Turkey says 20 killed in military plane crash in Georgia Turkey's defence ministry has said that 20 soldiers were killed in the crash of its military aircraft in Georgia yesterday, as inspectors continued to seek clues as to what caused the cargo plane to go down. World • 12 Nov
Turkey says 20 killed in military plane crash in Georgia Turkey's defence ministry has said that 20 soldiers were killed in the crash of its military aircraft in Georgia yesterday, as inspectors continued to seek clues as to what caused the cargo plane to go down. World • 12 Nov
Turkey inflation eases to lowest level since 2021 Turkish inflation eased slightly in October, reaching 32.87% - its lowest figure in nearly four years, official data showed today after rising for the first time in more than a year the previous month. Business • 03 Nov
Turkey inflation eases to lowest level since 2021 Turkish inflation eased slightly in October, reaching 32.87% - its lowest figure in nearly four years, official data showed today after rising for the first time in more than a year the previous month. Business • 03 Nov
Turkey cuts key interest rate to 39.5% - central bank Turkey's central bank said today it had lowered its key interest rate for the third time in a row, in line with analysts expectations. Business • 23 Oct
Turkey cuts key interest rate to 39.5% - central bank Turkey's central bank said today it had lowered its key interest rate for the third time in a row, in line with analysts expectations. Business • 23 Oct
Turkey inflation ticks up for first time in over a year Turkish inflation accelerated for the first time in more than year in September, reaching 33.29%, official data showed today. Business • 03 Oct
Turkey inflation ticks up for first time in over a year Turkish inflation accelerated for the first time in more than year in September, reaching 33.29%, official data showed today. Business • 03 Oct
Turkey cuts key interest rate to 40.5% - central bank Turkey's central bank has today lowered its main interest rate by 2.5 percentage points in a cut that exceeded expectations as inflation continued to ease. Business • 11 Sep
Turkey cuts key interest rate to 40.5% - central bank Turkey's central bank has today lowered its main interest rate by 2.5 percentage points in a cut that exceeded expectations as inflation continued to ease. Business • 11 Sep
Turkish inflation eases to 32.9% in August Turkish inflation eased further to 32.95% in August, official data showed today, fuelling expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates next week. Business • 03 Sep
Turkish inflation eases to 32.9% in August Turkish inflation eased further to 32.95% in August, official data showed today, fuelling expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates next week. Business • 03 Sep
250 flee as Turkish rescuers battle wildfire in Gallipoli More than 250 people have been evacuated overnight as a wildfire rages on the Gallipoli peninsula flanking the Dardanelles Strait, where Turkish firefighters are battling to quench the blaze, officials have said. World • 17 Aug
250 flee as Turkish rescuers battle wildfire in Gallipoli More than 250 people have been evacuated overnight as a wildfire rages on the Gallipoli peninsula flanking the Dardanelles Strait, where Turkish firefighters are battling to quench the blaze, officials have said. World • 17 Aug
One killed, dozens injured, as quake hits western Turkey A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) said, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more. World • 11 Aug
One killed, dozens injured, as quake hits western Turkey A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) said, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more. World • 11 Aug
Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania Firefighters are battling to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of searing heat across the Mediterranean region. World • 28 Jul
Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania Firefighters are battling to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of searing heat across the Mediterranean region. World • 28 Jul
Turkey's central bank cuts interest rate to 43% Turkey's central bank has today lowered its key interest rate to 43%, with the three percentage point cut more than expected by analysts. Business • 24 Jul
Turkey's central bank cuts interest rate to 43% Turkey's central bank has today lowered its key interest rate to 43%, with the three percentage point cut more than expected by analysts. Business • 24 Jul
32 people on trial over fatal ski resort fire in Turkey Thirty-two people have gone on trial in Turkey over a fire at a luxury ski resort hotel in January that killed 78 people, including 36 children, local media reported. World • 07 Jul
32 people on trial over fatal ski resort fire in Turkey Thirty-two people have gone on trial in Turkey over a fire at a luxury ski resort hotel in January that killed 78 people, including 36 children, local media reported. World • 07 Jul
Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks A new fire has broken out near the Greek capital, Athens, as the country was put on high alert for wildfires due to increased temperatures and strong winds. Europe • 04 Jul
Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks A new fire has broken out near the Greek capital, Athens, as the country was put on high alert for wildfires due to increased temperatures and strong winds. Europe • 04 Jul
Turkish inflation hits lowest level since November 2021 Turkish inflation eased further in May to 35.4%, reaching its lowest level since November 2021, official figures showed today, paving the way for a possible interest rate cut. Business • 03 Jun
Turkish inflation hits lowest level since November 2021 Turkish inflation eased further in May to 35.4%, reaching its lowest level since November 2021, official figures showed today, paving the way for a possible interest rate cut. Business • 03 Jun
Turkish central bank raises interest rate to 46% Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate to 46% today after a month of protests over the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor put pressure on the economy. Business • 17 Apr
Turkish central bank raises interest rate to 46% Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate to 46% today after a month of protests over the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor put pressure on the economy. Business • 17 Apr
