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Why the coup in Turkey failed
The attempted military coup that shook Turkey on Friday was far closer than many realize to seizing state power. Tom Stevenson in Istanbul takes a closer look at why it ultimately failed.
Egypt’s refusal to comment on attempted coup is ‘natural’: Turkish FM
Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied blocking UN condemnation statement
Calm atmosphere in Turkish coastal resorts
Some 200,000 Germans are said to be holidaying in Turkey at the moment. The German Foreign Office warns tourists in Istanbul and Ankara to be extremely vigilant.
Botched coup weighs on Turkish shares
Stocks in Turkey opened lower after the weekend’s failed coup attempt, while the government in Ankara insisted the negative consequences would only be temporary. Some experts aren’t quite so optimistic. Shares listed on the Istanbul stock exchange were down 5 percent after parts of the Turkish military tried to seize power from the government Friday …
Turkey expert: Erdogan involvement in coup plot ‘highly unlikely’
Many rumors have been circulating since the failed coup attempt. DW talks to the head of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Istanbul about speculation, scanty evidence and the division in Turkish society. DW: At the moment we see many images of pro-Erdogan demonstrators celebrating the failed coup. Are there different opinions being heard on the …
Gulen, Erdoğan exchange accusations of plotting Turkey coup attempt
Thousands arrested, hundreds killed in a chaotic night of a failed coup attempt in Turkey
Flights resume between Egypt and Turkey
EgyptAir flights resume to Istanbul as Atatürk airport reopens
The 6th military coup d’état in Turkey: reasons and results
The concept of a coup d’état is not new to Turkey. Friday’s event was the sixth coup d’état following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, starting with the 1960 Turkish coup d’état, then the 1971 Turkish military memorandum, followed by the 1980 Turkish coup d’état, the 1993 alleged Turkish military coup, the 1997 Turkish military …
Attempted coup in Turkey ‘will lead to a witch hunt’
The Turkish composer Tolga Yayalar, who lives in Istanbul, tells DW how he experienced the attempted military coup on Friday night. He fears for freedom of art and the press.
Military regimes should not be recognised
The military upheaval in Turkey, of which the final consequences are yet to be seen, highlights a major weakness in worldwide efforts to promote democracy. This event underscores the need to establish binding international legal principles to ban the recognition of military regimes as a result of coups d’état. Establishment of such principles, and the creation …
What triggered an attempted coup while Erdogan was holidaying?
Despite Erdoğan’s crackdown on freedoms, Turkish people chose to take to streets to support him
Foiled coup could reshape Turkey’s politics
An emergency session for the Turkish parliament was held Saturday afternoon with pro-government supporter’s surrounding the headquarters with chants against the coup attempt and an inside of the building marred by last night’s destruction.
Coup in Turkey succeeded and still ongoing: Egyptian media outlets
Despite failure, private and state-run media consider the Turkish military coup a success
Opinion: Failed coup attempt in Turkey
Turkey has experienced many military coups but the latest, overnight attempt was different says DW’s Seda Sertar.
Updates: Military attempt to seize power in Turkey
Troops loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appear to be regaining control after a section of the Turkish military announced that it had seized power to restore order
World powers back Erdogan over coup attempt
The Turkish government has faced a deadly coup attempt from elements in the nation’s military. Responding to the unrest, foreign leaders slammed the violence and publicly supported Erdogan’s administration
17 killed as army, police clash after coup attempt in Turkey
A military group took illegal action “outside the chain of command”, says Yildirim
Turkey and Egypt: a new opening for rapprochement?
Lack of economic incentive for Egypt will continue to inhibit chances for political reconciliation, says analyst at the Carnegie Foundation
Ankara hopes to restore relations with Cairo: Turkish deputy PM
Kurtulmuş’s declaration comes after Turkey improved its relations with both Russia and Israel
Egypt has reservations about dealing with the current Turkish regime
The Egyptian people have chosen their leaders in democratic elections, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson commenting on Erdogan’s declarations about Egypt on Tuesday
Turkey arrests two ‘IS’ suspects over Istanbul attacks
Turkish officials have detained two suspected “Islamic State” (IS) jihadists linked to the June 28 attacks on Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. With the detention of two Kyrgyz nationals, the total arrests have risen to 29.
Tourism – out of the shadow of terror?
Morocco – like Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt – has suffered a dip in tourism figures after terror attacks. Visitor numbers are still dropping, even five years after the last attack in the North African country.
Turkish-Israeli reconciliation paves way for aid to Gaza
Turkey has sent food, medicine and clothes to Gaza via the Israeli port of Ashdod, as part of its rapprochement with Israel. The move comes six years after a deadly raid by Israeli commandos on another Turkish aid ship.
Russia, Turkey foreign ministers hold first meeting to thaw ties
Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, has met with Turkey’s Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss ties after Turkey downed a Russian jet at the Syrian border last year.
Russia, Turkey foreign ministers hold first meeting to thaw ties
Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, has met with Turkey’s Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss ties after Turkey downed a Russian jet at the Syrian border last year.
Brotherhood relied on Qatar and Turkey for support, post-30 June on Saudi and UAE
External support is needed in times of crisis, provided it is economically managed, or else it becomes a burden, says Farid
36 killed in attacks on Istanbul Ataturk airport
Yildrim believes that the time of the attack was very “meaningful”, as the country begins new foreign relations in the rapprochement with Israel and Russia
Terrorism in Turkey: threat from two sides
The bombing at Ataturk Airport is the most recent attack in a long line of lethal assaults Turkey has seen over the past year. The country is struggling to defend itself against Kurdish militants and Islamist terrorists.
Russia, Turkey agree to ‘reinvigorate’ relations after diplomatic row
Both countries’ presidents have decided to meet in person after Turkey downed a Russian warplane near its border with Syria. The Russian president announced the removal of travel restrictions to Turkey.
UN World Tourism Organization: ‘Please don’t abandon Turkey’
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has called on the travel sector not to abandon Turkey after the attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport.