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April 3rd, 2019 - 08:10 GMT

A Mini Zoo for Animal Rights Awareness, This is What The Turks Want

Turkey's parliament plans to open a mini zoo in an unorthodox bid to draw attention to animal rights in the country.

Under the new constitution, the president would have strengthened executive powers to directly appoint top public officials including ministers. (AFP)

April 17th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

What is next for Turkey after ‘yes’ vote?

People are seen near a barricade after clashes between Turkish security forces and Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants in the Nusaybin district of Mardin, southeast Turkey, November 26, 2015. (AFP/File)

February 21st, 2017 - 10:40 GMT

The silent siege: Kurds face torture, abuse and killing in Nusaybin, Turkey

The measures to empower Erdogan, the most dominant figure in Turkish politics, have been in the works for some time. (AFP/File)

January 21st, 2017 - 07:30 GMT

End of democracy? Turkish parliament approves constitutional changes empowering the president

Legislators of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), applaud in protest during the second tour debating a reform of the constitution, at the Turkish parliament in Ankara on January 18, 2017. (AFP/Adem Altan)

January 19th, 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Turkish MPs approve two more articles of constitution change

A photo taken on May 17, 2016 shows the Turkish Parliament in Ankara. (AFP/Adem Altan)

October 2nd, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Turkey is here to stay as extension for military presence in Syria, Iraq is approved

Turkish Prime Minister and leader of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) Ahmet Davutoglu arrives for an AKP group meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, May 3, 2016. (AFP Photo/Adem Altan)

August 20th, 2016 - 03:00 GMT

Reconciliation deal with Israel approved by Turkish parliament

Pro-Erdogan supporters gather at Taksim square in Istanbul to support the government on July 16. (AFP/File)

July 21st, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Turkey considers additional security measures following failed coup

People take to the street in support of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan July 16, 2016.

July 17th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT

Erdogan implements crackdown following failed coup attempt

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a new constitution that would replace the existing parliamentary system with an executive presidency. (AFP/File)

April 26th, 2016 - 08:05 GMT

Turkey needs ‘religious’ constitution, parliament speaker says

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