The Latest Breaking News from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Local elections point to a strengthening opposition, as external problems and internal issues cause AK Party to stumble.

The Turkish government has announced restrictions on Israeli trade, along with the suspension of scheduled flights to Israel. The moves come in the aftermath of a shock defeat for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party in nationwide local elections, in which the opposition targeted trade with Israel amid growing condemnation…

Gaza’s media office and Reporters Without Borders say there is evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's worst electoral defeat in nationwide municipal elections has changed Turkey's political landscape. However, the Opposition's victory came at an awkward time. Turkey's Western allies were looking to strengthen ties with the Turkish President.

Trade Ministry says decision to remain in place until Israel stops attacks and allows adequate aid into Gaza.

The new measures come a day after Turkey said Israel had blocked its attempt to airdrop aid to Gaza. It attached a list of 54 products slated for export restrictions.

Big opposition wins in last week’s elections reasserted the country’s liberal, secular values, says novelist Elif Shafak

The Turkish government tried to hand over a mayorship to someone who only got 27 percent of the vote. Residents just weren’t having it.

Richard Grenell’s shadow foreign policy campaign is unsettling diplomats and threatens to collapse US interests

Election authority reverses ejection of Kurdish winner of mayoral race in city of Van in eastern Turkey.

As the euphoria of a municipal election drubbing for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ebbs, Turks are left watching their wallets with inflation that has sapped the longtime leader's appeal driving up costs for everyday basics.