Global Turkey
In Kosovo, Davutoglu stresses shared culture, religion
30/08/2011
On Sunday, Turkey's foreign minister wrapped up a three-day official visit to Kosovo, the first leg of a Balkan tour that includes stops in BiH, Serbia and Romania.
Syrian refugees in limbo on Turkish border
26/08/2011
Having fled violent oppression in Syria, thousands find themselves in refugee camps on the Turkish border.
New and Emerging
Turkey bombs PKK bases, government promises strong action
18/08/2011
Violence and political deadlock between the Turkish state and the Turkish-Kurd nationalist movement reaches a tipping point.
Explosions spark energy dependence concerns in Turkey
17/08/2011
A large explosion on a Turkey-Iran gas pipeline halted supplies last week for the second time since the end of July.
Politics and Society
KCK trial at an impasse
29/08/2011
Going into its second year, the KCK trial has advanced little, while it has spawned several political crises that have brought efforts to resolve the Kurdish issue to a standstill.
Ancient Antioch still home to many Christians
27/08/2011
In one of the birthplaces of Christianity, worshippers continue to practice their religion side-by-side with their Muslim "brothers".
Ramadan in Turkey: the poor, the rich and the defiant
26/08/2011
Scenes of Ramadan in Turkey include the usual public tents that give away free food to the poor, to the much-debated fast breaking at five star hotels and the protest reactions against them.
CHP revamps its key decision making body
22/08/2011
Analysts question internal divisions within the CHP.
Making space for women at Friday prayer
20/08/2011
Can women attend Friday prayer? This question is rising as more women attend service.
Commission prepares roadmap for debate on new constitution
19/08/2011
The Turkish government is preparing for what promises to be a heated debate on the constitution this fall.
Child brides in Turkey
16/08/2011
Turkey has one of the highest rates of juvenile marriages in the world.
Turkey's prison population growth concerns human rights groups
15/08/2011
Turkey's current prison population tops 124,000, the highest in recent years, according to Justice Ministry data.
Turkish bloggers divided over civil-military relations
13/08/2011
Turkish bloggers discuss whether the resignation of top generals represents an advancement or digression for Turkish democracy.
Precarious lives of migrants in Turkey
12/08/2011
Due to weak official support for migrants and asylum seekers, NGOs and activists try to provide help, while the EU demands stricter border control.