An authoritative summary of 2014 in Turkey

2014 was a year of elections, political polarization, urban development, environmentalist backlash and man-made disasters in Turkey. It was a year of news on war - and peace. Liberal moves followed illiberal ones in 2014. Here is a timeline and our stories that sum up the tumultuous year: Politics: A year of elections
Top 10 comments by Erdoğan that made the headlines in 2014
Diplomacy: Syrian issue dominates Turkish foreign policy
Economy: Sweeping energy agenda and construction frenzy
Local: Labor disasters, protests and refugee flow
2014's archaeological finds, artistic achievements and losses
The good, the bad and the ugly from 12 months of Turkish sports
Top 10 odd news from Turkey in 2014
Lifesavers top list of heroes in Turkey
Five records from Turkey in 2014
Most popular news from Turkey in 2014
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