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The Zero Waste Festival has opened in Istanbul on June 4, bringing together environmental initiatives, renewable energy technologies, circular economy solutions, arts and education at Atatürk Airport.

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Movie theater ticket sales in Türkiye took a significant hit last year, dropping 15 percent compared to 2024 to reach 27.6 million admissions, the Turkish Statistical Institute’s (TÜİK) 2025 “Cinema and Performing Arts Statistics” bulletin…

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A four-day deep-sea salvage operation in the Marmara Sea has recovered a ghost net of extraordinary scale, large enough to shroud Istanbul’s 49-story Çamlıca Tower and underscoring the massive threat abandoned fishing gear poses to marine…

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As Russia and the West vie for influence, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan appears on track to secure a new mandate for his peace agenda with Azerbaijan and rapprochement with Turkey.

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By Humeyra Pamuk and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in July, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday,…

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U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO heads of state summit in Ankara in July, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed efforts to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call on Tuesday.The two leaders also reviewed regional issues of mutual interest,…

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Türkiye’s tire exports reached a record $1.9 billion last year, with shipments extending to 155 countries, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).

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While recent Middle East tensions have dampened international travel, booming domestic tourism is expected to offset the downturn, according to Firuz Bağlıkaya, the president of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB).

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Sudan's Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, who is visiting Turkiye, discussed Tuesday bilateral relations between the two countries, along with regional…

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Istanbul’s taxi problem can be solved by improving efficiency rather than increasing the number of cabs, according to İsmet Dalcı, the head of the Istanbul Taxi Drivers Chamber (İTEO).

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The award ceremony and gala of the seventh International Istanbul Ballet Competition, organized by the General Directorate of the State Opera and Ballet (DOB), was held at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall of the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) on…

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Istanbul authorities have designated 95 locations across the city as official swimming areas for the 2026 summer season, following the completion of quality assessments.

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Fraudsters operating fake residence permit websites and unauthorized consultancy offices have swindled millions of Turkish Liras from foreign nationals and Turkish employers by promising expedited immigration services, Turkish authorities…

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U.S. President Donald Trump has told President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that he plans to attend the NATO summit to be held in Ankara on July 7-8, according to a report by Middle East Eye.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to attend the NATO summit scheduled to be held in Ankara on July 7-8, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday

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Recent declines in the production index and weakening confidence indicators suggest that the construction sector may enter a more moderate growth path for the remainder of the year, says Erdal Eren, the head of the Turkish Contractors…

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Housing and rent accounted for the largest share of household expenditures in Türkiye in 2025, making up 29.3 percent of total spending, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute’s (TÜİK) Household Budget Survey published on June 2.

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The third Global Islamic Economy Summit started in Istanbul, bringing together global policymakers, central bank governors, investors, financial institutions, academics and industry representatives.

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Consumer prices in Istanbul rose 1.53 percent month-on-month in May, easing from a 3.74 percent increase recorded in April, according to data released by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO).

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Some cafes in Istanbul have begun introducing measures against remote workers and freelancers who spend long hours occupying tables with their laptops, with some venues going as far as banning laptop use on weekends, local media has…

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The historic Yalı Köşkü, an Ottoman-era waterfront pavilion where sultans bid farewell to naval expeditions, received admirals and presided over ceremonial fleet departures, is set to be reconstructed in accordance with its original…

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Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey. Syrian authorities have said the country was…

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Türkiye’s intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın met Hamas Shura Council head Mohammed Darwish and members of the group’s political bureau in Ankara to discuss the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, security sources said.

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Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport recorded its highest-ever daily flight traffic on May 31, handling 894 domestic and international takeoffs and landings on the final day of the Eid al-Adha holiday, airport officials said on…

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The headline Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI posted 49.8 in May, following a reading of 45.7 in April.

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Türkiye’s economy expanded 2.5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, official data showed Monday.

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Türkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry Ministry plans to expand production of endangered sturgeon and enter the global market under the “Turkish Caviar” brand, according to daily Milliyet.

