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
What is behind Erdogan's multi-pronged foreign policy push for Turkey in Gulf? Veteran diplomats and foreign policy analysts welcome the recent turnaround in Ankara’s international dealings, while remaining skeptical over its sustainability. Turkey
Turkey arrests prominent TV journalist over criticizing Ocalan's isolation Journalist Merdan Yanardag’s arrest comes amid a post-election climate in which many journalists feel threatened, according to media watchdogs. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan runs soccer diplomacy with UAE, Libya at Champions League final Turkey's president hosted Libya’s prime minister and the UAE president at the Champions League final in Istanbul. Turkey
Analysis Turkey eases forex controls, rate hikes next as Simsek takes charge Turkey’s Central Bank is expected to start hiking rates under a new economic leadership that many see as a signal that Erdogan will step back from his unorthodox policies. By Mustafa Sonmez In Istanbul, reporting on economics
Analysis Turkey-UAE honeymoon on horizon after Erdogan's win, economic deals The UAE-Turkey $40 billion trade agreement ratified in May is an expression of the friendship between the two countries’ leaders, according to experts. By Salim A. Essaid
Blinken calls Turkey’s FM Hakan Fidan, Sweden’s NATO bid tops agenda US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkey's new Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also touched upon bilateral relations and defense cooperation. Turkey
Deciphering Turkey’s new cabinet: Real reform or window dressing? President Erdogan's new Cabinet so far reflects a shift to his reformist days — whether that plays out as such remains to be seen. Turkey
Inflation in Turkey drops below 40% in May as Erdogan forms economic team As Turkey’s annual inflation eases further in May, eyes are on the policies the reelected president's new economic team will pursue with Mehmet Simsek at the helm. Turkey
Who is Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s new foreign minister with spy powers? Fidan will come under spotlight after steadily keeping a low profile during his tenure as the nation’s youngest spymaster. Turkey
Meet Turkey's Mehmet Simsek: Erdogan's last best hope for economic recovery Former Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek’s return through the revolving doors of Turkey's economy management signals that Erdogan may be intending to steer the ship to safer waters amid deepening financial woes. Turkey
Erdogan's inauguration: What to expect for Turkey's big bash Several foreign leaders from Venezuela to Armenia are expected to travel to Turkey for the inauguration day. Turkey
NATO turns on charm offensive with Turkey to settle Sweden's membership bid NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Sweden’s former premier Carl Bildt are scheduled to travel to Ankara to attend Erdogan's inauguration and convince the Turkish government to greenlight the Swedish membership. Turkey
