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Turkey PM to quit as Erdogan tightens grip

Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday announced he was stepping down as ruling party chief and premier, in a shock resignation set to further boost President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's growing powers. Divisions between Davutoglu and Erdogan that had been rumoured for months...

Turkey lifts visa requirements for EU nationals

Turkey has accepted in principle visa-free entry for tourists from the EU, a notice in the official gazette said Tuesday. However, the measure will only be implemented once the EU accepts visa-liberalization for Turkish nationals. The European Commission is due to make a recommendation on...