The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Germany criticizes Turkey over island dispute with Greece

Germany's foreign minister has criticized Turkey for disputing the sovereignty of Greek islands near its coastline

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Couple with premature baby born on honeymoon say insurers won't pay to bring him home

Louise and Stephen Crawshaw-Bowen face staggering hospital bills to pay for their son Wolfe's care, after he was born seven-and-a-half-weeks early while the couple were on their honeymoon, in Turkey

Daily Mirror · Jul 29, 2022

First UN Aid Convoy Enters Syria Since Extension of Cross-border Mechanism

The first UN aid convoy entered Syria through the Bab al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey after extending the cross-border aid mechanism for six months. An official at the Bab al-Hawa crossing, Mazen Allouch, said that 14 trucks loaded with relief, including 300 tons of medical aid and tools, entered the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 29, 2022

Turkey stoking tensions in eastern Med, say Greece, Cyprus

Greece and Cyprus accused rival Turkey on Thursday of stoking tensions as Ankara prepared to dispatch a drill ship to the Mediterranean next month in a search for natural gas.

Reuters · Jul 28, 2022

Cyprus, Greece, look to EU if Turkey renews gas search

The foreign minister of Cyprus says his government and Greece will consult with other European Union members on how to respond if Turkey tries again to drill for oil and gas in waters to which Cyprus claims exclusive rights

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Turkey teeth warning as Brits urged to avoid holiday treatments after 20 deaths

The Foreign Office asks tourists to prioritise medical accreditations and reliability over cheaper prices.

Daily Record · Jul 28, 2022

Seeking New Funds, Hamas Raises Taxes in Impoverished Gaza

Gaza’s Hamas rulers have imposed a slew of new taxes on imported clothes and office supplies just ahead of the new school year, sparking limited but rare protests in the impoverished coastal strip. The move by the armed group comes at a time when Gaza’s 2.3 million people are suffering…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 28, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: 75,000 Russians killed or injured so far, says US – as it happened

Russia rejects US figures as ‘fake’, with the Kremlin’s official death toll for its forces still standing at just 1,351

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2022

Security Council can't agree on statement lauding grain deal

Norway's U.N. ambassador says the U.N. Security Council has been unable to agree on a statement welcoming last week’s deal to get grain and fertilizer moving from Ukraine and Russia to millions of hungry people around the world

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Rocket Fire Targets Turkish Consulate in Iraq’s Mosul

Rockets hit the vicinity of the Turkish consulate in Iraq's main northern city of Mosul causing damage but no casualties, Iraqi and Turkish sources said Wednesday. The overnight fire came after deadly shelling blamed on the Turkish army killed nine civilians last week, prompting anti-Turkish protests in cities across Iraq.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 27, 2022