Turkey's president opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO
"We are following developments concerning Sweden and Finland, but we are not of a favorable opinion," Erdogan told reporters.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
What To Know About Turkey's Elections
On Sunday, voters will elect a president and parliament in snap elections called by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has amassed broad powers over the years. Here's a look at what's at stake.
Erdogan Speech Triggers Physical Confrontations At Turkish-American Event In NYC
As security personnel grappled with protesters, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paused onstage before blaming the interruption on "a few impertinent hall terrorists."
Turkish Leader Visits Trump Looking For 'New Beginning' With U.S. Despite Obstacles
President Trump has shown warmth toward Turkey's authoritarian leader, but a military decision last week puts the two countries completely at odds.
Tillerson Asserts 'Difficult Choices' Are Ahead For U.S. And Turkey
The U.S. secretary of state's remarks at a joint news conference punctuated a day of delicate discussions in Turkey, which is facing a number of issues at home and abroad.
Turkey's President Erdogan Pushes For Broader Powers
Turks will vote in April on constitutional changes to eliminate the post of prime minister and shift his powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Critics warn the changes will lead to one-man rule.
Turkish Admiral Sought In Failed Coup May Be Seeking Asylum In U.S., Officials Say
Rear Adm. Mustafa Zeki Ugurlu, who had just finished a NATO job in Norfolk, Va., is among the "pro coup fugitives" being pursued by Turkey following last month's failed coup attempt.
Turkey Begins 3-Month State Of Emergency Amid Ongoing Crackdown
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reasserting his control following a failed military coup with widespread purges of the country's institutions.
Turkey's Prime Minister To Step Down As President Erdogan Pushes For More Power
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was seen by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as lukewarm toward his effort to transform the largely ceremonial office of president into Turkey's chief executive.
Amid Crackdown In Turkey, Dissatisfaction With President Erdogan Grows
A Turkish columnist once hailed the country's leader as a champion of democracy. Now he joins many Turks in gloom and disappointment over the country's course.