Erdogan's Turkey cracks down on LGBT community in name of preserving family values
Turkey reportedly arrested some 116 people and blocked 180 social media accounts in a sweeping crackdown on LGBT rights organizations across 15 provinces.
World
foxnews.com
17.09.2026
Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists
Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’ Turkish authorities have used accusations of obscenity to justify a wave of raids
World
theguardian.com
17.09.2026
Turkey sees Greece’s militarization of Aegean Islands as ‘threat’
Politics
politico.eu
16.09.2026
F1 sprint races increase from six to 10 and Portugal and Turkey return in 2027 calendar
Monaco and Bahrain among additional sprint hosts24-race schedule includes returns to Turkey and PortugalFormula One has announced its calendar for 2027, with an increase in sprint races to 10 events,
Sport
theguardian.com
16.09.2026
Turks often keep gold as a hedge against inflation. It may be hurting Turkey's future
Billions of dollars worth of gold is held in Turkish households outside the banking system. The government aims to convince citizens to put it into the mainstream financial system to help the economy.
World
npr.org
16.09.2026
Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing
Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
World
dw.com
15.09.2026
Turkey's rights groups, EU call out LGBTQ+ crackdown
Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
World
dw.com
15.09.2026
Fresh Bird Flu Outbreak in America’s Biggest Turkey-Producing Region
More than 418,000 birds are affected as H5N1 hits commercial turkey flocks across Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Health
newsweek.com
15.09.2026
EU approves sending mountains of trash to Turkey despite environmental fears
Only 10% of the shiploads of European plastic waste sent to Turkey is recycled, experts estimate.
Politics
politico.eu
15.09.2026
Turkey police disperse pro-LGBTQ protesters with tear gas
Turkish police fired tear gas at pro-LGBTQ demonstrators in the western city of Izmir on Monday, as activists protested a nationwide crackdown that saw dozens arrested over the weekend in a campaign a
World
france24.com
14.09.2026
Turkey: Police arrested at least 63 people in anti-LGBT+ crackdown
Turkish authorities on Sunday launched raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists' homes in a sweeping crackdown in several cities as part of the government's "My Family is
World
france24.com
14.09.2026
'State-led discrimination': Turkey detains dozens after raids targeting LGBTQ groups
Turkish police on Sunday arrested at least 60 people in mass raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, in what authorities said was an operation aimed at boosting traditional family values.
World
france24.com
14.09.2026
Turkey cracks down on LGBTQ+ groups, blocks online accounts
Turkey launched an operation targeting LGBTQ+ associations, businesses and individuals over allegations including prostitution and obscene content.
World
japantimes.co.jp
13.09.2026
Turkey detains 26 people in latest raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups
The Turkish government has been accused increasingly targeting the LGBTQ+ community in recent years
World
independent.co.uk
13.09.2026
Turkey’s Fidan to visit Syria for talks on security, trade and energy
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Syria today for talks with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
13.09.2026
Turkey-monitoring AI forecasts body weight three weeks ahead with 93% accuracy
Body weight monitoring is one of the most important tools for poultry farmers. It provides valuable information about growth, uniformity, feed conversion efficiency—how well birds turn feed into meat—
Science
phys.org
11.09.2026
Volunteer firefighter dies in Turkey while tackling wildfire, 8 people injured
A volunteer firefighter has died while battling a large wildfire in Turkey’s Antalya province
World
abcnews.com
09.09.2026
Bakıda Azərbaycan-Türkiyə 5-ci Enerji Forumu keçiriləcək
Sentyabrın 11-də Bakıda Azərbaycan-Türkiyə 5-ci Enerji Forumu keçiriləcək.
Azerbaijan
report.az
09.09.2026
A wind-fueled wildfire forces hundreds from homes in Turkey as firefighters battle flames
Firefighters in Turkey are battling a large wildfire in Antalya's coastal province
World
abcnews.com
08.09.2026
'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
08.09.2026