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No one 'should take the presidential post for granted,' Gül said
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The boy was found with his throat and right wrist slit
Turkish and Greek fighter jets engaged in a mid-air dogfight over the Aegean Sea twice on April 15 in a first since January 2012, Greek media has reported
With Turkey expecting to hear PM Erdoğan’s intentions on the presidency, the leader tells MPs he remains undecided but will be the ‘president of the people’ in such scenario
A Turkish official said 'common ground' recently found between Ankara and Twitter executives has not been shaken, after Twitter executive Colin Crowell said the company had no immediate plans to open a local office
Kurds in northern Iraq and Syria have been divided by a 17-kilometer trench which was dug by the Kurdistan Regional Government
‘The Assassin from Apricot City: Reportage from Turkey’ by Witold Szlabowski, translated by Antonia Lloyd
The ceremonial cavalry regiment was in the spotlight in Turkey’s presidential mansion on April 16, when President Abdullah Gül welcomed his Latvian counterpart Andris Berzins with a ceremony never seen before
Ladies European Tour (LET) players will be visiting Turkey for the sixth time as they compete for the title at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open May 8-11
Turkey would consider allowing the South Stream pipeline, which will carry natural gas from Russia to Europe, to pass through Turkish territory if Moscow made such a request
Chief Ombudsman Ömeroğlu complains about his institution’s limited authorities situation, saying that they have not been able to handle many issues unlike the related organs in Europe
Comment(s) 4/17/2014
European and US defense companies have been reportedly pressuring Turkey’s defense industry giants to dissuade Turkey from choosing a Chinese firm
GREEN
ISTANBUL
Mediterranean monk seals' habitat in Turkey’s southern coast of Mersin is facing increased threats due to the neglect of the authorities
TURKEY
çArşı’s announcement is the latest supporter outcry against the electronic ticketing system, introduced by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF)
The fertility rate in Turkey fell in 2013 to an average of 2.07 children per woman, with the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa being the most 'productive' province
ANKARA
A top court ruling is likely to set a precedent for future mobbing cases in Turkey, as it made clear that it is the employer that must prove that harassment did not take place.
TEHRAN
Turkey and Iran have started to work on a scheme aimed at lifting non-tariff obstacles and easing bureaucracy to further facilitate trade between the two parties
The AKP has announced that it will put the final touches to its plans for both the upcoming presidential elections following a series of meetings that are expected to be completed by May
Tensions rise as labor unions vow to march to Taksim Square on May 1 despite a possible government ban. Taksim is not the only square in Istanbul with a politically charged history
Comment(s) 4/15/2014
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South Korean rescuers and dive teams worked frantically under floodlights as fears rose for nearly 300 people missing after a ferry sank with 462 on board
HÜRRİYET / ATHENS
Greece said it is ready to provide assistance for finding the remains of Turkish pilot Col. Nail Erdoğan
STANBUL
Turkish and South African banks have been named as the most vulnerable systems regarding the U.S. Central Bank’s bond purchase tapering by the international rating agency Standard & Poor’s
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The polarization we see now is within the AK Parti; those in favor of Erdoğan and those in favor of Gül
Developments in Ukraine have pushed the Syrian crisis to the background much to the satisfaction of the Syrian regime
As the government continues its efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Kurdish problem, Islamists made their move by announcing a 'Democratic Islam Conference' in Diyarbakır
One would have hoped that time would have helped Iraq’s young democracy to mature
A remarkable political phenomenon that surfaced in the March 30 local elections is the transitivity that emerged between the grassroots of the MHP and the CHP in a series of big cities
Akif Emre, one of the writers at daily Yeni Şafak, referred to the battle between the government and the Gülen community as 'a state of madness'
The illegal annexation of Crimea and instigation of tension in eastern Ukraine by Russia are rapidly eroding the last vestiges of the international system
Ever since Middle Eastern countries began their transformation, Dubai has been the first city that comes to mind, but I was curious to see whether Doha could replace Dubai
The Sismanoglio Megaro of the Consulate General of Greece hosts TIO ILAR 7, bringing 15 young and established artists together under the same roof
Mersin’s rock formations with human figures take visitors by surprise. The Adam Kayalar (man-rocks) include 11 males, four females, two children, an ibex and Roman eagle reliefs in nine niches
The 20th International Ankara Cartoon Festival will be held between April 18 and 20
Turkish cement players, which can only grow to claim 25 percent of the market due to domestic regulations, have set their eyes on global opportunities after the giant Holcim-Lafarge merger
The southern province of Adana has hosted a fabulous opening ceremony for the Sabancı International Adana Theater Festival, which will continue until May 16.
