Turkish coup d'état attempt
Former district governors are being tortured at Ankara Police Department, former deputy says – Report
The former district governors were detained on the beginning of April on charges of links to the Gulen movement
Erdoğan criticizes CHP over retired admirals’ declaration
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on April 7 criticized the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) over its "alleged links" to a recent declaration made by a group of retired admirals.
Ex-soldiers' declaration unacceptable: Erdoğan
A recent declaration released by retired admirals is unacceptable and is a malicious attempt, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.
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Turkish officials recall ‘post-modern coup’
As agonizing memories of the "post-modern" coup of Feb. 28, 1997, still lingers and has its effect on the country's conscience 24 years later, Turkish officials have condemned the intervention of a democratic order that led to the resignation of the then prime minister, Necmettin Erbakan.
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Cavusoglu openly threatens Greece with war in front of German Foreign Minister
The Turkish Foreign Minister said Greece was violating human rights laws
Incirlik Air Base has become a risk to the United States
It is time for the United States to seriously consider closing down the American presence at Incirlik Air Base on the Anatolian Peninsula
Turkey investigating drone found at Incirlik Air Base
A crashed drone was retrieved at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey's southern Adana province and taken to provincial police command by anti-terror police units for a further investigation on Dec. 24.
According to the information obtained from security sources, the crashed drone was found on Wednesday in the 10th Tanker Base Command area.
Court extends detention of businessman Kavala
A criminal court in Turkey extended the detention of businessman Osman Kavala as part of a probe into the 2016 defeated coup.
The court also renewed the arrest warrant for fugitive Henri Barkey, who was a former CIA advisor.
Kavala and Barkey are both accused of "violating the constitution" and conducting "political or military espionage activities."
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Turkish Judge Sentenced Hundreds for Life in Jail over 2016 Coup Attempt
A Turkish court has sentenced leaders of the attempted coup in 2016 to life imprisonment, convicting hundreds of army officers, pilots and civilians over the failed effort to overthrow President Recep Erdogan.
Turkey Hands Down Aggravated Life Sentences for 2016 Plotters
Arrested soldiers who participated in the 2016 attempted coup are accompanied by Turkish soldiers as they arrive at the court in Sincan Prison before trial in Ankara, August 1, 2017. Photo: EPA/TUMAY BERKIN
Akinci Air Base in Ankara was the headquarters of the plotters and the operations of the abortive coup attempt were managed there, including air strikes on civilians.