Turkey

Turkish PM Threatens Ottoman TV Series

Islamist Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has begun to threaten producers of a popular TV series about the Ottoman Empire.

Spanish Firm Caught in Iran Nuclear Scandal

A Spanish firm has been caught smuggling equipment to Iran for probable use in its nuclear development program, Spain's tax authority says.

Turkish FM: We Discussed Gaza With Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Sunday that his country had resumed contacts with Israel

Erdogan Places Second on List of Most Influential Muslims

Turkish PM places second on list of Most Influential Muslims.

Iran, Syria, Russia Fight NATO Missiles on Turkish-Syrian Border

Iran is fighting the placement of Patriot defense missiles along the Turkish-Syrian border. So are Syria and Russia.

Syria Slams Turkey Over Plans to Deploy Patriot Missiles

Syria says Turkey's plans to deploy Patriot missiles along its border are "a new act of provocation."

Turkish PM Calls on Country's Jews to Sway Israel

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the Jewish community in Turkey to get involved in diplomatic relations with Israel

Turkey Requests NATO Deploy Patriot Missiles Along Syrian Border

Turkey has requested that NATO deploy Patriot missiles along its border to defend against attacks from Syria.

ZOA: Obama Must Denounce Erdogan's Hateful Rhetoric

ZOA: "Obama surely cannot appreciate hearing its best Middle Eastern ally, Israel, described as a 'terrorist state.’"

Erdogan: Israel is a 'Terrorist State'

Israel is a "terrorist state" that "massacres innocent children,” Turkish PM claims.

Mavi Marmara 'Show Trial' Adjourned to February

Trial of four former Israeli military officers charged in the 2010 raid on Gaza-bound Mavi Marmara flotilla has been adjourned

Turkey to Ask NATO for Patriot Missiles on Syrian Border

Turkey is planning to ask NATO for Patriot missiles to help defend its southern region from Syria, said a highly-placed Ankara source.

Shurat HaDin: 'Turkey Should be Tried, Not Israeli Officers'

"It is the Turkish government which needs to be tried for the deaths of the Islamic terrorists on the Mavi Marmara and not IDF officials."

Turkey Begins 'Mavi Marmara' Flotilla Trial of 4 IDF Commanders

An Istanbul court is set to begin the trial of four top IDF commanders blamed by Turkey for a deadly 2010 clash on a Turkish flotilla ship.

Turkey to Return 3 Israeli Aerostar Drones

Turkey plans to return three tactical drones to Israel, allegedly due to "poor performance."

Erdogan Seeks to Visit Gaza, Maintains Position on Israel

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has revived a plan to make a visit to Gaza, says he is talking with Gaza officials on the issue.

Erdogan Warns EU Might Lose Turkey

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns the European Union will lose his nation if it is not accepted as a member by 2023.

'Turkey Expects Israel to Pay for Its Crime'

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu insists “Israel is guilty and should pay for its crime” before relations can be restored.

Turkey Flatly Rejects Israeli Peace Overtures

The Turkish Foreign Ministry rebuffed an Israeli peace proposal saying there is “no change” in Turkey’s stance toward the Jewish state.

Turkey Rejects Israel 'Invitation' for Syria Talks

Turkey has rejected an invitation by Israel to discuss the situation in Syria, according to Turkish media.

Anti-Israel Event to Take Place in Marriot Hotel, Illinois

Virulently anti-Israel and pro-terror organizations speakers will be featured at a conference to be held - so far - at the Marriott Hotel.

Turkey Charges Jazz Pianist with Insulting Islam

Famed international pianist Fazil Say is on trial in Turkey for “publicly insulting religious values adopted by a part of the nation.”

Turkey Grounds Armenian Plane for Security Check

Ankara ordered an Armenian plane to land in the city of Erzurum for inspection before allowing it to leave Turkish air space Monday.

Between Egypt And Turkey

Muslim Brotherhood Lacks The Patience Of Turkish AKP Party

It is a good thing that the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt is showing its true colors, rather than emulating Turkey, which fooled the West.

Erdogan Slams UN Over Inaction on Syria

Turkish PM Erdogan criticizes the international community and the UN Security Council for not taking action in Syria.

FSA Rebels Attack Army, Regime Attacks Protesters

Fourteen soldiers died in an attack on an army post in the southern province of Daraa on Friday.

Italian FM Says Israel Should Not Strike Iran

In a statement on American TV, the Italian foreign minister said that Israel risks global diplomatic isolation if it attacks Iran.

Oil Prices Rise After Syrian Jet Forced to Land

Jets from Turkey that intercepted a Syrian passenger jet caused a surge in oil prices.

Report: US Warned Turkey of Weapons on Syrian Plane

The US warned Turkey there was military cargo aboard a Syrian aircraft intercepted by Ankara Wednesday night – correctly.

Report: Kurds, Tehran Unite to Fight Turkey

A Turkish newspaper reports the Iranian branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party terror group has struck a deal with Tehran to fight Turkey.

