Türkiye and France signed a defence cooperation roadmap as part of military cooperation activities between the two countries, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence said on Saturday. In a statement on Turkish social media platform NSosyal, the ministry said Director General for Defence and Securi»»»

Türkiye’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran on Friday condemned a Houthi attack targeting civilian infrastructure serving the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. “Any attack targeting the sanctity, peace, and security of the Two Holy Mosques is an unacceptable affront directed at the s»»»

After undergoing lengthy medical treatment in Egypt, elderly Palestinian Mahmoud Fouad al Dahshan returned to Gaza with hopes of walking again with a prosthetic limb to replace the foot he lost during Israel’s three-year genocide in the enclave. But those hopes were quickly dashed by Israeli forces»»»

The Turkish National Defence Ministry has said that the Turkish Armed Forces will gradually hand over a military base in the northern Iraqi region of Bashiqa-Zilkan to Iraqi authorities. “Bashiqa-Zilkan Base, which has been used by the Turkish Armed Forces since 2015 as part of the fight against th»»»

Türkiye has once again positioned itself as a key stakeholder in regional dialogue and in promoting stability and peace, as it reportedly hosted talks between Syrian government officials and the Lebanese group Hezbollah last month. Representatives of the Syrian government and Lebanese group Hezboll»»»

Whether you're in a crowded alley in Istanbul or near a beach resort in Antalya, you’ll likely come across a Tekel shop. These roadside stores, mostly with blue-painted exteriors, are remnants of the State Tobacco Monopoly (Tekel). That’s where you go to buy cigarettes. Tekel was created in the mid»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative has already created new momentum in the region. Speaking at the Turkish parliament on the opening of the new legislative year on Thursday, Erdogan said the initiative has strengthened Türkiye's position amid region»»»

From the 12,000-year-old story of Gobeklitepe to Türkiye’s latest unmanned aircraft, TEKNOFEST Southeast continued on Thursday in Sanliurfa, offering visitors a journey through the past, present and future of technology. The world’s largest aviation, space and technology festival entered its second»»»

Turkish automotive and defence manufacturer Otokar announced on Thursday that it had signed an export contract worth $1.47 billion to supply wheeled armoured vehicles and integrated logistics support services. The agreement, valued at $1,472,080,360, covers various types of wheeled armoured vehicle»»»

Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has captured Omar al-Khatib, a Syrian suspect accused of helping plan the 2013 Reyhanli bombings near the Turkish-Syrian border that killed 53 people. Al-Khatib, who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, was intercepted while attempting to flee »»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has praised the profound solidarity between Türkiye and Palestine following an emotive friendly football match hosted in the central Turkish province of Konya. "Tonight in Konya, the friendly match between Konyaspor and the Palestine national football team was»»»

Türkiye and fellow members of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) adopted an action framework to combat global overcapacity, Trade Minister Omer Bolat has said. Bolat said in a statement on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal on Wednesday that members adopted the Comprehensive F»»»

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said that the Mecca Defence Alliance with Türkiye and Pakistan aims to bolster regional stability and shield the region from tensions and conflicts. He made the remarks while delivering the annual royal address on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz during»»»

Türkiye and Azerbaijan have signed defence agreements worth more than $500 million, including a contract for 14 Hurkus-II trainer aircraft, Türkiye’s Defence Industries President Haluk Gorgun said. The agreements were signed during the Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition 2026 in Baku as the»»»

Selcuk Bayraktar, chairman of the board of trustees of the Türkiye Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation) and chairman of the TEKNOFEST board, described the festival as “a confidence revolution” challenging the mindset that says “we cannot do it”. “TEKNOFEST is a confidence revolution. It is a »»»

The prime minister of Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia state has vowed to build on longstanding economic ties with Türkiye and further strengthen cooperation. Hendrik Wust made the remarks at the Türkiye-North Rhine-Westphalia Business Forum in Istanbul on Wednesday. The event was jointly organised»»»

As technology companies expand their influence over children's lives, first ladies and spouses of world leaders have called for a common international framework to protect young users, with Türkiye's Emine Erdogan urging the United Nations to establish shared standards for digital safety. Speaking »»»

