Turkey

Turkey

Turkey signs €9bn deal with UK to purchase 20 Eurofighter jets

Ankara and London signed a preliminary deal for the Eurofighters in July, which are manufactured by a consortium comprising the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and led by Britain's BAE Systems.

27/10/2025

Turkey

Migrants dead after dinghy sinks in the Aegean Sea off Turkey's coast

Greece is a major entry point into the European Union for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

24/10/2025

Destinations

Tunes of Türkiye: the country’s most iconic traditional sounds

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye’s rich musical traditions reflect its diverse cultures, regions, and history.

15/10/2025

Turkey

Several Turkish celebrities summoned for blood tests in drugs probe

Authorities in Turkey have launched an investigation into alleged drug use involving 19 high-profile public figures, including singers and actors.

08/10/2025

Culture news

Collaboration with Turkish archaeologists from Italy: 16th Archaeology Symposium held in Istanbul

At this meeting, organised within the scope of the Turkey Culture Road Festival, Italian teams working in collaboration with Turkish institutions to contribute to historical heritage talked about the excavations they carried out in important archaeological sites, findings and goals.

06/10/2025

Adventures

Rafting, running and flying high in Rize’s Fırtına Valley

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Wild rivers, alpine trails and a dose of adrenaline—Rize is Türkiye’s adventure capital. From rapids to ridgelines, we head deep into the Black Sea region for a high-energy journey.

06/10/2025

Turkey

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Armenia as relations improve

As part of efforts to develop ties, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara in June.

02/10/2025

Art

Culture Review: Ara Güler Museum seeks truth about Robert Capa

Istanbul's Ara Güler Museum, in collaboration with the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Centre in Hungary, is showing Capa's stunning work ranging from everyday life to the horrors of war, plus a selection from his time in Turkey in 1946 in the exhibition 'Truth is the Best Picture'.

02/10/2025

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Fire destroys historic Keyvanlar Mansion in Bolu’s Mudurnu district

A major fire broke out late at night at the historic three-storey Keyvanlar Mansion in the Seyrancık neighbourhood of Mudurnu, Bolu, emergency services said.

18/09/2025

Turkey

Dormant or resurgent? Islamic State group’s recent comeback, explained

Amid a recent spike in violence by the so-called Islamic State (IS) group and its offshoots, experts warn that it could be making a comeback globally.

17/09/2025

Destinations

These are Türkiye’s top wine regions

In partnership with GoTürkiye

From Thrace to Cappadocia, now is the perfect time to sample some of Türkiye's wines.

17/09/2025

Turkey

Turkish court again postpones trial against main opposition CHP party

A court in Ankara postponed the "absolute nullity" trial against the current administration of the main opposition party CHP to 24 October.

15/09/2025

Turkey

Turkey restricts internet access amid opposition party standoff

Internet in Turkey has been slow due to government throttling after a standoff between police and CHP supporters in Istanbul.

08/09/2025

Explore

Antalya’s other side: ruins, canyons and mountains beyond the beach

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Away from the resorts, Antalya reveals a different rhythm, where ancient cities, wild canyons and high mountain trails offer a deeper look at Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast.

08/09/2025

Art

Cultural Agenda September: A month full of exhibitions, biennials and art

Throughout September, biennials, exhibitions, museums and festivals take place across Istanbul, transforming the city into an open-air art map.

03/09/2025

Turkey

Turkish police raid Istanbul's Grand Bazaar in diamond smuggling probe

On orders from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, police raided 23 businesses in the 15th-century covered marketplace, arresting 40 people.

27/08/2025

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Fire at cold storage facility spreads to warehouse in Turkey’s Antalya

A major fire erupted in a cold storage facility in Antalya’s Serik district on Wednesday, spreading rapidly to a nearby warehouse and leaving two businesses damaged.

27/08/2025

Turkey

Turkish transport minister fined after posting video of him speeding

Video posted on X by Abdulkadir Uraloğlu with the hashtag #TurkeyAccelerates shows him reaching speeds of 225km/h.

27/08/2025

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More than 2,800 swimmers cross continents in Istanbul Bosphorus event

Thousands of swimmers crossed the Bosphorus on Sunday as Istanbul hosted the 37th Intercontinental Swimming Race, an annual event linking Asia and Europe in open water.

25/08/2025

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Young gorilla Zeytin prepares to go home after rescue in Istanbul

A gorilla named Zeytin, rescued from smugglers at Istanbul Airport in December, is preparing to return home after months of medical care and rehabilitation.

21/08/2025

Turkey

US opposed to Turkey re-joining F-35 programme, State Department says

Turkey was removed from the F-35 programme and its Defence Industry Agency was sanctioned after Ankara announced in 2017 it would purchase Russian S-400 missiles.

21/08/2025

Explore

Eco-luxury and wellness in Bodrum: golf, gulets and the Aegean coast

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Bodrum offers more than beaches. From organic golf resorts to yoga at sea and coastal diving, this Aegean destination is redefining luxury through nature, wellness, and local heritage.

11/08/2025

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Strong earthquake strikes Turkey’s Balıkesir province, killing one

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sındırgı in Turkey’s Balıkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others.

11/08/2025

Turkey

One killed after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Balıkesir

The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul.

11/08/2025

Turkey

Turkish parliamentary committee begins work on PKK peace initiative

The PKK had waged an armed insurgency against Turkey since 1984, initially with the aim of establishing a Kurdish state in the southeast of the country.

05/08/2025

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Flamingos return to Lake Van during seasonal migration

Flamingos have returned to Lake Van in eastern Türkiye as part of their seasonal migration, captivating visitors and nature photographers.

05/08/2025