# Turkey
Latest news and articles about Turkey
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Shattered Classrooms: Turkey Reels from Devastating School Shooting in Kahramanmaraş
A shooting at a middle school in Turkey's Kahramanmaraş province has left nine dead and 13 injured, with the gunman taking his own life. The tragedy has shocked the nation and raised urgent questions regarding public safety, regional social stability, and the efficacy of current firearm regulations.
Gunfire in Istanbul: Erdogan Vows Stability as Attack Targets Security Near Israeli Consulate
A violent shooting involving three camouflaged gunmen occurred near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, resulting in one death and several injuries. President Erdogan has condemned the act as a provocation against Turkish security, as authorities investigate the motives behind the targeted assault on police forces.
The Steeped Economy: Turkey’s Street-Level Tea Couriers and the Resilience of Tradition
This report explores the cultural and economic significance of Ankara's traditional tea sellers, who act as essential 'tea couriers' in Turkish markets. Despite modernization, these vendors maintain a vital hyper-local logistics network that supports both social cohesion and traditional commerce.
The Golden Bulwark Breached: Turkey Liquidates Reserves to Defend the Lira Amid Regional Conflict
The Central Bank of Turkey has sold or swapped $8 billion in gold reserves to stabilize the Lira and manage rising energy costs following the outbreak of war in Iran. This major policy reversal has pressured global gold prices and highlights the economic vulnerabilities of energy-dependent emerging markets during regional conflicts.
Turkish Vessel Transits Strait of Hormuz After Tehran's Approval — A Small Move with Wider Geopolitical Ripples
A Turkish commercial ship transited the Strait of Hormuz after receiving approval from Iranian authorities. While operationally routine, the clearance highlights Tehran's control over maritime activity in a strategically vital chokepoint and serves as a measured diplomatic signal toward Ankara.
NATO Air-Defences Shoot Down Missile From Iran Direction Over Eastern Mediterranean, Debris Lands in Gaziantep
A missile launched from the direction of Iran toward Turkey was intercepted on March 9 by a NATO air and missile defence system in the eastern Mediterranean, with debris falling in Gaziantep and no casualties. Ankara emphasised its commitment to defend its territory while calling for others to heed its warnings, leaving attribution and motive unclear and raising the risk of miscalculation in an already tense region.
Turkey Intercepts Missile Traced to Iran; Tehran Denies Intentional Strike as Region Holds Breath
Turkey said a ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted by a NATO defence system after flying over Iraq and Syria; Iran denied targeting Turkish territory, stressing respect for neighbours' sovereignty. The episode raises the risk of accidental escalation between Tehran and NATO-member Turkey and highlights the dangers of missile operations that cross multiple airspaces.
Drone Attack on Azerbaijani Exclave Nakhchivan Sparks Diplomatic Alarm
Azerbaijan says drones launched from Iranian territory struck its Nakhchivan exclave on March 5, damaging the airport and injuring two civilians. The incident heightens regional tensions and poses diplomatic and security risks for Baku, Tehran and their neighbors.
Mass Protests Erupt Across Turkey, Greece and Pakistan After Strike on Iran and Reports of Khamenei’s Death
Mass demonstrations erupted in Turkey, Greece and Pakistan after a US‑Israeli strike on Iran and reports that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed. Protesters gathered at US and Israeli diplomatic missions, raising the risk of broader regional escalation and diplomatic fallout for countries hosting Western military facilities.
Erdogan Demands Immediate Ceasefire After US–Israel Strike on Iran, Vows to Press for Talks
President Erdogan condemned a recent US–Israel strike on Iran as a breach of international law and called for an immediate ceasefire, blaming escalation on Netanyahu's provocations. He pledged to intensify Turkish diplomatic efforts to bring the parties back to negotiations, positioning Ankara as an active mediator amid rising regional tensions.
Erdogan Demands Immediate Ceasefire and Offers Turkey as Mediator After Strike on Iran
President Erdogan condemned a US–Israeli strike on Iran as a violation of international law and called for an immediate ceasefire, blaming the Netanyahu government’s provocations for escalating tensions. He said Turkey will accelerate diplomatic efforts to convene talks and press the parties back to the negotiating table, positioning Ankara as a potential mediator amid a volatile regional environment.
Chinese Crew Keeps Lights On: Lunar New Year at Turkey’s Tuz Lake Gas Storage Project
More than 200 workers from a Chinese construction firm and Turkish staff stayed on site at the Tuz Lake underground gas storage expansion in Aksaray to maintain operations and lay pipelines over Lunar New Year. The project, a Turkish national priority, will bolster gas storage capacity and缓解 energy supply risks while also illustrating China’s growing role in overseas energy infrastructure and infrastructure diplomacy.