Moody鈥檚 upgrades Turkey鈥檚 long-term debt rating
Moody鈥檚 has raised Turkey鈥檚 long-term debt rating one notch, from B1 to Ba3, with a stable outlook, though it remains in speculative territory, the rating agency said...
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Turkey passes mining legislation
Turkey鈥檚 parliament on Saturday passed a controversial bill that opens certain agricultural lands, including olive groves, to mining activities, local media reported, despite widespread opposition...
Kurdish regions not yet ready to believe in peace process
Southeast Turkey, where the army has battled Kurdish militants for decades, is not yet convinced that lasting peace is at hand...
Bangladesh retains rank of 2nd largest RMG exporter
Bangladesh has retained its position as the world鈥檚 second largest readymade garment exporter in global RMG trade in 2024, according to the latest data published by the World Trade Organisation on Tuesday...
Methane exposure kills 12 troops in north Iraq
Turkey said on Monday that 12 soldiers had died after being exposed to methane gas during a search operation in caves in northern Iraq, increasing its previous toll of eight...
Turkey arrests 3 more opposition mayors
Turkey arrested three more opposition mayors early on Saturday as part of an investigation into alleged graft, officials from the main opposition CHP said, denouncing it as a 鈥榩olitical operation鈥�.
Third dead as Turkey wildfires brought under control
A forestry worker injured in a wildfire in the western Turkish province of Izmir died of his injuries, raising the toll to three, a minister said Saturday, as the blaze at Odemis was brought under control.
Heavy snow hits Turkey鈥檚 northeast as southwest burns
A rare blanket of heavy snow fell on parts of northeastern Turkey on Friday as the rest of the country sweltered in searing summer heat with firefighters battling wildfires, local media reported.
50,000 evacuated as Turkey battles wildfires
Rescuers have evacuated more than 50,000 people, mostly from Turkey鈥檚 western Izmir province, as firefighters battled a string of wildfires, the AFAD disaster agency said on Monday...
Armenia PM arrives in Turkey
Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Istanbul on Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey.
Iran-Israel war could have migration impact on Europe: Erdogan
The Iran-Israel air war could spark a surge in migration that could harm Europe and the region, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Friday.
Iran has 鈥榣egitimate鈥� right to self-defence: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that Iran had the 鈥榣egitimate鈥� right to defend itself in the face of Israel鈥檚 ongoing bombing campaign.
Turkey says over 2,73,000 Syrian refugees have returned home
More than 2,73,000 Syrians who fled their country鈥檚 civil war to neighbouring Turkey have returned home since the fall of president Bashar al-Assad in December, Turkey鈥檚 vice-president said on Friday.
Ukraine, Russia exchange new group of POWs
Ukraine and Russia said on Thursday they had swapped a fresh group of prisoners of war, the third exchange this week as part of a deal agreed at peace talks in Turkey...
Turkey proposes to host Trump, Putin, Zelensky meeting
Turkey on Friday proposed to host a meeting between the American, Russian and Ukrainian presidents in an effort to advance toward an end of the three years of war in Ukraine.
Pak PM thanks Erdogan for 鈥榬esolute support鈥� against India
Turkey鈥檚 president Recep Tayip Erdogan on Sunday held talks with Pakistan鈥檚 prime minister Shehbaz Sharif who said he thanked the Turkish leader for his support during Pakistan鈥檚 recent military showdown with India.
Turkey arrests 65 soldiers, cop2s for ties to late Erdogan foe
Turkey arrested 65 soldiers and police officers early Friday over alleged ties to the late preacher Fethullah Gulen, who was accused of masterminding the failed 2016 coup.
Erdogan expects end to US sanctions on defence sector
Turkey has seen an easing of US sanctions on its defence sector since Donald Trump became president, with steps towards ending the measure advancing quickly, president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday.
Russia, Ukraine trade insults ahead of Turkey peace talks
Russia and Ukraine traded insults on Thursday as negotiators were due to meet in Turkey for the first direct peace talks in more than three years...
Powerful quake hits off Istanbul coast
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with the impact felt across Turkey鈥檚 largest city where people rushed onto the streets...
Bangladesh, Turkey looking for stronger ties
Bangladesh and Turkey have expressed optimism that a collaborative endeavour between the two countries would enhance the partnership to new heights, demonstrating a shared dedication to cultivating stronger relationships...
Govt to send 52 uprising victims to Turkey, Pakistan
Health and family welfare adviser Nurjahan Begum on Sunday said that they were working to send 21 injured in the July mass uprising to Turkey and 31 to Pakistan for advanced treatment...
Bangladesh, Turkey eye stronger trade ties
Bangladesh and Turkey are looking for stronger trade and investment ties, with both sides expressing interest in expanding economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for collaboration...
Nine migrants found dead off Turkey after boat sinks
Nine migrants died and another 25 were rescued on Thursday after their boat started sinking off the western coast of Turkey, officials said...
Hundreds of thousands join Istanbul protest rally
Waving flags and chanting slogans, hundreds of thousands of anti-government demonstrators rallied in Istanbul Saturday calling for democracy to be defended after the arrest of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu which sparked Turkey鈥檚 worst street unrest in over a decade.
Turkey intensifies crackdown over protests
Turkey intensified its crackdown over ongoing anti-government protests Friday, arresting the lawyer of the jailed Istanbul mayor and two more journalists in connection with the country鈥檚 biggest wave of unrest since 2013.
Mass arrests, unrest lead Turkey to a new crossroads
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken Turkey closer to autocracy with the arrest of the elected mayor of Istanbul, but the scale of the ensuing protests could yet shake his grip, analysts say.
Turkey detains 1,100 protesters since Erdogan rival held
Police have detained more than 1,100 people, officials said Monday 鈥� including journalists 鈥� since the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan鈥檚 main rival triggered some of Turkey鈥檚 worst unrest in years.
US imports eggs from Korea, Turkey to help ease prices
The United States is importing Turkish and South Korean eggs to ease an avian flu-fueled supply crunch that has pushed up prices across the country, Donald Trump鈥檚 agriculture secretary confirmed Friday...
343 held after mass protests in Turkey
More than 340 people were arrested following Turkey鈥檚 biggest street protests in over a decade sparked by the detention of Istanbul鈥檚 powerful opposition mayor, a minister said Saturday.