Turkish prosecutors probe main opposition leader Ozel, oust mayors The probes, following Ozel's criticism of the judiciary, come amid five additional district mayors' dismissal from their duties. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan angles to retain power despite denying plans for third term As Turkey's president touts democratic reform, critics say he’s laying the groundwork to bypass term limits. Turkey
Turkey convicts Swedish journalist of insulting Erdogan with terror trial next Joakim Medin will remain behind bars awaiting prosecution on terror-related charges that press freedom groups say aim to silence the free press. Turkey
Turkey deports BBC reporter as detentions near 1,880 amid protest crackdown A BBC journalist was deported as Turkish authorities widened their media crackdown, with around 250 people having been detained pending trial during protests. Turkey
Analysis Turkey’s shaky economy early casualty of Imamoglu’s arrest on terror charges By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis Erdogan’s enduring grip over Turkey assured with Imamoglu's arrest By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Turkey’s undecided voters could sway Erdogan's fateful elections While sights are largely set on Turkey’s presidential elections, pollsters and pundits warn that the results of parliamentary elections may sway the whole race in the event of a run-off for president. Turkey
Turkey's Kilicdaroglu garners record attention in Alevi video Turkish presidential candidate and top Erdogan challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu garnered record attention in a video he made appealing to the country's youths. Turkey
Is Turkey’s shutdown of Hatay airport designed to help Erdogan in polls? Hatay's mayor says the continuing halt of flights mean evacuees are unable to return for May 14 polls amid wider concern for election security. Turkey
Turkey detains six Islamic State, al-Qaeda suspects Turkey has stepped up its security operations against terrorist groups, ahead of the decisive May 14 elections. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan opens half-empty financial hub in Istanbul ahead of polls Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denies the country is facing an economic crisis, while attacking the opposition for making backroom deals with money lenders. Turkey
Turkey’s opposition foreign policy promises gradual departure from Erdogan’s Turkey’s opposition alliance vows to prioritize diplomacy and de-escalate tensions in Ankara’s foreign ties, yet it might adhere to policy continuity on many issues should it win the elections next month. Turkey
Will Turkey’s top court disband pro-Kurdish party ahead of May elections? The HDP, which might be one step closer to closure with this move, is competing in the crucial polls next month under the list of the Green Left Party. Turkey
Turkey’s opposition pledges return to economic orthodoxy, faces uphill task An opposition victory in Turkey’s upcoming elections should put the country back on the path of economic orthodoxy, but the huge cost of the February quakes dictates tough revisions to any economic plans. Turkey
Turkey's industries see biggest decline since 2020 in quake aftermath Production output fell by 8.2% annually in February, the same month the earthquakes wreaked havoc on the country, according to new data. Turkey
Turkey’s Erdogan lays out promises to party base, but offers few details The president pledged a way out of the economic crisis and promised improved living standards ahead of May polls. Turkey
Egypt’s FM to visit Turkey ahead of restoration of ties: Cavusoglu The Turkish government unleashed a fresh regional charm offensive ahead of the critical May 14 vote, as the top Turkish diplomat announced planned and potential meetings with his Egyptian and Syrian counterparts. Turkey
In Turkey, Erdogan challenger attracts solid Kurdish support, a decisive vote Turkey’s opposition leader is likely to receive crucial Kurdish support in his bid to unseat Erdogan in the May 14 polls, but a victory for the opposition remains far from assured. Turkey
