Istanbul’s consulate chronicles: Sudhi Choudhary, Consul General of India

Welcome to our exclusive interview series featuring consul generals residing in the vibrant city of Istanbul. From the historical and cultural richness of Istanbul to the diplomatic intricacies they navigate daily, join us as we uncover the fascinating stories and insights…[Read more]

Türkiye ramps up investor diplomacy as economy chief starts Gulf tour

Turkiye’s economy chief along with Turkish officials kicked off Monday the Gulf tour during which he is engaging with investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Saudi Arabia to attract foreign capital and bolster the country’s policy overhaul.

Starting with the…[Read more]

Israel is clear about its intentions in Gaza – world leaders cannot plead ignorance of what is coming

If I knew then what I know now. For many of the guilty men and women who plunged Iraq into blood and chaos, this became something of a stock phrase. When, in 2004, the then Tory leader, Michael Howard, was asked if he would still have supported t…[Read more]

Turkey’s president submits bill to ratify Sweden’s Nato membership

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has removed one of the final hurdles blocking Sweden from joining Nato by submitting a bill approving membership to parliament for ratification.

The move on Monday was in line with a commitment Erdoğan made to Nato at its summit in July…[Read more]

Turkey’s Erdogan calls Israeli siege and bombing of Gaza a ‘massacre’

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel’s blockade and bombing of the besieged Gaza Strip, calling it a “massacre”.

Speaking to the members of his ruling AK Party in parliament on Wednesday, Erdogan said even war had a “morality” but the flare-up since…[Read more]

Türkiye sends aid to Gaza amid Israeli blockade

Turkiye’s humanitarian aid allocated for residents of Gaza, which suffers from an Israeli blockade and an imminent offensive, is en route to Egypt on Friday. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said they were planning assistance to the people of Gaza in the face of the absence of food, fuel and other v…[Read more]

Israeli action in Gaza will bring it int’l disrepute: Erdoğan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday directed criticism at Israel by saying it was not conducting itself “like a state” in the Gaza Strip.
The comments come after Israel continued an indiscriminate bombing campaign of the blockaded coastal enclave, in retaliation to a s…[Read more]

A person can only be born in one place. However, he may die several times elsewhere: in the exiles and prisons, and in a homeland transformed by the occupation and oppression into a nightmare,” said Mahmoud Darwish, the prominent Palestinian poet and author, in 2004 in an award acceptance speech in the Netherlands.

These profound words resonate t…[Read more]

The Development Road Project, a collaborative effort between Türkiye and Iraq, holds substantial promise as a cornerstone for fostering stability within the Iraqi state.

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has restored several mosques in the Balkans, reviving their original identities and reinforcing awareness of unity and solidarity in the region. These efforts underscore Türkiye’s role in promoting regional peace.

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced on Friday the imminent launch of the “gray code” application, a proactive measure designed to prevent violence in health care settings.

The gray code system is part of an innovative approach to address potential threats before they escalate into violent incidents, ultimately ensuring the safety of health…[Read more]

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has embarked on a vital initiative to tackle the proliferation of invasive Atlantic starfish in Turkish seas, encompassing the Marmara and Black Sea.

These predatory starfish species are increasingly threatening marine biodiversity in the region.

Scientific research conducted by the UNDP has…[Read more]

Air strikes in northern Iraq destroy Kurdish targets after the bombing in the capital, says the Turkish interior ministry.

Turkey says its warplanes have carried out raids on Kurdish targets in northern Iraq following a suicide attack on a government building in capital Ankara.

A Turkish interior ministry statement on Sunday said about 20…[Read more]

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced a new project during a meeting at the governor’s office on Thursday. The gathering, attended by representatives from various public institutions and nongovernmental organizations, convened to discuss ways to support orphaned children, particularly those from low-income families.

Gül introduced the “One C…[Read more]

Commuters in Istanbul faced extensive inconvenience on Tuesday as a technical malfunction disrupted services on the Yenikapı-Hacıosman metro line, a critical artery of the bustling metropolis. Passengers were compelled to disembark from the train and traverse the tracks to reach their destinations.

The incident led to considerable frustration f…[Read more]

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the Türkiye’s youth through a series of innovative initiatives Wednesday.

Speaking passionately about his vision, Erdoğan maintained: “We are dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of our youth. We will issue a Youth Card, valid for one year, to all 18-year-olds, gr…[Read more]