The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK), has called on the group to disarm and dissolve itself. In a letter read out by his political allies in Istanbul, Turkey, on February 27, he wrote: “I take on the historical responsibility for this call … All…

The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month

Kurdish militant group responds to call from its jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan to lay down arms

The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, has called for an end to the fight against the Turkish state. This may open the door to ending four decades of conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives. RFI's correspondent in Istanbul looks at the implications for…

Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire, two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm

The emerging interdisciplinary designer shares his curated itinerary to the Pearl of the Bosphorus

A senior Turkish official says groups affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in Syria and Iraq should dissolve themselves

The second round of the Prague Masters saw India's R Praggnanandhaa being held for his second consecutive draw against Turkey's Gurel Ediz. However, Aravindh Chithambaram managed to go past the defences of Germany's Vincent Keymer to register an impressive win.

U.S. and Russia discuss diplomatic missions in Turkey, addressing concerns and planning future meetings.