Breaking news in turkey today

Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from Turkey:

Protests in Istanbul over canal project

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Istanbul to protest a planned canal project that would connect the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea, bypassing the Bosphorus Strait. The project, known as the Istanbul Canal, has been met with widespread opposition from environmental groups and residents who fear it will harm the city's ecosystem and displace thousands of people.

Erdogan's AK Party wins local elections

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won the majority of votes in local elections held across Turkey. The AKP won 51.3% of the vote, while the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), won 29.7%. The elections were seen as a test of Erdogan's popularity ahead of next year's presidential election.

Turkey's economy contracts for first time in 15 years

Turkey's economy has contracted for the first time in 15 years, according to official figures. The country's GDP shrank by 2.6% in the second quarter of the year, due to a combination of factors including a decline in tourism and a trade war with the United States.

Syrian refugees in Turkey face uncertain future

The fate of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees living in Turkey remains uncertain, as the country's government has announced plans to deport them back to Syria. The refugees, who have been living in Turkey for years, are worried about their safety and the lack of a clear plan for their future.

Turkey's military operation in Syria

Turkey has launched a military operation in northern Syria, aimed at driving out Kurdish-led forces from the region. The operation, which began on August 24, has been met with widespread international criticism, with many countries expressing concerns about the safety of civilians and the potential for further conflict in the region.

These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from Turkey.