Turkey rescuers battle to save workers trapped in landslide-hit gold mine

Turkey is under pressure to shut down a gold mine buried by a massive landslide, as hundreds of rescuers battle to save at least nine trapped workers.

The Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects said on Wednesday that the government should close the Copler…[Read more]

Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza stage roadblock in Tel Aviv

Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza closed a major street in Tel Aviv on Thursday to urge the government to negotiate with Hamas for their release, local media reported.

According to Israel’s Channel 12, “dozens of families of the hostages and Israeli protesters blocked the m…[Read more]

Türkiye, S. Arabia look to deepen ties with new cooperation avenues

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia stressed what they say is the complementary nature of their economies at a major gathering on Friday, expressing commitment to further enhance ties and explore concrete avenues for collaboration.

Senior officials from both nations demonstrated e…[Read more]

Earthquake fever grips Turkey’s Istanbul amid fears of ‘the big one’

Earthquake fever has gripped Istanbul since last year’s disaster in southern Turkey, as residents in Europe’s most populous city fear they could face similar devastation.

The city lies near the North Anatolia faultline, a geological danger that has seen Istanbul hit by at lea…[Read more]

Istanbul University’s historic Beyazıt campus opens for visitors

University (IU), a cornerstone of Türkiye’s educational legacy, opened the doors of its iconic Beyazit campus to visitors on Thursday, offering a glimpse into its rich history and academic prowess.

Established in 1453 as Medaris-i Semaniye (Sahn-ı Seman) by Fatih Sultan Mehmet fo…[Read more]

Ferry services in Istanbul, Izmir disrupted due to adverse weather

Due to adverse weather conditions, some ferry services in Türkiye’s major metropolises Istanbul and Izmir were canceled on Sunday, according to Anadolu Agency (AA) reports, while warnings for possible thunderstorms were issued for the wider Marmara and Aegean…[Read more]

Türkiye launches new ‘Family and Youth Fund’ to boost welfare

The regulation regarding Türkiye’s newly established fund aimed at supporting a stable family structure, safeguarding young people against social risks, and supporting their development and initiatives was published in the country’s Official Gazette on Sunday.

The decision regarding t…[Read more]

Flowers, tears, tree planting in Adiyaman to remember Turkey’s earthquake

The clock tower standing above the rubble and debris, frozen in time with its watch hands stopped at 4:17am, had become a symbol of Adiyaman’s destruction. But a year later, it is finally ticking again as usual.

On the first anniversary of a double-fold earthquake that kil…[Read more]

In Turkey’s Gaziantep, weddings are dispelling some post-earthquake sadness

Gazi Muhtar Pasa Boulevard in downtown Gaziantep, an elegant district of bridal shops and venues in a city known as a wedding destination, is much livelier than a year ago, the sidewalks clear of debris and shattered window glass.

Businesses have been open since the e…[Read more]

Tea producers in Türkiye address ‘salty tea’ controversy

Tea producers in Türkiye have chimed in on an American chemist’s seemingly outrageous suggestion to put salt while brewing tea which sparked controversy on social media saying, “tea should be drunk in its purest form, without altering the taste.”

“When tea is drunk completely unsweet…[Read more]

Istanbul church attack: Gunmen kill one person during Sunday morning mass

Two gunmen attacked a Catholic church in Istanbul, turning morning mass into a scene of terror and killing one man.

The shooting happened at the Church of Santa Maria during Sunday mass at around 11:40 local time (08:40 GMT).

Turkey’s interior minister later said on X,…[Read more]

US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey

The United States has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after the Turkish parliament this week ratified Sweden’s NATO membership.

The US Department of State notified Congress of the $23bn agreement to sell the warplanes to NATO ally Turkey on Friday night, along with a companion $…[Read more]

Turkey, Iran agree on need for regional stability amid Israel’s war on Gaza

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he and his Iranian counterpart have agreed to avoid steps that could threaten Middle East stability, during a visit to Ankara by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi.

At a news conference after the meeting on Wednesday, Erdog…[Read more]

Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO bid

Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid after more than four hours of debates.

The legislators ratified Sweden’s accession protocol by 287 votes to 55, with four abstentions on Tuesday.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to sign the bill into law in the coming da…[Read more]

NATO allies Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria sign deal to clear Black Sea mines

Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria have signed an agreement to clear mines drifting in the Black Sea that have posed a threat to shipping since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

On Thursday, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said the deal establishes a Mine C…[Read more]

Turkey frees Israeli footballer detained over Gaza war reference in match

A Turkish court has released pending trial an Israeli footballer who was detained after displaying a message apparently marking 100 days since Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7.

Sagiv Jehezkel, 28, displayed a bandage on his wrist reading “100 days. 07/10” next to th…[Read more]

$900 fine for a delivery rider’s death: Do couriers have any rights?

The death of a motorcycle courier in an Istanbul road accident and the light sentencing of the man who allegedly killed him have sparked a debate about the conditions of gig workers at a time when they are an increasingly crucial engine of the global economy.

Mohammed Hassan S…[Read more]

Turkey court fines Somali president’s son for car crash that killed courier

A court in Turkey has convicted the son of Somalia’s president for the death of a motorcycle courier but commuted his sentence of two-and-a-half years in prison to a fine.

Prosecutors had requested that Mohammed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the son of Somali President Has…[Read more]

Turkish Cyprus set to open doors of its biggest mosque

The biggest mosque in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), with 62 domes and six minarets, the Dr. Suat Günsel Mosque, will open its door to worshippers on Thursday.

Representatives from many Islamic countries, especially from Türkiye and the TRNC, will attend the opening c…[Read more]