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The Turkish carpet industry, which generated $871.7 million in export revenue in the January-April period of 2026, is aiming to reach $3.5 billion in exports by the end of the year.

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The sixth Istanbul Digital Art Festival is set to take place in Istanbul from June 3 to 7, bringing together international artists in a showcase that explores the intersection of art, science and emerging digital systems.

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Türkiye has introduced strict nighttime restrictions on several of its most famous Mediterranean beaches to protect endangered sea turtles during the nesting season, with violators to face fines of up to 699,245 Turkish Liras…

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The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) held rival Eid holiday gatherings in Ankara on May 30, highlighting a prolonged leadership dispute following a court ruling that reinstated former chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and removed…

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TEHRAN – The Iran U23 national football team have officially departed Tehran for Antalya, Turkey, embarking on a pivotal 12-day training camp.

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Zero Waste Forum will be held in Istanbul next week, bringing together global policymakers, business leaders and experts to discuss climate action and sustainable development.

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Grammy-winning rapper and producer Kanye West, also known as Ye, made his long-awaited Istanbul debut on May 30, drawing a record-breaking crowd of approximately 118,000 fans to Atatürk Olympic Stadium in what the rapper described as the…

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Turkish ports welcomed 103,896 cruise passengers in April, pushing the total number of visitors arriving via cruise ships in the first four months of the year to 197,683, according to official data.

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Following the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday, attention in Türkiye’s economy will turn to a series of critical data releases expected in the coming days.

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The Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) has prepared a report calling for stronger policies to bring young people who are neither in education nor employment into the economy, warning that one in four young people in Türkiye remains outside…

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Euphrates flooding displaces thousands in Syria's Deir Ezzor Submitted by Reem Aouir on Sat, 05/30/2026 - 19:27 Syrian authorities opened dam spillways for the first time in three decades as rising Euphrates waters displaced thousands…

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By Ece Toksabay ANKARA, May 30 (Reuters) - Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court ruling that removed him from office and…

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Turkish defense company Havelsan has developed BLUEVISION, an artificial intelligence-supported maritime situational awareness system designed to improve navigation safety on manned and unmanned platforms.

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The seventh Istanbul International Ballet Competition, organized by the State Opera and Ballet, has brought together rising young dancers and some of the most distinguished figures of the ballet world in Istanbul for a week-long…

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The capital Ankara’s new stadium is nearing completion and will debut as one of Türkiye’s most state-of-the-art sports facilities, a senior official announced on May 28.

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The number of automobiles in Istanbul has surged by 1.2 million since the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing the 4-million mark, with experts warning that the traffic congestion crisis must be permanently addressed before it reaches a point of…

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TURK Fatih Tutak is no longer simply a great restaurant. It has evolved into something far more ambitious.

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TEHRAN – Team Melli signaled their World Cup intent on Friday, overcoming a halftime deficit to dismantle Gambia 3-1 in a high-octane friendly in Antalya, Turkey..

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Istanbul launched celebrations marking the 573rd anniversary of its Ottoman conquest on May 29, with military flyovers, cultural performances and large public gatherings held across the city.

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Sardar Azmoun is Iran's third top scorer in history with a successful club career behind him but is set to miss out on the 2026 World Cup in an exclusion shadowed by political controversy. Azmoun, 31, is not part of the Iranian squad that…

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Turkish Airlines (THY) aims to serve a total of 2.7 million passengers during the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday, says Murat Şeker, the carrier’s chairman of the board and the executive committee.

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Eastern European countries have emerged as rising markets for Türkiye’s ready-to-wear sector as apparel exporters step up efforts to diversify their export destinations amid signs of slowing demand in Europe, according to a report prepared…

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Istanbul, a bustling metropolis with a population exceeding 15 million, has experienced a dramatic exodus due to the Eid al-Adha holiday, granting the remaining residents a rare opportunity to savor the city’s landmarks in a serene setting.

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In a landmark development for Turkish agriculture, Türkiye has officially registered its first domestic salep varieties, paving the way for the cultivation of these wild orchids under field conditions in coastal regions, thereby mitigating…

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on May 28 to discuss bilateral ties and regional and global developments, the Turkish Communications Directorate said.