Türkiye’s prime aviation, space and technology festival TEKNOFEST opened its doors to visitors on Wednesday, this time in the nation’s southeastern province of Sanliurfa. TEKNOFEST Southeast, a leg of the event held in the southeastern part of the country, brings together tech enthusiasts, young in»»»

Andrej Petrov ka paralajmëruar se po përgatit një “dosje serioze” lidhur me mënyrën e zhvillimit të zgjedhjeve të brendshme në LSDM, duke shprehur dyshime se rezultatet nuk e kanë pasqyruar plotësisht vullnetin e anëtarësisë. Në emisionin “Noќno Studio” në 4TV, Petrov tha se e mbështet zgjedhjen e »»»

The world's largest aviation, space and technology festival, TEKNOFEST, will open its doors to visitors on Wednesday at Sanliurfa GAP Airport in Türkiye under the name TEKNOFEST Southeast, with the five-day event expected to feature air shows, technology competitions, exhibitions and educational ac»»»

Türkiye, Greece and Greek-administered Southern Cyprus are neighbours in the Eastern Mediterranean, and their relations have long been marked by tensions over a range of unresolved issues. With little progress towards resolving these disputes, friction is likely to persist. Greece and the Greek Cyp»»»

Türkiye is preparing a digital archive of centuries-old musical works, historical scores and performance recordings that will be made freely accessible to the public in 2027. The project, led by the Culture and Tourism Ministry’s General Directorate of Fine Arts, will bring together scores from the»»»

Një ngjarje e rëndë ka ndodhur gjatë një proteste të pensionistëve në Ankara të Turqisë, ku një ish-polic 60-vjeçar i dha fund jetës para protestuesve, ndërsa kërkonte rritje të pensioneve. Ali Sekeroglu u vetëvra me armë zjarri gjatë protestës së zhvilluar përpara Gjykatës Kushtetuese. Sekeroglu k»»»

Türkiye has welcomed its acceptance as an associate observer to the Ibero-American Conference after Ibero-American foreign ministers met at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. “We welcome the acceptance of Türkiye’s application to become an Associate Observer to the Ibero-American Conference,»»»

Presidenti amerikan Donald Trump ka mirëpritur arrestimin e pesë burrave në Britani, të dyshuar për përgatitjen e një sulmi terrorist pranë bazës ajrore RAF Fairford, duke e cilësuar operacionin si një zhvillim “fantastik”. Duke folur për disa minuta me gazetarët në Illinois, Trump përshëndeti oper»»»

Fermeri nuk është i vetmi fajtor për praninë e helmeve bujqësore në fruta dhe perime. Sipas specialistët të mbrojtjes së bimëve, Shpend Shahini, një rol të rëndësishëm luan dhe agronomi i cili duhet të rekomandojë ato preparate bujqësore që kërkojnë pak kohë për tu shpërbërë, pra afati i karencës t»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that war criminals belong in courtrooms rather than at the UN rostrum, stressing that those committing genocide must be held accountable. "War criminals belong not at the UN rostrum but in courtrooms where they will answer for the crimes they have com»»»

Malaysia’s new ambassador to Türkiye, Adlan Mohd Shaffieq, has likened the country to a big open museum, praising its rich cultural heritage and the warm hospitality he has received since arriving in Ankara. “Your country is like a big open museum. All of the cities that I go to are like free, open»»»

Türkiye’s Chief of General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu has attended a meeting in Riyadh under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Bayraktaroglu joined Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Saudi Chief of »»»

Busenaz Surmeneli has won the gold medal in the women’s 70kg category at the 2026 European Boxing Championships in Sofia. Surmeneli defeated Britain’s Chantelle Reid at the Asics Arena on the final day of the competition to become European champion. The Turkish boxer, an Olympic champion and three-»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is not directed against Iran, Israel or any other country, stressing that the pact is intended to strengthen regional security, deterrence and stability. Speaking in an interview with Ne»»»

Türkiye’s Mediterranean city of Antalya is preparing to host one of the world’s largest gatherings of the space community as the International Astronautical Congress comes to the country for the first time. The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) will take place from October 5 to 9»»»

