The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament

Move comes after months of back-and-forth with Western countries over new additions to alliance amid war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023

Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification

The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Healing Ruins explores cleansing, rebirth in a 14th century Turkish hamam

Following a long and ambitious 13-year restoration effort, the lost treasure has been revitalised.

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023

Israel defence minister tells troops they will soon see Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023

Rishi Sunak to fly into Israel for two-day trip in wake of Hamas attack and escalating violence

In parallel to Mr Sunak's travel, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Egypt, Turkey and Qatar in the coming days to underscore the UK's message

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023

Angry protests flare up across Middle East after Gaza hospital blast

Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ as both sides trade blame for deadly explosion at al-Ahli al-Arab hospital

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Egypt’s president agrees to open the Rafah crossing – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Photos: Gaza hospital blast sparks outrage across Middle East

Thousands of people protested across in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.

WEKU · Oct 18, 2023

WNBA players’ offseason playing options shrink as wars in Israel, Ukraine continue

Last offseason nearly half the league’s 144 players made the trek to Israel, Australia, Turkey, Italy and about a half-dozen other countries to supplement their incomes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023

Is it safe to travel to Turkey as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict rumbles on?

Turkey is a popular holiday destination but, with the horrific events unfolding in the world, is it safe to visit now?

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023