Turkey: Comedian convicted for 'insulting' Erdogan in show
Deniz Goktas was convicted of two of three charges, including "insulting" the president, but was released pending the appeal process. Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with free speech.
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28.09.2026
Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu opens door to İmamoğlu presidential bid in Euronews interview
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kılıçdaroğlu defended his court-ordered return to the CHP leadership, said İmamoğlu is not a political prisoner but should not have been detained, and left th
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08.09.2026
Australia and Turkey criticised for hosting UN climate conference while embracing coal
Global campaign group 350.org urges Cop31 hosts to announce a coal phase-out date and national roadmaps to get off fossil fuelsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air n
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04.10.2026
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan join forces in major military exercise
Thousands of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan, as well as other nations participating as observers, including Iran, joined forces in the “Power of Unity, 2026” military exerci
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euronews.com
03.10.2026
Turkey's stock market scandal affects nearly half a million investors. Police have made several arrests and an AKP politician has resigned.
Nearly half a million investors are affected, arrests have been made, and a female politician from the ruling party has resigned. What is behind the stock market manipulation scandal in Turkey?
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02.10.2026
Turkey: Stock market scandal hits half a million investors
Asset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmakers has resigned.
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02.10.2026
As the U.S. signals a smaller Middle East footprint, Turkey is ready to step in
Turkey's bid for regional influence comes at a time when the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and continues with the stalemated, seven
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29.09.2026
Nations League: Italy rebound in Turkey as France snatch late win in Belgium
Italy bounced back in style on Monday, thumping Turkey 4-1 in the rain to revive their Nations League campaign, while France edged Belgium 1-0 in Brussels with a late winner from Michael Olise. Elsewh
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28.09.2026
A man shoots and kills his uncle at a school in southern Turkey
A man has shot and killed his uncle at a school in southern Turkey, raising concerns about safety at educational facilities
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28.09.2026
Turkey: Comedian on trial for 'insulting' Erdogan in show
Deniz Goktas is accused of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, "praising" crime and criminals, and "inciting hatred and hostility" with jokes about Islam. Nominally, Turkey is a secular countr
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28.09.2026
Amid changing dynamics in the Middle East, Turkey seeks to emerge as a leader
Turkey's attempts at expanding its Middle East footprint has put it in a position of power, coming head-to-head with Israel.
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27.09.2026
Zinédine Zidane kicks off first match with slender victory in Turkey
Zinédine Zidane oversaw a 1-0 victory in Turkey in his first match in charge of Les Bleus, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the only goal of the game in the second half. The France captain went off injured
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26.09.2026
Turkey Iran border crossing hit by severe truck delays
Long queues at Turkey’s Gurbulak border with Iran turn a 24‑hour route into a week, leaving truck drivers and their families struggling.
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euronews.com
24.09.2026
Turkey will hand over key base in Iraq in a gradual troop withdrawal deal
Turkey has agreed to gradually withdraw forces from a strategic military base in northern Iraq and hand over control to the Iraqi government
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24.09.2026
Turkey to hand over military base in northern Iraq to Baghdad
Turkey will gradually hand over control of its Bashiqa military base in northern Iraq to Baghdad, Ankara and Baghdad said Wednesday, in a move aimed at strengthening Iraqi state authority and easing a
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france24.com
24.09.2026
Turkey’s environment minister lays out agenda for COP31 summit
Amid artificial intelligence and war concerns, the head of 2026's U.N. climate summit appealed to global business leaders to keep emissions in focus.
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japantimes.co.jp
23.09.2026
Gunman opens fire near a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 8
A gunman has opened fire near a high school in western Turkey, wounding at least eight people
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abcnews.com
22.09.2026
Eight wounded in shooting outside Turkey school and suspect detained, official says
Police and medical teams were on the scene and authorities were searching for the attacker, while security around the school has been tightened.
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euronews.com
22.09.2026
Multibillion-Dollar Stock-Market Scandal Roils Erdogan’s Turkey
The implosion of a series of investment funds that held billions of dollars heaped fresh stress on Turkey’s troubled economy.
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wsj.com
18.09.2026
Erdogan's Turkey cracks down on LGBT community in name of preserving family values
Turkey reportedly arrested some 116 people and blocked 180 social media accounts in a sweeping crackdown on LGBT rights organizations across 15 provinces.
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17.09.2026