Turkey Forces Down Syrian Passenger Plane

Syrian Airbus A320 with 35 passengers grounded on suspicion that it was carrying heavy weapons.

Dozens Killed as Suicide Bombs Hit Syrian Compound

The civil war in Syria continues to intensify as dozens are killed and fighting spills into Turkey and Lebanon.

Turkey, Iran and the West Entangled in the Syrian Civil War

As the conflict in Syria continues to get worse, countries around the world become entangles in the fighting

Erodgan: We Don't Want to Start a War with Syria

Turkish PM says his country would never want to start a war, says parliament authorized foreign deployment of troops as a deterrent.

Turkey Authorizes Incursion to Syria 'If Necessary'

Turkish parliament has authorized cross-border military action, if deemed necessary by the government.

Turkish Army Attacks Targets in Syria

The Turkish army attacks several targets in Syria after a Syrian mortar lands in Turkey and kills five.

Morsi in Turkey, Calls for Support for Syria and 'Palestine'

In an address in Turkey, Egypt's president urges support "the nations that are aspiring to freedom and independence."

Turkey Bans Access to Anti-Islam Film

A court ruling allowing Turkey to ban access to the anti-Islam film “Innocence of Muslims” has been finalized.

Turkish PM Cancels Trip to UN General Assembly

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has canceled his trip to the U.S. where he was due to attend the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting.

Turkey: 3 Ex-Generals Given 20 Years

Three Turkish ex-generals accused of plotting to overthrow the government given life sentences which are commuted to 20 years.

Turkish PM Again Rejects Ties with Israel

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeated his refusal to heal his breach with the State of Israel.

Turkish PM Slams Muslim Extremist Violence at Embassies

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced an anti-Islam video mocking the Prophet Mohammed, but said it cannot justify acts of terror.

Convicted Iraqi VP Remains in Turkey

Turkey has refused to extradite Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi, who is now facing a death sentence in Baghdad.

Dozens of Syrian and Iraqi Refugees Drown off Turkish Coast

Approximately fifty illegal immigrants drowned after a boat carrying about 100 people sank off the coast of western Turkey.

10,000-Strong Syrian Refugee Backlog at Turkish Border

More than 200,000 Syrians have fled the savage civil war ripping apart their homeland this year. Now 10,000 are waiting to enter Turkey.

Turkish Teacher Imprisoned for Likening Erdogan to Hitler

A school teacher was sentenced to one year in prison for likening Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Adolf Hitler.

UN Urged to Set Up 'Safe Havens' Inside Syria

The United Nations says that proposals to set up secure safe zones in Syria need to be studied carefully.

Turkey: Assad Gave Heavy Weapons to PKK

Turkey's ruling AK Party accuses Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of “heaving heavy weapons” for Kurdish PKK terrorists in northern Syria.

Iranian Spy Ring Caught in Turkey

Intelligence officials in Turkey have discovered an Iranian spy ring in the country's eastern province of Igdir, bordering Iran.

Turkey Backs Jews against German Circumcision Ban

Turkey has swayed from its anti-Semitic stance to fight the ban on religious circumcision in a German province. “A danger for liberty.”

Shas MKs Meet Turkish Government Representatives

Expert who was in Turkey with Shas MKs tells Arutz Sheva: They found it easy to communicate with traditional Islamists.

At Least 8 Killed in Southeastern Turkey Car Bombing

At least eight people were killed and 50 were wounded Monday night when a car bomb exploded near a police station in southeastern Turkey.

Analysis: Can Israel, Turkey Climb Down From the Tree?

An Israeli delegation is quietly welcomed to Turkey to discuss finding ways for the two nations to climb down the diplomatic tree.

Israeli, US Navies Complete 'Reliant Mermaid' Drill

The Israeli and US Navies have completed a joint maritime safety drill once held together each year with Turkey.

US, Turkey Plan for Syrian Chemical Warfare

US and Turkish leaders meet in Istanbul to make contingency plans in case Syria decides to use its chemical weapons.

Israeli Blogger Detained Near Syrian Border in Turkey

A blogger with dual Israeli-US citizenship was detained in Turkey Saturday while reporting on Syria near the border in the Kurdish region.

Obama Pitches Curve Ball Fix to ‘Baseball Bat’ Error

Turkey called foul ball on picture of Obama with a baseball bat while calling Erdogan. Shades of Obama’s “feet-on-the-table” call to Bibi.

Ankara Seek A Way With Kurds

Growing Kurdish Autonomy In Syria Has The Turks Rattled

While Ankara would like to see the demise of the al-Assad regime, it is casting a wary eye on growing Kurdish assertiveness in Syria

Turkey's Military Quietly Stymies Goverment Blacklist

Turkey's Supreme Military Council (YAS) has quietly stymied an Islamist Erdogan government move to blacklist its generals as a coup threat.

Turkish Show of Muscle on Syrian Border

Military drill Wednesday held across the border from a Syrian town allegedly controlled by Kurdish rebels.