The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Shell and Vitol accused of prolonging Ukraine war with sanctions ‘loophole’

Exclusive: Ukrainian economic adviser urges energy firms to heed deadline to halt trade of ‘Russian-origin oil products’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2023

Turkey winds down earthquake rescue efforts in all but two areas

Rescue efforts in earthquake-hit Turkey have been wound down in all but two areas, officials confirmed on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2023

Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake

Turkey's disaster management agency says more than 6,000 aftershocks hit the disaster region in the days following the Feb. 6 earthquake

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Blinken to Turkey: 'the United States is here' with aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday announced further aid to Turkey and said Washington would provide longer term help to Ankara as it seeks to rebuild following this month's earthquake.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2023

British medics arrive in Turkey as 80,000 people still sleeping outside in -8C

NHS nurse Melanie Johnson is leading a team of 35 medics sent by UK-Med to respond to the devastating earthquake in Turkey which has killed at least 46,000 people

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

Former Newcastle midfielder Christian Atsu remembered fondly by former managers

The player’s body has been found following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

Premier League's tributes to Christian Atsu as body found under rubble in Turkey

Christian Atsu was found dead under rubble following the massive earthquake which struck Turkey and northern Syria, premiership sides paying tribute to the Newcastle United player

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

Turkish bulldozer operator prays for bodies to allow families a grave

As his bulldozer claws at the rubble of buildings destroyed by this month's earthquake, operator Akin Bozkurt consoles himself that by finding bodies he gives family members the chance to have a funeral for loved ones and a grave where they can mourn.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Former player Christian Atsu remembered fondly by former managers

the player’s body has been found following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

How Chelsea paid tribute to Christian Atsu amid Turkey and Syria earthquake tragedy

Despite signing for Chelsea in 2013, Christian Atsu failed to register a single competitive appearance for the club and enjoyed several loan spells away from the club before joining Newcastle United

Football London · Feb 18, 2023