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Life returns to normal after Istanbul’s explosion occurred in Istiklal Street
Life returns to normal after an explosion occurred on Istiklal Street in the center of Istanbul, near Taksim Square, and the explosion killed 6 people and injured 53 people.
The Turkish forces arrested the woman accused of being behind…
Suspect in custody in Istanbul blast that killed 6 and injured 81, officials say
A suspect is in custody related to an explosion that killed at least six people and injured at least 81 others in Istanbul on Sunday, Turkey’s interior ministry said early Monday.
The incident has been deemed a terrorist attack, Turkish…
Explosion in Taksim area of Istanbul leaves a number of deaths and injuries
An explosion took place on Sunday evening on Istiklal Street in Istanbul city center near Taksim Square, killing 6 and injuring 53 people. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a televised speech after the bombing: "Elements trying…
Midye dolma, one of the most famous dishes in Turkey
Midye dolma "stuffed mussels" is one of the most famous dishes in Turkey, as it dates back to the era of Sultan Muhammad Al-Fateh. The dish was nicknamed "marine insects" due to its frequent consumption. It was introduced to Turkish cuisine…
Galata Tower, the compass for tourists to Istanbul
Galata Tower is the compass for tourists coming to Turkey, to embrace the charm of Istanbul. The tower is a historic landmark, it is one of the oldest and most beautiful towers in the historical city, its construction dates back to the…
Istiklal Street: first destination for tourists coming to Istanbul
Istiklal Avenue is a pedestrian street and the heart of Istanbul, its economic and cultural center, visited by tens of thousands of visitors and tourists on a daily basis. It is located in Taksim area of Beyoglu district and extends across…
Turkish mine explosion kills 40 and leaves many trapped
Forty people are now thought to have died following an explosion in a coal mine in northern Turkey, the country's interior minister says,
Suleyman Soylu earlier said 58 people had been rescued from the mine and over a dozen remained…
Istanbul’s seventh Arabic Book Fair themed “A World Without Borders” kicks off
The seventh edition of International Arabic Book Fair themed “A world without borders” was launched in Istanbul, Turkey, last Saturday, with a remarkable Arab presence. During the fair, which continues until October 9, a variety of lectures…
Activists: We will continue to organize protests in support of Iranian women
Protests in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, while she was detained in a police station, have cast a shadow over the reality of rights and freedoms in Iran and the Middle East. Women rights activists A24 interviewed stated…
Turkish state banks set to exit Russia’s payment system on US warning
Turkish state banks are planning to exit a payment system used by Russians, a dramatic example of how US secondary sanctions are forcing countries to distance themselves from Moscow.
The three lenders, the only ones in Turkey still…