tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Turkey2026-08-04T07:04:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/applications-for-20272028-chevening-turkiye-awards-are-now-open2026-08-04T07:04:00+01:00Applications for 2027/2028 Chevening Türkiye awards are now openTürkiye applications for 2027/2028 Chevening Scholarships are now open and will close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 (UTC)tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-regarding-the-security-and-defence-partnership-between-the-united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-and-the-republic-of-tu2026-07-08T15:26:04+01:00Joint Statement Regarding the Security and Defence Partnership Between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of TürkiyeThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Türkiye have today signed a new Security and Defence Partnership at the NATO Summit in Ankara, marking a significant milestone in their strong stra…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-deep-precision-strike-capability-investment-initiative-8-july-20262026-07-08T15:21:18+01:00Joint statement on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative: 8 July 2026Joint statement from the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom on the Deep Precision Strike Capability Investment Initiative.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-ambassador-to-turkey-jennifer-anderson2026-06-30T10:00:06+01:00Change of Ambassador to Turkey: Jennifer AndersonMs Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey in succession to Ms Jill Morris CMG.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-delivering-on-diplomacy-strategy-as-minister-visits-western-balkans-and-turkiye2026-05-14T08:06:25+01:00Defence delivering on diplomacy strategy as Minister visits Western Balkans and TürkiyeUK Defence Minister Lord Coaker visited Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo strengthening NATO partnerships and Euro-Atlantic security across the Western Balkans
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-british-library-fellowship-202627-applications-open2026-03-23T10:43:41+00:00Chevening British Library Fellowship 2026/27: Applications OpenApplications are now open for the 2026–27 Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship, delivered by the British Library and the FCDO.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-commits-15-million-for-vulnerable-people-affected-by-middle-east-conflict2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflictHundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life‑saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-following-round-4-of-negotiations-on-an-enhanced-free-trade-agreement-with-turkey2026-03-18T11:59:01+00:00Update following Round 4 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with TurkeyAn update following the fourth round of UK-Turkey FTA negotiations.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-7-march-20262026-03-07T17:47:29+00:00PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 7 March 2026The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, this morning.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-27-october-20252025-10-27T21:16:42+00:00PM meeting with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 27 October 2025The Prime Minister visited the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in Ankara today.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-meeting-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-13-october-20252025-10-13T14:52:42+01:00PM meeting with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 13 October 2025The Prime Minister met President Erdoğan of Türkiye at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit this afternoon.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-26-september-20252025-09-26T19:32:29+01:00PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 26 September 2025This afternoon the Prime Minister had a call with President Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/applications-for-20262027-chevening-turkiye-awards-are-now-open2025-08-06T00:00:00+01:00Applications for 2026/2027 Chevening Türkiye awards are now openTürkiye applications for 2026/2027 Chevening Scholarships are now open and will close on 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC/ GMT (midday UK time)tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-ocisabdullah-gul-fellowship-202627-applications-open2025-08-06T00:00:00+01:00Chevening OCIS/Abdullah Gül Fellowship 2026/27 applications openChevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) and OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship Applications will close on 7 October 2025 at 12:00 GMT tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-4-august-20252025-08-04T19:40:19+01:00PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 4 August 2025The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan this afternoon.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-president-erdogan-of-turkiye-22-july-20252025-07-23T14:48:06+01:00PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 22 July 2025The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan yesterday evening.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/security-and-trade-at-heart-of-foreign-secretary-visit-to-ankara2025-06-30T00:00:00+01:00Security and trade at heart of Foreign Secretary visit to AnkaraDavid Lammy will visit Turkey to bolster defence and security ties. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-at-heart-of-nato-talks-on-strengthening-euro-atlantic-security-and-support-for-ukraine2025-05-15T00:00:00+01:00UK at heart of NATO talks on strengthening Euro-Atlantic security and support for UkraineNATO Allies are in Turkey to underline the Alliance's support for Ukraine and commitment to a secure and stable Euro-Atlantic.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/universal-periodic-review-49-uk-statement-on-turkiye2025-05-06T12:36:40+01:00Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on TürkiyeUK Statement on Türkiye, delivered at Türkiye's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-europe-opening-remarks-at-antalya-diplomacy-forum-saturday-12-april2025-04-12T11:13:20+01:00Minister for Europe opening remarks at Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Saturday 12 AprilMinister for Europe Stephen Doughty makes opening remarks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey.