A series of explosions at a fireworks factory in north-west Turkey trapped more than 150 workers inside the building and left 41 people wounded, officials say. Local governor Cetin Oktay Kaldirim told …
Turkey trial begins into Ghosn escape from Japan
The trial opened in Turkey on Friday of seven suspects over the audacious escape of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul in December, local media reported. Ghosn, who …
Fed’s Powell met with Turkey’s central bank chief in May as lira fell
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke in May with Turkey’s central bank chief, records released by the U.S. central bank on Thursday showed, as fallout from the coronavirus pandemic was …
Turkey’s Wedding Halls Reopen With Lace-Trimmed Masks and Muted Celebrations
Turkey’s Wedding Halls Reopen With Lace-Trimmed Masks and Muted Celebrations DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Bride-to-be Merve Kacar adjusted her gown, placed a crown on her head and added the …
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates future of iconic Hagia Sophia
In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served as a cathedral, a mosque and a museum.
Greece Urges Turkey to Keep Hagia Sophia as Museum
Greece said on Thursday Turkey risked opening up “a huge emotional chasm” with Christian countries if it pressed ahead with a proposal to convert the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul into a mosque. A …
Germany tells Turkey travel warning will be regularly reviewed
Germany will keep reviewing travel advice for Turkey, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told his Turkish counterpart on Thursday, saying any decisions were coordinated with the EU and based on reliable data …
Libya crisis: France suspends Nato mission role amid Turkey row
France has temporarily pulled out of a Nato security operation amid a major row with Turkey. The defence ministry said France had suspended its role in Operation Sea Guardian, accusing Turkey of …
Hagia Sophia: Turkey delays decision on turning site into mosque
A Turkish court has delayed a decision on whether the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul can be converted into a mosque. The Council of State – Turkey’s highest administrative body – said it would make a ruling …
Turkey Wants French Apology Over Mediterranean Warships Incident
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday Turkey expects France to apologise after an incident between Turkish and French warships in the Mediterranean prompted Paris to request a NATO …