The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Pilot killed and tourists injured as hot air balloon crashes in central Turkey

Balloon was affected by a sudden change of wind

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

Two hot air balloons crash in Turkey killing one and injuring 31

The tragic accident happened near the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray province

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

Israel-Iran Conflict Sparks Oil Price Surge As Strait Of Hormuz Faces Closure Risk

Analysts warn that targeting Iran's oil production and export facilities could drive prices to $80-$100 per barrel, leading to historic pump price increases in import-dependent nations like Turkey and Spain.

International Business Times · Jun 14, 2025

Turkey to export 48 of its nationally produced fighter jets to Indonesia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will export 48 of its nationally-produced KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Last Falklands era warship given ‘respectful farewell’ as it heads to scrapyard

Type 82 destroyer HMS Bristol was decommissioned nearly five years ago.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

PKK’s decision to disband shows the benefit of engaging in politics rather than an armed struggle

The recent decision by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to disarm and disband has important lessons for any country facing a seemingly intractable insurgency. On May 12, the group stated that following its 12th Congress it will “dissolve the PKK’s organizational structure and end the armed struggle method”. The organisation…

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2025

2,800-year-old royal tomb discovered near King Midas' home in Turkey

Turkey's minister of culture and tourism announced the discovery of a new tomb in an eighth-century-B.C. city that was the homeland of King Midas.

LiveScience · Jun 8, 2025

Lifting of Syria sanctions provides boost to Turkish construction firms

The lifting of international sanctions on Syria is opening the door to major reconstruction deals, with Turkish companies keen to capitalise on this. A multi-billion-dollar energy contract signed last week is expected to be the first of many.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 8, 2025

Pochettino says Tottenham links are ‘not realistic’ after USMNT loss to Turkey

The former Spurs manager says links with the club are nothing new but are ‘not real’ in this instance

The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2025

Shorthanded United States let lead slip in soggy 2-1 defeat to Turkey

Jack McGlynn’s early stunner was not enough as the US men’s national team bowed 2-1 to Turkey in a soggy friendly in East Hartford, Connecticut

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2025