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Ankara

Ankara is the capital of Turkey, located in Central Anatolia. It is Turkey's second-largest city behind Istanbul. It has been the capital of the Republic of Turkey since its founding in 1923, replacing Istanbul.

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Türkei Russischer Botschafter in Ankara bei Angriff schwer verletzt

Russia's ambassador to Turkey shot dead

Russia's Ambassador Andrei Karlov has been shot dead in the Turkish capital, Ankara, according to news reports.
ConflictsDecember 19, 2016
Istanbul Fahne Logo CHP

Inside Europe: Kurdish politicians in crosshairs of Ankara

The Turkish authorities have been carrying out raids and detaining people following last weekend's terrorist attacks. On Saturday night two suicide bombers killed 44 people and injured more than 150 when they blew themselves up outside a soccer stadium in Istanbul.Kurdish militants claimed responsibility. Our Turkey correspondent, Dorian Jones, talks to Helen Seeney.
PoliticsDecember 16, 201604:30 min
Türkei Omer Celik

Turkey will 'stick to EU commitments'

Turkey's EU minister Omer Celik tells DW that Ankara wants to end tensions with Berlin and address the refugee crisis.
PoliticsDecember 16, 2016
Deutschland Anhänger und Sympathisanten der kurdischen Partei HDP demonstrieren am Tag der Menschenrechte in Ber

Turkey in 2016

From terror attacks to a never-ending stream of arrests: Turkey has suffered through a rough year.
SocietyDecember 14, 2016
Türkei Reaktionen nach dem Anschlag in Istanbul - Demonstration

Turkey's terror

After a rise in attacks, Ankara is planning tougher action against terror.
ConflictsDecember 13, 2016
Die nach dem Putschversuch in der Türkei entlassende Lehrerin Nuriye Gülmen

Turkey: One woman's struggle

Every day, Nuriye Gülmen is arrested by the police for protesting in public against her dismissal.
PoliticsDecember 10, 201612:03 min
Tayyib Erdogan Premierminister Türkei Besuch in Pakistan

Pakistan submits to Erdogan

Officials have ordered teachers with links to Gulen to leave the country as Turkish President Erdogan visits Pakistan.
PoliticsNovember 16, 2016
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Inside Europe: Ankara shuts down Kurdish children's channel

Since the failed military coup in July, numerous Kurdish TV and radio stations have been closed in Turkey. But one of the most contentious decisions concerns Zarok TV, a children’s cartoon channel. Its closure has led to accusations that the government is more concerned with targeting the Kurdish language than terrorism. Dorian Jones has more from Diyarbakir.
PoliticsNovember 4, 201605:52 min
Türkei Ankara Polizei vereitelt Selbstmordanschlag

PKK blamed for foiled Ankara bombing

Two bombers detonated their explosives during a standoff with police outside Ankara when officers stopped their vehicle.
CatastropheOctober 8, 2016
Türkei Deutsche Botschaft in Ankara

British, German embassies shuttered in Ankara

Police have detained suspects alleged to have conspired to attack the German and British embassies, state media said.
September 16, 2016
Germany's embassy in Ankara

Germany temporarily shuts Ankara embassy

Turks are said to be outraged by a German magazine depicting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a dictator.
September 14, 2016
Kobani

Turkish troops reportedly kill Kobani teen

Soldiers reportedly fired on people gathered to demonstrate against the building of a border wall on their land.
September 2, 2016
Turkish and EU flags are pictured in front of front of Beyazit Mosque in Istanbul

EU ups diplomatic efforts with Turkey

Its relationship with Turkey on rocky ground, the EU is pushing to keep its migrant deal with Ankara on track.
September 1, 2016

Turkey denies making truce with Kurdish forces in Syria

Ankara has denied agreeing to a US-brokered truce with Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria.
August 31, 2016
Turkish and US flags hang side by side

US Vice President Biden to reassure Turkey

US Vice President Biden's visit to Ankara this week is an chance to show Turkey it's still an important partner.
August 23, 2016
Ankara Pakat Netanjahu Erdogan Gaza-Flotte Streit

Turkey ratifies deal with Israel

Turkish parliament ratifies Turkey-Israel deal on normalizing relations.
August 20, 2016
Griechenland Lesbos Flüchtlinge hinter Zaun

Greek islands see jump in migrant arrivals

Greek government figures show a spike in migrant arrivals on Aegean islands after a recent lull.
August 19, 2016
Bekir Bozdag

Ankara reiterates calls on US to hand over Gulen

Turkey's Justice Minister Bozdag has warned the US not to sacrifice bilateral relations for the sake of Gulen.
August 9, 2016
Türkei Recep Tayyip Erdogan und Wladimir Putin ARCHIV

Turkish-Russian thaw

St. Petersburg meeting aims to turn around sour relations.
August 8, 2016

Erdogan pledges new Turkey

Erdogan pledges new Turkey
August 8, 201610 images
EU and Turkish flags

Absurd threat from Ankara

The EU has rejected Turkey's demands. Can it limit refugees on its own?
August 1, 2016
Türkei Ankara AKP Anhänger Jubel nach Putschversuch

Free speech in Turkey

Turks contemplate free speech after pro-Erdogan rally in Cologne.
August 1, 2016
Türkei Aussenminister Mevlut Cavusoglu und Präsident Erdogan

Erdogan vs. Gulen in Europe

Recep Tayyip Erdogan expects Europe to help it track down its alleged enemies.
July 29, 2016
Türkei Verhaftungen nach Putschversuch