Turkish defence firm Baykar announced that 30 personnel from the Royal Saudi Arabian Naval Forces had graduated after completing training at the company's facility in northwestern Türkiye. The group comprised 15 pilots and 15 mechanical and electronic technician trainees who completed their program»»»

Libya, an energy-rich North African country with Africa’s largest oil reserves, descended into a bloody civil war in 2014 between rival western and eastern factions, three years after the violent overthrow and killing of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi. Despite intermittent fighting between the riv»»»

Zinedine Zidane has praised Türkiye ahead of his first match as France coach, describing the hosts as a strong side and warning that they will provide a difficult test in Friday’s UEFA Nations League opener. “Türkiye are a very good team,” Zidane told reporters Thursday at Kocaeli Stadium. “Tomorro»»»

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said last week that a serious geopolitical split has paralysed the work of the Security Council. When superpowers resort to wars that violate international law, he pointed out, they create an atmosphere of impunity and increase the risk that other s»»»

Türkiye responded to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks at the UN General Assembly through a third secretary at its New York mission. The diplomat exercised Türkiye’s right of reply during the 81st UN General Assembly, rejecting what Ankara called “baseless and malicious” accusatio»»»

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have discussed arrangements for an urgent meeting of the three countries' chiefs of staff to consider ways to support Saudi Arabia under the Mecca defence agreement, the Saudi Gazette reported. Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Ishaq Dar and Hakan»»»

The Uniting for Consensus group has reiterated its opposition to creating new permanent seats on the UN Security Council, calling instead for an expansion of elected membership, including longer-term rotational seats. The group, comprising Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Italy, Malta, Mexi»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has outlined Türkiye’s positions on a wide range of regional and international issues, including reform of the United Nations, the Gaza crisis, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea security and Türkiye-US defence cooperation. Speaking to journalists at »»»

Paradox Interactive, the developer of popular grand-strategy game Hearts of Iron IV, has said it will review its Discord moderation rules and bans following a backlash in Türkiye over the removal of a Turkish player who used Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s image as a profile picture. The controversy began »»»

Türkiye is emerging as an increasingly important route for Iraqi crude to reach international markets as disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz continue following the US-Israel war on Iran. Iraq is currently exporting around 2.6 million barrels per day (bpd) from its southern ports and producing more »»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Muslims should be allowed to integrate into the societies where they live without being expected to abandon their language, culture or roots. "Unfortunately, there are problems in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe. Muslims are expec»»»

Turkish Airlines has finalised an agreement with Boeing covering the purchase of up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking the carrier's largest single-aisle aircraft order from Boeing to date. The agreement, reached on Wednesday after negotiations began in 2025, is part of Turkish Airlines' long-»»»

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Türkiye will host the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP31, in Antalya from November 9-20, with efforts underway to make the summit an event where decisions on climate change are translated into action. Erdogan made the remarks at a high-level climate »»»

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Türkiye-US strategic cooperation is expanding across all areas and that Ankara wants to turn its political alignment with Washington into stronger economic ties. Erdogan said the two countries have recently made progress on the economic front, as he met with »»»

Türkiye's First Lady and chair of the UN Advisory Board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste, Emine Erdogan, has highlighted the global environmental crisis in a video message at the opening of the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings, organised by the World Economic Forum in New York. “Our planet r»»»

Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan called on Wednesday to move away from a "throwaway culture" centred on single-use products toward sustainable consumption based on long-lasting, durable goods. Emine Erdogan, the wife of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and chair of the UN Secretary-General's »»»

More than two centuries after Greek insurgents stormed the then-Ottoman administrative capital of the Peloponnese in southern Greece, the Tripolitsa massacre remains a historical wound that continues to fester in the collective psyche of the Turkish people. The Greek revolt in the Morea resulted in»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday ranged across the genocide in Gaza, Israel’s expansionist designs, the Russia-Ukraine war, the Black Sea, the Strait of Hormuz and the South Caucasus. Read alongside his 2025 UN address, his Bloo»»»