Turkey arrests youth delegate over Council of Europe address: What to know The youth activist’s arrest adds to Ankara’s growing isolation as Turkey faces suspension from Europe’s top human rights body. Turkey
Analysis Emboldened by Suwayda fallout, Syria’s Kurds hold their ground with Damascus The Suwayda crisis boosts Kurdish confidence and threatens Erdogan’s bid to secure Kurdish support for a third term. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis From Caucasus to Iraq: How Israel’s war hands Turkey edge over Iran After the war with Israel, a wounded Iran opens new doors for Turkey from Iraq to the Caucasus, but advancing its agenda could rekindle their rivalry. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Turkey's spy chief heads for Iraq as PKK militants prepare to disarm The planned weapons handover marks a major step in Turkey’s quiet bid to end the PKK’s decades-long insurgency and secure Kurdish political support for constitutional reform. Turkey
Analysis Erdogan’s long game: How CHP court case could cripple Turkey’s opposition By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Turkey’s Erdogan replaces 2 ministers in first cabinet shuffle since local poll setback The move marks the first cabinet-level change since the local elections in which the Turkish president’s ruling party suffered a historic setback. Turkey
What’s behind Erdogan’s pardoning of generals jailed over Turkey’s 1997 coup? The move comes after a landmark meeting between the Turkish president and the main opposition leader that sparked hopes for political reforms in the country. Turkey
Turkey hands Kurdish leaders heavy sentences, dimming hopes of democratic change Selahattin Demirtas, co-leader of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), and others were sentenced to a combined 375 years in Turkish prisons. Demirtas has remained in prison since 2016. Turkey
Turkey, Israel tangle in fresh row over trade ban The fresh tensions between the two regional powers seem to be stemming from a Turkish directive sent to companies that were doing business with Israel to introduce a three-month adjustment period for implementation of the trade ban. Turkey
'Landmark' talks between Turkey’s opposition leader, Erdogan spark hopes for reform A "historic" meeting between Turkey's president and Ozgur Ozel may mark the beginning of a budding political relationship — but that remains to be seen. Turkey
In Turkey, Istanbul mayor faces backlash after calling Hamas a ‘terrorist organization’ Turkey's president is notably staying mum over the comments made by Istanbul’s popular mayor. Turkey
Blinken, Fidan meet after Turkey postpones Erdogan's White House visit The top US and Turkish diplomats met in the Saudi capital today after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s long-sought visit to the White House was postponed Friday. Turkey
Hamas' Haniyeh to visit Turkey as Erdogan hits back at Gaza criticism The Turkish president dials up his defensive tone in response to domestic criticism over the Gaza war. Turkey
Can Turkey’s economic czar stick to belt-tightening after election loss? The Turkish government hopes that its remaining four-year mandate will give it time to placate popular anger before the next polls. Turkey
Turkey's trade boycott of Israel: 'more theatre,' less substance Turkey's ban on some exports to Israel aims to appease a domestic audience, but it could end up doing the most damage to Ankara and its flailing economy. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Turkey to take ‘series of measures’ against Israel after Gaza aid drop denied The Turkish foreign minister said the measures would be "implemented step by step, without delay," but did not specify the actions to be taken. Turkey
Five key takeaways from Turkey's local elections Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) came up short in recent local elections as Turks, including longtime AKP voters, expressed their dismay over the spiraling economy. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
