The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Data Puts Turkey’s Annual Inflation at 73.5%, a 24-Year High

Annual inflation in Turkey hit 73.5% in May, the highest rate since 1998, according to official data released Friday as a cost-of-living crisis in the country deepens. The Turkish Statistical Institute said the rate represented an increase of almost 70% from the month before.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 3, 2022

Ukraine envoy says Turkey among destinations of grain stolen by Russia

Kyiv's ambassador to Ankara said on Friday Turkish buyers were among those receiving grain that Russia stole from Ukraine, adding he has sought Turkey's help to identify and capture individuals responsible for the shipments.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2022

Commentary: When it comes to Turkey, NATO needs to consider divorce

This week, I’m getting married in France. I should be writing my vows, but instead I’m writing this column, though the concept of marriage is still on my mind.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 3, 2022

Turkey Officially Changes Name at UN to 'Turkiye'

Turkey has told the United Nations that, at the behest of its president, it wishes from now on to be called "Turkiye" in all languages, the UN announced Thursday. "The change is immediate," Stephane Dujarric, the UN chief's spokesperson, told AFP by email. He noted that Ankara's official letter requesting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 3, 2022

Turkey Continues to Amass Forces ahead of Incursion in Northern Syria

Turkey and its allied Syrian National Army continued to amass forces in northern Syria on Thursday ahead of the imminent launch of a Turkish offensive against the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in Tal Rifaat and Manbij west of the Euphrates River. Turkey continued to send reinforcements to the frontlines in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 3, 2022

Turkey officially changes name at UN to Türkiye

United Nations says request from Ankara has been accepted with immediate effect

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2022

Family fight to bring young mum and premature baby home from Turkey

Kaiah arrived two months early as her mother enjoyed a holiday in the sun

Wales Online · Jun 3, 2022

Chloe Ferry hints at engagement as she flashes diamond ring during Turkey holiday

Earlier that day, the Geordie Shore star was left in tears at Istanbul airport after the couple were prevented from jetting to LA

Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022

The Booming Export of Authoritarianism

Ever more governments are reaching beyond their borders to silence their critics, according to a new Freedom House report.

Foreign Policy · Jun 2, 2022

What’s in a name: Turkey formally requests name change to 'Türkiye'

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country be referred to as “Türkiye,” the state-run news agency reported. The move is seen as part of a push by Ankara to rebrand the country and dissociate its name from the bird…

France 24 · Jun 2, 2022