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Turkey accuses Russia of Syrian 'massacres'

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Russia of committing "massacres" in its support of the Syrian government.

World • 12 Feb 20

President Trump warned Mr Erdogan "that foreign interference is complicating the situation in Libya"

Trump warns Turkey against 'interference' in Libya

US President Donald Trump has warned Turkey against any "foreign interference" in Libya following Ankara's approval of military deployment to the war torn country.

World • 02 Jan 20

Turkey votes in a referendum next month to extend presidential powers

Erdogan says yes vote best response to 'fascist Europe'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that voting 'yes' in next month's referendum on expanding his powers was the best response to what he called a "fascist and cruel" Europe.

Europe • 21 Mar 17

There were protests outside the Turkish Consulate in Rotterdam on Saturday

Dutch warn citizens in Turkey amid diplomatic tensions

The Netherlands has issued a new travel warning to Dutch citizens in Turkey urging them to take care amid a bitter row between the two countries.

World • 13 Mar 17

A military honour guard salutes in front of the coffin of one of five Turkish soldiers killed in an attack by IS militants near al-Bab this week

Erdogan says Turkish troops inside Syria's Al-Bab

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkish troops and their Syrian rebel allies have entered the centre of the so-called Islamic State-held bastion Al-Bab, saying its capture was just a "matter of time".

News • 12 Feb 17

Turkey yesterday extended the state of emergency introduced after the failed putsch for another 90 days

Turkey suspends 12,800 police officers over coup

Turkish authorities have suspended more than 12,000 police officers over alleged links to Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused of masterminding the July failed coup, the police headquarters has said.

News • 04 Oct 16

Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey was now "much stronger, determined and more dynamic"

Erdogan says Turkey has 'duty' to defeat IS

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey has a duty to defeat the so-called Islamic State extremist group, adding its operation inside Syria was a first step towards this goal.

News • 12 Sep 16

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a new constitution to transform his post into a powerful US-style executive 'super-presidency'

Erdogan cites Hitler's Germany to defend plans

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cited Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler to defend his controversial push to expand the powers of the presidency.

News • 01 Jan 16

President Erdogan has rubbished Russian claims that Turkey is involved in the illegal oil trade with terrorists

Russia claims Erdogan deals in oil with IS

Russia's defence ministry has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family of involvement in illegal oil trade with Islamic State jihadists.

World • 02 Dec 15

US President Barack Obama speaking at a climate change press conference in Paris

Obama: US supports Turkey's right to defend itself

US President Barack Obama today said he supports Turkey's right to defend itself following the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish jets along the Syrian border last week.

World • 01 Dec 15

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said he is 'grateful to European leaders for this new beginning'

EU agrees €3bn aid deal with Turkey on migrants

Turkey will help stem the flow of migrants to Europe in return for cash, visas and renewed talks on joining the EU in a deal that Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has called a "new beginning" for the uneasy neighbours.

World • 30 Nov 15

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