June 29, 2026 Tim James Turkey Offers to Host Renewed Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Ankara says it is ready to bring Kyiv and Moscow back to the negotiating table as diplomatic efforts remain stalled
June 13, 2026 Nigora Umarova Four Uzbek Citizens Die in Turkey Over Tragic Three-Day Period The series of tragedies began on June 11
April 28, 2026 Tim James Hakan Fidan and Bakhtiyor Saidov Discuss Bilateral Ties and Regional Issues Hakan Fidan and Bakhtiyor Saidov hold phone call amid growing regional cooperation
April 15, 2026 Nigora Umarova Four Dead and 20 Injured in School Shooting in Turkey The attack took place in the province of Kahramanmaras
April 14, 2026 Nigora Umarova 16 Injured in Turkish Secondary School Shooting as Teenage Gunman Takes Own Life Casualties were quickly transported to a local hospital
April 2, 2026 Tim James Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev Highlights Turkic States’ Support in Garabagh Reconstruction OTS countries contribute to infrastructure, investment, and social projects in post-conflict regions
March 10, 2026 Tim James NATO Intercepts Second Missile Fired from Iran toward Turkey Turkey deploys Patriot systems and fighter jets after NATO shoots down another missile allegedly launched from Iran, while Tehran denies involvement
March 5, 2026 Tim James NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Headed Toward Turkey Air defence systems from NATO destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran before it could enter Turkey’s airspace
February 5, 2026 Alexander Ten Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Tourist Arrivals to Turkey Rise 17.4% in 2025 Leisure travel accounted for the majority of visits
February 4, 2026 Tim James UzOman Acquires 33.3% Stake in Hektaş Asia LLC in Strategic Investment Deal Partnership with OYAK Group subsidiary aims to expand high-tech agricultural production in Uzbekistan
February 1, 2026 Sabina Aliyeva Uzbekistan Completes Housing Project in Turkiye’s Earthquake-Hit Hatay
January 31, 2026 Tim James Uzbekistan and Turkey Set $5Bn Trade Target at Strategic Council Meeting Mirziyoyev and Erdogan agree to deepen strategic partnership, boosting trade, investment and cultural ties
January 30, 2026 Nigora Umarova Erdogan Pledges Support for Uzbekistan and Central Asia The Turkish president praised Uzbekistan’s humanitarian initiatives
January 30, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan and Turkey Target $5 Bn in Bilateral Trade President Mirziyoyev also invited President Erdogan to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan
January 30, 2026 Nigora Umarova Presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkey Sign 12 Cooperation Agreements The signing followed fourth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council
January 25, 2026 Tim James Body of Uzbek Citizen Found Decapitated in Istanbul Trash Bin Police identify victim as 37-year-old woman as investigation continues in Sisili district
January 23, 2026 Turkey and Uzbekistan Launch 4+4 Strategic Mechanism With Joint Action Plan New format brings together foreign, defence, interior and intelligence agencies to deepen bilateral coordination
December 26, 2025 Nigora Umarova Turkey Detains 115 IS Suspects Over Holiday Attack Plots Police seized firearms, ammunition and organisational documents
November 12, 2025 Tim James Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Killing all 20 on Board C-130 cargo plane returning from Azerbaijan’s Victory Day event went down near Georgia’s border, killing 20 Turkish personnel
November 11, 2025 Nigora Umarova Turkey Arrests Officials and Suspends 1,024 Players Amid Football Betting Scandal The TFF suspended 149 referees and assistant referees
November 6, 2025 Tim James Turkiye Plans Electronic Work Visas and Migrant Database for Uzbek Citizens Ankara and Tashkent move to ease labour migration with digital visas and shared data system