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The Turkish opposition has 10 weeks to overthrow Erdogan
"The Turkish opposition alliance announced on Monday its candidate for the presidential elections scheduled for May 14, with ten weeks ahead to defeat Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a goal that it has failed to achieve for two…
Citizens optimistic for the new year of 2023
The atmosphere in the Turkish city of Istanbul was full of celebrations on New Year's Eve, as entertainment activities were held on the Bosporus Bridge, that separates the continents of Asia and Europe, for citizens and tourists to welcome…
Turkish-Saudi business and investment forum kicks off
The activities of the Turkish-Saudi Business Forum were launched, featuring the Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance and the Saudi Minister of Investment.
The forum came to start real steps to reach the goal of bilateral trade volume…
Citizens complain of high cost of living
Citizens in Turkey struggle with the rise in inflation rate to more than 85 percent in October, highest in 25 years, as prices of basic commodities such as foodstuffs and energy have increased significantly during the past month compared to…
Strong earthquake rocks western Turkey near Duzce
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck an area of western Turkey near the town of Duzce, about 210km (130 miles) east of Turkey's largest city Istanbul.
The tremors were strong enough to be felt in Istanbul and the capital…
Turkish jets hit targets in Syria, Iraq after Istanbul bomb blast
Kurdish fighters report ‘deaths and injuries after Turkish air raids hit Kobane and two villages housing people displaced by war in Syria.
Turkish military planes have hit targets in northern Syria and Iraq, bombing bases Turkey’s…
Interior Minister, Istanbul Mayor visit Taksim Square after the blast
Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu and Istanbul Mayor Akramoglu visited Taksim Square to follow up on the situation after the explosion that occurred on Istiklal Street in Istanbul, which left at least 6 dead and 53 wounded.…
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…