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The authorities insist they are acting to ensure the security of citizens but activists say govt seeks to impose conservative morality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Istanbul district bans gay film festival

The once hugely popular annual gay pride rally in Istanbul has been blocked by authorities for three years in a row now.

25 Nov 2017 7:49 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Take the offbeat path with these honeymoon destinations

Find out which locations are on the list.

24 Nov 2017 2:27 PM

Women look at a statue by Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed, recreating the photo ‘Napalm Girl’, during the 15th Istanbul Biennial on November 3. (Photo: AFP)

Artistes find their voice in Turkey’s ‘difficult’ climate

Turkish artist Erkan Ozgen, a Kurd, presented the video installation of the Syrian mute boy, Mohammed, in a short video entitled “Wonderland”.

21 Nov 2017 1:13 AM

The treated excrement when converted to combustible solid biomass fuel, could replace about 10% of coal used in electricity generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chicken poop can be used to generate electricity: study

Treated excrement from turkeys, chickens and other poultry birds may be used as a fuel for heat and electricity generation.

20 Nov 2017 1:07 PM

Activist Peter Steudtner (2nd R) of Germany and Ali Gharavi (2nd L) of Sweden talk to the media after their release from Silivri prison in Istanbul on October 26, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

Human rights activists released from Turkish jail

Amnesty International's Andrew Gardner said the case was "a completely baseless prosecution that doesn't have a shred of evidence".

26 Oct 2017 2:52 PM

Dropping live turkeys from planes triggers Arkansas festival flap

Arkansas is one of the nation’s top turkey-producing states, and the weekend festival is meant to be a celebration of the bird.

14 Oct 2017 5:34 PM

Researchers unearthed an intact temple underneath the Saint Nicholas Church in the Demre district. (Photo: AP)

Tomb of 'Santa Claus' discovered by archaeologists in Turkey

Researchers discover an intact temple underneath the Saint Nicholas Church in the Demre district.

05 Oct 2017 2:30 PM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. (Photo: AFP)

Pak foreign minister to start 3-nation tour for discussion Afghan policy

Foreign office spokesman said that the foreign minister will visit regional countries like China, Russia and Turkey for consultations.

26 Aug 2017 1:11 PM

3,000-year-old female statue uncovered in Turkey

The statue was found within a monumental gate complex that would have provided access to the upper citadel of Kunulua - later Tayinat.

11 Aug 2017 2:42 PM

Turkish oild wrestlers. (Photo: Instagram / gltkndylan)

Turkish oil wrestlers grapple to win 600-year-old title

A record number of wrestlers are taking part in the annual Kirkpinar tournament this year.

16 Jul 2017 6:44 PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan waves to supporters as he arrives for a congress of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara, Turkey. (Photo: AP)

‘Iron man’ Recep Tayyip Erdogan gets party reins again

AKP deputy chairman Hayati Yazici announced Erdogan received 1,414 votes, to cheers from the audience.

22 May 2017 3:31 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before a meeting at Hyderabad house in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Kashmir our bilateral matter with Pak, India tells Turkey

The Modi-Erdogan meeting came in the shadow of Turkish president's comments on Kashmir, in which he called for a multilateral dialogue.

02 May 2017 9:36 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan upon their arrival at AFS Palam in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Need multilateral talks on J&K with role for Turkey: Erdogan

Erdogan arrived in New Delhi on Sunday night and will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

01 May 2017 9:21 AM

Turkey has blocked access to Wikipedia, here's why

A block on all language editions of the Wikipedia website was detected at 8:00am (5:00am GMT) on 29th, monitoring group Turkey Blocks said.

30 Apr 2017 11:04 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledges supporters prior to deliver a speech at the Presidential Palace in Ankara. (Photo: AFP)

How Erdogan should use his new power in Turkey

Supporters of the referendum believe that through his authoritarian tactics, Erdogan will protect Turkey from Islamic State and the PKK.

21 Apr 2017 1:35 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: AFP)

Turkey’s sultan to add to volatility in Mideast

Mr Erdogan’s drifting away from European liberal values will have inevitable consequences.

19 Apr 2017 1:54 AM

Erdogan clears first hurdle to be the ‘iron man’

Constitutional commission clears plans for executive presidential system, long sought by Erdogan and Turkey’s ruling AK Party.

31 Dec 2016 2:30 AM

Mevlut Mert Altintas has been identified at the shooter. (Photo: AP)

Mevlut Mert Altintas: The sharp-suited Turkish cop who killed Russian envoy

He also threatened terrified spectators, yelling "Allahu Akbar" and saying that the murder was vengeance for Russia's actions in Aleppo.

20 Dec 2016 1:17 PM

A man identified as Mevlut Mert Altintas shouts after shooting Andrei Karlov, the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, at a photo gallery in Ankara, Turkey. (Photo: AP)

'Don't forget Aleppo. Don't forget Syria': Turkish cop shoots dead Russian envoy

The attacker shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and then talked about pledging allegiance to jihad in Arabic.

20 Dec 2016 8:07 AM

Erdogan, who was elected to the top post in 2014 after serving as prime minister for more than a decade, is seeking a strong presidency similar to France or the United States. (Photo: AP)

Turkey to scrap office of PM in new system: minister

The full blueprint is yet to emerge, but Erdoglu indicated that cabinet ministers would no longer be MPs.

17 Nov 2016 5:47 PM

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