The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

At least 5 people die as severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria

Fierce rainstorms are battering neighboring Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, causing at least five deaths

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Up First briefing: Senate returns; Ken Paxton trial; Turkey archeological finds

The Senate returns after a monthlong recess. Texas' suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial begins today. Archaeologists in Turkey find massive structures below a Roman-era castle.

WEKU · Sep 5, 2023

Fourteen people and a body found on Greek island after boat tragedy

Greek authorities say the refugees and migrants who survived boarded a dinghy in Turkey that ultimately sank.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023

Erdogan visits Putin in Russia’s Sochi in bid to revive Ukraine grain deal

Putin says the deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain will not be restored until the West lifts embargo on Russia.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023

The Turkish president is to meet Putin with the aim of reviving the Ukraine grain export deal

The presidents of Russia and Turkey are meeting on Monday, with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeking to persuade Russia to revive an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain and other commodities from three Black Sea ports despite the war

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Putin says no grain deal until west meets obligations; Kyiv reports advances in east and south – as it happened

Russian president says the Black Sea grain deal will not be restored until restrictions on the export of Russian agricultural products are lifted

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

Tranquil Turkey: soaking up the coast at a slower pace

Life moves at a gentler pace in the peaceful fishing villages of the spectacular Bozburun peninsula. By Annabelle Thorpe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2023

What’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?

Monday’s meeting in Sochi comes amid international efforts to patch up the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2023

What's at stake when Turkey's leader meets Putin in a bid to reestablish the Black Sea grain deal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Vladimir Putin in a bid to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke off from in July

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

With elections behind them, leaders of Greece and Turkey look to reset relations

Historic rivals Greece and Turkey look closer to a rapprochement as their leaders step up efforts to improve ties after receiving strong election mandates this year. Foreign ministers from the two neighbours are set to meet on Monday, but analysts warn substantial obstacles still need to be overcome.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2023