World & Nation
Critics say the crackdown follows significant losses by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party in local elections in March.
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offers to hold a peace summit between Russia and Ukraine.
The opposition’s surprise success in local elections has left many wondering if it’s a turning point for the country reeling from economic hardship.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who recently won an election extending his 20-year rule, says he trusts Russia as much he trusts the West.
Tuesday’s fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya left at least 79 people dead and 51 injured, happening during a particularly busy season.
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks on the defunct Ukrainian grain deal.
The government appointed six prosecutors to lead an investigation into the blaze, which is believed to have started in the hotel’s restaurant section.
The third-place contender in the Turkish presidential elections has formally endorsed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the upcoming runoff vote.
With nearly 99% of ballot boxes opened, unofficial results showed Erdogan with 52% of the vote, compared with 48% for challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
Once expected to lose, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan managed to parlay nationalism to win a historic third term after 20 years in power.