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Burak Ünveren

Multimedia editor in the Turkish editorial team with a focus on Turkish foreign policy and German-Turkish relations.

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Three flags of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fly at a rally

Three flags of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fly at a rally

Turkey, the Kurds and the PKK

The PKK has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in Ankara. Who is the PKK and what do they strive for?

Crowd of protesters with banner

Crowd of protesters with banner

Turkey's crisis: Why is violence against children ignored?

The Turkish public has been shocked by the murder of an 8-year-old girl. But her case is by no means an isolated one.

A young woman in a long yellow skirt and sleeveless summer top speaks into a microphone held by a man in jeans, a black T-shirt and sunglasses. They are standing in a street with lots of shops and passers-by.

A young woman in a long yellow skirt and sleeveless summer top speaks into a microphone held by a man in jeans, a black T-shirt and sunglasses. They are standing in a street with lots of shops and passers-by.

Turkey: Street interview arrest encourages self-censorship

Experts anticipate that more people will be arrested in future for expressing their opinions to the media in vox pops.

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Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen is pictured at his residence in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania in this December 28, 2004

Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen is pictured at his residence in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania in this December 28, 2004

Turkey's Fethullah Gulen: A cleric with political clout

Turkey's Fethullah Gulen: A cleric with political clout

Gulen, a former ally of the Turkish president turned archenemy who died Sunday, had been living in US exile since 1999.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at a large pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul in October 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at a large pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul in October 2023

Iran-Israel: Will Turkey get involved?

Iran-Israel: Will Turkey get involved?

Experts say that several factors make Turkey unlikely to enter the growing regional conflict.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi (left)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi (left)

How the Gaza war is bringing Turkey and Egypt together

How the Gaza war is bringing Turkey and Egypt together

Turkish President Erdogan once called his Egyptian counterpart el-Sissi a "murderer" but now uses "brother" instead.

An aerial view of the cargo ship to deliver medical aid to Gaza in the port of Izmir

An aerial view of the cargo ship to deliver medical aid to Gaza in the port of Izmir

Israel sanctions: Who has imposed curbs over Gaza war?

Israel sanctions: Who has imposed curbs over Gaza war?

Turkey will not resume trade with Israel until a cease-fire deal is secured in Gaza, and France has discussed sanctions.

Election banners for AKP candidates including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen displayed in Beyoglu neighbourhood of Istanbul

Election banners for AKP candidates including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen displayed in Beyoglu neighbourhood of Istanbul

Turkey: Polls close in Erdogan's 'last election'

Turkey: Polls close in Erdogan's 'last election'

Analysts say Sunday's local elections are crucial for Turkey's opposition, facing an increasingly authoritarian regime.

A farmer drives a tractor in Turkey.

A farmer drives a tractor in Turkey.

Turkish farmers worse off than EU counterparts

Turkish farmers worse off than EU counterparts

Facing high inflation and what the sector says is scant state aid, Turkish farmers are sinking into debt to stay afloat.

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