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A Vanuatu-flagged Turkish cargo ship sailing from Odesa to Türkiye was hit by a drone, Ukrainian authorities said, as a separate attack targeted three oil tankers off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast.

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Syria's energy ministry warned on Thursday of rising water levels on the Euphrates River after flooding in the north and east following increased flows from neighbouring Turkey and recent rains. The ministry said it was monitoring the…

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Israel may need $6m to move Istanbul consulate Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:24 The planned demolition of the former consulate building has complicated Israeli deliberations over whether to rebuild, relocate or stay away…

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Political parties exchanged traditional Eid al-Adha visits on May 28 in Ankara, with ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) meeting for the first time in three holiday periods.

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ISTANBUL, May 28 (Reuters) - Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkey's northern coast, shipping agency Tribeca said. The tanker James II, sailing under the Palau flag and in ballast, was some…

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Thousands of Turkish tourists have flocked to the Greek islands for the Eid al-Adha holiday, causing severe bottlenecks and hours of waiting at border checkpoints.

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The “TOBB Business World Artificial Intelligence Summit,” organized under the auspices of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) Software Assembly, will take place in Ankara on June 17, bringing together the…

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Grammy-winning American rapper and producer Kanye West, also known as YE, is set to perform in Istanbul on May 30, with organizers unveiling details of what is being promoted as one of the city’s largest live music events in recent years.

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Istanbul’s historic Haydarpaşa train station will rise as one of the city’s main cultural and social attractions while preserving its role as a transportation hub once its comprehensive restoration and transformation project is completed,…

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A new poll shows a majority in Turkey rejects the court ruling that ousted main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel.

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The Turkish city of Istanbul will host the third Global Islamic Economy Summit from June 3 to 6, bringing together policymakers, economists, investors, financial institutions, academics and industry representatives.The summit will focus on…

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ISTANBUL, May 27 (Reuters) - The reinstated chair of Turkey's main opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Wednesday the party will hold a congress once legal conditions are met, after a court ousted the previous leadership, triggering…

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Turkish airports handled more than 8 million civil commercial flights between 2021 and 2025, according to data from the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ).

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The Third Global Islamic Economy Summit will gather international leaders, investors and academics in Istanbul to shape the future of ethical finance and sustainable development.

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Türkiye’s automotive sector has demonstrated strong success in export market diversification, reaching more than 190 countries and free zones, with European Union markets remaining its main destination, the Trade Ministry said in a written…

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Istanbul’s historic Haydarpaşa train station will rise as one of the city’s main cultural and social attractions while preserving its role as a transportation hub once its comprehensive restoration and transformation project is completed,…

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A large-scale ecotourism initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism in forested areas is nearing completion in the southwestern Turkish resort city of Muğla’s Marmaris.

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Turgutlu Belediyespor Women’s Basketball Team, founded with a strong social mission to raise awareness against violence toward women and femicides, has achieved a major sporting milestone by earning promotion to the Turkish Women’s…

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Tens of thousands of CHP supporters rallied for Ozgur Ozel in Izmir on Tuesday in a major show of defiance after a court ousted him from the party leadership.

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Somalia on May 26 said it is seeking to forge new agreements with Türkiye in the mining sector while expressing optimism over ongoing Turkish offshore oil and natural gas exploration activities off the Somali coast.

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By Tuvan Gumrukcu ANKARA, May 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small proportion of its budget, despite the…

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Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport is targeting a stronger position as a global connection hub, a senior executive has said, as passenger traffic continues to rise.

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Industries worldwide have been hit by supply-side shocks after the Iran war disrupted global supply chains, with Turkish manufacturers facing rising cost pressures as a result.

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The second edition of the Akaretler Art Project is set to bring together galleries, artists and collectors in one of Istanbul’s most historic quarters from June 4 to 14.

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Türkiye will host the second Zero Waste Forum at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport on June 5-7, bringing together officials, international organizations, academics, local governments, private sector representatives and civil society groups.

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Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.

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By Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA, May 25 (Reuters) - Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemned on Monday a court ruling that ousted the leadership of the main opposition CHP last week, calling a police operation to evict the leaders from the…

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Türkiye and the African Union are preparing to hold the fourth Türkiye-Africa Partnership Summit, diplomatic sources announced, as Ankara extended its congratulations on Africa Day.

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TEHRAN - The Iranian men's national volleyball team will fly to Turkey on Saturday ahead of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) campaign.

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The ninth Istanbul Comics and Art Festival will take place on June 13–14 at Paribu Art in Istanbul, bringing together the city’s alternative art scene under one roof.

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A presidential decision revoking Istanbul Bilgi University’s operating permit has been annulled, clearing the way for the university to continue education activities.

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Police entered the main opposition CHP’s headquarters in Ankara after hours of tension over the enforcement of a court ruling that annulled the party’s 2023 congress and reinstated former chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

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Violence erupted after Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara.

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ANKARA, May 24 (Reuters) - Turkish riot police fired tear gas and broke through the gates of the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, a Reuters witness said. An appeals court on Thursday ousted…

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Türkiye will build a natural gas pipeline extending to Turkish Cyprus, with the project expected to become operational in 2028, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced.

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As an estimated 15 million people are preparing to travel across Türkiye during the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, a massive travel rush expected to generate nearly 200 billion Turkish Liras ($4.4 billion) in economic activity through…

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ANKARA, May 24 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities ordered police to evict the leadership of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) from their headquarters on Sunday, enforcing a court ruling that reinstated the former leader and…

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Those arrested reportedly took part in what officials described as 'terrorist attacks' in Turkiye.

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Friends, family and pro-Palestinian activists waited in terminal one of the airport for the activists to land on a flight from Istanbul.

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TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) received the third consignment of humanitarian aid dispatched by IHH Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation on Wednesday.

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TEHRAN- The head of Iran's Customs Administration said that trade routes and the ease of truck traffic at the Iran-Turkey customs borders will be reviewed and facilitated. According to IRNA from the

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ISTANBUL, May 23 (Reuters) - Turkish police detained 13 people under an investigation into a 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), state media said on Saturday, after a court ruling this week ousted the…

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Ten suspects accused of being ISIL members, including one linked to the 2015 Ankara train station attack, have been captured in Syria in a joint operation with Syrian intelligence, Turkish security sources announced on May 23.

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Some dishes are not meant to be made alone. The true memory of Turkish cuisine is preserved not in recipes, but around the table itself.

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A court move targeting Turkey’s main opposition party, combined with mounting economic pressure linked to the Iran conflict, is raising expectations of an early vote that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule.

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Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students 'suffer no harm'.

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By Canan Sevgili and Mirac Dereli May 22 (Reuters) - A Turkish court annulled the main opposition party's 2023 congress, effectively ousting its leader Ozgur Ozel, in a ruling that has inflamed a political crisis, jolted financial markets…

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Injured activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla arrive at Istanbul Airport on Thursday. Photograph: Burak Kara/Getty

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ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - An Ankara court on Friday rejected an appeal by Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) against a ruling to oust its leader, the Cumhuriyet daily and other Turkish media said. The CHP has…

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The Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK) has stepped up efforts to revive Türkiye’s European Union membership agenda, calling on both European capitals and Ankara to rebuild momentum behind full accession.

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A human rights campaigner said the 14 activists were recuperating in Turkey, adding that they are “pretty shaken”.

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By Ece Toksabay and Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkey's political opposition dug in on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader and annulled its congress, inflaming a political crisis that…

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TEHRAN — Iran defensive midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury during training in Antalya, Turkey.

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TEHRAN - Iran have added a second friendly to their pre-World Cup itinerary, announcing a June 4 meeting with Mali during their training camp in Antalya, Turkey.

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422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy.

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Injured activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla arrive at Istanbul Airport on Thursday. Photograph: Burak Kara/Getty

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Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters.

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Activists onboard Gaza-bound flotilla recount abuse in Israeli detention Global Sumud Flotilla activists arrived in Turkey on Thursday after being released from Israeli detention, with several participants alleging they suffered torture,…

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Ankara court overturns results of leadership election won by Republican People's Party head Ozgur Ozel.

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The world premiere of Gaetano Donizetti’s iconic opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” is on stage as part of the 17th International Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival, organized by the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet.

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Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.

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Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkey following global outcry over their treatment in custody. Hundreds of activists from…

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The first of hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists began arriving at Istanbul airport Thursday after being arrested then deported from Israel, an AFP correspondent said. The 422 activists, among them 85 Turkish nationals, were flown from…

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The request, published in Israeli media, marks a further escalation in tensions with Turkey amid disputes over Gaza aid operations.

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Ankara’s regional appeals court on Thursday annulled the main opposition Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) 2023 leadership congress and reinstated former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu pending a final ruling, according to the court decision.

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ANKARA, May 21 (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Thursday annulled the 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party in which current chairman Ozgur Ozel was elected, dealing a potentially big blow to President Tayyip…

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A Turkish court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership vote of Turkey’s main opposition CHP, throwing the party into turmoil and potentially paving the way for former chair Kemal Kilicdaroglu’s return amid a broader crackdown on…

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A total of 422 participants from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including 85 Turkish nationals, left the Ramon Airport in Israel and are en route to Türkiye, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said Thursday.

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Turkish prosecutors have ordered the detention of 25 celebrities, musicians, actors and media personalities in an expanded wave of an ongoing narcotics investigation targeting public figures, local media reported on May 21.

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The Turkish parliament has approved a bill introducing broad tax incentives aimed at encouraging the return of undeclared foreign assets and boosting investment and foreign currency inflows.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that Türkiye will continue to pursue pro-peace and pro-stability policies in its region amid armed conflicts, vowing that circumstances oblige Ankara to always keep its armed forces strong and robust.

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Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade relating to the countervailing duty on rainbow trout from Turkey.

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By Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, May 21 (Reuters) - Gaza flotilla activists who were detained by Israel and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of Israel's far-right police minister have been released from prison and will be deported to…

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Twelve Irish are due to leave via Turkey today, including Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly.

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Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982.

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Türkiye will celebrate the fifth edition of “Turkish Cuisine Week” between May 21 and 27 this year under a theme celebrating a shared table of heritage, bringing the country’s rich culinary culture to international audiences through…

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The newly launched cinema office in Istanbul has opened its doors with a month-long cultural program featuring free film screenings, director talks and workshops aimed at strengthening the megacity’s film industry and creative community.

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Baku’s ambassador says borders with Armenia will remain closed until Yerevan changes its constitution, hardening positions just weeks before a pivotal Armenian election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s peace agenda…

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A sweeping exhibition tracing 12,000 years of jewelry craftsmanship across Anatolia has opened at the Ankara Ethnography Museum, bringing together hundreds of rare artifacts from museums throughout Türkiye.

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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has struck Turkey’s southeast, an area devastated by the February 2023 twin quakes.

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In their final high-level huddle before July’s summit in Ankara, NATO foreign ministers will meet to smooth out logistical plans and tackle pressing security crises across Europe and the Middle East.

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Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief İbrahim Kalın met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus during a visit for talks on regional developments and bilateral cooperation, security sources said.

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Turkish counter-terror police on Tuesday arrested 110 people on suspicion of activities in support of the ISIL terror group in an operation largely targeting Istanbul, the Anadolu state news agency said.

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Aston Villa and Freiburg meet in Istanbul on May 20 with vastly different histories but the same singular focus: Capturing the Europa League trophy and securing a historic milestone at Beşiktaş Park.

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The suspect turned the gun on himself to avoid being caught.

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Türkiye pitched its robust production infrastructure and unique historical locations, stretching from Istanbul to Cappadocia, to the global cinema industry at the 79th Cannes Film Festival’s “Türkiye Invites You” reception.

