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The Kurdistan Workers' Party said all its fighters had left Turkish territory days before its announcement on Thursday 8 October 2026. The party linked the move to the peace process that began in 2024, criticising Ankara for what it described as inaction in advancing the process.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay had joined the ruling Justice and Development Party after resigning from the Republican People’s Party months earlier. Tugay’s move expands the ruling party’s influence in the city but does not give it a majority on the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Council, which remains dominated by the opposition.
Doner kebab evolved from an ancient method of roasting meat into a recipe developed by Ottoman cooks before spreading across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas under different names and with varied methods of serving. Its history reveals links with shawarma, trompo and tacos árabes, as well as its transformation from street food into a dish served by major restaurants.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accepted Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya’s resignation from the leadership of the Justice and Development Party after opposition allegations that she and her husband made substantial returns from share trading before a liquidity crisis and sharp stock market decline. Kaya said she was stepping down to allow the allegations to be examined independently.
Kylian Mbappé left France’s match against Turkey with pain in his left knee, minutes after scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 Nations League victory. The France captain is awaiting tests to determine the nature of the injury, with a run of matches beginning against Belgium on 28 September.
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck cities in eastern Turkey on Thursday morning, with the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority locating its epicentre in Karaköprü, Şanlıurfa. Residents in northern Syria felt the tremor, while people left their homes and workplaces and gathered in parks. Authorities reported no casualties or material damage.
Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş announced his departure from the Republican People’s Party, ruling out joining another party and confirming that he would remain in office as an independent. Three mayors from municipalities affiliated with the capital followed by leaving the party, amid growing disputes and defections within Turkey’s largest opposition party ahead of elections scheduled for 2028.
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş has announced his resignation from the Republican People's Party amid a political and legal crisis involving the leadership of Turkey's largest opposition party. Yavaş said his decision followed careful consideration, while he has not yet decided whether to join the new party led by Özgür Özel.
Visitors have flocked to the Kurtdere Plateau in Turkey’s Trabzon province to take photographs on a rock where Mohamed Salah, a Trabzonspor player, was pictured, and to imitate his sitting pose. Users have named it “Salah Taşı”, while a sign has been installed to make it easier to reach, prompting reactions from local residents and nearby traders.
Mohamed Salah scored three goals and set up the fourth as Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray 4-0 in the sixth round of the Turkish league. The Egyptian star was praised by his club’s management, manager and team-mate Fabinho, as well as analysts and journalists who said his pace and quality in transition settled the match.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is working with other countries to prepare proposals aimed at pushing Iran and the United States towards an agreement to end the war, pointing to a deep lack of trust between them. The efforts come alongside Pakistani initiatives and expected meetings in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Ankara has sent Moscow and Kyiv a proposal to end fighting in the Black Sea and halt attacks on commercial vessels, while prioritising the removal of grain from the region. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said both sides had submitted their responses, but their demands and positions remained difficult to reconcile.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara and Washington were working on proposals to resolve the dispute over Russia’s S-400 system and lift US sanctions on Türkiye’s defence industry, expressing hope for positive steps without disclosing details of the options under consideration or setting a timetable for an agreement.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara was trying to formulate an arrangement to halt attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea after submitting a proposal to Moscow and Kyiv and receiving their responses. He acknowledged that the two sides’ demands remained far apart, stressing that Turkey’s priority was to secure the transport of grain needed by global markets.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara would consider possible Saudi military needs to counter Houthi attacks under the joint defence agreement with Pakistan. He stressed that Riyadh must not be drawn into the war between the United States and Iran, and said proposals to halt the fighting had been conveyed to the parties concerned.
Ankara has given Moscow and Kyiv a draft agreement aimed at halting attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, after at least 25 Turkish-owned ships came under attack since late June. The initiative proposes safer shipping routes, drawing on the grain corridor mechanism launched in 2022.
Mehmet Uçum, a senior adviser to the Turkish president, said Recep Tayyip Erdoğan would enter the presidential race for one final time if parliament decided to renew the election with the support of 360 lawmakers, suggesting the vote could be held on April 16, 2028, instead of its constitutional date in May that year.
Mohammed Uçum, an adviser to the Turkish president, said Recep Tayyip Erdogan would run for president again if parliament decided to renew the elections, and predicted they would be held on April 16, 2028. Under Turkey’s constitution, the decision requires the support of 360 lawmakers, making the timing and candidacy dependent on a parliamentary step that has not yet been taken.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for freedom of passage through the Strait of Hormuz as concerns grow over the security of shipping in the area. He warned that the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war could spread to the Black Sea, stressing that attacks at sea must not threaten the safety of Turkish citizens.
