The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

NATO: Turkey urges 'concrete steps' from Sweden, Finland

Turkey’s foreign minister said Friday that Sweden and Finland must now take “concrete steps” to alleviate his country’s security concerns to overcome Ankara’s objections to their NATO membership bid

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Turkey Keeps Up Pressure on Sweden, Finland

Turkey’s foreign minister says Sweden and Finland must now take “concrete steps” to alleviate his country’s security concerns to overcome Ankara’s objections to their NATO membership bid. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Friday that delegations from the two Nordic countries have returned home with Turkey’s demands after a visit this…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022

Turkey's talks with Sweden, Finland made little progress on NATO concerns -sources

Talks between Turkish officials and delegations from Sweden and Finland have made little headway overcoming Ankara's objections to their NATO membership bids, and it is not clear when further discussions will take place, according to two sources.

Reuters · May 27, 2022

Cyprus's president sees parallel between Turkish and Russian 'revisionism'

Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiadis granted an interview to FRANCE 24 from the capital Nicosia. The northern third of the Republic of Cyprus has been under Turkish domination since 1974. Anastasiadis said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine uses the "exact same arguments that Turkey used to invade Cyprus". Asked about tensions…

France 24 · May 26, 2022

Turkey says military operations on southern borders needed for security

Turkey's current and future military operations on its southern borders do not target its neighbours' sovereignty but are necessary for Turkish security, the country's National Security Council (MGK) said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

Turkey holidaymakers issued warning to carry ID with them at all times

People who are set to holiday in Turkey have been warned that they must carry a form of identification with them at all times during their stay - this also applies to people in Spain.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

Ukraine war: crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad

The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. While Turkey supports the alliance’s “open door” policy, Ankara’s veto reflects its aims to change the status quo and make…

The Conversation · May 26, 2022

In Turkey, book publishers face agonising choices to survive

A growing crisis in the publishing industry has implications for Turkey’s cultural vibrancy and freedom of speech.

Al Jazeera · May 26, 2022

UK tourists in Turkey should carry passport at all times while on holiday

Holidaymakers have been told that they could be arrested if they are stopped and don't have photo ID

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

Turkish central banks keeps rate at 14% despite inflation

Turkey’s central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged for a fifth month running despite an annual inflation rate of nearly 70%

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022