Dorian Jones

For the past 80 years, the ancient Byzantine cathedral has been a museum and a symbol of modern secular Turkey, but a decision is coming soon that could change that

For 80 years, ancient Byzantine cathedral has been museum and symbol of modern secular Turkey, but Turkish leader, country’s high court could soon change that

With Turkey’s escalating military intervention into Libya, Ankara wants Washington’s support, offering a reset in relations in recent years beset by tension and mistrust

With the government easing restrictions and more people being tested, reported infection rates have doubled 

Turkey's military intervention in Libya appears to be a game-changer, now Ankara is trying to use its success to leverage western allies

The scramble for energy resources in the Mediterranean has the two NATO members on what some analysts say is the brink of a confrontation that is causing concern in the region and beyond

Although Turkey is easing its COVID lockdown, shopkeepers worry big-spending tourists will be slow to return

Shutdown is not only difficult for Istanbul's inhabitants but also for large populations of street dogs and cats that have been an integral part of city for centuries

For years, international observers, western governments, and opposition politicians in Turkey have warned of the country’s slide to what one commentator called "an elected autocracy" under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Now, even as coronavirus infections and deaths drop, the government has tightened already stringent controls on social media. Critics say the pandemic is accelerating Turkey’s descent from democratic freedoms. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.

Turkey is easing COVID-19 restrictions, but concerns remain that the move may be coming too soon