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Turkish tourist arrivals plummet 40% in June, biggest drop in 22 years ASIA

Turkish tourist arrivals plummet 40% in June, biggest drop in 22 years

The number of foreigners visiting Turkey plummeted more than 40% in June, official data showed on Thursday, marking the biggest drop in at least 22 years as tensions with Russia and a series of deadly bombings kept tourists away.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Two Turkish generals held in Dubai on suspicion of coup links ASIA

Two Turkish generals held in Dubai on suspicion of coup links

Two Turkish generals serving in Afghanistan have been detained in Dubai on suspicion of links to the July 15 failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Turkish official said on Tuesday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Turkey detains 3 soldiers over coup attack on Erdogan hotel ASIA

Turkey detains 3 soldiers over coup attack on Erdogan hotel

Turkey detained three fugitive soldiers Monday on suspicion of taking part in an attack on the hotel where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stayed during the failed coup, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Turkish Airlines fires staff after failed coup, media report ASIA

Turkish Airlines fires staff after failed coup, media report

Turkey's state-run Turkish Airlines fired more than 100 employees, including management and cabin crew, as part of a purge at state institutions to root out supporters of an abortive coup, Turkish media reported on Monday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
QTA opens representative offices in Turkey, US ARABIA

QTA opens representative offices in Turkey, US

In a move to expand its international presence and focus efforts on growing markets, Qatar Tourism Authority is set to open new offices in Turkey and the United States.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Turkey detains Gulen's nephew after coup attempt ASIA

Turkey detains Gulen's nephew after coup attempt

Turkey has detained a nephew of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen after last week's failed coup, state-run media reported on Saturday, the first time one of the his relatives has been apprehended in the current crackdown.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Erdogan orders closure of more schools, extends detention period ASIA

Erdogan orders closure of more schools, extends detention period

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has ordered the closure of more than 1,000 private schools and extended the period in which some suspects can be detained without charge, in his first decree since declaring a three-month state of emergency.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Erdogan announces army overhaul in latest post-coup shakeup ASIA

Erdogan announces army overhaul in latest post-coup shakeup

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan pledged to overhaul the army in response to last week's failed coup, a sign that a newly imposed state of emergency would be used to press on with a purge that has alarmed the West.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Week after Turkey coup bid, EU slams 'unacceptable' purges ASIA

Week after Turkey coup bid, EU slams 'unacceptable' purges

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday faced growing EU criticism over an "unacceptable" crackdown that has seen tens of thousands of people detained or sacked, as supporters celebrated the defeat one week ago of the coup aimed at ending his rule.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Moscow restarts air travel for Russians to Turkey INTERNATIONAL

Moscow restarts air travel for Russians to Turkey

Moscow on Friday lifted a temporary ban on air travel for Russian citizens to Turkey imposed over fears of unrest after a failed coup in the country.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Turkish lawmakers approve nationwide state of emergency ASIA

Turkish lawmakers approve nationwide state of emergency

Turkey's parliament has approved a three-month nationwide state of emergency in a 346-115 vote, parliamentary speaker Ismail Kahraman said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Austria summons Turkish ambassador over pro-Erdogan demonstrations INTERNATIONAL

Austria summons Turkish ambassador over pro-Erdogan demonstrations

Austria has summoned Turkey's ambassador to explain developments in Turkey after a failed coup attempt triggered a crackdown there and its links to demonstrations in Austria in support of Turkey's president, Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz said on Thursday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016