Turkey denies torture

Claims of widespread torture following the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey have surfaced, but Ankara denies the claims.
July 28, 2016
Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan (C) poses for a photograph with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif (L) and Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar (R) during their visit to an Aitchison College in Lahore, Pakistan, 23 December 2013 (Photo: EPA/STR +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++)

Secular Pakistanis resist Turkey's demands

In Pakistan, there is resistance to Turkey's demands to shut down institutions run by US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen.
July 26, 2016
People at a pro-government rally in Ankara, Turkey (photo: DW/D. Cupolo)

Erdogan supporters speak up at night rallies

Erdogan supporters have been gathering in pro-government rallies since the failed coup attempt. Diego Cupolo reports.
July 25, 20168 images
Türkei syrische Nachbarschaft in Ankara wurde angegriffen

Syrian shops targeted in Ankara

Post-coup celebrations have turned into the looting of Syrian-run establishments in Ankara.
July 22, 2016
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@dwnews - Turkish government in data leak

July 20, 201601:58 min
Türkei Universität von Istanbul

Turkey bans academics from traveling

Erdogan regime widens clampdown, bans travel by university academics.
July 20, 2016
Türkei Ankara Zerstörungen Polizeihauptquartier nach Putschversuch

Turkey on edge after failed coup

Turks fear that a widespread crackdown will follow Friday’s failed military coup attempt.
July 18, 2016
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Erdogan vows talks on death penalty

The Turkish president says he'll discuss the possibility of capital punishment for those involved in an attempted coup.
July 17, 2016
Türkei Nach dem Militärcoup Erdogan-Anhänger protestieren in Ankara

In Ankara, Erdogan is celebrated, denounced

Emotions in the Turkish capital ranged from euphoric to distressed in the wake of a failed coup attempt.
July 16, 2016
Türkei Ankara Panzer auf der Straße zum Präsidentenpalast

Turkey: The failed coup and its aftermath

Night of terror: The failed coup attempt turned Turkey into a war zone.
ConflictsJuly 16, 201610 images
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Turkey thwarts attempted coup

The Turkish military announced late Friday that it was seizing power over the country in a bid to overthrow President Erdogan. But the government has largely quelled the uprising and the coup seems to be crumbling.
July 16, 201601:01 min
Türkei Putschversuch Tausende von Menschen reagieren gegen Aufstand Versuch

Night of gunfire in Turkey

An attempted coup in Turkey led to a night of gunfire and explosions, with residents waking up to an uncertain future.
July 16, 2016
Türkei Präsident Erdogan sitzt im Auto am Flughafen von Istambul

World powers back Erdogan over coup attempt

Foreign leaders publicly supported Erdogan's administration after the deadly violence in Turkey.
July 16, 2016
Turkey anti-coup protesters

+++ Updates: Military attempt to seize power in Turkey +++

Forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have quashed a coup attempt by a section of the Turkish military.
July 16, 2016
Putschversuch in der Türkei

Military coup attempt in Turkey

An attempted military coup is in progress in Turkey.
July 15, 2016
Türkei Von der Leyen in Incirlik

Germany to recall troops from Turkey if Ankara blocks visit

Germany will recall troops from its Incirlik airbase in Turkey if Ankara continues to block German MPs' visiting them.
July 13, 2016
US Special Forces in Syria

Ankara blasts US over use of Kurdish emblem

Turkey expressed outrage at images showing US soldiers in Syria wearing the emblem of the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia.
May 28, 2016
Hansjoerg Haber

Turkey summons German diplomat

EU envoy Hansjoerg Haber altered an old German proverb to describe how the EU migrant deal had run into trouble.
May 19, 2016
Symbolbild Türkei Ankara Parlament

Turkey's 'immunity' woes

Turkey's parliament is set for a controversial vote on stripping members of their immunity from prosecution.
May 16, 2016
Christoph Hasselbach

Turkish-EU poker

Christoph Hasselbach
Despite the stubborn rhetoric, neither side can afford for the refugee deal to fail.
May 12, 2016
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Mass Brawl in Turkish parliament

An argument between between members ofTurkey's ruling AKP party and pro-Kurdish HDP escalated into a brawl on Monday.
May 3, 201600:58 min
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker

EU to propose lifting of visa requirements for Turks

The EU will float the lifting of visa requirements for Turkish citizens, if Ankara plays ball.
April 20, 2016
USA Erdogan weiht moschee ein

Erdogan opens multimillion-dollar mosque in US

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has opened an Islamic center modeled on an Ottoman mosque near Washington, DC.
April 3, 2016
Mathias Bölinger, head of DW's investigative unit

Laughable behavior

Mathias Bölinger
President Erdogan made a fool of himself by summoning the German ambassador over a satirical video.
March 30, 2016
Police secure the area following a suicide bombing in a major shopping and tourist district in central Istanbul March 19, 2016. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

Istanbul: 'We've all walked down this street'

In a DW interview, Middle East expert Kristian Brakel looks at who could be behind the latest attack in Istanbul.
March 19, 2016
Türkei Anschlag in Istanbul

Istanbul suicide bombing shakes city center

An explosion in the center of Istanbul's busiest shopping area has killed at least five people. Tom Stevenson reports.
March 19, 2016
Suicide bombing in Istanbul

Suicide attack rocks Istanbul high street

An explosion has been reported on a shopping street in northwestern Turkey, killing at least five and injuring 20.
March 19, 2016