The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Finland says time-out needed in talks with Turkey over NATO bid

Finland's foreign minister said on Tuesday that a pause of a few weeks was needed in Finland and Sweden's talks with Turkey on their application to join the NATO military alliance.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2023

Sweden’s NATO bid in doubt after Turkey's Erdogan refuses support

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ruled out supporting Sweden’s bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, venting anger following a burning of Islam’s holy book in Stockholm over the weekend.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

U.S. says Finland, Sweden are ready to join NATO alliance

The U.S. State Department on Monday said Finland and Sweden are ready to join the NATO alliance, after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Sweden should not expect Turkey's support for its membership after a protest near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm at the weekend including the burning of a copy…

Reuters · Jan 23, 2023

Last-minute winter sun deals from £42 a night including Turkey, Egypt and Malta

Last minute holidays deals for less than £500 to Turkey, Greece, Malta, the Canary Islands, Portugal, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco that guarantee a little winter warmth can be bagged

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

Travel rules for Spain, US, Thailand and more from passport to Covid requirements

Those planning to jet off in 2023 may want to check the local entry requirements and visa rules at popular hotspots.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

Anyone booking a holiday to Spain, Greece or Portugal told to 'act now'

Spain, Greece, Portugal. Italy, Cyprus and Turkey were all included in the warning

Liverpool Echo · Jan 23, 2023

Latest travel rules for anyone going on holiday to Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and more

From new passport rules after Brexit to Covid entry requirements, we have rounded up the rules for countries across Europe as well as other parts of the world

Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2023

Couple issue 'Turkey teeth' warning after £4k procedure 'ruined their lives'

They said they were left unable to eat or drink after flying to Antalya for the procedure

Liverpool Echo · Jan 23, 2023

Erdogan calls Turkish general election for 14 May, one month early

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey's elections will be held on 14 May, month earlier than scheduled. The political opposition is still searching for an agreed candidate to stand against him.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 23, 2023

Erdogan announces Turkish elections to be held on May 14

Turkey’s president has announced May 14 as the date for the country’s next parliamentary and presidential elections

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023