Türkiye’s Erdogan slams Israel’s attack on Global Sumud Flotilla ‘in strongest terms’
Israel’s attacks on aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians or the pursuit of justice, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.
18 May, 2026
Erdogan hosts young Palestinian content creator in Istanbul
11-year-old Ramadan Abu Jazar, who has 1.5M Instagram followers, regularly posts videos documenting daily life and humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
18 May, 2026
Turkish diaspora key to Türkiye’s growing global influence, envoy says
Sedat Onal says Türkiye’s strong diaspora in the US has helped the country become a “global actor whose voice is heard,” speaking at the 43rd Turkish Day Parade in New York.
17 May, 2026
Türkiye’s MIT busts, dismantles espionage network
The Turkish Intelligence (MIT) has dismantled an international spy network conducting intelligence activities against Türkiye.
16 May, 2026
Israel’s ‘provocations’ must end for Middle East peace: Turkish President Erdogan
Türkiye’s Erdogan calls for stronger Turkic coordination on defence, AI and cybersecurity
Israel ‘trampling on humanity’s shared values’: Türkiye’s Erdogan
Türkiye’s President Erdogan praises Middle Corridor as ‘modern-day Silk Road’ on visit to Kazakhstan
Turkish president leaves for Kazakhstan to attend Turkic summit
12 May, 2026
Türkiye protected food supply chain despite global conflicts: Erdogan
Türkiye secured fertiliser stocks, took early measures against spillover effects of conflicts affecting Iran and Gulf countries, Turkish President Erdogan says.
12 May, 2026
Turkish FM warns against use of Strait of Hormuz as ‘weapon’ amid regional tensions
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns that disruptions in the strategic waterway would threaten both regional stability and the global economy.
11 May, 2026
President Erdogan says geopolitical shifts highlight need for closer Türkiye-EU ties
Turkish leader hosts Belgium’s Queen Mathilde in Istanbul, says updating Customs Union is ‘key area necessitating swift progress’ towards Türkiye’s EU membership.
11 May, 2026
Belgium sees ‘significant potential’ to deepen strategic partnership with Türkiye
Beligian foreign minister Maxime Prevot said bilateral trade exceeded $13B in 2025 as Brussels seeks to deepen cooperation with Ankara across energy, defence, technology, and innovation sectors.
10 May, 2026
Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan hosts Belgium’s Queen Mathilde in Istanbul
First Lady Emine Erdogan presented a handcrafted brooch to Queen Mathilde, showcasing Turkish artistry during the Istanbul meeting at the Dolmabahce Palace ceremony event.
10 May, 2026
Global Sumud Flotilla reaches Türkiye’s Marmaris after Israeli interception
Activists aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla underwent entry and medical procedures after the vessels docked in Türkiye’s Marmaris district.
9 May, 2026
President Erdogan reaffirms Türkiye’s support for UAE security amid Middle East war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stressed cooperation in trade, energy and security, while calling for diplomacy to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington.
8 May, 2026
Türkiye emerges as trusted global defence power as exports soar: Erdogan
Turkish President Erdogan says that 182 agreements signed during SAHA 2026 have generated a total business volume of $8 billion, with $6 billion consisting of direct export-oriented deals.
8 May, 2026
Turkish defence firms sign nearly $8B in export deals at SAHA 2026 expo
“As a country, we achieved a historic record at SAHA 2026,” SAHA Istanbul Chairman Haluk Bayraktar says.
7 May, 2026
Israel’s expansionist agenda threatens regional peace: Türkiye’s Erdogan
“Türkiye, Algeria share common stance on ending spiral of violence that seriously threatens the peace and security of our region,” says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
