Plane from Batumi makes emergency landing off Turkish coast
A technical problem forced the pilot to make an emergency landing off the coast of Turkey, near the Pazar district of Rize.
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Russia and Turkey sign memorandum on fertilizer supplies
Russia's Agriculture Ministry and Turkey's Agriculture and Forestry Ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding on mineral fertilizer supplies.
Mecca Defense Alliance members ready to respond to Houthi attacks
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said any attack on Saudi Arabia could activate the Mecca Defense Alliance, warning aggression against one member would be viewed as an attack on all signatories.
Turkish Airlines becomes Liverpool's new shirt sponsor
Starting with the 2027–28 season, the Turkish Airlines logo will appear on the front of Liverpool’s playing shirts
Whole world pays bill for Iran crisis - Erdogan
The conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has a global reach that is felt worldwide, including in Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said following a cabinet meeting in Ankara.
Russia and Azerbaijan to test e-CMR freight transport by year-end
Azerbaijan is expected to expand the practice of exchanging electronic permits with a number of countries by the end of the year, Secretary General of the Azerbaijan International Road Carriers Association (ABADA) Kenan Gurbanov said on the sidelines of the 5th International Freight Transport Forum in the Black Sea and Caspian regions - 2026, held in Baku.
Erdogan assesses SCO potential
Türkiye will continue to develop its relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, according to a press statement issued by the Turkish Presidency after a cabinet meeting.
Türkiye's museum count increases
The number of museums in Türkiye rose 4.4% to 664 in 2025, while museum and archaeological site visits increased 6.8% to nearly 65.9 million, according to 2025 Cultural Heritage Statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).
Türkiye to triple military spending over three years
Türkiye has announced a major increase in military spending over the next three years as it pushes to develop its own defence equipment.
Turkey cuts 2027 GDP growth forecast
Turkey trimmed its 2027 gross domestic product growth forecast to 4.2% from its previous projection of 4.3%, Bloomberg reported.
Bayraktar announces launch date of Akkuyu NPP first unit
The first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will begin operation by the end of 2026, and the necessary tests are currently underway, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
Russia surpasses Germany in number of tourists visiting Turkey - Erdogan
Russia has taken first place in the number of tourists visiting Turkey, surpassing Germany, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
ATOR describes Türkiye flight cancellations as targeted adjustments
ATOR has called on tourists not to worry about the cancellation of Pegasus and Turkish Airlines flights to Russia, describing the move as situational adjustments.
Two commercial vessels collide off Istanbul
Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday and one of the ships, which had 10 crew on board, is believed to have sunk, the Istanbul governor's office and Turkish maritime affairs authority said.
Putin and Erdogan hold meeting on sidelines of SCO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Aksakals Hall at the Ala Archa State Residence.
Interior Ministers of Georgia and Türkiye to discuss cooperation
The Turkish Interior Minister has arrived in Georgia for a visit during which he will meet with his Georgian counterpart and hold a joint press statement
Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey hold meeting in Bishkek
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on September 1.
SCO summit kicks off in Bishkek
The main part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit has begun in Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek.
Türkiye joins NASA's Artemis Accords
Türkiye has joined NASA’s Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st country to sign an international framework aimed at promoting peaceful, transparent, and cooperative exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Ankara discussing Black Sea security proposals with Moscow and Kiev
Ankara is in talks with Moscow and Kiev on Black Sea security proposals, according to Turkish Foreign Minister.
