Erdogan confident Turkey to be readmitted to US F-35 programme in stages

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed confidence Turkey would be readmitted to the US F-35 programme and receive the stealth fighter jets in line with "an agreement" with US President Donald Trump. "I believe that Mr. Trump …

Three more opposition mayors arrested in Turkey

Three opposition mayors have been arrested in Turkey in what the Republican People's Party (CHP) have a branded a "political operation". Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar, Antalya Mayor Muhittin Bocek and Adiyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere were all …

Erdogan confident Turkey will receive F-35 jets under deal with Trump

FOREIGN AFFAIRS File photo. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was confident that Turkey would be readmitted to the US F-35 fighter jet program in line with “an agreement” with US President Donald Trump. “I believe Mr Trump will honor the agreement we …

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Another sweep: Opposition mayors detained in Turkey

Three opposition mayors in southern Turkey were arrested Saturday in a widening crackdown on the main opposition party, CHP. Adana’s Zeydan Karalar, Antalya’s Muhittin Böcek, and Adiyaman’s Abdurrahman Tutdere were detained in separate operations on …

Wildfires break out in Greece, Turkey and Syria

Wildfires have broken out on an island and in towns near Athens in Greece, with blazes also being sparked in Turkey and Syria. The Hellenic Fire Service and local authorities said that two villages - Tsakeoi and Limnionas - had been evacuated on the island …

UK tourist holidays to Turkey at risk because of 'unbearable danger'

UK tourists with holidays booked to Turkey have been warned their trips could be at risk as a heatwave and wildfires sweep the holiday hotspot. A video on TikTok has gone viral as a Shadows restaurant and dance bar worker cracks an egg on the side of the …

Erdogan says F-35 fighters likely to be delivered to Turkey during Trump's presidency

ANKARA, July 5. /TASS/. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he does not rule out delivering F-35 fighters to Ankara during the presidential term of US leader Donald Trump. "We need F-35s first and foremost for our own security. The F- …

Brilliant run ends for Daniel Phillips in Turkey

Created: Jul 05, 2025 09:14 AM Daniel Phillips bowed out in the quarter-finals in Turkey (Photograph supplied) Daniel Phillips's magnificent run at the International Tennis Federation M15 tournament in Turkey ended in the quarter-final stage yesterday. …

Turkey Arrests Opposition Mayors Amid Corruption Probe in 2025

On July 5, 2025, law enforcement in Turkey detained three mayors of major cities in the southern part of the country, all representing the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). This information was confirmed by the Associated Press agency. The …