As Turkiye hosts pontiff, minority community figures describe a moment marked by visibility and engagement with state.


As Turkiye hosts pontiff, minority community figures describe a moment marked by visibility and engagement with state.

Sunday’s Istanbul bombing, which Turkey has blamed on the PKK, could lead to Ankara fulfilling its threat to attack.

Turkey blocked Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids until Ankara ‘got what it wanted’ – will that bring wavering voters back?

Turkey, US negotiating on Turkish troops guarding Kabul international airport – a move the Taliban opposes.
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Pullout sparked criticism among the opposition, rights groups and even ruling party supporters.
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Turkey’s first nuclear plant has raised concerns around its safety and potential for use in building nuclear weapons.
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As thousands of Georgian seasonal workers are unable to access Turkey tea plantations, tea producers turn to local communities for help.

Syrians take on the Turkish lira as the value of their pound plummets.

Russian delegation, including its FM, arrived in Istanbul for talks on regional issues.

The coronavirus pandemic has worsened existing economic problems.