Turkish football supporters are up in arms against the electronic ticketing system launched in Turkey’s stadiums, arguing that the system is a threat both to the secrecy of private data and the supporter organizations
Back in the good old days, you used to be able to get very special, authentic sandals from a man named Ali Güven. Unfortunately, he is no longer with us, but the memory of his sandals live on in Bodrum
A Greek statue has been found during an illegal excavation in the western province of Kütahya’s Simav district
The Batman International Film Festival, organized by the Batman Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate, opened yesterday following a 10-year hiatus
Supermarket giant Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, said Turkey maintains its attractiveness despite the challenges in the local market amid tough conditions in the global business
Separatists flew the Russian flag on armoured vehicles taken from the Ukrainian army, aborting a Kiev government operation to recapture eastern towns controlled by pro-Moscow partisans.
Three killed in armed attack on former deputy’s car in Istanbul
Total lunar eclipse reveals 'blood moon'
Istanbul blooms with tulips
Two more Russian warships pass through Turkish straits en route to Mediterranean
Security guards prevent student protest against Turkish Deputy PM with force
F-16 fighter jet conducts first unmanned flight
Turkey’s largest naval museum reopening its doors soon
Mothers march for sons killed during Gezi Park protests
London International Tattoo Convention
Cotton harvest begins in southeastern Turkey
Military plane crashes in central Anatolia
Police school opens education year with prayer in eastern province
Ottoman castle standing on Tunisian coast for centuries
Waterfall in Bursa invites nature lovers
Istanbul Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Kula volcanic geopark waits to be discovered
Kidnapped Turkish pilots appear on Lebanese TV
Yoga festival in ancient city of Assos
Muslim Pilgrims start leaving Saudi Arabia after hajj
Heavy rain hits Turkey, creates chaos in Istanbul
Then and now: Change in popular Turkish resort town of Kuşadası over past 50 years
Protesters clash with Ankara police in ODTÜ campus
United fans play football match on construction site in protest at ODTÜ road
Police use tear gas, pressurized water against crowds during trial of slain Gezi protester
World's tallest man ties the knot in Turkey's Mardin
Female stars of Turkish television
Turkish Army releases Atatürk's encolored photos
Protesters clean Taksim area after police withdrawal
Gezi protesters join LGBT community in exuberant and joyful gay pride march
Footage shows assailants beating Gezi protesters with sticks
Istanbul's Hagia Elia Church to open doors for visitors
New video footage revealed allegedly showing slain Gezi victim beaten
Istanbul’s 'rainbow stairs' painted grey
Armenian church on Akdamar Island hosts baptism after a century
New Russian warship crosses Bosphorus en route to Mediterranean
Amateur camera footage captures Syrian helicopter falling after being shot by Turkish forces
Footage shows made-in-Turkey shelter-piercing bomb at work
Sao Paulo Fashion Week
Power blackout forces commuters to walk Marmary tunnel
Istanbul’s Galata tower turns pink for breast cancer awareness month
Ankara inhabitants take to streets in bathrobes to protest long water cuts
Marmaray becomes new location for wedding photography
Autumn scenes from Turkey
Woods hits balls from Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge for start of tournament
Turkey, NATO forces begin drill in Aegean with demining exercises
Apollon Limassol players tour Sumela Monastery
Pictures of the year 2013 picked by AFP
Brawl erupts between Galatasaray and Olympiakos players in Euroleague game
Shoppers flock to stores as US Black Friday sales begin
Kyrgyz Turks show off horse riding skills with traditional game 'Buzkashi'
Turkish police seize dozens of precious historical artifcts in operation against smugglers
A glimpse into the lives of mine workers by HDN photographer
Anti-govt protesters in Kiev topple Lenin statue
Snowy winter scenes as cold grips Turkey
Far from home, Syrians face the cold in refugee camps
Istanbul's Gezi Park under spell of snow
Nelson Mandela laid to rest
Whirling dervishes mark 740th anniversary of Jalaladdin Rumi’s passing
Photojournalists preserve Gezi resistance for posterity
Hospital for racehorces offers special treatment
Photos of alleged bribery money seized in house of Turkish minister’s son revealed
Police clash with demonstrators in Istanbul
Fight erupts at Turkish parliament amid corruption probe
New Adana Museum to be home to artifacts kept in storehouse
Supporters wear shrouds to show their backing of Turkish PM 'to death'
Christmas mass in house of Virgin Mary in Ephesus
Digital technology illuminates Bursa’s history
True friendship of dog and fox
Caretta caretta found dead with stone tied to its fin on southern Turkish coast
Dubai 2014 firework display breaks world record
Fire of Anatolia takes stage in China
Students tries skiing for the first time with a sports project in eastern province of Van
Thousands march to commemorate Sarıkamış martyrs
Children's favorite place in İzmir: Natural Life Park
Ancient Armenian city of Ani under snow blanket
Turkish PM attends satellite hand-over ceremony in Tokyo
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
New images of Istanbul's Taksim project released
Police disperse protest against Internet law in Istanbul’s Taksim
Ice, snow, cold, cheers, tears, chills: Sochi 2014 is underway
