Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey will improve the judiciary system, strengthen freedom of expression and organisation, president says.

The governing party denies accusations that packed rallies are spreading COVID in some of Turkey’s worst hit regions.

Turkish president seeks improvement in ties between the two NATO allies that have been strained over a host of issues.

Turkey’s president says a plan on reopening cafes and restaurants, shut down for months, is to be announced soon.

Far-right Dutch lawmaker called President Erdogan a ‘terrorist’ and urged the expulsion of the Turkish ambassador.

Outcry against a government loyalist rector at Istanbul’s Bogazici University turns into protests.

Students at Istanbul’s Bogazici University have protested against the appointment of a ruling party loyalist as rector.

Normalisation between a Saudi-led coalition and Qatar removed the barrier to reconciliation between Ankara and Riyadh.

The Turkish and French presidents exchange letters in which they agree to resume talks aimed at mending ties.

Turkish president wants to bring ties to a ‘better point’ but says Israeli policy towards Palestinians is unacceptable.

Bigger-than-expected interest rate hike boosts the credibility of Turkey’s new central bank chief, say analysts.

Reports indicate Turkey is to appoint an ambassador to Israel, suggesting a thaw after years of mutual antagonism.

Ankara withdrew its envoy to Israel in 2018 over deadly attacks on the Palestinians in besieged Gaza.

Turkey’s president criticised for what Iranians say was a clear call for breaking up Iran.