Greece’s PM says his helicopter was harassed by Turkish fighter jets
Greece’s prime minister has said Turkish fighter jets harassed the helicopter he was travelling on during a visit to a remote Greek island to celebrate independence day.
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Turkey’s Erdogan triggers spat with Australia and New Zealand
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sparked a diplomatic spat with New Zealand and Australia by portraying the Christchurch mosque shooting and a First World War battle as targeting Islam.
Aberdeen Uni graduate arrested for posting new reports in Turkey faces lengthy prison sentence
An Aberdeen University graduate controversially locked up abroad is facing an extended period behind bars.
Trial of Aberdeen graduate scheduled to take place
An Aberdeen University graduate controversially locked up abroad will today find out if he is allowed to return to Scotland.
Turkey urges China to close ‘concentration camps’
Turkey has called China’s treatment of its minority Uighurs “a great cause of shame for humanity”.
Turkish president vows action after fatal building collapse
Turkey’s president has visited the scene of an apartment building collapse in Istanbul as the death toll increased to 17.
Ten bodies recovered from Istanbul building collapse debris
Search teams have recovered 10 bodies from the rubble of a collapsed eight-storey apartment building in Istanbul.
Five-year-old pulled alive from Istanbul building collapse debris
A five-year-old girl has been pulled alive from the rubble of an eight-storey building which collapsed in Istanbul.
In pictures: Turkey’s water buffaloes escape from winter in geothermal springs
For the buffaloes in eastern Turkey, the hot springs in the mountainous Bitlis province are a welcome refuge from the freezing wintry weather.
UN expert visits Saudi consulate where Jamal Khashoggi was killed
A United Nations human rights expert has visited the vicinity of the Saudi consulate in Istanbul as part of her investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Boris Johnson under attack over Turkey claim
Boris Johnson has come under fire after claiming that he did not issue warnings over immigration from Turkey during the 2016 EU referendum.
Turkey ‘seeks arrest warrant for NBA player Enes Kanter’
Turkish prosecutors are reportedly seeking an international arrest warrant for basketball player Enes Kanter, accusing the NBA star of membership in a terror organisation.
Trump says US will hurt Turkey economically if it hits Kurds
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will “devastate Turkey economically” if it attacks US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria.
Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for five Khashoggi suspects
Saudi Arabia has announced it will seek the death penalty against five suspects over the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
Boss of HSBC’s Turkey unit investigated for allegedly insulting president
The head of HSBC’s unit in Turkey is being investigated for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the latest move in the government’s attempt to curb dissent.
Syrian troops enter flashpoint town after Turkey threatens offensive
Syria’s military has entered a flashpoint Kurdish-held town and raised the national flag after Turkey threatened to launch an offensive.
First trial for former Aberdeen University student behind bars in Turkey
Aberdeen University has expressed concerns about a former student’s controversial trial in Turkey today.
Imprisoned Aberdeen University graduate shares letter of thanks
Imprisoned Aberdeen University graduate Hanifi Baris has written a letter of thanks to his supporters across the world.
Aberdeen University students make poignant empty chair tribute to imprisoned graduate
It’s more than two months since he was arrested and Aberdeen University graduate Hanifi Baris is still languishing behind bars in a Turkish prison.
Outspoken Aberdeen University academic arrested in Turkey for criticising the government
An outspoken Aberdeen University academic has been arrested in Turkey for posting critical commentary online about the country’s leader.
Inverness mother sues Thomas Cook over holiday abduction ordeal
An Inverness mother is suing Thomas Cook after her daughter was abducted from a hotel kids club during a family holiday to Turkey.
Inverness mum to sue Thomas Cook after her five-year-old daughter was abducted from a hotel in Turkey
An Inverness mum is suing Thomas Cook after her daughter was abducted from a hotel kids club in Turkey.
VIDEO: Aberdeenshire pupils explain why you shouldn’t wash your turkey this Christmas
Primary school children have filmed a video to warn Christmas Day cooks not to wash their turkeys or risk feeling fowl over the holidays.
RECIPE: Bored with turkey? Why not serve goose this Christmas?
Aberdeenshire-based Donald Russell has gone all out to ensure shoppers have the chance to present a showstopping centrepiece this Christmas by selling a goose that’s guaranteed to be the glittering star of the show as it comes with a 23 carat gold leaf topping!
Time to talk turkey: Your guide to ensuring the bird is the star of the show
We have King Edward VIII to thank for making it a tradition to eat turkey at Christmas, although it’s said Henry VIII also enjoyed tucking into them before then.
VIDEO: Farmer finds way of herding turkeys – using a sheep dog
A farmer has found a new way to keep his turkeys in check - by herding them with a sheep dog.
Turkey thieves strike at Aberdeen wholesaler
Police are hunting thieves who stole dozens of frozen turkeys from a north-east shop just weeks before Christmas.
Former Dons star reveals moment family ‘did a runner’ from earthquake that left two dead
A former Aberdeen and Inverness football star has spoken of the moment his family were forced to "do a runner" following an earthquake that left at least two people dead.
Escape to the beautiful Dalaman region direct from Aberdeen
Known as the Turquoise Coast, you can only imagine how tempting the waters of the Dalaman region will be under a scorching summer sun.
Love at first sight for Moray woman who brought abandoned dog home from holiday in Turkey
When Tracey Hirst looked into the eyes of an abandoned golden retriever while on holiday last year she could not bear to leave him behind.
Pictures capture terror and madness after Russian ambassador assassination
Multiple pictures from the gallery in Ankara where the Russian ambassador was assassinated have emerged from photographers at the scene.
VIDEO: Moments after gunman assassinated Russian ambassador and hijacked exhibition
The moments after 22-year-old gunman Mevlüt Mert Altıntas assassinated the Russian ambassador to Turkey has been captured by cameras left running at the exhibition.