Turkey government

Turkey set to call for action on Gaza as soon as possible, source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to call a meeting with ministers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia to discuss action on Gaza.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a joint press conference with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul (not pictured), in Ankara, Turkey, October 17, 2025.
 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Istanbul mayor's jailed lawyer denounces 'criminalization of the right to a legal defence'

Supporters of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), wait outside the Justice Palace, known as Caglayan Courthouse, on the day he gives testimony to judicial authorities, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 31, 2025.

Turkey arrests opposition mayor over alleged tender-rigging, state media says

 Members of Turkish Police Special Forces secure an area following an explosion near the Interior Ministry in Ankara, Turkey October 1, 2023

Attackers set off bomb at Turkish gov't building, Erdogan defiant


Jerusalem to name envoy to Turkey in coming days

The announcement of Turkey’s new ambassador to Israel is expected at around the same time. The two nations have not had ambassadors in each other’s countries since 2010.

Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim addresses the media in Ankara, Turkey, June 27, 2016

Strength and resilience of Turkish democracy

Turkey’s pluralistic democracy is emerging intact and reinforced from the savage attack it had just been subjected to.

Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shout slogans on the back of a truck during a pro-government demonstration on Taksim square in Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016

Erdogan vows Turkish military shake-up as emergency rule takes hold

Erdogan accuses Fethullah Gulen, a charismatic US-based cleric, of masterminding the plot against him, which crumbled early on Saturday

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses during an attempted coup in Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2016.

Deputy mayor in Istanbul shot in head, in critical state

The bloodshed shocked the nation of almost 80 million, where the army last used force to stage a successful coup more than 30 years ago.

Men greet each other in front of Turkish flag and picture of modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at Istanbul Ataturk airport, Turkey, following yesterday's blast June 29, 2016.

At height of Turkish coup bid, rebel jets had Erdogan's plane in their sights

"At least two F-16s harassed Erdogan's plane while it was in the air and en route to Istanbul. They locked their radars on his plane and on two other F-16s protecting him."

US-made F-16 fighter jets in action.

Analysis: Turkey's bungled putsch, a strangely 20th century coup

"This coup was obviously planned quite well but using a playbook from the 1970s," said Gareth Jenkins, a researcher and writer on military affairs based in Istanbul.

Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wave a huge national flag as they gather at Taksim Square in central Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016.

Will failed coup delay Israel-Turkey normalization?

The Turkish parliament was scheduled to deal with its part of the arrangement this week, and one unanswered question now is whether this will take place as scheduled.

A damaged vehicle is seen in front of a military vehicle during an attempted coup in Ankara, Turkey July 16, 2016.

TIMELINE-Turkey's attempted coup

See how the historic events in Tuekey unfolded.

Supporters of Tukish President Tayyip Erdogan celebrate after soldiers involved in the coup surrendered on the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2016.

Erdogan says Turkey coup attempt over, launches purge of armed forces

More than 160 people were killed in violence that erupted late on Friday after a faction of the armed forces attempted to seize power using tanks and attack helicopter.

Man sits in front of Turkish flag hours after coup in Turkey thwarted

Live Blog: Coup attempt in Turkey

Follow the latest updated on the attempted coup in Turkey.

A Turkish military stands guard near the Taksim Square in Istanbul