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Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan’s popularity

Turkish citizens will soon vote in local elections; a victory for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party could motivate him to seek constitutional changes that allow him to serve a longer term.

Turkey March 19

Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish militant positions in Iraq after attack kills soldier, wounds 4

Turkey's latest airstrikes on Kurdish militants based in Iraq comes shortly after a Turkish soldier was killed in an attack believed to be perpetrated by the PKK separatist group.

IMMIGRATION March 15

16 dead, including 4 children, after migrant boat sinks off the coast of Turkey

A rubber boat sank off of Turkey's northwest province of Canakkale, causing 16 people to drown, including 4 children. Search and rescue operations are underway.

Turkey March 7

Rising violence rates against women in Turkey spark outcry for stronger protection laws

At least 71 women have been killed in Turkey this year, and activists argue that the country has made little progress in protecting women from abusers.

Turkey March 5

Turkish authorities detain 7 suspects for allegedly selling information to Israel's spy agency

Turkish authorities have detained seven people suspected of providing information to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. The suspects were apprehended in Istanbul.

Africa February 21

Somalia and Turkey strike defense deal to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through breakaway region

Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey, focusing on improving maritime capabilities to counter Ethiopia's moves in Somaliland, officials say.

Turkey February 14

4 people detained in investigation of Turkish landslide at gold mine that left 9 missing

Authorities in Turkey have detained four people in connection with a massive landslide that engulfed a gold mine, leaving at least nine workers missing.

Turkey February 13

9 workers feared trapped as landslide hits Turkish goldmine

At least nine workers are believed to have been trapped underground after a landslide hit the Copler goldmine near Ilic, Turkey, on Tuesday.

Turkey February 5

Turkey appoints new central bank leader who aims to curb inflation through interest rate hikes

Turkey has appointed Fatih Karahan as its new central bank governor. Karahan's predecessor, Hafize Gaye Erkan, resigned amid accusations of nepotism and media scrutiny.

Turkey February 1

Gunmen take hostages at US company's Turkish factory in apparent protest of Gaza war

Seven members of the staff of a Turkish factory are currently being held hostage by gunmen who are protesting the loss of life in the Gaza Strip.