The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on, Turkey’s role expands

Turkish President Erdogan has maintained regular contact with Putin and economic ties despite Western sanctions.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2022

Analysis-Bomb attack could ignite Erdogan's security-themed re-election campaign

A bomb attack in Istanbul evoked memories of violence ahead of tense 2015 elections, and could tee up another security-focused campaign for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and even a Syria military intervention ahead of next year's likely tight vote.

Reuters · Nov 15, 2022

Macron: France and Turkey will keep up work to allow Ukrainian grain exports

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said France and Turkey will keep working towards facilitating grain exports from Ukraine which were hit by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Nov 15, 2022

Turkey makes more arrests in connection with deadly bombing

Turkey's justice minister says the number of people in custody in connection with the deadly bomb attack on a bustling pedestrian avenue in Istanbul has increased to 50

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

No concrete evidence on who fired missile, Poland's president says

A Russian-made rocket fell on the Polish village of Przewodow, near the Ukrainian border, at 3:40pm local time, the Polish foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The ministry said it had summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident. Read our live blog to see how all the day's…

France 24 · Nov 15, 2022

Foreign officials spent more than $750,000 at Trump's D.C. hotel, new documents show

Government officials from six foreign nations — including Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey — spent over $750,000 at the Trump International Hotel during his presidency, according to new documents.

WEKU · Nov 15, 2022

UK Government updates advice on tourists going to Turkey after Istanbul explosion

Tourists heading to Turkey are urged to make sure they have travel insurance and told to remain vigilant

Chronicle Live · Nov 14, 2022

Deadly Istanbul bombing sparks fear and defiance in Turkey

The blast, which killed six people and wounded 81, revives grim memories of a series of attacks from 2015 to 2017.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why Istanbul blast has political implications

The attack on a central avenue in Istanbul over the weekend was a stark reminder of bombings in Turkish cities between 2015 and 2017

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Foreign Office updates Turkey travel advice for Brits after Istanbul bomb explosion

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Turkey following an explosion in Istanbul’s busiest shopping street on Sunday, which killed six people

Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022