Activists warn of tourism boycott as Turkey pushes through controversial stray dog bill A government-led parliamentary committee this week approved a bill that could result in the mass culling of millions of street dogs, and fury at the legislation has spread beyond Turkey’s borders. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis Turkey’s opposition fears political motives behind stray dog bill As Turkey inches closer to passing a bill that could lead to the mass culling of stray dogs, some critics argue that it will provide a mechanism for the government to turn up the heat in opposition-held municipalities. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Turkey’s Erdogan replaces 2 ministers in first cabinet shuffle since local poll setback The move marks the first cabinet-level change since the local elections in which the Turkish president’s ruling party suffered a historic setback. Turkey
What’s behind Erdogan’s pardoning of generals jailed over Turkey’s 1997 coup? The move comes after a landmark meeting between the Turkish president and the main opposition leader that sparked hopes for political reforms in the country. Turkey
Hamas' Haniyeh to visit Turkey as Erdogan hits back at Gaza criticism The Turkish president dials up his defensive tone in response to domestic criticism over the Gaza war. Turkey
Can Turkey’s economic czar stick to belt-tightening after election loss? The Turkish government hopes that its remaining four-year mandate will give it time to placate popular anger before the next polls. Turkey
Turkey's trade boycott of Israel: 'more theatre,' less substance Turkey's ban on some exports to Israel aims to appease a domestic audience, but it could end up doing the most damage to Ankara and its flailing economy. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Turkey to take ‘series of measures’ against Israel after Gaza aid drop denied The Turkish foreign minister said the measures would be "implemented step by step, without delay," but did not specify the actions to be taken. Turkey
Five key takeaways from Turkey's local elections Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) came up short in recent local elections as Turks, including longtime AKP voters, expressed their dismay over the spiraling economy. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Turkey’s election board reverses decision to block pro-Kurdish party's local win Turkey’s high election board will unblock the pro-Kurdish party candidate’s election win amid protests in the country's Kurdish majority southeast. Turkey
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party slams annulment of election victory in southeast The move, which sparked violent protest in the southeastern province of Van, is widely seen as a fresh crackdown on the country's pro-Kurdish party by Turkish authorities. Turkey
Analysis Turkey's Erdogan handed historic setback in local elections For the first time since its inception in 2001, the ruling party’s nationwide vote share fell below that of the main opposition, dealing a blow to the Turkish president’s post-election plans, analysts believe. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Will Erdogan’s fate be decided at Turkey's local polls? An opposition victory in March 31 municipal elections, including in Istanbul, could shake up Turkey's political scene in unpredictable ways, perhaps even descent into full-blown authoritarianism. Turkey
Turkey heads to local elections amid voter apathy, unclarity for Erdogan Melting purchasing power in Turkey looms large over the upcoming local elections. Turkey
How Turkey's economic, inflation policy hinges on upcoming local elections The outcome of Turkey’s March 31 local polls is likely to influence Erdogan’s decision on whether to enact the tough disinflation measures favored by the economic leadership. Turkey
PKK claims to down 15 Turkish drones in Nowruz announcement The announcement comes one day ahead of the Kurdish New Year, or Nowruz, which is celebrated by millions of Kurds worldwide, and less than two weeks before Turkey's local elections that are due to be held nationwide on March 31. Turkey
