three gunmen are killed in a shoot-out outside the US consulate in Istanbul.
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'Three Germans seized' in Turkey

Wednesday, July 9th 2008, 13:27

Three Germans are kidnapped by Kurdish guerrillas while climbing in eastern Turkey, a local governor says.
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Two arrests in Turkey 'coup plot'

Sunday, July 6th 2008, 14:42

Two retired generals are remanded in custody in Turkey over a suspected plot to overthrow the government.
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Turkish women attack clothing law

Saturday, July 5th 2008, 14:29

A group of Turkish women protest after a woman is convicted of exhibitionism for wearing "improper clothing".
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Turkish party fights for survival

Thursday, July 3rd 2008, 16:37

Turkey's ruling AK Party defends itself in court against charges that could see it closed down.
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Calm urged after Turkey arrests

Wednesday, July 2nd 2008, 11:06

Police arrest a series of high-ranking ex-officials suspected of links to an ultra-nationalist group, as the ruling party goes on trial.
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Turkish ruling party put on trial

Tuesday, July 1st 2008, 9:00

Turkey's chief prosecutor presents his case for banning the ruling AK party to the constitutional court.
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New round of Israel-Syria talks

Tuesday, July 1st 2008, 7:13
related countries: Israel, Syria

Israeli and Syrian negotiators are to meet for a third round of indirect peace negotiations, mediated by Turkey.
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Anwar quits Turkey embassy refuge

Monday, June 30th 2008, 13:52
related countries: Malaysia

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim leaves the Turkish embassy, after seeking sanctuary amid sodomy claims.
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Anwar 'to quit embassy sanctuary'

Monday, June 30th 2008, 10:11
related countries: Malaysia

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim vows to leave the Turkish embassy after seeking sanctuary amid sodomy claims.
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Malaysia's Anwar seeks sanctuary

Sunday, June 29th 2008, 13:22
related countries: Malaysia
related places: Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim seeks refuge in the Turkish embassy in Kuala Lumpur, after receiving threats.
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Germany scrape past Turkey

Wednesday, June 25th 2008, 20:45
related countries: Germany

Philipp Lahm scores a last-minute winner as Germany beat Turkey 3-2 in dramatic style to reach the Euro 2008 final.
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City electric

Wednesday, June 25th 2008, 9:40
related countries: Germany
related places: Berlin

Excitement in Berlin ahead of Turkey vs Germany match
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Penalty win puts Turkey in semis

Friday, June 20th 2008, 21:35
related countries: Austria
related places: Vienna

Turkey beat Croatia 3-1 on penalties in Vienna to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2008, after equalising in the last seconds of extra time.
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Kurdish child choir case dropped

Thursday, June 19th 2008, 10:59

A Turkish judge throws out a case in which members of a Kurdish children's choir faced jail for alleged propaganda.
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Turkish singer tried over dissent

Wednesday, June 18th 2008, 11:59

One of Turkey's most popular singers, Bulent Ersoy, goes on trial accused of turning the public against the military.
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Keeper Demirel given two-game ban

Wednesday, June 18th 2008, 10:28
related countries: Czech Republic

Turkey keeper Volkan Demirel is given a two match ban after being red carded against the Czech Republic.
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Israel-Syria talks 'constructive'

Monday, June 16th 2008, 16:36
related countries: Israel, Syria

Officials on both sides hail progress in indirect peace talks between Syrian and Israeli envoys in Turkey.
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Cech devastated by error

Monday, June 16th 2008, 8:55
related countries: Czech Republic

Keeper Petr Cech is disconsolate after his error contributed to the Czech Republic's Euro 2008 exit.
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Proud Terim hails Turkey comeback

Sunday, June 15th 2008, 22:16
related countries: Czech Republic

Turkey coach Fatih Terim says his team's stunning late comeback to beat the Czech Republic 3-2 showed their mental strength.
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Turkish jets hit PKK rebel target

Sunday, June 8th 2008, 11:20
related countries: Iraq

Turkish warplanes strike a Kurdish rebel target in northern Iraq, the Turkish military says.
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Portugal 2-0 Turkey

Saturday, June 7th 2008, 20:45
related countries: Czech Republic, Switzerland

Portugal's Euro 2008 campaign opens in impressive fashion with victory over Turkey in Geneva.
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Turkey headscarf ruling attacked

Friday, June 6th 2008, 21:02

Turkey's ruling AK Party attacks the Constitutional Court for blocking moves to permit headscarves at universities.
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Crisis talks over Turkish ruling

Friday, June 6th 2008, 15:02

Turkey's ruling party holds emergency talks after a court ruling on headscarves threatens its future.
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