Analysis How the Iran war is giving Turkey's Erdogan a big boost Opinion polls show Turks turning to Erdogan as a steady hand during the war, even as the country's finances remain fragile. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis In Turkey, is Bilal Erdogan preparing to replace his father? Analysts say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s son is more likely to seek a leadership position in his party before a presidential bid as surveys point to weak popular support. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Erdogan taps Istanbul prosecutor as justice minister in cabinet reshuffle Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday appointed Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, who has been overseeing the ongoing investigation against Turkey’s main opposition party as justice minister. Turkey
Analysis Eyeing Turkey, Netanyahu boosts Greece, Cyprus ties ahead of US visit Worried about the increasing empowerment of Turkey across the Middle East, Israel is making a show of neighborhood strength with Greece and Cyprus. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkish mayor's conviction unites opposition, but challenger to Erdogan unclear Turkey's opposition leaders are rallying around the case of Ekrem Imamoglu, whose conviction seems to have kicked off the campaign for next year’s elections. Turkey
Al-Monitor/Premise poll finds tight race for Erdogan in Turkey's elections As the battle for Turkey’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections intensifies, an Al-Monitor poll predicts a tight race between the country’s leading opposition bloc and the ruling alliance. Turkey
Turkish government banks on Gulf financial support to save economy As crucial elections near, Ankara pins hope on financial support from “friendly” countries to ease its foreign currency shortfall and rein in inflation. Turkey
Turkish fact-checkers shine light on misinformation as crucial elections approach Teyit has been working for six years to interpret sometimes wild claims made in news media and online. Turkey
Missing legal, tech safeguards worry Turks as elections loom Few legal safeguards exist to prevent the Turkish authorities from restricting internet access on election day, experts say, as the opposition scrambles to devise contingency plans. Turkey
Turkey’s first national soccer game in Kurdish heartland hints at electioneering The match was set in Diyarbakir by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he faces a tough vote next year. Turkey
Erdogan's nationalist ally supports talks with pro-Kurdish party MHP leader Devlet Bahceli's decision to back negotiations with the HDP over a constitutional amendment hints at an election strategy for Turkey’s ruling alliance. Turkey
Erdogan floats referendum on headscarf, 'family institution' The Turkish president has said public could be canvassed on changes to protect what he called family values and the rights of women who wear headscarves. Turkey
Siege tightens around Turkey’s critical newsrooms ahead of election Government opponents fear Ankara will use all of its means to stifle unfavorable news and public debate ahead of crucial elections next year. Turkey
Can Erdogan pull up his sagging support? Unlike previous polls that suggest steady decrease for Erdogan and his ruling party, a recent poll shows the tide may have been turned. Turkey
Turkey’s Central Bank ducks soaring inflation to cut rates again Despite the highest inflation in 24 years, Turkey’s Central Bank has made its third interest cut ahead of elections next June. Turkey
Putin’s 'gas hub’ plan aims to bolster Erdogan's image Erdogan has accepted Putin’s offer to create a “gas hub” in northwest Turkey. But what is a gas hub? Is it workable? If realized, what impact would it have? Turkey
