Turkey 3 days ago Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots Several pro-Kurdish politicians have been sentenced to between nine and 42 years in prison by a Turkish court over deadly riots in 2014 that left dozens dead and hundreds of others injured.
Turkey 5 days ago Turkey converts ancient church into mosque, sparking debate on heritage preservation Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.
Turkey 6 days ago Turkey's Erdogan defends Hamas, claims over 1K members are at his country's hospitals Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he does not consider Hamas a terrorist organization and said more than 1,000 members are at hospitals in Turkey.
Turkey May 13 Turkey and Greece leaders to meet, put friendship initiative to the test amid Gaza and Ukraine wars Turkey and Greece have a long history of conflict, but the leaders of both countries met on May 13, 2024, five months after embarking on a new initiative designed to mend relations.
Turkey May 13 New York museum curator detained in Turkey for alleged spider smuggling claims to have government permits A curator at the American Museum of Natural History was detained at Istanbul Airport while allegedly attempting to smuggle spider and scorpion samples.
Turkey May 6 Erdoğan government formally reopens another Byzantine-era church as a mosque Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday formally reopened the The Church of St. Saviour in Chora, known locally as Kariye, as a mosque.
Turkey May 6 Turkey carries out new airstrikes in northern Iraq, killing 16 Kurdish militants Turkey's defense ministry said the country carried out a new round of airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq. The airstrikes killed 16 militants.
Israel May 2 Turkey cuts off all trade with Israel in protest against Gaza war: report Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ended all trade between his country and Israel on Thursday in the latest protest against the war in Gaza.
Turkey April 26 Outgoing Dutch prime minister visits Turkey's Erdogan in his bid for the NATO chief position Mark Rutte, the outgoing PM of the Netherlands, was seeking support in his bid for the position of NATO secretary general from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday.
Turkey April 26 Turkish court sentences Syrian woman to life in prison for deadly Istanbul bombing A Syrian woman has received a life sentence for her role in a 2022 explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, which killed six people and injured 99, officials say.