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.
Billion-dollar-deal: Turkey renews bid for acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet - report
The UK is leading the export campaign for the Typhoon fighter jet, according to a spokesperson for the UK Defense Ministry.
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Spotify threatens to pull out of Turkey over rows on playlists targeting Erdogan's spending
Egypt conducts raid, kills two Muslim Brotherhood-linked terrorists in Giza
The terrorists belonged to the Muslim Brotherhood-linked Hasm Movement, who are recognized as a terror group by both the US and UK.
Syrian presidency announces comprehensive ceasefire after fighting in Druze area
A Syrian military official said correspondence with the US had led Damascus to believe it could deploy forces to Sweida without Israel confronting them.
Georgia stops $3m. illegal uranium sale that could've been used for bombs
A Georgian and a Turkish national were detained for handling and attempting to sell $3 million worth of uranium, which could have been used for a bomb.
Drone attack targets Tawke oilfield in Iraq's Kurdistan
A drone attack targeted an oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan this Thursday, in what represents a big hit that lowers oil output between 140,000 and 150,000 barrels per day.
Archaeologists discover 6,000-year-old temple, ‘blood channel’ in Turkey
Remains of humans and animals suggest sacrificial practices in ancient rituals.
UAE president visits Turkey to deepen strategic ties with Erdogan - analysis
“The two leaders affirmed their countries' keenness to support all efforts and endeavors made to achieve regional peace and stability, which would benefit all peoples of the region,” the report said.
For Iraq's Kurdistan area, Kurdish-Turkey deal provides hope for new era in region - analysis
The decision by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to lay down its arms and apparently disband has reverberated across the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq.
US Syria envoy puts pressure on US-backed Kurdish forces - analysis
US policy is to have one Syria and one army there and not support federalism.
PKK disarmament opens new page for Turkey, President Erdogan says
Erdogan said the recent steps to disarm have united Turkey, and now the parliament will help facilitate the disarmament process.
Why “property for sale in Turkey” is trending again - And what investors need to know
Why Erdogan, not Netanyahu, is the real threat to Middle East peace - opinion
While Israel has worked to put an end to Iran’s campaign to dominate the Middle East, Turkey has consistently undermined peace.
