Almanac 2016

The year 2016 was a difficult one, marked by tragic events in both Türkiye and across the world. Anadolu Ajansı (AA) compiled this almanac in three separate editions—Turkish, English, and Arabic—featuring the key news stories and photographs that recorded the course of history throughout the year.

The July 15 coup attempt, which targeted the country and its people, was repelled through the unwavering stance of the President, the Speaker of Parliament, the Prime Minister, and opposition leaders, as well as the courageous resistance of citizens who defended the nation at great personal cost. Referred to as the “Second War of Independence,” this period saw AA rise to the occasion, fulfilling its founding mission with exceptional commitment and courage. The almanac offers in-depth coverage of the coup attempt and the developments that followed.