Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is located partially in the continent of Asia and partially in Europe. It shares borders with Greece and Bulgaria to the Northwest, Iran to the east and Iraq to the southeast. It also shares various borders with Syria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
70%-75% of Turkey's population are Turks, and 19% are Kurds, making them the country's largest minority group. The country's capital is Ankara, and the largest city and financial city is Istanbul.
As of November 2021, the President of Turkey is Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has served in this position since 2014. Prior to that, he served as Prime Minister of the country from 2003-2014.
Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, an estimated 3.6 million Syrian refugees have taken up residence in Turkey, most of them living with temporary residence permits.
A relative of King Midas? Untouched Phrygian royal burial chamber unearthed at Gordion, Turkey
Gordion, situated at the modern-day site of Yassıhöyük in Ankara Province, emerged as the capital of the Phrygians in the early first millennium BCE and is still inhabited today.
Original architecture of ancient Roman fountain revealed in Perre Ancient City
Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defense minister says
Teenager killed, 68 wounded as earthquake rocks Greek islands, Turkey
Court convicts man for burning Quran outside London's Turkish consulate
Hamit Coskun, 50, was fined 240 pounds ($325) at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court after being convicted of being disorderly by shouting "F*** Islam."
Russia sets out two Ukraine ceasefire options, state media say
Ukrainian officials say there are hundreds of children who were forcibly removed from Ukrainian territory by Russian forces, and it wants them returned as part of a peace deal.
Turkish intelligence chief discusses Gaza ceasefire with Hamas's Khalil al-Hayya - report
Kalin and al-Hayya reportedly discussed the final stage of the US-brokered ceasefire negotiations, and Turkey's ongoing efforts to "end the humanitarian crisis and devastation in Gaza."
Neo-Ottoman power: Erdogan positions Turkey as Israel's main Middle East challenge
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: As Turkey builds its power and influence, its opposition to – and agitation against – Israel is continuing unabated.
Syrian Kurdish commander says group in direct contact with Turkey, open to Israel ties
"We have direct ties, direct channels of communication with Turkey, as well as through mediators, and we hope that these ties are developed," the commander said.
US raises flag in Damascus: New envoy signals shift in US–Syria relations post-Assad - analysis
For the first time since 2012, the flag was raised as the new US Envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, arrived in Damascus.
The road to normalization runs through Israel - opinion
With President Donald Trump in the White House, Azerbaijan hopes for a shift in American policy through stronger integration with Israel.
Researchers claim discovery of Noah's Ark remains in Turkey's Durupınar formation
Scans reveal angular structures and corridors matching biblical dimensions beneath the surface.
Pakistan seeks closer ties with Islamic countries amid PM's trip to Iran, Turkey - analysis
In Iran, the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, discussed Gaza with Pakistan's leader.
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30-meter illegal treasure tunnel discovered in residenece in Turkey after bad smell report
Homeowner T.D. detained by police; source of odor remains unknown.
