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Devastation in Turkey’s Hatay as rescue workers slowly arrive

The Turkish city of Antakya, in Hatay, has emerged as one of the worst hit after Monday’s earthquake.

people stand in front of rubble in antakya

Deadly Istanbul bombing sparks fear and defiance in Turkey

The blast, which killed six people and wounded 81, revives grim memories of a series of attacks from 2015 to 2017.

People walk along an Istiklal Avenue decorated with Turkish flags on November 14, 2022, a day after a deadly bombing [Umit Bektas/Reuters]

Killing of refugee highlights struggle facing Syrians in Turkey

Working-class Istanbul districts like Bagcilar are the epicentre of the tension between Syrians and Turks.

People sit and eat on tables in front of the water and a turkish flag

Turkey’s ‘culture war’: Anger grows as string of events cancelled

As AK Party-run cities and districts cancel events, critics say the gov’t is waging a ‘culture war’ ahead of elections.

Vedat Sakman, a veteran artist

Turkey: Man arrested after kicking elderly Syrian woman in video

Attack is an example of growing anti-Syrian racism in Turkey, social media users say.

A man in a suit greets an elderly woman on a hospital bed as two people look on

As Turkey’s economic crisis grows, politicians spar over refugees

As tensions rise over Turkey’s millions of refugees, politicians are seeking to capitalise on the resentment.

Umit Ozdag, the leader of newly formed Turkish far-right Victory Party, speaks to the media

‘Now in shambles’: Turkey’s tourism revival fades on Russian war

Projected low number of Russian tourists is a major cause of concern for Turkey amid ongoing economic crisis.

Russians stand in long queues at Turkish Airlines' Moscow office in April 2021

Amid war fears, Ukraine stocked up on Turkish defence equipment

A report shows sales to Kyiv grew in January as analysts say Ankara’s position as a regional player is growing.

The Turkish TB2 drone

Turkey, a mediator in Ukraine, mends its own ties with neighbours

As Turkey struggles economically, the government has decided to resurrect its ‘zero problems with neighbours’ policy.

Turkey's perceived neutrality has allowed it to become a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian refugees, Russian exiles seek shelter in Turkey

Already a host to millions of Syrians, Turkey emerges as a safe haven hub amid Europe’s war.

Ukrainians living in Turkey protest against Russia