Turkey

Turkish security clashes with protesters in Washington as Erdogan looks on

Turkish security clashes with protesters in Washington as Erdogan looks on

Newly-released from the May 16 scuffles between Turkish security officials and anti-Erdogan protesters in Washington DC appears to show Turkish President Erdogan communicating to a member of his security team just before the fighting erupted. Armenian and Kurdish groups had organized the demonstration to protest President Erdogan s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. May 19, 2017
Anzac Day marked with dawn tribute on the shores of Gallipoli

Anzac Day marked with dawn tribute on the shores of Gallipoli

The 102nd Anzac Day has been marked by a dawn service on the shores of the Gallipoli, as military personal from around the world gathered to honour the thousands killed during the ill-fated First World War campaign there. The Gallipoli campaign marked the first time Australian and New Zealander troops fought under their own flags, and was their entry into the war in 1915. An estimated 130,000 people were killed at Anzac Cove during the war. Apr 25, 2017
Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Protesters march against Turkey referendum result

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Istanbul on 17 April to denounce the result of the Turkish constitutional referendum. The vote resulted in a ‘yes’ majority, granting President Tayyip Erdogan new sweeping powers, but Opposition parties and independent observers have challenged the accuracy of the election. Apr 18, 2017
Turkeys controversial referendum explained

Turkeys controversial referendum explained

On 16 April, Turkey will vote on whether or not to change their constitution to scrap the role of Prime Minister and grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more power. Erdogan argues that it will make Turkey more streamlined and allow for a more stable government, where as critics of the plans say this is an authoritarian move for Edogan to seize more power. Apr 7, 2017
Turkeys controversial referendum explained

Turkeys controversial referendum explained

On 16 April, Turkey will vote on whether or not to change their constitution to scrap the role of Prime Minister and grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more power. Erdogan argues that it will make Turkey more streamlined and allow for a more stable government, where as critics of the plans say this is an authoritarian move for Edogan to seize more power. Apr 7, 2017
Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to ‘respect human rights and democracy’

Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to ‘respect human rights and democracy’

Turkeys controversial president has been embroiled in a row with Germany and the Netherlands in recent weeks, after those nations banned Turkish officials from appearing at pro-Erdogan rallies in their respective countries. The rallies and events were called ahead of the 16 April referendum in Turkey that could grant Erdogan new powers in the country. It is estimated that there are 1.4 million eligible Turkish voters in Germany alone. Mar 22, 2017
Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to 'respect human rights and democracy'

Turkeys President Erdogan calls on Europe to ‘respect human rights and democracy’

Turkeys controversial president has been embroiled in a row with Germany and the Netherlands in recent weeks, after those nations banned Turkish officials from appearing at pro-Erdogan rallies in their respective countries. The rallies and events were called ahead of the 16 April referendum in Turkey that could grant Erdogan new powers in the country. It is estimated that there are 1.4 million eligible Turkish voters in Germany alone. Mar 22, 2017
Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Angela Merkel condemns Turkish leaders for Nazi comparisons

Merkel called on the Nazi references to stop with no ifs or buts, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the German authorises of employing Nazi measures. This comes after Germany has been accused of blocking some pro-Erdogan rallies in the country, ahead of a controversial referendum in Turkey on 16 April. Mar 20, 2017
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a 'banana republic'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a ‘banana republic’

President Tayyip Erdogan said on 12 March the Netherlands was acting like a banana republic and should face sanctions for barring Turkish ministers from speaking in Rotterdam, fuelling a row over Ankaras political campaigning abroad. Erdogan is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give the presidency sweeping new powers. Mar 13, 2017
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a ‘banana republic’

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the Netherlands acting like a ‘banana republic’

President Tayyip Erdogan said on 12 March the Netherlands was acting like a banana republic and should face sanctions for barring Turkish ministers from speaking in Rotterdam, fuelling a row over Ankaras political campaigning abroad. Erdogan is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give the presidency sweeping new powers. Mar 13, 2017
Turkish foreign minister calls the Netherlands ‘the capital of fascism’

Turkish foreign minister calls the Netherlands ‘the capital of fascism’

Turkeys foreign minister described the Netherlands as the capital of fascism on 12 March after he was barred from speaking in Rotterdam, as a row over Ankaras political campaigning among Turkish immigrants in Europe escalated. Mevlut Cavusoglu addressed expat Turks in the French city of Metz, a day after Dutch authorities said they would not allow him to fly to their country to rally support among Turkish emigres there. Turkeys government is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers Mar 13, 2017
Dutch prime minister reacts to Erdogans Nazi comment

Dutch prime minister reacts to Erdogans Nazi comment

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described the Dutch as Nazi remnants and fascists in an escalating row over pro-Erdoğan demonstrations in the Netherlands. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte called Erdogans remarks crazy. Mar 11, 2017
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