The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Ukraine grain backlog prompts U.N. call for faster ship checks

(This Oct. 11 story officially corrects to adjust JCC data in paragraph 7, reflecting most-delayed ship awaiting inspections for 20 days.)

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

Russian couple find a refuge from war in their Istanbul bookstore

The conversation flowed from Turkish to Russian as Oleg and Aleksandra Chernousov chatted to guests at the launch of their bookstore in Istanbul, the start of a new life in a new city they once thought would just be a temporary home.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

Spain, Turkey, France and Italy latest covid travel rules ahead of half term

Rules on social distancing, face masks, vaccines and more

Liverpool Echo · Oct 11, 2022

Ridvan Yilmaz situation at Rangers 'monitored' by Galatasaray as exit route emerges after Ibrox false start

The Turkey cap has struggled for minutes at Ibrox following his summer move from Besiktas.

Daily Record · Oct 9, 2022

Turkey's 'disinformation' bill to have pre-election 'chilling effect' -Europe watchdog

Turkey's proposed "disinformation" bill threatens free speech and could further harm journalism ahead of next year's elections, a European rights watchdog's legal body said, calling for Turkey's parliament to reject it.

Reuters · Oct 9, 2022

Greek FM in Egypt for talks after Turkey’s deals with Libya

Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias has met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry in Cairo

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2022

Thousands of Russians continue to arrive in Turkey, fleeing conscription

Antalya is a longtime Russian tourist destination that's become a refuge for those who don't want to fight in the war. But things are getting more complicated for Russians in Turkey.

WEKU · Oct 9, 2022

Wales to play Croatia and Turkey as draw for Euro 2024 qualifying is revealed

The draw has just been made for the next Euros which Wales hope to qualify for in 2024

Wales Online · Oct 9, 2022

Drunk veterinary nurse who caused chaos on Turkey flight allowed to keep job

Katherine Heyes started 'screaming and swearing at everyone' - including her three-year-old child - on the flight from Manchester Airportto Turkey.

Daily Record · Oct 8, 2022

Turkish-Greek dispute over Libyan oil reserves risks sparking regional row

Tensions between Greece and Turkey are spreading across the Mediterranean from Libya to the divided island of Cyprus. The risk of a confrontation is threatening to draw in fellow Nato allies.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2022