Turkey

The latest local news from Turkey, in English.

15 Jan

Warning after tense night: Germany urges aircraft to avoid Iranian airspace

Iran's airspace has reopened after being closed for much of the night. However, Germany warns aircraft should still avoid Iranian airspace.

World

12 Jan

Trump orders punitive 25 percent tariffs on countries that trade with Iran

Effective immediately, punitive tariffs of 25 percent will be imposed on all countries that trade with Iran.

Business

Top news12 Jan

Supreme Commander Michael Claesson not concerned about NATO's future

ÖB Michael Claesson is not concerned about NATO's future despite tough U.S. moves against Europe.

Sweden

11 Jan

Demonstrations in support of Iran's protesters held in London, Paris and Istanbul

Large demonstrations of support were held on Sunday in several major European cities and elsewhere for Iranians protesting the country's regime.

World

9 Jan

Morrissey releases new album Make-up Is a Lie

After a string of cancelled concerts, Morrissey is now releasing his first new album in six years.

Music

Top news8 Jan

The trial against Joakim Medin is postponed for six months

The Turkish trial against journalist Joakim Medin has been postponed until May 7. "I have to have the matter resolved before then; I don't want to see this postponed again," he tells TT. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer notes that a Swedish trial is underway.

Swedish politics

8 Jan

Joakim Medin: Great silence from the Swedish government over Turkey trial

The second trial of Joakim Medin begins today. He is charged in Turkey with terrorist offences over his journalism. But the process may be postponed again - the Swedish government has still not announced whether Medin can be heard in Sweden. "It's very frustrating," Medin says.

Swedish politics