Türkiye

Türkiye won't let its path to prosperity be blocked: Erdogan

Turkish president says Ankara will not stand by and watch efforts to encircle the country, while also pledging to pursue regional peace and economic growth.

Somalia condemns 'smear campaign' against Mogadishu-Ankara ties

Somalia’s Information Minister Abdifatah Kassim has accused unnamed actors of orchestrating a smear campaign against Türkiye and seeking to undermine the strategic partnership.

Erdogan congratulates Meloni on becoming Italy's longest-serving PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he expects cooperation and solidarity between Türkiye and Italy to grow stronger.

Türkiye condemns Israeli actions in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine

Türkiye's Defence Ministry has condemned Israel's military offensives in Palestine, Syria and Lebanon while rejecting reports that foreign members of the terror group YPG-led SDF will leave Syria and that some will enter

President Erdogan says Türkiye's SCO push does not mean abandoning West

President Erdogan says Ankara is pursuing a broad-based foreign policy while seeking stronger ties with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Erdogan, Putin hail deepening Türkiye-Russia ties at SCO Summit

The leaders highlight progress on Akkuyu and broader economic cooperation as Ankara and Moscow seek to advance joint projects.

August 30: The victory that paved the way for modern Türkiye’s rise

The battle that secured Türkiye’s independence also set the country on a path towards sovereignty, strategic autonomy and regional power.

Erdogan hails Türkiye’s ‘Great Victory’ on 104th anniversary

Türkiye will continue to stand for rights, law, justice, peace, stability despite provocations by those who thrive on instability, says President Erdogan.

Turkish Navy, Somali forces rescue cargo ship hijacked by pirates

Somali Defence Ministry says 4 boats used by pirates destroyed, 14 pirates killed in 10-day operation

Türkiye summons Ukraine's ambassador in Ankara over attacks on vessels in Black Sea

Türkiye conveys reaction to attacks, stresses need to ensure safety of life, property, navigation and environment in Black Sea.

Turkish TV series exports exceed $1B as global audience tops 1B

Productions reach over 1B viewers in more than 170 countries, says Türkiye's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran.

President Erdogan discusses regional peace, ties with Rwanda, DRC leaders

Turkish President Erdogan welcomes efforts to ease tensions between Rwanda and the DRC and reaffirms Türkiye's support for the process.

Somalis name Türkiye as the country’s most trusted foreign partner

The public-opinion study found that a majority of Somalis regard Türkiye as the most important ally and believe its presence is making their communities better.

Those seeking to destabilise region will lose: Türkiye's Erdogan

Humanity and brotherhood will be winners, along with the Turkish nation and its citizens, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Ancient theatre site in Türkiye reveals evidence of Anatolia's earliest known plague

The discovery was made among the remains of nearly 20 people buried south of a Roman theatre in Iznik, an ancient city that later became an important Byzantine settlement.

Türkiye hails US decision to remove Syria from terrorism list

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry says the move removes a major obstacle to Syria's recovery, calling on the international community to support reconstruction efforts.

In pictures: 2,500 swimmers cross Istanbul Strait in annual intercontinental race

Some 2,500 swimmers from 64 countries are taking part in the 6.5-kilometre race organised by the Turkish Olympic Committee.

Intelligence behind Israeli strike on Syrian base was wrong: US envoy

Tom Barrack says Washington found no evidence Türkiye was moving military assets to the abandoned Abu al Duhur air base before the Israeli attack.

Türkiye seeks Interpol red notice against Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla attack

Ankara says it will not allow the crimes committed in Gaza to be covered up or those responsible to be protected by a shield of impunity.

Former Israeli defence minister Yaalon accuses Netanyahu of stoking tensions with Türkiye

Moshe Yaalon says Netanyahu deliberately escalated tensions with Türkiye through an attack on an airbase in northern Syria, accusing the prime minister of prolonging conflicts to avoid political accountability.

Türkiye will continue to be source of hope for Gaza, world: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara will keep helping people in need around the world and providing hope to those affected by conflict and hardship.

Mogadishu marks 15 years since President Erdogan's historic 2011 visit to Somalia

Somalia on Wednesday marked 15 years since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s historic visit to Mogadishu, a trip that transformed relations between the two countries.

Turkish law on 'Terror-Free Türkiye' process published in Official Gazette

The move formally puts measures approved by the Turkish parliament earlier this month into effect.

Mecca agreement sends message for world peace: Erdogan

Erdogan says trilateral pact signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is "historic opportunity" to deliver a message of peace.