The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

90 Fascinating Discoveries That Bring The Ancient World Back To Life, As Seen On This FB Page

Indiana Jones and Lara Croft would be jealous.

Bored Panda · May 2, 2025

Mum Left in Tears After Benidorm Horror—Defies Family to Blow £5K on Risky Turkey Surgery

Carla White says the £5,000 she spent on cosmetic surgery in Turkey was the best money she’s ever spent — and it’s hard to argue with her.

The Fashion Central · May 1, 2025

Istanbul Lockdown Aims To Prevent May Day Marches

Istanbul authorities on Wednesday closed metro trains, buses and Bosphorous ferries, paralysing Turkey's biggest city in a bid to prevent May Day demonstrations.

International Business Times · May 1, 2025

Turkey and Italy strengthen ties with trade and defense agreements

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have witnessed the formal exchange of a dozen cooperation agreements including on defense

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

The ancient sites finally revealing the secrets of a long-lost Stone Age civilisation

The civilisation, now known as the Taş Tepeler culture, appears to have had a fertility-centred belief system

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Tour of Turkey: Tibor Del Grosso shows his power and talent on rising finish

Under 23 cyclocross world champion beats Giovanni Lonardi and Lander Loockx to take first road race victory

Cycling News · Apr 28, 2025

Turkey's Opposition Says Erdogan's Canal Plan Behind Latest Arrests

Prosecutors in Turkey announced dozens more arrests Saturday as part of an ongoing corruption probe, denounced by opposition leaders as a pretext to remove resistance to an ambitious Istanbul canal project.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2025

Turkey's youth rise up over mayor's jailing and worsening economy

Thousands of young people across Turkey are protesting against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival. Many say they no longer fear prison, claiming they have nothing left to lose.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2025

Princess Anne joins solemn ceremony in Turkey marking 110th anniversary of WWI battle

Britain’s Princess Anne joined a dawn ceremony near the World War I battlefields on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula to remember the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in an ill-fated battle 110 years ago

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Duchess of Edinburgh to attend Anzac Day commemorations in the capital

Anzac Day has been commemorated in the capital since the first anniversary of the First World War Anzac landings at Gallipoli, Turkey.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025