The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

🔴 Live: Ukrainian forces conducting 'offensive actions' at the front, says Kyiv

Kyiv on Monday said Ukrainian forces were conducting "offensive actions" on the front line as the country faces pressure from the West to announce the launch of a long-awaited counteroffensive. Russia meanwhile said that its forces had thwarted a major offensive at five points along the front in the southern…

France 24 · Jun 5, 2023

Hundreds protest Sweden's new anti-terror laws

STOCKHOLM: Hundreds of people protested in Stockholm on Sunday against new anti-terror legislation that was passed to address Turkey's opposition to Sweden joining NATO.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023

Thais too strong for Korea

Thailand defeated Asian rivals South Korea 3-0 (25-17, 28-26, 25-21) in their final pool match of the FIVB Women's Nations League (VNL) 2023 in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2023

Stoltenberg says Swedish NATO deal can be reached after more talks

An agreement on Sweden joining NATO could be reached in time for a summit of the alliance next month in Lithuania, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday after meeting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

Reuters · Jun 4, 2023

Europe’s lurch to the right rolls on. Only unity on the left can stop it

Recent polls in Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Finland tell the story of voters swayed by fear and prejudice. Progressive parties – take note Keir Starmer – need a clear, principled agenda to turn that tide

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Turkey’s President Erdogan announces new cabinet

An internationally respected former banker gets top economy job, powerful intelligence chief is named foreign minister.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2023

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces new cabinet

Appointments hint that leader’s third decade in office may see move towards orthodox economic policy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan faces economic hurdles following election victory

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for a fifth term on Saturday after winning re-election last weekend. But he will have little time to rest with the threat of a financial crisis and a tricky balancing act between Russia and Turkey's traditional Western allies.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 3, 2023

Turkey to send commandos to Kosovo in response to Nato peacekeeping call

EU has called on leaders in Kosovo and Serbia to immediately reduce tensions and halt ‘divisive rhetoric’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

'Gang boss who fought rival in Dubai straightener had to get teeth repaired in Turkey'

Named Manchester gang boss Michael 'Cazza' Carroll had to travel to get his 'Turkey teeth' repaired after getting into another reported bust-up with gang rival Stephen Britton in Dubai

Daily Mirror · Jun 3, 2023