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Protests in Turkey’s Izmir after mayor switches to Erdogan’s AK Party

Protesters gathered in Izmir after Mayor Cemil Tugay joined President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party, with demonstrators calling for his resignation.

08/10/2026

Turkey

İzmir centre-left mayor joins AK Party, shocking Turkey's opposition

Cemil Tugay, who won İzmir for the CHP with a 314,000-vote margin in 2024, received his AK Party badge from Erdoğan in Ankara on Wednesday, ending 27 years of centre-left rule in Turkey's third-largest city.

07/10/2026

Explore

Balloons, baths and poppy-seed cuisine: discover Afyonkarahisar

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In Afyonkarahisar, hot air balloons drift over 3,000-year-old Phrygian rock carvings, mineral-rich thermal springs have drawn visitors since 1200 BC, and poppy seeds define a UNESCO-recognised culinary tradition.

07/10/2026

Turkey

One student killed, eight wounded in Istanbul school stabbing attack

A 15-year-old student disguised herself in the target school's uniform before attacking pupils at Şeyh Şamil Imam Hatip Secondary School in Başakşehir on Tuesday morning. The suspect, who attends a different school, was apprehended.

06/10/2026

Earth News

Electrification, climate finance and crises: What to expect at COP31

The UN talks in Antalya next month will be backdropped by the energy crisis, extreme heat and Nepal's flood disaster.

06/10/2026

Turkey

Iranian jet with passengers on board seized at Istanbul over €3m debt

Bailiffs boarded the Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 as passengers sat ready for departure and served a €3 million debt order before it could take off. The seizure came days after US secondary sanctions on Iran's aviation sector took effect, halving international flights at Tehran's main airport.

29/09/2026

Turkey

Turkey’s fund probe: Asset freezes lifted as AKP deputy chair quits

Turkish prosecutors have lifted asset restrictions on 45 companies and 19 funds amid an investment fund crisis affecting more than 450,000 investors. The decision comes after a deputy chair of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ruling party resigned amid allegations about her share trading.

28/09/2026

Turkey

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş on trial for insulting Erdoğan in show

Göktaş's arrest was the latest in a widening crackdown on anyone seen as critical of Turkey's conservative government or its values, which has netted hundreds of politicians, artists, musicians, journalists and LGBTQ+ activists.

28/09/2026

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Turkey Iran border crossing hit by severe truck delays

Long queues at Turkey’s Gurbulak border with Iran turn a 24‑hour route into a week, leaving truck drivers and their families struggling.

24/09/2026

Business

Turkey arrests Tera chairman as $18bn fund scandal widens

Turkish authorities arrested the chairman of Tera Yatirim Menkul Degerler AS on Wednesday morning, the brokerage at the centre of the country's current investment fund scandal, with funds worth more than $18 billion (€15.7bn) and held by over 450,000 people now being liquidated.

23/09/2026

Turkey

Erdoğan tells UN that Europe cannot be safe without Turkey

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Erdoğan argued that Turkey is an indispensable part of European security architecture. Turkey has been a NATO member since 1952 but its EU accession process has been frozen for nearly a decade.

23/09/2026

Earth News

Türkiye warned of fossil fuel loophole in COP31 electrification plan

Türkiye says electrifying daily life can protect families and businesses from “volatile energy markets”. But could their plan keep us stuck in the fossil fuel era?

23/09/2026

Focus

Corporate patronage of the arts is reshaping İstanbul's global image

In partnership with goturkiye.com & DEİK

From Sabancı's Yoko Ono exhibition to İstanbul Modern's Renzo Piano building, Turkish conglomerates are investing heavily in culture to boost the city's global appeal.

22/09/2026

Turkey

At least 11 wounded in Turkey school shooting, suspect detained

Police and medical teams were on the scene, and authorities searched for the attacker while security around the school was tightened.

22/09/2026

Turkey

Turkish actor and World Cup star among 16 held in Istanbul drug raids

Istanbul police detained Galatasaray veteran Hasan Şaş and Netflix actor Aras Bulut İynemli alongside a rapper, a sports journalist and influencers in the fourth such celebrity drug operation since late 2025. Prosecutors said the investigation covers use, facilitation and supply of narcotics.

18/09/2026

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At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdown

Turkish police detained at least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September, during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown on the LGBTQ community.

15/09/2026

Destinations

Hiding in plain sight: Türkiye’s most surprising destinations

In partnership with GoTürkiye

With all of its cultural richness, layered history and varied topography, Türkiye is a true Tardis of experiences. Somewhere between the bustling cities and quaint fishing villages, intrepid travellers can uncover a treasure trove of wonders.

15/09/2026

Turkey

British man arrested in Alanya after spitting at Turkish flag

A 58-year-old British tourist has been arrested in the resort town of Alanya on Turkey's central Mediterranean coast, accused of spitting on a Turkish flag and charged with insulting a state symbol.

10/09/2026

Turkey

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu opens door to İmamoğlu's Turkish presidential bid

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kılıçdaroğlu defended his court-ordered return to the CHP leadership, said İmamoğlu is not a political prisoner but should not have been detained, and left the door open to backing İmamoğlu in a presidential bid.

08/09/2026

Residences

New hotel openings in Türkiye: Here’s where to check into next

Planning a Turkish getaway? Here are some of the upcoming hotel openings to know about in Bodrum, Istanbul and Cappadocia.

08/09/2026

Economy

Turkey hikes inflation forecast to 28.4% as war pushes outlook higher

Turkey lifts its inflation outlook as the Middle East conflict weighs on the country's economic projections.

07/09/2026

Europe News

Tanker captain arrested over cargo ship sinking off Istanbul

Search and resuce operations are ongoing with teams yet to reach the wreckage of the Tuğberk İmamoğlu or locate its voyage data recorder (VDR) or "black box."

04/09/2026

Explore

Troy's ruins, Bozcaada's vines: Çanakkale's long history

In partnership with GoTürkiye

From the mythical walls of Troy to the ancient vineyards of Bozcaada, Çanakkale's history stretches back thousands of years and still shapes daily life in this corner of Türkiye today.

01/09/2026

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Bodrum and the Aegean Coast

In partnership with Media City

Bodrum has long been shaped by its people and its landscape. Set along Türkiye’s Aegean Coast, the region combines ancient ruins, olive groves and a reputation for luxury travel.

26/08/2026

Art

Cappadocia Biennial charts new course between art and geography

The first Cappadocia Biennial, built around the theme "Birth", stands out for keeping its works rooted in the Turkish region's natural and historical landscape.

11/08/2026

Sport

Mo Salah effect: Trabzonspor move boosts tourism and Türkiye's economy

With Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor, the city expects more visitors, especially Egyptian and Arab fans, reinforcing its status as a destination for tourism and sport.

07/08/2026