The Latest Breaking News from Türkiye

Unidentified drone kills PKK member, injures another in northern Iraq

Attack is first of its kind in months and occurs as PKK has begun disarmament, ending armed campaign against Turkiye.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2025

Syrian security forces deploy in Suwayda; US brokers Israel-Syria ceasefire

US ambassador says truce was ‘supported’ by the US and ’embraced’ by Turkiye, Jordan and Syria’s neighbours.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2025

Wildfires in Europe burn area the size of Luxembourg as 2025 shapes up to be an 'extreme' year

A ‘perfect storm’ of heatwaves, drought and poor forest management has burnt 232,000 hectares of European land so far this year, experts warn.

Euronews · Jul 18, 2025

Alerts and insurance: How to prepare for a summer holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations

Summer blazes are common in Europe, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.

Euronews · Jul 7, 2025

Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens

Blazes break out in France, Greece, Turkiye and Syria, with several other nations on high alert over scorching weather.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025

Spain, Morocco and Türkiye: Mediterranean countries ‘canaries in coal mine’ for drought impacts

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

Euronews · Jul 5, 2025

Fires in Greece’s Crete and near Athens extinguished; two dead in Turkiye

No casualties in Greece as fires in southern Crete and Rafina are put out; two die after blaze in western Turkiye.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2025

Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets

Istanbul chief public prosecutor’s office announces investigation after charges of ‘openly insulting religious values’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2025

Turkiye battles wildfires in Izmir for second day, 50,000 people evacuated

Izmir’s airport suspends flights, and authorities evacuate residents as strong winds fan blaze in the western province.

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2025

US diplomat: Conflict between Iran and Israel can pave new paths in the Middle East

US Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye Thomas Barrack says that the escalation between Iran and Israel has created a "new path" in the Middle East and points to talks behind the scenes between Syria and Israel on all issues.

Euronews · Jun 29, 2025