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Turkey to host Muslim foreign ministers in İstanbul to discuss US Gaza peace plan

Turkey will host a meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim-majority countries in İstanbul on Monday to discuss the United States–backed peace plan for Gaza,...

[INTERVIEW] ‘Erdoğan’s Civil Death Project’ : The ‘politicide’ spanning more than a decade

Bünyamin Tekin A new book released on October 15 says Ankara pursued a systematic campaign to erase a civic movement from public life. “The book...

TELE1 journalists resign en masse after gov’t-appointed trustee takes control

Dozens of journalists and staff members at TELE1, one of Turkey’s last remaining pro-opposition television networks, resigned on Friday following the government’s appointment of...

Turkish Football Federation suspends 149 referees over betting allegations

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Friday suspended 149 referees accused of betting on matches. The TFF said in a statement that its disciplinary committee...

Merz criticizes Turkish judiciary, clashes with Erdoğan over Gaza during Ankara visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the state of Turkey’s judiciary and disagreed with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over their opposing views on Israel’s war...

A year into the crackdown: Report sheds light on gov’t campaign targeting CHP mayors, municipalities

A new report by Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has revealed the extent of a government crackdown on the party, marking one...

Turkey says Eurofighter deal costs £5.4 billion after criticism over Starmer’s £8 billion claim

The Turkish Ministry of Defense said Thursday the country will pay about £5.4 billion for 20 newly manufactured Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from the...

[UPDATE] Family of 5 trapped under rubble after building collapses near İstanbul; 4 dead

Two children and their parents were killed after a seven-story apartment building collapsed early Wednesday in the northwestern province of Kocaeli, near İstanbul, the...

Turkey remains near bottom in global rule of law ranking

Turkey has once again ranked among the world’s lowest-performing countries on the rule of law, placing 118th out of 143 in the 2025 Rule...

HRW urges Germany’s Merz to raise concerns over Turkey’s authoritarian slide during Ankara visit

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should not ignore Turkey’s worsening record on democracy and human rights and an...

Turkey’s Eurofighter deal with UK includes advanced weapons package: report

Turkey’s $10.7 billion (£8 billion) agreement to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from the UK also includes a comprehensive weapons package featuring MBDA...

Lukoil to sell more than 600 gas stations in Turkey after new US sanctions

Russia’s Lukoil announced Monday it will sell its international holdings, including more than 600 gas stations in Turkey, following a new round of US...

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