Turkish police break up 'violence against women' protest
The protest violence against women, some chanting "government resign", nearly five months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty on the issue.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Suspected Islamic State militant kills Turkish police officer in Istanbul - Anadolu
The man, suspected of preparing a bomb attack, had been detained in an operation by anti-terrorism police.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Turkish police fire tear gas at May Day demonstrators in Istanbul
Police in Istanbul fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a group of May Day demonstrators on Monday.
Mon May 01 2017
Police helicopter carrying 12 crashes in eastern Turkey - security sources
Twelve people were killed when a Turkish police helicopter crashed in the eastern province of Tunceli on Tuesday.
Tue Apr 18 2017
Turkey steps up scrutiny on Muslim migrants from Russia
Turkish police have raided the homes of Russian-speaking immigrants in Istanbul, detained many and expelled others, according to interviews with Russian Muslims living in the city.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Killer of Russian ambassador took sick leave on day of attack
On Monday morning, Altintas called the division of the Ankara riot police where he had worked for 2-1/2 years and said he was unwell and would bring a doctor's note upon his return, the official said.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Turkish police detain six after Russian ambassador shot dead
Both countries cast Monday's attack at an art gallery in the capital Ankara as an attempt to undermine a recent thawing of ties that have been strained by civil war in Syria.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Bomb attack on police rocks Istanbul
A bomb ripped through a Turkish police vehicle near Istanbul's historic centre, killing seven officers and four civilians.
Tue Jun 07 2016
Turkish police detain four linked to car bomb in Ankara: report
Turkish police on Monday detained four suspects near the Syria border they believe are linked to the deadly car bomb attack in Ankara.
Mon Mar 14 2016
Turkey says warned France over Paris attacker
Turkish police "notified their French counterparts twice - in December 2014 and June 2015" about a suspected IS militant Omar Ismail Mostefai.
Mon Nov 16 2015
Turkish police detain 18 in mine disaster probe
A preliminary expert report on the accident pointed to several safety violations in the mine.
Sun May 18 2014
Turkish police in high-profile trial for student's death
Some 2,000 Turkish riot police were on standby Monday as four of their colleagues stand trial for allegedly beating to death a 19-year-old student during anti-government protests last June.
Mon Feb 03 2014
Turkish police break up student demo with tear gas
In one demo by some 100 students, 26 people were arrested as they tried to march to the campus of the Middle East Technical University from Ankara.
Sun Oct 27 2013
Turkey police fire tear gas at student demo
Turkish police have fired tear gas on students protesting the start of controversial works on a road through their university campus in Ankara.
Sat Oct 19 2013
Turkish police crash Taksim wedding party
Police broke up a crowd of around a thousand fellow activists who had turned up for the wedding of Nuray Cokol and Ozgur Kaya in Gezi Park.
Sun Jul 21 2013