Turkey
Cyprus needs two-state solution, claims head of Turkish-occupied north
Ersin Tatar, president of unrecognised Turkish republic, says north will otherwise become more dependent on Turkey
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
28, Jan, 2023 @5:00 AM
Burning of Qur’an in Stockholm funded by journalist with Kremlin ties
Permit for demonstration at which anti-Islam provocateur burned Muslim holy book was paid for by far-right journalist linked to Moscow-backed media
Jennifer Rankin
27, Jan, 2023 @5:54 PM
People-smugglers ‘recruiting Russian captains for migrant boats to Italy’
Russians have replaced Ukrainians since the war began and at least 14 have been arrested in Italy, NGOs claim
Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo
22, Jan, 2023 @12:46 PM
Turkey condemns burning of Qur’an during far-right protest in Sweden
Event in front of Turkish embassy will further inflame tensions between two countries
Danya Hajjaji
21, Jan, 2023 @10:00 PM
Turkey pushes back vote on Sweden and Finland’s Nato accession
Ratification will have to wait at least until after elections in May or June, says senior official
Ruth Michaelson
14, Jan, 2023 @3:26 PM
Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over Erdoğan effigy
Swedish government distances itself from hanging of presidential dummy in Stockholm stunt by Kurdish group
Jennifer Rankin
12, Jan, 2023 @5:54 PM
Turkish and Syrian defence and security officials meet for first time in a decade
Move towards peaceful relations represents cause for alarm for more than 4m refugees in Turkey since 2011
Ruth Michaelson in Istanbul
29, Dec, 2022 @12:36 PM
Fifa investigating how chef Salt Bae got on to World Cup final pitch
Influencer and restaurateur Nusret Gökçe seen pretending to sprinkle salt over trophy and celebrating with Argentina in defiance of strict rules on access
Harry Taylor
22, Dec, 2022 @9:12 PM
Here’s a tortoise I found crossing the Albanian border. It should be that easy for all of us | Lea Ypi
Meandering across an artificial line that divides humanity, the tortoise had a lot to teach my children – and me, says the LSE professor and author Lea Ypi
Lea Ypi
20, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
Top British sculptor hits back in censorship row over loan to Turkish gallery
Turner prize-winner Tony Cragg defends decision to lend to Istanbul museum after criticism from leading Turkish artist
Daniel Boffey Chief reporter
18, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
The Observer view on why Recep Tayyip Erdoğan does not deserve another term in office | Observer editorial
Voters suffering from the president’s terrible economic policies might have finally had enough
Observer editorial
18, Dec, 2022 @6:30 AM
Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu sentenced to jail over ‘fools’ insult
Mayor expected to appeal against ruling that is seen as an effort to sideline an Erdoğan rival
Ruth Michaelson and Deniz Barış Narlı in Istanbul
14, Dec, 2022 @4:46 PM
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