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Over 50 journalists, artists, politicians detained in new wave of arrests

In the early hours of Tuesday morning (February 18), a string of arrests in Istanbul targeted journalists, artists, and politicians affiliated with...

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Turkey: Crackdown on opposition continues with new arrests, investigations

In the early hours of Tuesday morning (February 11), several opposition-controlled municipalities were raided as part of an ‘anti-terror...

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Turkey: opposition leaders meet in Ankara to discuss presidential candidate selection

Yesterday (February 9), three leading figures in Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) met in Ankara to discuss the possible...

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Turkish newspaper BirGün raided: three journalists detained

Turkish authorities have carried out a raid on the offices of BirGün, a left-leaning independent newspaper. Three senior figures from birgun.net,...

09.02.2025 10

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Turkey commemorates 2nd anniversary of devastating southeastern earthquakes

Today (February 6), Turkey marks the second anniversary of the devastating twin earthquakes that hit the country’s southeast on the morning of...

06.02.2025 10

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Syria’s transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa visits Ankara for talks

Syria’s transitional president, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, arrived in Ankara yesterday at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The two...

05.02.2025 10

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Embattled Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu summoned for questioning

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been summoned for questioning as part of two separate investigations launched in the...

31.01.2025 20

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Arrests of journalists continue following Istanbul Mayor’s allegations of falsified prosecutor reports

On Monday (January 27), Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu alleged in a press conference that prosecutor reports had been falsified, leading to the...

30.01.2025 10

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Mayor deposed, replaced in southeastern province of Siirt

Sofya Alağaş, mayor of Turkey’s southeastern province of Siirt, has been deposed and replaced on alleged terrorism charges. On Tuesday (January...

30.01.2025 10

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Prominent Turkish talent manager arrested in connection with Gezi Park protests

Ayşe Barım, one of Turkey’s most prominent talent managers, has been arrested in connection with 2013’s Gezi Park protests. The indictment also...

28.01.2025 10

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Istanbul mayor under investigation again following comments alleging falsification of prosecutor reports

In a press conference held today (January 27), Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu alleged the falsification of reports that led to the opening of a case...

27.01.2025 10

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Turkey’s new Kurdish peace process explained

At the opening of the Turkish Parliament in early October, the Nationalist Action Party (MHP) chairman Devlet Bahçeli, a known far-right...

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Turkey’s Central Bank cuts interest rate by 250 basis points in January

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has reduced its policy interest rate by 250 basis points, lowering it from 47.5% to 45%. This marks...

23.01.2025 10

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66 dead in hotel fire in Bolu, Turkey

66 have died in a hotel fire at Kartalkaya Ski Resort in the central Anatolian province of Bolu. The fire has since been brought under control....

21.01.2025 10

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Turkish opposition leader detained amid ‘insulting the president’ accusations

Ümit Özdağ, leader of Turkey’s anti-immigration Victory Party (Zafer Partisi), has been detained in Ankara on allegations of “insulting the...

21.01.2025 20

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Istanbul mayor under investigation by prosecutors office

Istanbul’s Chief Prosecutor has opened an investigation into Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu relating to comments made by the mayor regarding Istanbul...

20.01.2025 10

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Russia alleges Ukraine attacked TurkStream natural gas pipeline

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced in a statement yesterday (January 13) that Ukraine unsuccessfully targeted the TurkStream natural gas pipeline...

14.01.2025 10

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Co-Mayors from pro-Kurdish party detained and replaced in Mersin’s Akdeniz district

Nuriye Arslan and Hoşyar Sarıyıldız, co-mayors of Mersin’s Akdeniz district from the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, have been detained over alleged...

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Istanbul district mayor detained in corruption investigation

Rıza Akpolat, mayor of Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district and a member of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), has been detained in...

13.01.2025 10

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Turkish Finance Minister: “Rents are the biggest factor in high cost of living”

In remarks made yesterday (January 9), Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek identified Turkey’s soaring rent prices as the biggest factor...

09.01.2025 10

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Turkey will launch military operations if PKK/YPG “Don’t leave Syria” – Foreign Minister

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the possibility of a military operation in Syria during a televised interview last night (January...

08.01.2025 4

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Israeli advisory committee recommends preparation for potential conflict with Turkey

The Nagel Committee, an advisory board tasked by the Israeli government in identifying national security threats, has released a report...

07.01.2025 3

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Erdoğan warns Turkey may launch surprise attack on Kurdish militias in northern Syria

In remarks following a cabinet meeting yesterday (January 6), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warned: “ The noose is tightening on...

07.01.2025 20

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Turkey preparing to serve as mediator in Sudanese civil war

Sudan’s de facto leader Abdulfettah al-Burhan has confirmed that his government accepted an offer from Turkey to serve as a mediator in the ongoing...

06.01.2025 4

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Turkish Foreign Minister denies Trump assertion that Ankara was behind Damascus takeover

In a recent statement on Al Jazeera, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan denied US President-elect Donald Trump’s recent allegation that Turkey...

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Turkish opposition signals openness to potential ground invasion of Syria

A deputy chairman for Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) indicated in a press conference with reporters yesterday (December...

