The first trial related to Turkey’s failed coup d’etat in July has opened near Istanbul.

Police have fired tear gas to disperse crowds of demonstrators in Istanbul.

Eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece after last month’s failed military coup in their homeland, say they fear execution if they are sent back.

An arrest warrant has been issued for one of Turkey’s most celebrated football players – former international striker Hakan Sukur. A seizure of his assets has also been ordered, as part of an investigation into last month’s failed coup.

In Istanbul, millions of Turks have answered a call by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to protest against last month’s coup attempt.

The war of words between Austria’s Foreign minister Sebastian Kurz, and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu has escalated – or, rather descended into ugly name-calling.

Tensions between Ankara and Brussels are on the rise. Since the coup attempt, the EU has made daily demands on Turkey to act within the rule of law.

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again spoken out against the country’s allies in the West, saying that they supported last months attempted military coup.