NATO is deploying another Patriot air-defense battery in Turkey, the country’s defense ministry said, bolstering the alliance’s air defenses that previously shot down three missiles fired by Iran. The …
Turkey’s Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, presents credentials to President Sharaa in Damascus
Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey’s new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey’s Ambassador to Syria, presented his …
Turkey says third Iranian ballistic missile intercepted
A ballistic missile launched from Iran was neutralized by NATO air defence systems as it entered Turkish airspace, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Friday, marking the third such incident since …
What travelers should know before visiting Turkey and Cyprus right now
Travel to Turkey and Cyprus is still possible, but official warnings indicate that the security situation has become more complex amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Iraq plans pipeline revamp for direct Kirkuk oil exports to Turkey, minister says
Iraq is working to revamp a disused pipeline that would allow oil to be pumped directly to Turkey’s Ceyhan port without passing through the Kurdistan region, Iraqi oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani …
Turkey’s inflation fight stands exposed to a Trump wrecking ball
By bne Turkey bureau If the Trump war unleashes a wrecking ball on the global economy, Turkey can kiss goodbye to its painstaking battle to end its difficulties with rampant inflation. Reading through …
AP Exclusive: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomatic efforts as regional war rages
Turkey’s foreign minister says diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is stalled, but he thinks quiet back-channel talks remain possible.
Ancient vial in Turkey shows Romans used human excrement in medicine
By Ali Kucukgocmen BERGAMA, Turkey, March 13 (Reuters) – Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered traces of human excrement in a 1,900-year-old glass vial used to hold perfumes or elixirs, which they believe is the first physical evidence that the Romans used faeces medicinally.
Turkey says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran, asks Tehran to clarify
ANKARA, March 13 (Reuters) – NATO air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a third ballistic missile that was fired from Iran towards Turkey, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on …
A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets
A 5.5 earthquake has hit central Turkey and sent frightened residents into the streets, but Turkey’s disaster response agency says no damage has been reported.