The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake

The Turkish disaster management agency, AFAD, has raised the number of confirmed fatalities from the earthquake in Turkey to 41,156

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Grassroots fundraising efforts grow for Turkey-Syria quakes

Several communities across the world – already dealing with their own hardships – have launched fundraising efforts.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

Blinken urges Nordics’ accession to NATO in Turkey visit

The US secretary of state says Finland and Sweden have already taken ‘concrete steps’ to meet Ankara’s requests.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

Turkey not exporting items for use in Russia war effort - Foreign Minister

Turkey is not exporting products that could be used in Russia's war effort, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday, after U.S. warnings this month about exports of chemicals, microchips and other items.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

Blinken praises Americans' response to Turkey earthquake

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised the support provided by Americans following the devastating Feb. 6 earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

U.S. will back quake-hit Turkey "as long as it takes", Blinken says

The United States will support Turkey "for as long as it takes" after its devastating earthquakes, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, while his Turkish counterpart said there was no need to wait for a disaster to improve ties.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

Blinken, in Turkey, backs speedy Nordics accession to NATO

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday Washington strongly supports Sweden and Finland's quick NATO accession given steps they have already taken, even as his Turkish counterpart stressed the need for more concrete steps.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

Antony Blinken and Turkish foreign minister hold press conference over US earthquake aid

Antony Blinken and Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held a joint news conference over US aid for the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey on 6 February.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Fresh earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border two weeks after disaster

Another earthquake struck the border region of Turkey and Syria on Monday, just two weeks after the area was devastated by a larger quake that killed more than 47,000 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

Monday briefing: Why the earthquake could bring down Turkey’s government

In today’s newsletter: Just months before crucial elections, the Erdoğan administration could pay for alleged failures in their handling of the earthquake

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023