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The “Tulipomania” (Tulip Mania) exhibition has opened at the Temporary Exhibition Hall of the Istanbul Tulip Museum, affiliated with the Istanbul Tulip Foundation.

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The number of registered electric vehicles (EVs) in Türkiye has reached 423,783 as of April, according to the latest data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).

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Türkiye’s ready-to-wear sector views the European Union’s upcoming Digital Product Passport mandate for textiles as a major opportunity to gain a competitive edge.

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Israel raid of Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus sparks outrage The Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla reported Israeli naval forces raiding several of its vessels near Cyprus, in the latest attack on the aid mission in international waters.…

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Israel raid of Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus sparks outrage Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:24 The seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla is the latest in a string of raids that occurred in international waters People hold…

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Some 57 suspects were detained on May 18, over allegations of bid-rigging in tenders conducted by a subsidiary of the Istanbul Municipality, in the latest wave of operations targeting the opposition-run local administrations.

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Main opposition leader Özgür Özel said on May 17 that his Republican People’s Party (CHP) could field alternative presidential candidates if jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu remains behind bars ahead of the next election.

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Türkiye’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked down by 0.1 percentage points quarter-on-quarter to 8.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) released on May 18.

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More than 50 vessels departed from the Turkish port city of Marmaris last week.

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Turkish consumer confidence ticked up by 0.3 percent month-on-month to reach 85.8 points in May, according to a joint survey by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) and the Central Bank released on May 18.

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Antalyaspor was relegated from the Turkish Süper Lig on May 16 despite earning a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kocaelispor, as all three of its fellow relegation candidates pulled off crucial results to secure safety on the final day of the…

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As automobiles continue to be viewed as a key investment and a hedge against inflation, demand in the Turkish automotive market remains robust, with consumers pulling forward their purchasing decisions in anticipation of rising prices.

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Turkish officials are reportedly scouting jogging routes for French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the major NATO summit in Ankara this July, as Macron’s habit of going for morning runs during overseas visits has become a signature…

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A Turkish entrepreneur has launched a trial coffee cultivation project in the southern province of Adana, aiming to introduce coffee farming to the fertile plains of Çukurova, one of Türkiye’s most important agricultural regions.

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The second edition of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES) will take place on May 22 at the Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the European Union must make a “historic decision” on Türkiye, arguing that the bloc needs Ankara at a time of shifting global balances.

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The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have launched a new regional project aimed at strengthening the protection of cultural heritage and preventing the illicit trafficking of…

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The central government budget posted a deficit of 338.7 billion Turkish Liras ($7.4 billion) in April, widening sharply from a 175 billion lira deficit recorded in the same month last year, the Treasury and Finance Ministry said on May 15.

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The Turkish Education Ministry has decided to revise a series of frequently used expressions in school textbooks, while also launching a province-specific curriculum project, local media has reported.

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The number of paid employees in Türkiye’s industry, construction and trade-services sectors increased by 1.8 percent year-on-year in March 2026, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on May 15.

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Türkiye has welcomed Iraq’s new government led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi after it received a vote of confidence in the Iraqi Council of Representatives and took office.

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The third edition of Galataport Jazz, organized by Galataport Istanbul in collaboration with Pozitif and D.Exe, will take place on June 6-7 at Galataport Istanbul.

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A Turkish parliamentary commission established to investigate recent school-related violent incidents in the provinces of Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş, as well as broader digital risks affecting children, is set to conduct an on-site review…

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Ankara is of the opinion that the upcoming NATO summit should observe “strong participation” from the partner countries, especially from the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative, given the deteriorated security environment impacting the…

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Nearly 23.3 percent of young people aged 15-24 in Türkiye were neither in education nor in employment last year, with the country’s youth population standing at 12.7 million out of a total population of 86.1 million, according to the…

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A total of 126,808 homes were sold in Türkiye in April, up 2.6 percent from a year earlier, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on May 14.

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The Turkish Central Bank has raised its year-end inflation forecast for 2026 to 26 percent, citing the impact of the war in the region, higher energy prices and increased uncertainty over the global outlook.

