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Court sentences suspects in 2022 İstanbul bombing case

Court sentences suspects in 2022 İstanbul bombing case

Six individuals lost their lives as a result of the explosion of a bomb left beneath a bench on İstanbul's bustling İstiklal Avenue by Ahlam Albashir, a Syrian national. Subsequent investigations uncovered a network spanning across both Syria and Turkey.

The invisible killer: Air pollution threatens İstanbul

The invisible killer: Air pollution threatens İstanbul

Data collected for seven years from 37 air quality monitoring stations in various parts of İstanbul indicates that the carcinogenic fine particulate matter exceeds the WHO limit value both in urban centers and rural areas.

President Erdoğan extends condolences to Armenian community in '1915' message

President Erdoğan extends condolences to Armenian community in '1915' message

"Empathizing with all events etched in our national memory will prevent the roots of planted seeds of hate from taking hold," said the president.

Germany’s Steinmeier faces ‘Gaza’ protests in Turkey

Germany’s Steinmeier faces ‘Gaza’ protests in Turkey

On a three-day trip to the country, Steinmeier faced demonstrations in İstanbul and Antep.

Taksim Square to remain closed for May Day celebrations, says governor

Taksim Square to remain closed for May Day celebrations, says governor

The iconic square that had been the address of the celebrations for decades will remain closed.

Happy Pesach to Jews

Happy Pesach to Jews

This year, Pesach starts Monday, April 22, and ends after sunset on Tuesday, April 30.

Three agricultural workers killed in traffic accident

Three agricultural workers killed in traffic accident

Eighteen people were injured when a minibus carrying workers veered of the road.

19-year-old village head aims to bring back youth to his village

19-year-old village head aims to bring back youth to his village

"I saw that the number of young people in our village was decreasing. I wanted to take responsibility for this issue,” says Hasan Hüseyin Eğri.

Revealed: AKP spent 4 million dollars for district municipal hall

Revealed: AKP spent 4 million dollars for district municipal hall

The expenditure on the hall further highlights the pattern of extravagant spending observed during the years of AKP dominance.

Turkey hosts nearly 350,000 foreign students, says education authority

Turkey hosts nearly 350,000 foreign students, says education authority

The YÖK chair has addressed negative perceptions surrounding international students, emphasizing that their presence does not adversely affect Turkish citizens’ educational rights.

Dismissed municipal workers reinstated in İstanbul’s Şişli

Dismissed municipal workers reinstated in İstanbul’s Şişli

Forty-eight workers were dismissed because they were hired "prior to the elections." Eighteen of them have been reinstated.

18 April 2024 Ali Dinç

Two workers killed in excavation collapse in Çanakkale

Two workers killed in excavation collapse in Çanakkale

Three workers were left beneath the soil. One of them has survived.

EU signals enhancement of relations with Turkey

EU signals enhancement of relations with Turkey

The summit's concluding statement emphasized the EU's strategic interest in creating a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean and developing a mutually beneficial relationship with Turkey.

Specialist sergeant arrested for alleged sexual assault in Şırnak

Specialist sergeant arrested for alleged sexual assault in Şırnak

The incident led to public unrest in Şırnak.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

İstanbul night watchman shoots dog in head

İstanbul night watchman shoots dog in head

The dog taken care of by the neighborhood residents is in critical condition as neighborhood guards’ authority to use weapons once again comes under question.

17 April 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Denizli Municipality ‘deliberately delayed’ tax payments in AKP era

Denizli Municipality ‘deliberately delayed’ tax payments in AKP era

Turkey’s top govermental accounting body has found that the municipality, which recently switched to the main opposition CHP, had been delaying tax payments and transferring property to the treasury instead.

17 April 2024 Hikmet Adal

Indictment sheds light on ISIS-K's extensive network in Turkey

Indictment sheds light on ISIS-K's extensive network in Turkey

ISIS-K members plotted attacks on Turkey’s parliament, military barracks, and police stations, according to the indictment.

Turkey's unemployment rate at four-month lowest in February

Turkey's unemployment rate at four-month lowest in February

The unemployment rate was 8.7% and the labor underutilization was 24.5 percent, according to TurkStat.

Over 400 workers killed on the job in first quarter of 2024

Over 400 workers killed on the job in first quarter of 2024

At least five individuals die in work-related reasons in a day on average, according to İSİSG data.

Seven arrested in deadly cable car accident in Antalya

Seven arrested in deadly cable car accident in Antalya

One person was killed, and seven others were injured when a collapsing pole struck a cabin. A total of 184 people were stranded in the cabins and were rescued with the help of helicopters.

Ankara’s iconic swan park an ‘animal prison,’ warns animal rights group

Ankara’s iconic swan park an ‘animal prison,’ warns animal rights group

Migratory swan species have their wings broken or clipped to prevent them from flying away from the park.

Houses submerged in floods in Hakkari

Houses submerged in floods in Hakkari

" We can’t enter some areas, and some people have even had to evacuate their homes," says a local resident.

İstanbul district municipality's security recordings go missing after election

İstanbul district municipality's security recordings go missing after election

The main opposition CHP took over İstanbul’s Asian-side district from the ruling AKP in the March 31 polls.

Interior minister announces major cocaine bust in Kocaeli

Interior minister announces major cocaine bust in Kocaeli

The seizure of a 608-kilogram stash marks the third-largest cocaine bust in Turkey’s history, according to Yerlikaya. An internationally sought gang leader was also apprehended during the operation.

Akkuyu NPP's first unit enters final phase

Akkuyu NPP's first unit enters final phase

The first unit of the plant is planned to be integrated into Turkey's energy system next year.

Eid holiday: 26 dead, over 3,800 injured in traffic accidents in 4 days

Eid holiday: 26 dead, over 3,800 injured in traffic accidents in 4 days

There were 615 traffic accidents yesterday alone, according to the interior minister.

Nearly 24,000 birds ringed in a year in conservation drive

Nearly 24,000 birds ringed in a year in conservation drive

The ongoing conservation efforts that involve ringing have successfully prevented the extinction of the Northern Bald Ibis.

İstanbul announces free public transport, night services during Eid

İstanbul announces free public transport, night services during Eid

Metro İstanbul will operate on a Saturday schedule throughout the feast days, with services running from 06:00 AM to midnight on the first and second days of the holiday.

BDS Turkey calls for 'total boycott' against Israel after export sanctions

BDS Turkey calls for 'total boycott' against Israel after export sanctions

Turkey's decision to impose export restrictions on Israel was "belated but necessary," according to the boycott movement.

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza conflict

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza conflict

The decision comes amid internal criticism towards the government for continued trade relations with Israel despite harsh verbal condemnations. Israel says it will seek help from US allies to counter the sanctions.

Police place warning signs in Mersin beach as loggerhead turtles nest

Police place warning signs in Mersin beach as loggerhead turtles nest

The loggerhead sea turtle is a species endangered in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Turkey hosts the nesting sites of loggerhead turtles, especially along the coasts of the Aegean and Mediterranean.

CHP calls for election rerun in Hatay over 'votes cast on behalf of deceased people'

CHP calls for election rerun in Hatay over 'votes cast on behalf of deceased people'

The main opposition party claims votes were cast on behalf of over 3,000 people who were killed in the 2023 earthquakes.

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