A fairy chimney collapsed in Cappadocia, one of Türkiye’s major tourism destinations, on Oct. 29, with reports of injuries emerging from the scene, although the number remains unclear.
An Istanbul court has ordered the release of Sinem Dedetaş, the suspended mayor of Üsküdar who was jailed pending trial, under house arrest, her lawyer announced on Oct. 29.
Türkiye is set to establish a dedicated center to combat the growing threat of online scams, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has announced.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s mausoleum in Ankara on Oct. 29 to mark the republic’s 103rd anniversary, pledging to pursue his “Century of Türkiye” vision.
Türkiye plans to open 10 new-generation libraries, digitize 20,000 manuscripts and rare works and restore 1,100 historical items in 2027 as part of efforts to expand access to knowledge and preserve the country’s cultural heritage.
A six-day photography competition kicked off in the Aladağlar mountains on Oct. 27, drawing roughly 200 photographers from Türkiye and abroad to showcase the region’s dramatic peaks, glacial lakes and diverse wildlife while boosting local tourism.
Hundreds of thousands of people from across Türkiye flocked to Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of the republic’s founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, from the early hours of Oct. 29 to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic.
Ankara is hosting Turkic leaders for Republic Day celebrations and a summit at which Türkiye will take over the rotating chairmanship of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) from Azerbaijan.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen and efforts to end the war in Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Oct. 28, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said.
Türkiye, Bulgaria and Romania condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea on Oct. 28 and agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and early-warning capabilities.
Former Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran denied allegations of growing, using or supplying drugs during a court hearing on Oct. 28, as prosecutors sought prison sentences of at least 10 years for him and broadcaster Ela Rümeysa Cebeci over alleged drug trafficking or narcotics supply.
Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum held a meeting with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş on Oct. 28, amid speculation that the latter could switch political allegiance.
