News in brief
Turkmenistan hosted an exceptional gathering of foreign leaders on Friday, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. The visit marks the 30th anniversary of the country’s officially recognized doctrine of “permanent......
The United States and Turkey have reopened discussions over Ankara’s potential return to the F-35 fighter jet programme, according to remarks made Wednesday by the U.S. ambassador to Turkey. The talks mark the most significant diplomatic engagement on the issue since Washington removed Turkey from......
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is preparing to take full control of Smartwings Group, the largest airline operator in Czechia and the parent company of the national carrier Czech Airlines (ČSA), according to information confirmed by both companies on Monday. The acquisition process officially......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan encouraged his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro to maintain open communication with the United States during a phone call on Saturday, amid rising tensions and uncertainty over potential U.S. military actions in the Caribbean. According to a statement......
Turkey has summoned both the Ukrainian ambassador and Russia’s acting chargé d’affaires to express concern over a recent rise in attacks on vessels linked to Russia within Turkey’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Black Sea. The move reflects Ankara’s growing alarm......
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in the 32nd Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), scheduled for December 4–5 in Vienna. The gathering will be hosted by Finland, the OSCE chair for 2025. During the meeting, Fidan......
A growing wave of protests by Greek farmers led to the temporary closure of the Bahcekoy (Kipi) Border Gate to heavy vehicles late Tuesday, disrupting transport between Greece and Türkiye. The blockade is part of a broader national mobilization against rising production costs and mounting frustrations......
Turkish maritime authorities announced on Tuesday that a third Russian-flagged tanker traveling through the Black Sea reported being attacked while heading toward Georgia. The incident follows two similar strikes in recent days, raising concerns about growing risks to regional navigation as the Russia-Ukraine......
Turkey and Somalia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening maritime and security cooperation as Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met on Monday with Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, Somalia’s Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, at the Defense Ministry headquarters in Ankara. According to......
Türkiye is accelerating its digital transformation in the healthcare sector, introducing advanced artificial intelligence solutions to improve diagnosis, treatment, and overall patient management. During the Eurasia Health Informatics and Technologies Conference held in Antalya, Health Minister......
Iran and Turkey announced on Sunday that they will begin construction of a new cross-border railway designed to become a key transit link for trade between Europe and Asia. The agreement was confirmed during a diplomatic meeting in Tehran between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish......
Archaeologists in western Türkiye have uncovered an 1,800-year-old statue in the ancient city of Blaundos, a historically significant settlement located in the modern province of Usak. The discovery was made during ongoing excavations at the site’s two-millennia-old stadium, believed......
Germany has called for Türkiye to be included in the European Union’s emerging defense initiatives, arguing that the country’s strategic importance and long-standing role within NATO make its participation essential. At a joint press conference in Berlin on Friday with Turkish Foreign......
