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Türkiye Turkish, Lebanese presidents discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

Turkish, Lebanese presidents discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
Türkiye Contact lost with Tripoli-bound jet carrying Libyan army chief: Minister

Contact lost with Tripoli-bound jet carrying Libyan army chief: Minister
Montenegro restores visa-free travel for Turkish nationals

Montenegro restores visa-free travel for Turkish nationals

Montenegro has reinstated visa-free travel for Turkish nationals nearly two months after the regime was suspended following a knife attack incident in the capital, Turkish media reported on Dec. 23, citing sources at the Foreign Ministry.
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Türkiye to move up to a higher league in science and technology: Erdoğan
TÜRKIYE Anti-terror panel mulls over prolonging mandate

Anti-terror panel mulls over prolonging mandate

A parliamentary panel tasked to tackle political and legal aspects of the terror-free Türkiye project will convene for a 20th meeting, with the goal of launching efforts to draft a joint report on how to proceed in the next stages as well as prolonging its mandate.
TÜRKIYE Türkiye captures senior ISIL figure on Afghan-Pakistan border

Türkiye captures senior ISIL figure on Afghan-Pakistan border

The Turkish intelligence units have conducted a major operation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, capturing a Turkish national who held a senior role within the ISIL terrorist organization, security sources have announced.
TÜRKIYE Police detain 22 in corruption probe targeting Şile Municipality

Police detain 22 in corruption probe targeting Şile Municipality

Authorities in Istanbul have detained 22 people as part of an expanding corruption investigation into the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP)-run Şile Municipality, local media reported on Dec. 23.  
Türkiye extends Libya troop presence for another two years TÜRKIYE

Türkiye extends Libya troop presence for another two years
Journalist, filmmaker detained in high-profile Istanbul drug probe TÜRKIYE

Journalist, filmmaker detained in high-profile Istanbul drug probe
Sapanca Lake water decline alarms shoreline business owners TÜRKIYE

Sapanca Lake water decline alarms shoreline business owners
Eastern Express departs for season’s first snowy adventure TÜRKIYE

Eastern Express departs for season’s first snowy adventure
History lessons move beyond classroom at Istanbul high school TÜRKIYE

History lessons move beyond classroom at Istanbul high school
Deadly clashes in Aleppo as Türkiye urges SDF not to be obstacle to Syrias stability TÜRKIYE

Deadly clashes in Aleppo as Türkiye urges SDF not to be obstacle to Syria's stability
Istanbul to host 3rd Gaza solidarity march on first day of 2026 TÜRKIYE

Istanbul to host 3rd Gaza solidarity march on first day of 2026

Istanbul will host a large-scale march on Jan. 1, 2026, for the third consecutive year, condemning Israel’s attacks and expressing support for Palestinians, organizers announced on Dec. 22.
DEM Party delegation visits CHPs Özel to discuss anti-terror bid TÜRKIYE

DEM Party delegation visits CHP's Özel to discuss anti-terror bid

A delegation from the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) met with main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel on Dec. 22, as part of ongoing outreach efforts linked to a renewed peace initiative.  
Parliament approves 2026 budget in chaotic session TÜRKIYE

Parliament approves 2026 budget in chaotic session

Türkiye's parliament approved the central government budget for 2026 late on Dec. 21, after a heated session that descended into a brawl between lawmakers from the ruling and main opposition parties.
Turkish, Syrian officials urge SDF to integrate with national army TÜRKIYE

Turkish, Syrian officials urge SDF to integrate with national army

Senior Turkish and Syrian officials from foreign and defense ministries as well as intelligence have issued another warning to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for a swift and full integration with the Syrian national army in line with the March 10 agreement.

Runners race through Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar on year’s longest night TÜRKIYE

Runners race through Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar on year’s longest night

More than 1,500 runners competed in a nighttime race through Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar on Dec. 21, marking the year’s longest night with a rare sporting event inside one of the world’s oldest covered markets.  
Some companies found adding food dye to tea TÜRKIYE

Some companies found adding food dye to tea

The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has published its latest list exposing food fraud, revealing that nine companies were found to have added food dye to tea in 2025.
Sufi leader slams exploitation of sacred whirling ritual for entertainment TÜRKIYE

Sufi leader slams exploitation of sacred whirling ritual for entertainment

A prominent leader of the Mevlevi Order — the Sufi brotherhood world-famous as the "Whirling Dervishes" — has condemned the increasing commercialization of their sacred “sema” ritual as entertainment at weddings, restaurants and other commercial events.
Türkiye to introduce official federation logo for licensed Pilates studios TÜRKIYE

Türkiye to introduce official federation logo for licensed Pilates studios

Türkiye’s Gymnastics Federation (TCF) will begin requiring licensed Pilates studios to display an official TCF logo, a move aimed at curbing the rapid spread of unlicensed and unregulated studios across the country.