Türkiye

Türkiye

CHP’s Özel, Kılıçdaroğlu stage parallel Eid events in Ankara

Türkiye sees over 75,000 quit smoking requests in first four months: Data

Eight killed in bus crash as heavy traffic builds across Türkiye after Eid holiday

Eight people were killed when a passenger bus crashed and caught fire in western Türkiye as millions of travelers began returning home at the end of the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday, causing severe congestion on highways, airports and major transport hubs across the country.

Kanye West Draws Record 118,000 Fans in Istanbul for Career-Biggest Concert

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 largest stadium concert attendance in history.

CHP leadership crisis deepens with rival gatherings

Rival factions within the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) traded fresh accusations on May 30 as competing gatherings deepening divisions after a court ruling reinstated former chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

Turkish AI system targets safer maritime navigation

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.

Major Ankara stadium project enters final phase

Post-pandemic car surge chokes Istanbul traffic

Last master of ancient parchment craft dies at 93

Germany files charges two years after attack on Turkish consulate

Istanbul marks 573rd anniversary of Ottoman conquest

Özel insists he remains CHP chair despite court restrictions

EU tells Türkiye ‘not acceptable’ to exclude Greek Cyprus from COP31 briefing

The EU on May 28 said it was “not acceptable” that Türkiye excluded Greek Cyprus from a recent briefing at the United Nations in New York about the COP31 climate conference.

Turkish Cyprus rejects remarks of ‘window of opportunity’ on issue

Turkish Cypriot Foreign Ministry has dismissed Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides’ remarks suggesting that a “window of opportunity” exists for resolving the Cyprus issue, describing the comments as detached from reality.

Trial phase launched at cell therapy center for cancer treatment

The clinical trial phase for CAR-T cell therapy, a revolutionary treatment used in cancer care, has officially launched at Akdeniz University, with blood samples collected from nine selected patients at the center.

Türkiye takes 2nd place in global Schengen visa applications

Türkiye secured its spot as the world’s second-largest source of Schengen visa applications in 2025, trailing only China, according to newly released European Union data.

Drought-hit cities now battle overflowing dams

Dams across several provinces in Türkiye initiated controlled water discharges this week, as reservoirs, which just months ago faced severe drought and an impending water crisis, reached peak capacity due to sudden and torrential precipitation.

770-year-old Tokat bridge defies time

Spanning the Yeşilırmak River, the historic five-arched Hıdırlık Bridge in the northern province of Tokat, constructed by the Seljuks in 1250, remains standing centuries later, and continues to serve the public.

Istanbul residents embrace rare calm

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.

First domestic salep varieties registered

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 the ongoing depletion of natural habitats.