The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Turkey travel warning issued as 'terrorism threat remains high'

The Department of Foreign Affairs' general advice is to "exercise a high degree of caution at all times"

Dublin Live · Feb 1, 2023

Erdogan: Sweden can't join NATO if Quran-burning is allowed

Turkey's president has reaffirmed that Turkey won’t allow Sweden to join the NATO military alliance as long as it permits protests desecrating Islam’s holy book

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Erdogan says Turkey positive on Finland's NATO bid, not Sweden's

Turkey looks positively on Finland's application for NATO membership, but does not support Sweden's bid, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 1, 2023

Turkey travel warning as foreign office updates advice impacting Glasgow holidaymakers

People travelling or planning to visit areas of the popular holiday destination have been issued a warning over a 'heightened risk of terrorism', particularly in major cities.

Glasgow Live · Jan 31, 2023

Turkey travel warning issued to UK holidaymakers

The Government has updated its guidance for the holiday hotspot

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Turkey travel warning as Foreign Office updates travel advice

People planning to go to Turkey this year should be aware of the new guidance

Nottingham Post · Jan 31, 2023

Foreign Office issues holiday warning for anyone planning to visit Turkey over 'heightened risk of terrorist attack'

New guidance has landed for those who are planning trips to the holiday hotspot.

Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023

Foreign Office warns Edinburgh tourists of increase in terrorist activity in Turkey

The Foreign Office has warned those planning on travelling to Turkey - including the capital Ankara and popular Istanbul - due to an increase in terrorist activity.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2023

Turkey's push into Iraq risks deeper conflict

Looming over the deserted village of Sararo in northern Iraq, three Turkish military outposts break the skyline, part of an incursion that forced the residents to flee last year after days of shelling.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2023

Sydney gangland fugitive Masood Zakaria arrested in Türkiye after fleeing country in 2021

The Australian Federal Police are seeking to extradite the alleged senior member of the Alameddine crime network in Sydney over allegations including conspire to murder, directing a criminal group, drug supply and proceeds of crime.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023