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July 16th, 2018 - 11:23 GMT

Erdogan: Turkey Has a New Sultan

Erdogan is reforming the political system of Turkey into a personalist regime. As his internal power grows, so too are his global ambitions.

Current expansion in Anadan, Tammoura and Sheikh Aqil will help Turkey connect its positions in Northern Idlib with Euphrates Shield territory in Aleppo’s countryside (AFP/File)

November 3rd, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Turkey Has Eyes on Northern Syria, Say Rebels

Turkey's main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu speaks during a special debate of the General Assembly on the anniversary of the coup attempt (Adem Altan/AFP)

July 15th, 2017 - 04:30 GMT

One Year Since Coup Attempt, Turkish Opposition Slams Government

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, head of the largest opposition party, the People's Republican Party (CHP), initiated the Justice March on June 15, as a small, spontaneous project. (AFP)

July 5th, 2017 - 08:12 GMT

Turkish Opposition March Gathers Momentum as it Approaches Istanbul

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gives flowers to his supporters upon his arrival at the Extraordinary Congress of the ruling AKP (AFP)

May 22nd, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Turkish President Re-appointed as AKP Leader

Supporters of President Erdogan rally in Istanbul against the failed military coup in July 2016. (AFP/File)

April 24th, 2017 - 01:30 GMT

Turkey’s ‘Museum of the July 15 Martyrs and Democracy’: Erdogan’s stamp on history

The news comes two days after Erdogan claimed victory in a referendum granting his office sweeping new powers and reducing the role of parliament. (AFP)

April 18th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Turkey extends state of emergency as referendum result is challenged

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech claiming victory in Turkey's constitutional referendum, Istanbul, April 16 2017. (AFP/Bulent Kilic)

April 16th, 2017 - 08:44 GMT

Erdogan claims victory in Turkish referendum as opposition parties vow to contest result

This file photo taken on October 05, 2015 shows a Turkish police officer stand guarding a street in Silvan, after clashes between Turkish army and Kurdish rebels. (AFP/Ilyas Akengin)

April 12th, 2017 - 07:40 GMT

How will Turkey’s Kurds vote in Erdogan’s referendum?

Izmir's Republic Square cordoned off in preparations for rallies in support of Turkey's President Erdogan and the constitutional amendments. (Facebook)

April 10th, 2017 - 11:31 GMT

The countdown begins: Turks brace themselves for rallies ahead of referendum

Head of the Nationalist Movement Party Devlet Bahceli described Erdogan’s proposal on naturalizing refugees as “irresponsible” and a threat to “social peace.” (AFP)

March 25th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Turkey divided over issue of naturalization of Syrians

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Germany on Sunday of "Nazi practices." (AFP/File)

March 6th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Erdogan compares Germany to Nazis after blocked political rallies

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan walks past an honor guard, in the capital, Ankara. (AFP/File)

March 5th, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Turkish minister to attend political rally in Germany to drum up expatriates' votes on constitution