The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Monday’s meeting in Sochi comes amid international efforts to patch up the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Vladimir Putin in a bid to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke off from in July

Historic rivals Greece and Turkey look closer to a rapprochement as their leaders step up efforts to improve ties after receiving strong election mandates this year. Foreign ministers from the two neighbours are set to meet on Monday, but analysts warn substantial obstacles still need to be overcome.

The headless statue is believed to depict Marcus Aurelius. The investigation into its origins comes over a decade after Turkey claimed that 21 objects at the museum were linked to an illicit trade.

TRAVEL GUIDES: Discover rose-tinted valleys, towering ‘fairy chimneys’ and entire underground cities on a visit to this spectacular area of central Turkey, writes Jennifer Hattam

Wine flourishes in Lebanon and Turkey where there’s a historic growing tradition – and the region’s food is a perfect match for wine

Couples unable to conceive are heading further afield, but experts suggest checking regulations that may differ abroad

The Hoops misfit looks set to be finally leaving the Scottish champions.

The Blues signed Cole Palmer from Manchester City while United brought in Turkey keeper Altay Bayindir.

The multistory, below-ground structures in Diyarbakir — ID'ed by using ground-penetrating radar — may have sheltered some 10,000 people during wartime many centuries ago, archaeologists believe.

Greek authorities say more than 450 migrants have reached Greece’s Aegean Sea islands in boats from Turkey in less than two days