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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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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at a large pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul in October 2023

Iran-Israel: Will Turkey get involved?

Iran-Israel: Will Turkey get involved?

Experts say that several factors make Turkey unlikely to enter the growing regional conflict.
PoliticsOctober 4, 2024
A protester stands in front a burning Turkish truck

As Turkey, Syria thaw ties, unrest may derail reconciliation

As Turkey, Syria thaw ties, unrest may derail reconciliation

Anti-Turkish protests in Syria and violence against Syrians in Turkey are casting a shadow on efforts to renew ties.
PoliticsJuly 3, 2024
Republican People's Party, or CHP, supporters cheer outside the City Hall in Ankara.

Turkey's opposition makes huge gains in local elections

Turkey's opposition makes huge gains in local elections

The Republican People's Party (CHP), Turkey's main opposition party, has chalked up major gains in local elections.
PoliticsApril 1, 202402:54 min
Election banners for AKP candidates including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen displayed in Beyoglu neighbourhood of Istanbul

Turkey: Polls close in Erdogan's 'last election'

Turkey: Polls close in Erdogan's 'last election'

Analysts say Sunday's local elections are crucial for Turkey's opposition, facing an increasingly authoritarian regime.
PoliticsMarch 31, 2024
Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets the crowd with a wave at his party's campaign rally

Erdogan's farewell? Turkey's leader hints at retirement

Erdogan's farewell? Turkey's leader hints at retirement

Ahead of local elections, Turkey's president has said he is retiring from politics. Will he actually go through with it?
PoliticsMarch 14, 2024
Officials say a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device outside the interior ministry in the Turkish capital.

Suicide bombing rocks Turkish capital Ankara

Suicide bombing rocks Turkish capital Ankara

Officials say a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device outside the interior ministry in the Turkish capital.
TerrorismOctober 1, 202301:16 min
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