Turkey blocks multiple X accounts, cites 'terrorist crackdown' Turkey has mounted repeated attacks on the Kurdish-led region on the grounds that it is governed by terrorists. Turkey
Analysis Libya upheaval: Why Turkey is mum over heightened tensions in Tripoli Turkey, one of the two foreign powers with the largest military presence in Libya, conspicuously maintains its silence over the escalating tensions in the country, which experts link to several reasons. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Azerbaijan’s FM to meet with Turkey’s Fidan in Ankara as Putin courts Baku Turkey and Azerbaijan long enjoyed deep strategic ties, but relations have deteriorated since President Recep Tayyip Erdogan let slip that Ankara helped Baku in its 2020 war against Armenia. Turkey
Analysis What Turkey's latest cruise missile means for defense industry, regional posture Turkey’s cruise missile, which passed a new test this week, comes as a part of Turkish efforts to obtain a force multiplier in an increasingly unstable neighborhood. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Analysis Turkey’s security pact with Iraq: Which side came out on top? By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Erdogan stuck on fence in Ukraine crisis Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has chided NATO for failing to do more for Ukraine but remains averse to antagonizing Russia. Turkey
Turkish fintech seeks Qatari investment The financial technology sector in Turkey has grown significantly, and is looking to Qatar for further expansion. Turkey
Turkey evacuates citizens from Kyiv Turkey has begun to evacuate Turkish citizens stranded in Kyiv as Ankara's political opposition slams the government for failing to act sooner. Turkey
Turkey evaluates Ukraine’s request for closure of Turkish straits Ankara "will to use its discretion in favor of peace,” a top ruling party official said on Ukraine's call for the Russian navy to be barred from passing into the Black Sea and for sanctions on Moscow. Turkey
In Turkey, high inflation drives home sales The demand on Turkey’s housing market, stoked by a rush to protect savings from soaring inflation, is likely to increase despite skyrocketing prices unless inflation shows signs of easing. Turkey
Ukraine crisis exposes Turkey’s limits The Ukraine crisis has exposed Ankara’s limits on foreign policy, yet Turkey’s President Erdogan can still score points from rapprochement with the UAE and Israel. Turkey
Turkey’s quota plan for refugees alarms rights activists Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu is advocating quotas for foreigners to prevent ghettos and clashes, but activists worry relocations would cut vulnerable refugees' access to work and services. Turkey
Erdogan not giving up on gas from Iraqi Kurdistan Erdogan appears bent on advancing energy deals with Iraqi Kurdistan, even as a gas project remains bogged down by legal, technical and financial snags. Turkey
Erdogan calls Russia's recognition of Ukrainian breakaways 'unacceptable' President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who cut short his visit to Africa after Russia recognizes two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, expresses support for Zelenskyy’s proposal for summit. Turkey
Turkey's economy to be hit hard by Fed's expected interest rate hikes Expected interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve to rein in inflation will deal further blows to Turkey’s economic turmoil. Turkey
Turkey’s producers face tough choices after staggering energy hikes Industrial enterprises in crisis-hit Turkey have faced energy price hikes of up to 400% over a year, atop other economic blows, and many might not survive the turmoil, experts warn. Turkey
As Turkey warms to Israel, Ankara reiterates support for Palestinians Turkish officials say support for two-state solution and Palestinian rights will not be sacrificed ahead of the Israeli president’s visit. Turkey