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Putin announces demilitarised zone for Syria’s Idlib region
Russia and Turkey have announced a deep demilitarised zone will be established in Syria’s Idlib region, the last bastion of anti-government rebels where fears had been high of a devastating offensive by government forces.
Hunt called in to intervene over Turkey’s sentencing of Briton who fought IS
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is facing calls to intervene in the case of a British former soldier sentenced to jail in Turkey after fighting the Islamic State terror group.
Foreign Office under fire as ex-British soldier faces jail in Turkey
The Foreign Office has been accused of providing “very little help” to a former British soldier handed a jail sentence in Turkey after fighting Islamic State.
Ex-British soldier jailed in Turkey after fighting Islamic State in Syria
A former British Army soldier who fought against the Islamic State terror group in Syria has been sentenced to nearly eight years in jail in Turkey.
Turkish president condemns bank for raising interest rates
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised the central bank for sharply raising interest rates.
Diplomats from Iran, Russia and Turkey meet UN envoy on Syria
The UN envoy for Syria has hosted key diplomats from Iran, Russia and Turkey to discuss work towards rewriting the country’s constitution, amid concerns about a military offensive on rebel-held Idlib province.
Diplomats from Iran, Russia and Turkey meet UN envoy on Syria
High-level diplomats from Iran, Russia and Turkey are meeting the UN envoy for Syria about creating a committee to revise the war-battered country’s constitution.
Russia and Iran back military action while Turkey urges Syria ceasefire
Iran and Russia have backed a military campaign to retake the last rebel-held stronghold in Syria as Turkey pleaded for a ceasefire.
Idlib assault looms as Syria summit begins
The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey are meeting to discuss the future of Syria as a bloody military operation looms in the last rebel-held area of the war-ravaged nation.
British woman ‘dies after cosmetic surgery in Turkey’
The devastated partner of a mother-of-three who reportedly died after travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery has said her family are “still waiting for answers” over the tragedy.
Turkey raises tariffs on some US goods amid escalating feud
Turkey said Wednesday it is increasing tariffs on imports of some US products, escalating a feud with America which has helped trigger a currency crisis.
Surge in demand for Turkish lira as UK holidaymakers eye unprecedented rates
Foreign currency suppliers in the UK are struggling to meet demand for Turkey’s collapsed currency.
Let’s talk Turkey – all you need to know about the crisis engulfing the country
As Turkey remains in turmoil, we answer the key questions.
Erdogan says Turkey will boycott US electronic devices
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his country will boycott US-made electronic goods amid a diplomatic spat that has helped trigger a Turkish currency crisis.
Turkish central bank tries to contain currency crisis
Turkey’s central bank has announced a series of measures to free up cash for banks as the country grapples with a currency crisis sparked by concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s economic policies and a dispute with the United States.
Turkey, Trump and Brexit continue to weigh on stocks and pound
The pound and the FTSE 100 ended the week well and truly on the back foot as investors fretted over a potential financial crisis in Turkey, the US-China trade war and the likelihood of a “no deal” Brexit.
Turkish leader in death penalty vow after bomb kills mother and baby
Turkey could move soon to reinstate the death penalty, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said while attending the funeral of a young mother and her infant son who were killed by a roadside bomb.
Trump: US will impose sanctions on Turkey unless pastor is freed
Donald Trump has threatened Nato ally Turkey with “large sanctions” unless a US pastor held on terrorism and spying charges is released.
Pence: Turkey faces US sanctions unless pastor is freed
Vice President Mike Pence has threatened Nato ally Turkey with economic sanctions over a US pastor held on terrorism and spying charges.
North-east academic in jail after criticising Turkey’s president
A north-east academic is to remain in prison in Turkey after criticising the country’s president online.
Diesel Honda Civic gains new nine-speed automatic
Honda has announced that the saloon version of its popular Civic will be placed on sale in the UK, with a nine-speed automatic making its diesel debut.
Turkish president calls Israel fascist and racist over nation state law
Turkey’s president has attacked Israel over a controversial law passed last week defining Israel as a nation-state of the Jewish people, and likened the legislation to Hitler’s obsession with racial purity.
Where are the best-value foreign holiday destinations in Europe?
Turkey is the best-value foreign holiday destination in Europe for UK families, according to new research.
World Cup 2018: A closer look at previous third-place play-offs
England and Belgium will take to the World Cup stage in Russia for the final time on Saturday afternoon in the cruellest game of the tournament.
Heavy rain causes deadly train derailment in Turkey
A total of 24 people have been killed and more than 300 others were injured after a passenger train derailed in north-western Turkey.
10 killed in Turkey train derailment
At least 10 people have been killed and more than 70 injured when multiple cars of a train derailed in western Turkey, an official said.
Syrian girl born without legs gets new prosthetics in Turkey
An eight-year-old Syrian girl born without legs has received a new set of prosthetics in Turkey.
Thousands of Turkish public servants dismissed over ‘terror links’
Turkey has dismissed thousands of public servants through an emergency decree for alleged links to terror groups.
EU leaders push ahead with plan to screen migrants in Africa
EU leaders have vowed to move forward with plans to screen migrants in North Africa for asylum eligibility to try to stem the flow of people making the perilous journey to Europe by sea.