Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday (March 4) said that his ruling AK Party and its ally will continue on their planned course. His words came after the split in the opposition bloc over the issue of who should run to challenge him in national elections.

Turkey: Erdogan expresses confidence amid opposition split

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Devastating earthquakes wreaked havoc on Turkey and parts of Syria, killing thousands of people. Turkish President Erdogan has acknowledged "shortcomings" in the government's quake response.

Turkey earthquake: Erdogan admits 'shortcomings' as death toll tops 15,000

Two days after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 17,000 people in Turkey and Syria, families huddled in the cold rain, hitching tarps to make improvised tents, resting on bits of furniture pulled from the wreckage and lining up for shoes, blankets - anything available.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Death toll crosses 17,000, Turkish President Erdogan visits disaster zone

Access to Twitter in Turkey has been restored, the Netblocks internet observatory said on Thursday. This comes after talks were held between the company and Turkish authorities about content being posted after a major earthquake this week.

Twitter back online in Turkey after being blocked following devastating quake

Over 3500 buildings have collapsed, and at least 3,500 people have died in Turkey alone. But are the earthquakes alone to be blamed for the devastation. Or are shoddy construction and Erdogan equally guilty? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | Turkey Earthquakes: 3,500 Buildings collapse, over 5000 dead. Is Erdogan blameless?

Over 3500 buildings have collapsed, and at least 11,000 people have died in Turkey alone. But are the earthquakes alone to be blamed for the devastation. Or are shoddy construction and Erdogan equally guilty?

Turkey-Syria earthquake toll crosses 11,000; round-the-clock rescue operations underway

After the deadly earthquakes that occurred on Monday and resulted in more than 2,800 fatalities so far, including at least 1,762 in Turkiye, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a seven-day period of national mourning.

Turkiye declares week-long national mourning after deadly earthquake killed thousands

Turkiye opposition parties are putting up a united front in the coming May 14 Presidential and Parliamentary elections vowing to wrest power from Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The 6 parties who have formed the national alliance have vowed to reduce the presidential powers and expand democratic rights if voted to power. Turkiye's opposition has come out with a 2,300-point programme and pledged to agree on a joint candidate in the crucial elections on february 13.

Turkiye's opposition unleash plans to defeat Erdogan

Turkish President Erdogan has threatened to block Sweden's NATO bid over the burning of Quran by a right-wing politician.

Gravitas: Erdogan threatens to block Sweden's NATO bid

Turkey has advanced its elections by almost a month. Turkey president Richard has announced that the elections will now be held on the 14th of May. The President's office released a video footage of Erdogan announcing the date.

Turkiye: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reschedules elections

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared that the elections in Turkiye will take place on May 14 — one month ahead of schedule, according to a video posted by the president's office on Sunday.

Turkish elections to be held on May 14: President Erdogan

After four years marked by strain in diplomatic relations, Israel’s envoy to Türkiye assumed her duties after presenting her letter of credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

After four years of diplomatic strain, Turkiye welcomes Israel’s ambassador

Turkey on Thursday (December 22) announced third major minimum wage hike in a matter of a year in order to try and cushion against inflation. The move has been taken ahead of crunch elections.

Turkey looks to fight inflation by raising minimum wage third time

The incumbent President Tayyip Erdogan has dominated the Turkish politics for the last two decades but what is interesting is that the Turkish president has hinted at the possibility of him leaving the race for the top post after the 2023 elections.

Turkiye: President Erdogan hints at retirement after 2023, says 'will hand over flag to youth'

After an Istanbul court sentenced the mayor to more than two and a half years in prison on accusations of insulting Supreme Electoral Council members, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that the courts will fix any errors in an appeal process.

Erdogan: Nothing to do with ban on Mayor | Istanbul

Thousands of people rallied in Turkey on Thursday to oppose the conviction and political ban of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, chanting slogans criticising President Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AK Party before elections next year.

Supporters of banned mayor Imamoglu rally in Istanbul

As Turkey is inching closer to its Presidential Elections, the headscarf debate in the country has heated up. The ruling party has now submitted a constitutional amendment that seeks to protect women's rights to wear the headscarves at work and also in daily life.

Turkey: Headscarf debate reaches Parliament; Turkish feminists condemn Erdogan's move

After handshake with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Qatar at the FIFA World Cup, the Turkish President Erdogan said that he will be meeting with LCC to start the process of building relations very soon.

Turkiye-Egypt Relations: President Erdogan hints, things can work out with Syria as with Egypt

A base operated by Kurdish forces and the United States-led coalition, situated in northeastern Syria, was hit by Turkish drones on Tuesday, a war monitor said. The United Kingdom-based monitoring group called the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the base was under attack but did not confirm if there were any casualties.

Kurdish base used by US-led coalition in northern Syria hit by Turkish drone

Turkiye has hit Syria with a barrage of retaliatory shelling in the aftermath of Istanbul bombings. In the latest, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he is mulling ground operation in Syria.

Turkiye President Erdogan threatens ground operation into Syria

The Turkish military can launch ground operations in northern Syria and Iraq in addition to the ongoing air campaigns, president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.

Turkiye considering ground operations in Northern Iraq and Syria, says Erdogan

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to endorse US Republican Party as he said that Turkiye's F-16 fighter jet purchase would be "much easier" if Republicans controlled the US Senate.

Turkiye's Erdogan wants Republican Senate in US, says it will ease its F-16 purchase 

Turkish foreign minister said on Tuesday (November 1) that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will speak to Russian and Ukrainian presidents with a view to restore the grain deal.

Will Ukraine grain deal survive? Erdogan to speak with Putin, Zelensky

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