Latest News from Turkey
Erdoğan and pro-Kurdish delegation hold third peace-process meeting
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and a pro-Kurdish party delegation held their third meeting and agreed on steps to advance a renewed peace process. The talks are being watched closely because they could shape relations between the government and Kurdish political actors.
Turkey’s central bank revokes Papara’s fintech license amid illegal betting probe
Turkey’s central bank revoked the license of fintech company Papara, tying the move to an ongoing illegal betting investigation. The case adds to broader scrutiny of digital payments and financial platforms in Turkey.
Uber to invest $200 million in Turkey and open an İstanbul technology hub
Uber announced a $200 million investment in Turkey and plans to launch a new technology hub in İstanbul. The project signals continued foreign interest in Turkey’s tech sector and could create new high-skill jobs.
Spain approves €3.12 billion deal for 45 Turkish HÜRJET trainer jets
Spain approved a €3.12 billion purchase of 45 Turkish-made HÜRJET trainer aircraft. The deal marks a major export win for Turkey’s defense industry and deepens its role in European military procurement.
Turkish court sentences 11 people to life over deadly hotel fire
A Turkish court handed life sentences to 11 people over a deadly hotel fire, reflecting a major legal outcome in a high-profile disaster case. The verdict underscores ongoing public concern about accountability in safety-related tragedies.
CEO of collapsed crypto exchange Thodex found dead in Turkish prison
The former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange Thodex was found dead in a Turkish prison. The death adds another dramatic turn to one of Turkey’s most notorious financial fraud cases.
Erdoğan criticizes digital platforms over ‘deviant trends’ and family values
Erdoğan accused digital platforms of promoting what he called “deviant trends” that threaten family values. The remarks fit a broader government campaign against online content and cultural influences it views as socially harmful.
168 activists face trial one year after protesting violence against women in İstanbul
A group of 168 activists is facing trial a year after protesting violence against women in İstanbul. The case has renewed attention on freedom of assembly and women’s-rights activism in Turkey.
Jailed Kurdish politician says peace efforts ignore Kurdish-Turkish reconciliation
A jailed Kurdish politician criticized the current peace efforts for failing to address reconciliation between Kurds and Turks. The comments highlight tensions over how any political settlement should be framed and implemented.
Ousted Kurdish mayor urges end to trustee policy in Council of Europe address
An ousted Kurdish mayor called on the AKP government to end its trustee policy during an address to the Council of Europe. The issue remains a flashpoint in debates over local democracy and the treatment of elected Kurdish officials.