Russians actively booking summer 2026 holidays in Türkiye
Sales for summer 2026 tour packages to Türkiye have launched, sparking significant demand from Russian tourists, with early booking discounts of up to 40%.
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Erdoğan appoints COP31 President
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed the president for the upcoming COP31 UN climate change conference, which Türkiye will host next year.
Dozens detained in Türkiye in connection with illegal betting
Turkish authorities will detain nearly 30 individuals as part of illegal betting on football match outcomes, with arrest warrants already issued.
Russia commits $9 billion in financing for Türkiye's Akkuyu NPP
Rosatom has agreed to provide $9 billion in financing for the construction of Türkiye's first nuclear power plant (NPP), Akkuyu, as announced by the Turkish side.
Yerevan welcomes Ankara's readiness to take concrete steps
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has welcomed Türkiye's stated readiness to take concrete actions in its dialogue with Armenia.
Over hundred ISIS suspects detained in Istanbul
Turkish authorities have detained 115 suspected ISIS (the terrorist group banned in Russia) members they say were planning to carry out attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office said.
Hakan Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with a Hamas delegation led by member of Hamas’ Political Bureau Khalil al-Hayya in Ankara, the Turkish Foreign Ministry reported.
Turkish president congratulates Ilham Aliyev on his birthday
During the telephone conversation, the two leaders highlighted mutual visits, emphasizing their role in developing bilateral relations
Plane crash in Turkey: Libyan army chief killed
The Libyan army’s chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has died in a plane crash near the Turkish capital, Ankara, shortly after the private jet he was travelling in took off from an airport there.
Azerbaijan and Türkiye intend to increase trade turnover to $15bln
The 2nd Azerbaijan-Türkiye Investment Forum was held in Baku yesterday. Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said bilateral trade between Türkiye and Azerbaijan reached $8 billion in 2024. He noted …
Over 20 detained in Istanbul as police crack down on municipal corruption
Turkish police detained 22 suspects on Tuesday in the second round of operations on corruption allegations at the municipality of Istanbul’s Şile district.
Israel forming coalition against Turkey
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the formation of a regional anti-Turkish coalition, which includes Cyprus and Greece alongside Israel, to counter Turkey's ambitions.
Turkish Airlines sets date for Istanbul-Yerevan route launch
Turkish Airlines will inaugurate regular flights between Istanbul and Yerevan in March 2026, marking a new step in bilateral relations between Türkiye and Armenia.
SOCAR to acquire power plant in Türkiye for $225 million
Azerbaijan's state energy company, SOCAR, has agreed to purchase the Gama Enerji İç Anadolu power plant in Türkiye, with the final deal valued at approximately $225 million.
Georgia launches Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars project has been practically completed and work is currently underway to put it into operation, according to reports from Georgia.
Moscow-Antalya flight diverts to Adana due to weather conditions
A Pegasus Airlines flight from Moscow to Antalya was unable to reach its destination due to bad weather.
US and mediators make progress in Gaza negotiations, Witkoff says
Witkoff reported that the parties discussed the implementation of the first phase of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan
Turkish Intelligence Chief holds talks with Hamas
The parties discussed the second phase of the Gaza peace plan
Damascus welcomes lifting of sweeping U.S. sanctions
Syria’s foreign ministry on Friday welcomed the permanent ending by the U.S. of the so-called Caesar sanctions, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation.
Türkiye detains 170 suspects with terrorists
Turkish security forces have detained 170 suspects with links to terrorists in Ankara, Istanbul, and other cities. 10 people have been arrested.
