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Vladimir Putin, Hassan Rouhani and Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a press conference after meeting on Syria in Tehran

Russia, Turkey and Iran fail to agree Idlib ceasefire

The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey have agreed to work within a "spirit of cooperation" to try to stabilise the situation in Syria's Idlib province.

Syria • 07 Sep 18

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russia's President Vladimir Putin

Tehran summit expected to seal fate of Syria's Idlib

The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet on Friday in Tehran for a summit expected to shape the future of Idlib province, home to Syria's last major rebel bastion.

Syria • 05 Sep 18

At one point the lira shredded a quarter of its value in a single day

Turkey's lira crisis: How bad can it get?

The Turkish lira has experienced a massive slide in recent weeks and leaving many fearful of the impact on the country's economy and banking system

Turkey • 13 Aug 18

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in on Monday under a new system which gives him sweeping new powers

Turkey issues presidential order reshaping institutions

Turkey has issued presidential decrees reshaping key political, military and bureaucratic institutions as part of the transformation to a powerful executive presidency triggered by last month's election.

Turkey • 15 Jul 18

Erdogan in power - Key periods

World • 25 Jun 18

Erdogan in power - key periods

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has led Turkey for 15 years as prime minister and then as president. As he declares victory in yesterday's election, here is a look back at key periods during his time in power.

World • 25 Jun 18

The Turkish economy has in recent weeks been plagued by worries about its underlying health

Turkey's lira surges against euro after Erdogan victory

Turkish markets surrendered early gains today as concerns over the direction of economic and monetary policy weighed on sentiment after President Tayyip Erdogan won the presidential election.

Business • 25 Jun 18

Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets the crowd from the balcony of the ruling AK Party's headquarters following his election win

Turkey's Erdogan wins presidential election

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has won sweeping new executive powers after his victory in landmark elections that saw his AK Party and its nationalist allies secure a majority in parliament.

World • 25 Jun 18

Recep Tayyip Erdogan votes in today's election

Turkey's Erdogan declares win in presidential election

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in the country's presidential elections, citing what he said was a public mandate for him and the alliance led by his ruling AK Party.

World • 24 Jun 18

The three leaders insist their talks are not an alternative to a UN backed Syria peace plan

Turkey, Russia, Iran want 'lasting ceasefire' in Syria

Turkey, Russia and Iran have said they are committed to achieving a "lasting ceasefire" in Syria, in a joint statement issued following a summit in Ankara hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Syria • 04 Apr 18

Turkey still wants to join the EU, but said it did not want 'unfair criticisms'

No 'concrete solutions' at tense EU-Turkey talks - Tusk

The EU and Turkey failed to reach any "concrete solutions or compromises" in talks aimed at patching up their tattered relations, EU President Donald Tusk said after the meeting

News • 27 Mar 18

The military build-up on Turkey's southern border includes tanks, special forces, army units and Turkish-backed Syrian rebels

Turkey says it will respond to any border threat

Turkey will respond immediately to any threats that could harm the country or its citizens emanating from western Syria, its National Security Council has said.

World • 17 Jan 18

Vladimir Putin and Recep Erdogan pose before their meeting in Ankara

Erdogan, Putin agree joint push to end Syria war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have agreed to step up efforts to bring peace to Syria, with Mr Putin declaring the right conditions now existed to end the civil war.

News • 29 Sep 17

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed to the White House by Donald Trump

Erdogan says Turkey will work with US against terrorism

US President Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to the White House and told reporters the two would have "long and hard discussions" that would make their bilateral relationship better.

World • 16 May 17

People protest in Istanbul following the referendum result

Turkish opposition party seeks annulment of referendum

Turkey's main secularist opposition party is to present its appeal for the annulment of Sunday's referendum boosting the powers of President Recept Tayyip Erdogan to the High Electoral Board (YSK) today.

World • 18 Apr 17

The Yes vote may see Recep Tayyip Erdogan in office until at least 2029

Putin congratulates Turkey's Erdogan on referendum win

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for winning a referendum on enhancing his powers, Turkish state media said.

World • 18 Apr 17

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has faced anti-government protests and a major corruption scandal in recent times

Eight killed Turkish local elections clashes

Eight people have died in clashes in Turkey during municipal elections there.

News • 30 Mar 14

One politician ended up with a bloody nose

Turkish parliament passes judiciary laws

The Turkish parliament has passed a contested bill tightening government control over the judiciary, after violent scuffles broke out in the assembly.

News • 15 Feb 14

Turkish PM Tayyip Erdogan claimed anti-corruption investigation aimed at undermining his administration

16 arrests made in Turkish corruption scandal

Sixteen people, including the sons of two ministers, have been charged in connection with a Turkish corruption investigation that Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has called a "dirty operation" aimed at undermining his rule.

News • 21 Dec 13

Protesters have occupied Istanbul's main Taksim Square for more than a week and have held hundreds of demonstrations in dozens of cities across the country

Turkish PM Erdogan to meet leaders of park protest

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is to meet leaders of the Gezi Park platform, the group whose protests against the destruction of an Istanbul park have spiralled into a wave of anti-government protests that have rocked Turkey.

News • 10 Jun 13

Protesters take cover from water cannon during clashes with police at a demonstration in Ankara

Pro and anti-govt protesters clash in Turkey

Demonstrators in Turkey have clashed for a second time since anti-government protests began ten days ago.

News • 09 Jun 13

Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the opening session of the 'Friends of Syria' conference in Istanbul

Turkish PM says Syrians have right to self-defence

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the international community would have to accept the right of Syrians to self defence if the United Nations Security Council cannot solve the conflict there.

News • 12 Apr 12

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Russia, Turkey and Iran fail to agree Idlib ceasefire

Tehran summit expected to seal fate of Syria's Idlib

Turkey's lira crisis: How bad can it get?

Turkey issues presidential order reshaping institutions

Erdogan in power - Key periods

Erdogan in power - key periods

Turkey's lira surges against euro after Erdogan victory

Turkey's Erdogan wins presidential election

Turkey's Erdogan declares win in presidential election

Turkey, Russia, Iran want 'lasting ceasefire' in Syria

No 'concrete solutions' at tense EU-Turkey talks - Tusk

Turkey says it will respond to any border threat

Erdogan, Putin agree joint push to end Syria war

Erdogan says Turkey will work with US against terrorism

Turkish opposition party seeks annulment of referendum

Putin congratulates Turkey's Erdogan on referendum win

Eight killed Turkish local elections clashes

Turkish parliament passes judiciary laws

16 arrests made in Turkish corruption scandal

Turkish PM Erdogan to meet leaders of park protest

Pro and anti-govt protesters clash in Turkey

Turkish PM says Syrians have right to self-defence

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