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Trump praises Erdoğan, alleging Turkish involvement in Assad overthrow

In remarks made to reporters at his property in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, United States President-elect Donald Trump praised Turkish President Recep...

17.12.2024 4

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Turkish government hits opposition-led municipalities with seizures over Social Security debts

The Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security has initiated seizure proceedings against six opposition-led municipalities for unpaid debts to...

16.12.2024 5

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Turkey announces reopening of Damascus embassy, possible military collaboration with new Syrian administration

On Friday (December 13), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the reopening of Turkey’s embassy in Damascus over the weekend. Turkish...

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Journalist Nevşin Mengu detained following interview with PYD leader Salih Müslim

Nevşin Mengü, a well-known Turkish freelance journalist known for her YouTube content including the daily series Bugün Ne Oldu? (What Happened...

16.12.2024 4

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Return of refugees to Syria emerges as top agenda item in Turkey following Assad downfall

The collapse of Bashar Al Assad’s regime in Damascus early Sunday (December 8) has been greeted with mass celebrations by Syrians living in Turkey...

10.12.2024 4

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Turkey reacts following collapse of Assad regime

Numerous Turkish officials have issued reactions to the downfall of Syrian President Bashar Al- Assad early Sunday (December 9). Meanwhile, Syrian...

09.12.2024 4

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Former PKK commander Nizamettin Taş: “The PKK is loyal to Öcalan mostly in words, not in substance”

Nizamettin Taş, a former senior of the military wing of the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) from 1995 until his resignation in 2004, discussed with...

02.12.2024 2

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Bahçeli, Turkish ultranationalist leader threatens main opposition TV channel as journalists, activists targeted

Bahçeli, Turkish ultranationalist leader threatens main opposition TV channel as journalists, activists targeted Bahçeli, Turkish ultranationalist...

26.11.2024 2

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Istanbul Mayor announces plan to combat violence against women as Erdoğan defends withdrawal from Istanbul convention 

Istanbul Mayor announces plan to combat violence against women as Erdoğan defends withdrawal from Istanbul convention  Istanbul Mayor announces...

25.11.2024 10

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Istanbul shuts down metro lines amid women’s march on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Istanbul shuts down metro lines amid women’s march on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Istanbul shuts down metro...

25.11.2024 6

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Trial of ‘Newborn Gang’ defendants enters second day

Trial of 'Newborn Gang' defendants enters second day Trial of ‘Newborn Gang’ defendants enters second day Medyascope

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Turkey’s coalition partner refutes rumors of schism in ruling alliance amidst rumored Kurdish opening, trustee appointments

Turkey's coalition partner refutes rumors of schism in ruling alliance amidst rumored Kurdish opening, trustee appointments Turkey’s coalition...

19.11.2024 3

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Trial begins in scandal involving criminal network in deaths of newborns

Trial begins in scandal involving criminal network in deaths of newborns Trial begins in scandal involving criminal network in deaths of newborns...

18.11.2024 3

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Turkey’s trade minister: BRICS has offered Turkey ‘partner country’ status

Turkey's trade minister: BRICS has offered Turkey 'partner country' status Turkey’s trade minister: BRICS has offered Turkey ‘partner country’...

14.11.2024 5

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Illegal betting investigation in Turkey implicates pop star, footballer, social media influencers

Illegal betting investigation in Turkey implicates pop star, footballer, social media influencers Illegal betting investigation in Turkey...

14.11.2024 3

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Opposition mayors in three southeastern provinces deposed following last week’s removal of Istanbul district mayor

Opposition mayors in three southeastern provinces deposed following last week's removal of Istanbul district mayor Opposition mayors in three...

04.11.2024 3

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Istanbul’s Esenyurt district mayor detained over alleged ties with terrorist group

Istanbul's Esenyurt district mayor detained over alleged ties with terrorist group Istanbul’s Esenyurt district mayor detained over alleged ties...

31.10.2024 3

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Nationalist party chair: “No Kurdish Problem exists in Turkey”

Nationalist party chair: "No Kurdish Problem exists in Turkey" Nationalist party chair: “No Kurdish Problem exists in Turkey” Medyascope

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Identities of perpetrators and victims announced following attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries

Identities of perpetrators and victims announced following attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries Identities of perpetrators and victims announced...

24.10.2024 2

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Imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan visited by nephew amidst talks of new Kurdish opening

Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan,.imprisoned on İmralı Island in the Sea.of Marmara since 1999, was recently visited by his...

24.10.2024 3

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BREAKING: Explosions and gunfire reported at Turkish Aerospace Industries

Explosions and gunfire reported at Turkish Aerospace Industries BREAKING: Explosions and gunfire reported at Turkish Aerospace Industries Medyascope

23.10.2024 3

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Turkey’s nationalist leader hints at potential release of Abdullah Öcalan, founder of PKK

Turkey's nationalist leader hints at potential release of Abdullah Öcalan, founder of PKK Turkey’s nationalist leader hints at potential release of...

22.10.2024 2

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Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş

Turkey's opposition leader visits jailed Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Kurdish politician...

21.10.2024 3

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Fethullah Gülen, accused coup leader, dead at 83

Fethullah Gülen, accused coup leader, dead at 83 Fethullah Gülen, accused coup leader, dead at 83 Medyascope

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