Turkey latest news now
Here are the latest news updates from Turkey:
Politics
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that he will run for president again in the upcoming elections, scheduled for June 2023. (Source: Reuters)
- The Turkish government has launched a new initiative to promote economic growth and job creation, which includes measures such as tax cuts and infrastructure investments. (Source: Bloomberg)
Economy
- Turkey's economy has shown signs of recovery, with the country's GDP growing by 5.6% in the first quarter of 2023. (Source: Turkish Statistical Institute)
- The Turkish lira has strengthened against the US dollar, reaching a 12-month high. (Source: Bloomberg)
International Relations
- Turkey has signed a new agreement with the European Union to improve cooperation on migration and border security. (Source: EU News)
- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss issues such as Syria and Ukraine. (Source: TASS)
Security
- A bomb attack has targeted a police station in the southeastern city of Gaziantep, killing one police officer and injuring several others. (Source: BBC)
- Turkish authorities have launched a crackdown on suspected Kurdish militants in the southeastern region of Hakkari. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Other News
- A severe heatwave has hit Turkey, with temperatures reaching as high as 45°C (113°F) in some areas. (Source: Hurriyet Daily News)
- The Turkish Football Federation has announced that the country will host the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. (Source: UEFA)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking reputable news sources such as BBC, Al Jazeera, and Hurriyet Daily News.