The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

State-run media says Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15

The Independent UK · Apr 23

EU wheat eases as supply prospects offset Iran war worries

Despite Middle East tensions, which have previously supported grain costs, traders noted farmers' reluctance to sell due to inflation. Meanwhile, import demand from Algeria and Turkey, alongside Morocco's expected crop rebound, are also influencing market dynamics.

The Economic Times · Apr 23

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’

Drones minimise Russian manpower advantage on battlefield, says foreign minister; Moscow shies from Turkey push for Zelenskyy-Putin talks. What we know on day 1,520

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23

6 stand trial in Istanbul over insecticide poisoning deaths of Turkish-German family

Six hotel staff and pest control workers are on trial in Turkey, charged with causing the deaths of a German family poisoned by insecticide while on vacation in Istanbul

The Independent UK · Apr 21

A 2,000-year-old underwater city found in Turkey shows advanced urban planning

There is an ancient city dating back 2,000 years, which had been underwater for many decades, only resurfacing as a major archaeological find in present-day Turkey. The site is referred to as Iuliopolis, a place which had been under the Sarıyar Dam reservoir waters since the middle of the last…

The Times of India · Apr 20

Turkey sentences 8 people to prison terms in deadly 2024 cable car accident

A court in southern Turkey has sentenced eight people to prison terms over a 2024 cable car accident in the coastal resort of Antalya that killed one passenger and injured seven

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Turkey arrests 90 people with suspected links to so-called Islamic State group

Authorities have not officially connected the arrests to a shootout outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on 7 April in which two police officers were wounded.

Euronews · Apr 20

Proton VPN usage spikes in Turkey following new regulatory proposals

Turkey is preparing new online controls, including VPN licensing, following recent school attacks. In response, Proton VPN has seen sign-ups double, vowing never to log or share user data with authorities.

TechRadar · Apr 20

Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis

At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers.

Euronews · Apr 20

Essential Taurine Intake: Why It’s Critical for Cats ?

What Is Taurine?

Adequate taurine intake supports retinal health and helps prevent vision loss in cats.

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid found primarily in animal-based proteins. While many mammals can synthesize taurine internally, cats lack this ability in sufficient amounts, which makes it an essential dietary requirement. Why Taurine…

Times Pets · Apr 20