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
Would Turkey’s Erdogan accept an election loss after recent comments? Already divisive language has become more threatening as the May 14 polls loom, leading to fears for Turkey's democratic transition. Turkey
Turkey’s opposition warns against deepfakes ahead of fateful elections As the presidential race heats up in the lead-up to Turkey's consequential elections, the country’s main opposition party accuses the government of plotting a cyberwar against Erdogan’s top rival. Turkey
Turkey’s Kilicdaroglu pulls ahead of Erdogan in latest polls as campaign heats up As the latest polls show a close race against the opposition, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has returned to the hectic campaign trail and confronted his main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the opposition stronghold city of Izmir. Turkey
Turkey election pledges foretell bigger budget deficit A review of economic programs and a supplementary budget appear inevitable for the winner of Turkey’s May 14 elections. Turkey
Earthquake, refugees, Assad may be keys to Turkey's election Also, new era of Iran-Gulf cooperation could spill over into energy (PRO). Turkey
Turkey's 3.5 million expats vote in high numbers as HDP endorses Kilicdaroglu The millions of Turkish nationals residing abroad have begun heading to the ballot boxes, and their absentee ballots could sway the outcome of the crucial May 14 polls. Turkey
Turkey's central bank keeps interest rate at 8.5%, citing inflation The decision will be the bank’s final before Turkey’s crucial election in May. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan makes video appearance following health scare After canceling a series of campaign events and travel over the past two days due to a health issue, Turkey's president seemed to be recovered but fatigued in a video appearance. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan cancels campaign travel after health scare Despite earlier claims that the president's televised health scare was "a mild inconvenience," Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken the day off from active campaigning and will attend a high-profile ceremony at Turkey's new power plant through a video link on Thursday. Turkey
Al-Monitor/Premise poll: Turkey’s election in dead heat, Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu tied at 45% An exclusive poll across Turkey showed economy as top issue for voters, followed by corruption and refugees. But many young voters are still undecided in the final stretch of the race. Turkey
Turkey imposes 130% tariff on grain imports The move follows a tariff on electric vehicles and comes ahead of Turkey’s crucial elections. Turkey
Turkey detains Kurdish figures ahead of vital polls At least 126 politicians, journalists, lawyers and artists have been detained in an operation that observers call an intimidation tactic before the May 14 elections. Turkey
