Black Sea

Why Türkiye is indispensable for NATO in the Black Sea region and beyond

Ankara has been the calming and healing balm for the world since the Russian incursion of Ukraine.

Türkiye determined to send grain to Africa through Black Sea: Erdogan

Turkish president says while 44 percent of Ukrainian grain is sent to Europe, Ankara will also make an effort to provide the same to African countries through the Black Sea corridor.

Deal reached on new power source for Europe

The deal involves a cable running beneath the Black Sea that would link Azerbaijan to Hungary via Georgia and Romania, aimed at decreasing dependency on Russian oil and gas.

Türkiye continues to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine: Erdogan

President Erdogan and President Zelenskyy held a conference call to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with hopes for solutions to the humanitarian, energy and food crisis.

Türkiye, Russia can expand exports via grain corridor: Erdogan

In a phone call with his Russian counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed plans to gradually export other goods through the grain corridor, as well as bilateral relations.

Türkiye, Russia to discuss grain deal, regional issues in Istanbul meeting

The Turkish Foreign Ministry announces that a two-day meeting is scheduled for representatives from Türkiye and Russia to discuss bilateral issues in Istanbul.

Istanbul Strait maritime traffic returns to normal after suspension

The straight has reopened to maritime traffic after the Turkish-flagged container ship, Kappa was safely anchored in the Ahirkapi Anchorage.

Erdogan: Türkiye-brokered Ukraine grain deal extended by four months

Türkiye's President Erdogan announces an extension of an Ankara-brokered deal for grain exports from three Ukrainian Black Sea ports.

Erdogan: Türkiye to use Black Sea gas hopefully next year

Turkish President Erdogan says drilling of nine out of 10 wells in the first phase of the Sakarya gas field has been completed and work to connect the natural gas to Türkiye's system has been accelerated.

Türkiye: Implementation of Montreux Convention keeps Black Sea out of war

If Montreux had been interpreted differently, warships would also be fighting in Black Sea today, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin says.

Türkiye: More ships leave Ukrainian ports after resumption of grain deal

Six more ships leave Ukrainian ports a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Russia returned to the Ankara-brokered grain export deal.

Maintaining Black Sea grain corridor is important, Türkiye tells Ukraine

Turkish National Defence Minister Hulusi Akar discusses the latest situation about grain shipment with Ukrainian counterpart Oleksii Reznikov and Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.