Hundreds of thousands join Istanbul protest rally Waving flags and chanting slogans, hundreds of thousands of anti-government demonstrators have rallied in Istanbul calling for democracy to be defended after the arrest of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu which sparked Turkey's worst street unrest in over a decade. World • 29 Mar
Hundreds of thousands join Istanbul protest rally Waving flags and chanting slogans, hundreds of thousands of anti-government demonstrators have rallied in Istanbul calling for democracy to be defended after the arrest of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu which sparked Turkey's worst street unrest in over a decade. World • 29 Mar
What next for Turkey's opposition protests? Opposition protests calling for the release of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested on alleged charges of corruption and supporting terrorism, have continued for ten days. Do the protests have the momentum to continue? World • 29 Mar
What next for Turkey's opposition protests? Opposition protests calling for the release of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested on alleged charges of corruption and supporting terrorism, have continued for ten days. Do the protests have the momentum to continue? World • 29 Mar
Turkey's opposition elects interim Istanbul mayor Istanbul's opposition-run municipal council has elected an interim mayor to run the city, after mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed pending trial over corruption charges that he and his supporters deny and call politicised. World • 26 Mar
Turkey's opposition elects interim Istanbul mayor Istanbul's opposition-run municipal council has elected an interim mayor to run the city, after mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed pending trial over corruption charges that he and his supporters deny and call politicised. World • 26 Mar
Erdoğan claims Turkey protests are 'movement of violence' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has claimed that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a "movement of violence" and that the main opposition party would be held accountable for injured police officers and damage to property. World • 24 Mar
Erdoğan claims Turkey protests are 'movement of violence' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has claimed that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a "movement of violence" and that the main opposition party would be held accountable for injured police officers and damage to property. World • 24 Mar
Jailed Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu says will not bow down Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has said that he will not bow down after court ruled to jail him pending trial over corruption related investigation. World • 23 Mar
Jailed Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu says will not bow down Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has said that he will not bow down after court ruled to jail him pending trial over corruption related investigation. World • 23 Mar
Istanbul mayor says allegations are 'immoral, baseless' Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has told police the allegations him against that sparked his arrest are "immoral and baseless", he said in a statement. World • 22 Mar
Istanbul mayor says allegations are 'immoral, baseless' Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has told police the allegations him against that sparked his arrest are "immoral and baseless", he said in a statement. World • 22 Mar
Turks protest, opposition defiant over mayor's detention Thousands of Turks ramped up protests despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic detention of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, as the opposition sought to pin the blame on President Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey • 20 Mar
Turks protest, opposition defiant over mayor's detention Thousands of Turks ramped up protests despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic detention of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, as the opposition sought to pin the blame on President Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey • 20 Mar
Protesters say Istanbul mayor arrest a blow to democracy Protesters near Istanbul's main police headquarters have said the detention of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival and the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was a blow to Turkish democracy. World • 19 Mar
Protesters say Istanbul mayor arrest a blow to democracy Protesters near Istanbul's main police headquarters have said the detention of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival and the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was a blow to Turkish democracy. World • 19 Mar
Turkish central bank cuts rates to 42.5% as expected Turkey's central bank cut its key interest rate by 250 basis points to 42.5% today, in line with expectations, sustaining an easing cycle that it launched in December as inflation continues to fall. Business • 06 Mar
Turkish central bank cuts rates to 42.5% as expected Turkey's central bank cut its key interest rate by 250 basis points to 42.5% today, in line with expectations, sustaining an easing cycle that it launched in December as inflation continues to fall. Business • 06 Mar
Turkish annual inflation falls below 40% Turkey's annual inflation rate slowed for a ninth consecutive month in February, falling below 40% for the first time since June 2023, official data showed today. Business • 03 Mar
Turkish annual inflation falls below 40% Turkey's annual inflation rate slowed for a ninth consecutive month in February, falling below 40% for the first time since June 2023, official data showed today. Business • 03 Mar
Truce between Kurdish militants and Turkey after 40 years Outlawed Kurdish militants declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a landmark call by jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan asking the group to disband and end more than four decades of armed struggle. World • 01 Mar
Truce between Kurdish militants and Turkey after 40 years Outlawed Kurdish militants declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a landmark call by jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan asking the group to disband and end more than four decades of armed struggle. World • 01 Mar
