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Türkiye Justice minister backs indictment against İmamoğlu

Justice minister backs indictment against İmamoğlu
Türkiye Iraq, Türkiye launch new visa scheme

Iraq, Türkiye launch new visa scheme
Journalist detained in Istanbul drug operation, removed from post

Journalist detained in Istanbul drug operation, removed from post

Prominent Turkish journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy was detained late on Dec. 9 as part of a narcotics-related operation and was subsequently dismissed from his post as editor-in-chief of Habertürk TV channel.
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Türkiye won’t allow new chaos in Syria: Fidan
TÜRKIYE Turkish president to visit Turkmenistan on Dec 11-12

Turkish president to visit Turkmenistan on Dec 11-12

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Turkmenistan on Dec. 11-12 to attend the International Peace and Security Forum, Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said on Dec. 9.
TÜRKIYE Erhürman aims to rebuild Turkish Cyprus’ image in Türkiye

Erhürman aims to rebuild Turkish Cyprus’ image in Türkiye

Turkish Cyprus needs to change its image in Türkiye, which is largely associated with casinos, illegal money and mafia networks, Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhürman has said.
TÜRKIYE Terror-free Türkiye to pave way for terror-free region: Erdoğan

Terror-free Türkiye to pave way for terror-free region: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has declared that Türkiye is firmly committed to eliminating terrorism within its borders, adding that a terror-free Türkiye will pave the way for a terror-free region, and vowing to pursue this end with patience and determination.
Türkiye draws 20 bln cubic meters of water amid worsening drought TÜRKIYE

Türkiye draws 20 bln cubic meters of water amid worsening drought
Istanbul tops global traffic ranking as drivers lost 118 hours to congestion TÜRKIYE

Istanbul tops global traffic ranking as drivers lost 118 hours to congestion
Türkiye, Hungary deepen defense ties with ‘long-term partnership’ vision TÜRKIYE

Türkiye, Hungary deepen defense ties with ‘long-term partnership’ vision
Mediterranean climate center set to open in Istanbul in 2026 TÜRKIYE

Mediterranean climate center set to open in Istanbul in 2026
New income-support scheme to launch pilot phase next year TÜRKIYE

New income-support scheme to launch pilot phase next year
UN migration agency praises Türkiyes record tent donation for Sudan TÜRKIYE

UN migration agency praises Türkiye's record tent donation for Sudan
Gaza genocide undermines universal human rights values: Erdoğan TÜRKIYE

Gaza genocide undermines universal human rights values: Erdoğan

The ongoing genocide in Gaza, where over 70,000 Palestinians have lost their lives, signals that the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have been severely undermined, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated on Wednesday.
US moving closer to resolving F-35 issue with Türkiye: Envoy TÜRKIYE

US moving closer to resolving F-35 issue with Türkiye: Envoy

The close relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has brought the countries closer to resolving issues that led to Türkiye being kicked off the F-35 fighter jet program, the United States ambassador to Ankara said on Dec. 10.
Türkiye targets early-2026 reopening of 350-km railway along Syrian border TÜRKIYE

Türkiye targets early-2026 reopening of 350-km railway along Syrian border

Türkiye is moving toward the reopening of a key 350-kilometer railway running parallel to the Syrian border, with officials aiming to bring the line back into service in the first quarter of 2026, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has said.

Özel slams government’s economic record in budget debate TÜRKIYE

Özel slams government’s economic record in budget debate

Main opposition leader Özgür Özel criticized the government’s economic policies on Dec. 8 during a budget session in parliament, accusing the ruling bloc of deepening inequality as lawmakers opened debates on the 2026 spending plan.

Erdoğan calls Türkiye a ‘builder of order and peace’ TÜRKIYE

Erdoğan calls Türkiye a ‘builder of order and peace’

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan cast Türkiye as a stabilizing force and a builder of regional order on Dec. 9, using a gathering in Ankara to tout the country’s global role.

Turkish politician clinches victory in Germany’s Kiel runoff TÜRKIYE

Turkish politician clinches victory in Germany’s Kiel runoff

Samet Yılmaz, a German politician of Turkish descent running for the Greens, clinched victory in Kiel’s mayoral election on Dec. 7, becoming the country’s second mayor of Turkish origin.

Antalya’s church of St Nicholas prepares UNESCO heritage bid TÜRKIYE

Antalya’s church of St Nicholas prepares UNESCO heritage bid

The Church of St. Nicholas in the southwestern city of Antalya’s Demre, the town where the historical figure known worldwide as Santa Claus once lived and was buried, is moving toward a UNESCO World Heritage nomination as archaeological work gains momentum.

Türkiye plans to adopt bank-style security system after massive courthouse theft TÜRKIYE

Türkiye plans to adopt bank-style security system after massive courthouse theft

Türkiye will introduce a bank-style “three-key” mechanism to prevent unauthorized access to judicial evidence vaults after a high-profile theft at an Istanbul courthouse exposed vulnerabilities in the system, the Turkish justice minister has announced.