OTOKAR's "Tulpar" infantry fighting vehicle was showcased for the first time at the Türkiye Defence Industry Fair held in İstanbul. Equipped with Leonardo's HITFACT MkII turret, the Tulpar carries a 120mm smoothbore gun. In terms of design, this vehicle is considered an assault gun or tank destroyer. With Tulpar, OTOKAR aims to fill the firepower gap between infantry fighting vehicles and light tanks by combining Türkiye's engineering technology with Italy's powerful firepower. Along with increasing regional tensions and rising demand for mobile fire support, Tulpar will be a powerful weapon for the Turkish army in facing changing battlefield...
Türkiye in International Media
Throughout history, human civilisations have succeeded one another on Earth, each possessing a narrative conveyed through inscriptions and artefacts that offer insights into their respective eras and are revealed through excavation and scholarly investigation, known as "archaeology." The discoveries are regarded as assets with both material and historical value for the area in question. During ongoing excavations at the ancient city of Pergamon in western Türkiye's Bergama district, a group of archaeologists working under the 'Heritage for the Future' initiative has unearthed a remarkably well-preserved bronze cauldron, dated to approximately 1,400 years ago. The statement issued by the Directorate of...
President Emmanuel Macron of France Discussed the Situation in Gaza with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye In his statement made in Turkish on his X platform account, Macron said, "I discussed the situation in Gaza and the possibilities of a two-state solution conference with President Erdoğan. Everything must be done to ensure the peace and security of both Israelis and Palestinians." Earlier this week, Macron declared that France would recognise the state of Palestine at the September session of the United Nations General Assembly, and he published a letter that confirmed France's intention to be the...
Türkiye will make efforts to bring together President Donald Trump of the US and President Vladimir Putin of Russia in İstanbul as part of the ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the Anadolu Agency, it was stated by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye. In his statement to journalists after Friday prayers in İstanbul, Erdoğan said, "This week, by holding talks with Putin and Trump, we will strive to see if we can bring these leaders together in İstanbul." The third round of talks between Moscow and Kyiv took...
Prime Minister Dato' Sri Anwar Ibrahim announced that on Thursday, he had a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, during which they discussed several important current developments for both countries. Ibrahim noted that the conversation also offered an opportunity to thank Türkiye for its consistent and determined stance in defending the rights of the Palestinian people. In a statement on his official Facebook account on Thursday, Ibrahim said, "I conveyed my appreciation for President Erdoğan's determined and consistent stance in defending the rights of the Palestinian people, as well as his call for...
At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in Paris from July 6 to 16, 2025, Türkiye officially registered its 22nd site: "Ancient City of Sardis and the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe," located in Manisa Province. Sardis served as the capital of the Lydian Kingdom during the 8th to 6th centuries BCE, evolving into a formidable political hub for the first Iron Age state in the region. The Lydians are renowned for their invention of metallic coinage, their immense wealth, and a distinctive sociocultural model. The region's fame as one of Asia Minor's wealthiest areas stemmed from the...
The U.K. and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding to allow Ankara to become a customer of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, paving the way for a multibillion-dollar order of up to 40 aircraft. Senior defense officials from both governments signed the deal in Istanbul on Wednesday, confirming a Dow Jones Newswires report published Monday. Negotiations for a potential contract with Türkiye will continue over the coming weeks, with the U.K. expected to manufacture 37% of each aircraft sold, the U.K. defense ministry said. British Defense Secretary John Healey said the deal is a big step toward TÃ...
Starting from July 15, a visa facilitation regime will be implemented for citizens of neighbouring Türkiye, allowing tourist visas valid for up to 5 years to be issued. Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh of Bulgaria announced a 60% increase in the number of Turkish tourists visiting Bulgarian resorts compared to the same period last year. Minister Borshosh stated that, as of July 15, visa procedures for Turkish citizens would be eased, and tourist visas valid for up to five years would be granted. Under the new scheme, in addition to the previously issued 3- and 6-month visas, citizens with no prior visa violations...
In a phone conversation between the President of Türkiye and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza were discussed. According to information obtained, President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone call during which they discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters. According to a statement by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye, the progress made regarding the procurement of Eurofighter jets was reviewed during the call, and...