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The Upcycle Istanbul Art & Design Festival will be held this year at QNB Terminal Kadıköy from May 15 to 19 with the theme “İyileş(tir)mek” (Healing/Re/Pairing).

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The 17th International Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival, organized by the State Opera and Ballet Directorate, will kick off on May 21.

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A wave of torrential rain and hailstorms has battered several Turkish provinces, with heavy flooding in the Black Sea province of Samsun triggering flash floods that swept away vehicles and buried streets under thick layers of mud.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Kazakhstan on May 13 for talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as Ankara and Astana seek to deepen their strategic partnership.

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The SDF commander-in-chief reflected on a fragile integration deal with Damascus, growing Kurdish backlash and ongoing talks with Turkey as questions mount over Rojava’s political future.

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The move removes a decades-old reexport mechanism routed largely through Georgia as Ankara and Yerevan step up normalization efforts.

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ANKARA, May 13 (Reuters) - Turkey's attempt to finish its decades-old conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group has stalled, with both sides waiting for the other to act in a peace bid complicated by the Iran war. The…

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Türkiye is preparing legislation to formally define its maritime jurisdiction areas, with the draft bill reportedly authorizing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to declare “bodies of water with special status.”

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Authorities in the southern Turkish resort city of Antalya have unveiled a blue Mediterranean drive aimed at tackling marine and coastal pollution ahead of the city’s planned bid to host the COP31 climate summit.

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Türkiye has completed all necessary bureaucratic preparations for launching direct trade with Armenia as part of the ongoing normalization process between the two neighboring countries, a spokesman for the Turkish Foreign Ministry has…

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Türkiye has the potential to become a key balancing point in the jet fuel market as Europe faces falling stocks and supply concerns, a senior Turkish Fuel Services (TSF) executive has said.

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NICOSIA, May 13 (Reuters) - The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of the year, Cyprus's President Nikos…

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Video: Turkey’s Fidan says Israel’s policies becoming ‘global security problem’ Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that Israel’s actions are no longer confined to the region but are evolving into a “global security…

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The Turkish top diplomat has underlined the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to free maritime traffic and urged that the key waterway should not be used as a weapon amid continued restrictions imposed by Iran.

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A high-level Belgian delegation led by Queen Mathilde continued its third day of engagements in Türkiye on May 12, as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation through a series of economic, diplomatic and defense-related agreements.

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The e-commerce market continued its rapid expansion in Türkiye last year, with total transaction volume increasing 52.2 percent year on year to exceed 4.57 trillion Turkish Liras, according to “the Outlook of E‑Commerce in Türkiye” report.

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Türkiye is expected to deliver a stronger wind power performance this year than last, according to Turkish Wind Energy Association (TÜREB) Chairman İbrahim Erden.

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Türkiye’s construction cost index rose sharply in March 2026, accelerating on an annual basis, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) showed on May 12.

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A macaque monkey named Bozok, discovered by residents in Yozgat’s Sarıkaya district and taken under protection by the Provincial Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks teams, has been relocated to Ankara, where he is now…

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The renovation of a long-closed Greek Orthodox school on an Istanbul island will be finished in September, although it does not yet have a license to reopen, the patriarchate said on May 10.

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The Turkish apparel industry will shift its focus toward high-value-added production in the medium and long term, said Mustafa Paşahan, chair of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB), stressing that Türkiye can no longer…

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Turkey reopened the Akcakale-Tell Abyad crossing on Monday, ending an 11-year closure along the Syria border.

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TEHRAN- The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA), referring to the close ties between Iran and Turkey and the significant opportunities for trade and industrial cooperation between the two…

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Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) President Şekib Avdagiç has warned that for the first time in 2024 and 2025, imports of consumer goods have exceeded imports of investment goods.

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Retail trade sales volume in Türkiye rose sharply by 21.2 percent in March 2026 compared with the same month of the previous year, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on May 11.

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A Turkish Airlines plane carrying 277 passengers and 11 crew members caught fire while landing at Kathmandu airport on May 11, but no one was hurt in the accident.