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Türkiye Four Turkish destinations shortlisted for UN’s 2026 best villages scheme

Four Turkish destinations shortlisted for UN’s 2026 best villages scheme
Türkiye Istanbul’s historic Fatih district eyes ‘London-style’ traffic charge

Istanbul’s historic Fatih district eyes ‘London-style’ traffic charge
Türkiye begins restoration of wooden sarcophagi, historic textiles

Türkiye begins restoration of wooden sarcophagi, historic textiles

Türkiye has launched a new phase of restoration and conservation work focusing on wooden sarcophagi and historical textiles held in major museum collections, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced.  
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Fishermen cast final nets in Van Lake ahead of seasonal fishing ban
TÜRKIYE Dutch FM says Türkiye key to NATO’s southern flank

Dutch FM says Türkiye key to NATO’s southern flank

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said NATO remained essential not only for Europe but also for the United States’ own security interests, while describing Türkiye as a key ally on the alliance’s southern flank.
TÜRKIYE Israel’s death penalty for Palestinians akin to Hitler’s policies: Erdoğan

Israel’s death penalty for Palestinians akin to Hitler’s policies: Erdoğan

Israeli parliament’s decision to impose the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners is "essentially no different from Hitler’s policies against Jews," President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Friday.

TÜRKIYE Several detained in ops on two CHP-run municipalities in graft probe

Several detained in ops on two CHP-run municipalities in graft probe

Turkish authorities have detained multiple officials, including a deputy mayor, in raids on the municipalities of Mersin’s Yenişehir district and Bolu as part of the crackdown targeting municipalities run by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP).  
Türkiye showcases naval power across three seas with major drill TÜRKIYE

Türkiye showcases naval power across three seas with major drill
More ops expected in celebrity drug probe, chief prosecutor says TÜRKIYE

More ops expected in celebrity drug probe, chief prosecutor says
Erdoğan calls Türkiye a ‘safe haven’ in regional turmoil TÜRKIYE

Erdoğan calls Türkiye a ‘safe haven’ in regional turmoil
Aid convoy heads from Türkiye to Iran TÜRKIYE

Aid convoy heads from Türkiye to Iran
Türkiye eyes full tobacco sales ban by 2040 under sweeping new bill TÜRKIYE

Türkiye eyes full tobacco sales ban by 2040 under sweeping new bill
Southeastern provinces become new frontier in Türkiye’s tourism expansion TÜRKIYE

Southeastern provinces become new frontier in Türkiye’s tourism expansion
Türkiye allows limited pat-downs by watchmen under new regulation TÜRKIYE

Türkiye allows limited pat-downs by watchmen under new regulation

Türkiye’s neighborhood watchmen are now authorized to perform external pat-downs based on reasonable suspicion, though full body and vehicle searches remain explicitly prohibited, according to a new regulation published in the Official Gazette.
Schools to compose national team anthem ahead of World Cup TÜRKIYE

Schools to compose national team anthem ahead of World Cup

Education Minister Yusuf Tekin has announced a nationwide school-based anthem competition for the national football team ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ankara renames street after historian İlber Ortaylı TÜRKIYE

Ankara renames street after historian İlber Ortaylı

A street in the Turkish capital has been renamed after prominent historian and author İlber Ortaylı, following a unanimous decision by the city council.
Historic arch bridge unearthed during roadworks in northern Türkiye TÜRKIYE

Historic arch bridge unearthed during roadworks in northern Türkiye

Local authorities in the Black Sea province of Rize have unearthed a nearly 200-year-old stone arch bridge that had been buried beneath road infrastructure for decades.
Fidan urges vigilance against Israeli acts that could derail ceasefire TÜRKIYE

Fidan urges vigilance against Israeli acts that could derail ceasefire

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on April 9 called on the international community to be ready to respond "appropriately to Israel’s potential acts of sabotage" amid the recently declared U.S.-Iran ceasefire.  
Defense chief says sidelining Türkiye could harm EU security TÜRKIYE

Defense chief says sidelining Türkiye could harm EU security

Defense Minister Yaşar Güler on April 9 urged European nations not to underestimate Ankara’s role in regional security, warning that keeping Türkiye outside emerging defense frameworks would jeopardize the continent’s own safety.

11 detained in star-studded drug raid TÜRKIYE

11 detained in star-studded drug raid

Authorities in Türkiye have detained 11 public figures as part of an ongoing drug-related investigation that has drawn significant public attention since late 2025, local media reported on April 9.

Türkiye detains nearly 200 in ISIL op after attack on Israeli consulate TÜRKIYE

Türkiye detains nearly 200 in ISIL op after attack on Israeli consulate

Turkish security forces have detained nearly 200 people in a nationwide sweep, one day after a shootout outside Israel's consulate in Istanbul, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said on April 8.