Syriac families from Turkey and Syria congregate at the Mor Shmuni Syriac Orthodox Church in Midyat for mass
Figure skating short program at Winter Olympics
Egyptian walls covered by graffiti as a reflection of the country's mood
A popular spot in historic Istanbul: Karaköy fish market
Police use force to disperse coup trials protest in Turkish capital
Greek monasteries 'suspended in the air'
Footage emerges showing fatal collision killing first Gezi victim
Police in Ukraine crack down on camp at heart of protests in bloodiest day of clashes
Water levels in Turkey’s dams raise alarm
Police put down protest against Internet law in Istanbul, fire tear gas into public bus
Sochi Winter Olympics closing ceremony
Berlin zoo welcomes new baby monkey
Protests staged across Turkey over tapes incriminating PM and son
Fight erupts at Turkish parliament amid talks over cram school bill
First alpacas arrive in Turkey after long journey from Australia
Protesters rally against corruption in Turkey
Carnival celebrations in Sao Paulo
Orchid at Singapore Botanic Park named after Turkish PM Erdoğan and his wife
Miranda Kerr takes the stage at fashion show in Turkey
Halfeti - A town of mesmerizing beauty
The Holy Land's oldest monastery in Gaza
Istanbul police break up protest against law curbing Internet
Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink commemorated seven years after his murder
Ukraine police storm Kiev protest
Kiev's burning: Protests in Ukraine continue as opposition urges snap elections
1,600-year-old basilica discovered under lake in western Turkey
Syrian refugees seek shelter in Istanbul
Turkey's famous Van cats under protection of university research center
International Flamenco Fashion Show
Two Russian warships cross Bosphorus en route to Black Sea
US President Obama’s poses during phone talks with world leaders
Women across Turkey mark #WomensDay2014 under tight police security
‘Şanslı,’ the 'lucky' bear cub rescued after being frozen opens his eyes
Silent sitting protests staged across Turkey in memory of Berkin Elvan
Fenerbahçe-Trabzonspor game halted after crowd trouble
Protests over young Gezi victim Berkin Elvan's death grip Turkey
Thousands of mourners take to streets for Gezi victim Berkin Elvan's funeral
30 illustrations immortalizing #BerkinElvanÖlümsüzdür
Turkish army snipers in training
Funeral held for five-year-old killed after car fell from ferry
Turkish President Gül pays visit to Denmark
Turkish Army releases archive photos on 99th anniversary of Gallipoli Victory
Oscar's oldest and youngest winners in best leading actress category
Spectacular space photos released by NASA
Bosphorus’ silhouette changes as construction continues for Istanbul's third bridge
Twin polar bear cubs made their first public appearance at Tierpark Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich - cuteness warning
Nevruz celebrations in Diyarbakır
Turkey shoots down Syrian regime plane
Explosion at natural gas station in western province of Bolu
Sunken warship in Aegean Sea off Bodrum becomes popular spot for divers
Colorful hot-air balloons fly over Cappadocia
Ottoman Dress Album with drawings by Tulip Era Painter Van Mour
Libyan soldiers complete training in Turkey
Tourists' favorite spots in Istanbul: Historic Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar
Gezi-inspired and other graffiti takes over walls in Greece
Turkey heads to polling stations in tense local elections
Ballot officials, election volunteers sleep with bags of ballots until morning amid fraud allegations
Japanese cherry blossoms mark spring
Opposition ballots found in trash bags in southern Turkey
Meet the members of the cat lobby, which sabotaged Turkey’s power distribution lines on election day
Riot vehicles use water cannons as protesters claim their votes after fraud claims in Ankara
Religious icons in Sinop Archaeology Museum focus of interest among tourists
Turkish PM examines construction of Istanbul's 3rd bridge
Satellites and sensors to halt crumbling of Italy's Pompeii
'Lucky' bear cub Şanslı growing after overcoming fight with frost and major lung infection
Three workers die in construction accident at viaduct connecting to Istanbul’s third bridge
First women joining Palestinian commando unit
Turkish main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu assaulted at Parliament
Britain's royal baby in New Zealand for first official visit
Ancient windmills in Bodrum
Turkish and Azerbaijani presidents visit defense industry firm's HQ in Ankara
Thousands walk over the Bosphorus in Istanbul Marathon
Security cameras capture minibus falling from overpass in Istanbul
Chile declares disaster as fire storms historic port city
TV's heartthrobs: The leading men of Turkish TV
Hundreds take streets in Turkey to protest violence against women
Anonymous driver begins drifting midst traffic in Istanbul streets
Villagers join excavation teams to unearth artifacts in Turkey's Tekirdağ
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013
Milan Design Week 2014
Theatrical execution staged in Istanbul to protest death sentences in Egypt
World landmarks go dark for Earth Hour
World mourns young Gezi victim Berkin Elvan
Tight security as trial into Gezi protester’s death begins in Kayseri
Two Russian warships cross Çanakkale Strait en route to Black Sea
Ruling AKP deputies on football pitch
Supporters invade the field during derby game between Beşiktaş and Galatasaray
Court decision triggers tensions at trial of slain Gezi protester’s murder in Ankara
Top model Miranda Kerr arrives in Turkey for fashion show