The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Turkish President Erdogan criticizes social media censorship, leading to Instagram ban in Turkey. Erdogan views Hamas as a liberation movement, not terrorists.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused social media networks of "fascism" and censorship on Monday as his government blocked Instagram for a fourth day.

Joint military exercises between US and Armenian forces are the latest steps in Yerevan's efforts to shift away from Moscow. The potential reopening of the Armenian border with Turkey could also prove crucial – though it may ultimately depend on Armenia's rival, Azerbaijan.

As she confronts the ecological crisis and the persecution of the Yazidi people in her latest novel, the author talks about the difficulty of being a writer – and a woman – in Turkey

Turkey's mourning for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh sparks global outrage and strains relations with Israel.

The coins were found beneath a home and were likely hidden by mercenaries.

The historic East-West prisoner swap Thursday brokered by Ankara has marked the triumphant return of Turkish diplomacy onto the world stage, despite quarrels with its NATO allies.

United States President Joe Biden says he’s “very concerned” that the violence in the Middle East could escalate, adding that the killing of a top Hamas leader in Iran has not helped efforts to negotiate a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war

The Turkish government has blocked Instagram throughout the country – without providing a clear reason or duration. Here’s everything you need to know.

Ismail Haniyeh was a close ally of President Erdogan, and today flags in Turkey are being flown at half mast in a day of mourning for the Hamas leader

Turkey blocks Instagram over posts about Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, sparking debate on online censorship and freedom of expression.