The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Turkish court arrests 17 suspects over Istanbul blast -Anadolu

A Turkish court ordered the pre-trial detention of 17 people suspected of being involved in an explosion this week in central Istanbul that killed six people, the state-owned Anadolu news agency said on Friday.

Reuters · Nov 18, 2022

Climate, politics double threat as Tigris-Euphrates shrivels

A combination of climate change and politics is threatening the Tigris-Euphrates river system, one of the world's most vulnerable watersheds

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Politics, climate conspire as Tigris and Euphrates dwindle

A combination of climate change and politics is threatening the Tigris-Euphrates river system, one of the world’s most vulnerable watersheds

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Northern Cyprus: Russia opens up direct flights as Putin builds Turkish alliance

Russia has announced plans to begin direct flights to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, a state recognised only by Turkey.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022

Mikel Arteta handed reminder about Kieran Tierney's 'best' role amid Arsenal selection dilemma

The Arsenal defender started for Scotland in their 2-1 loss against Turkey on Wednesday evening and his role in the side was different to what he's used to at club level

Football London · Nov 17, 2022

Russia keeps mum on CIA director's warning over nuclear weapons

The Kremlin on Thursday refused to give any details about a cautionary message delivered by the director of the CIA to Moscow this week about the consequences of any Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan sees issues over purchase of U.S. F-16 jets resolved soon

President Tayyip Erdogan expects issues around Turkey's purchase of U.S. F-16 jets to be resolved soon, following a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of a G20 summit.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022

Erdogan could revisit strained ties with Syria after Turkish election

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said he could revisit relations with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad following the presidential and parliamentary elections set for June next year.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan says he believes neither Russia, nor U.S. will use nuclear weapons

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he was informed following the U.S. - Russia talks held earlier this week in Ankara that neither party would use nuclear weapons, according a readout of his comments to reporters.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022

Turkey clash was good test for Scotland, Lewis Ferguson believes

Scotland lost for the first time in five games on Wednesday evening

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022