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German comedian accuses Merkel of 'serving him for tea' to 'despotic' Turkish president Erdogan
Jan Boehmermann is under investigation after reading out a satirical poem about the Turkish leader on TV.
Video captures mass brawl between Erdogan's deputies and Kurd representatives in Turkish Assembly
The fight was between legislators from the ruling AKP and the pro-Kurdish HDP.
Turkey demands EU cuts funding for Armenian genocide event and censures Swedish TV station
Sweden's Turkish embassy complained to network TV4 about forthcoming documentary on mass murder.
Why I was deported from Istanbul airport
Freedom of the press is at its lowest in Turkey: not just for locals, but also for foreign journalists.
Angela Merkel to visit Turkish-Syrian border for crunch migrant talks
Germany's leader is trying to save a controversial deal over housing failed asylum seekers.
Merkel approves prosecution of German comedian for insulting Turkey's President Erdogan
Poem read out on German television made crude sexual references about Turkish president.
German broadcaster deletes satirical poem about Turkey's President Erdogan
Merkel rebukes ZDFneo show after displeasure from Turkish authorities over satirical TV song.
Turkey: Political hacktivist leaks 'citizen database' containing 50 million personal records
49,611,709 Turkish citizens are reportedly included in the data dump.
President Erdogan accuses Barack Obama of 'talking behind his back' with press freedom criticism
On Friday Obama said he had urged Erdogan not to stifle democratic debate.
#MakeFunOfErdogan: Turkish president mocked after satirical song provokes diplomatic spat
Germany says freedom of expression "non-negotiable" after song ignites ire of Turkey.
Turkey's feathers ruffled – German ambassador summoned over President Erdogan satire song
The Turkish president is criticised in the song for crackdown on free press.
Brussels attack: Turkey detained and warned Belgium of Ibrahim al-Bakraoui, President Erdogan claims
Erdogan said despite Turkey's warning, Belgium released the militant.
Refugee crisis: EU and Turkey reach agreement to return illegal migrants
Prime ministers of Finland and the Czech Republic confirm landmark deal finalised at Brussels summit.
Ankara bombing: Dozens detained in raids across Turkey
At least 79 people arrested in anti-terror crackdown after car bomb kills 37 in Turkish capital.
Ankara bombing: Footage shows immediate aftermath of blast
A car bomb that tore through a crowded transport hub killed 34 and wounded at least 125 more.
Ankara car bombing: Pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party 'condemns brutal attack on Ankara'
At least 32 people have died and more than 100 have been injured.
Turkish President Erdogan's wife praises harems
Emine Erdogan said harems were important for "preparing women for life".
Turkey: Who is Fethullah Gulen, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's enemy?
US-based cleric hit by arrest warrant after media company affiliated to his Hizmet movement is seized.
Turkey: Authorities seize Cihan news agency days after Zaman clampdown
News agency part of Fethullah Gulen-linked Feza media group taken over by trustee panel.
Turkey: Zaman to continue publishing in Germany
Editor of German publication severs link with government-controlled Turkish edition.
Refugee crisis: Turkey demands €3bn more from EU to take back Syrian migrants
At EU-Turkey summit in Brussels to discuss migrant crisis Ankara asks for extra funds.
EU leaders beware: Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Turkey is no friend of Europe
The Turkish leader will feel he can act with impunity as Brussels rolls out the red carpet.
Turkey's Zaman takeover: Defiant journalists publish censored articles on new site Turkish Minute
Turkish Minute website is launched with spiked content from Gulen-linked Today's Zaman.
Turkey orders takeover of opposition newspaper Zaman
Daily linked to Erdogan's exiled rival Fethullah Gulen placed under management of trustees.
Turkey: World Cup legend and 13-year-old boy on list of nearly 2,000 prosecuted for insulting President Erdogan
Turkish president accused of reviving obscure law to stifle dissent.
Turkey: Football legend Hakan Sukur faces prison after allegedly insulting President Erdogan on Twitter
Prosecutors allege former footballer 'insulted' president on social media.
Truck driver sues wife for 'insulting Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan'
'I kept on warning her, saying why are you doing this?' said Ali D, whose wife has reportedly filed for divorce
Ankara: CCTV footage captures moment blast killed 28
Car bomb targeted military vehicles close to government and military buildings.
Ankara bomb blast: Photos show devastating aftermath of explosion in Turkish capital
The destruction targeted military personnel occurred metres away from the army's headquarters, the prime minister's office and parliament.
Turkish leaders vow to retaliate against Ankara bombers
Turkish president and prime minister cancel foreign visits to deal with the security situation.