International
Istanbul Airport has reached a new milestone in international aviation, recording its highest-ever daily passenger and flight figures, according to Turkish authorities. The airport handled 1,739 flights and 290,287 passengers on Sunday, August 16, marking a new daily record for both Turkey and Europe. Turkey's......
Donald Trump has welcomed the new defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, describing the deal as a sign that countries across the Middle East are moving toward closer security cooperation. The U.S. president said Sunday that he was “very happy” with the agreement, which......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has outlined his vision for the country’s future, emphasizing a productive economy, technological leadership, stronger democratic institutions and a more influential role in international affairs. In an article published on the occasion of the 25th anniversary......
Turkey has reaffirmed its ambition to bring all four reactors of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant into operation by 2030, marking a major milestone in the country's long-term strategy to diversify its energy mix and strengthen energy security. Turkish officials stated that testing of the plant's......
Social media platform X has restricted access within Turkey to the presidential campaign account associated with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu after receiving a court order requiring the measure, adding another chapter to the ongoing political and legal controversy surrounding one of the country's......
Wildfires have intensified in Turkey's Mugla province, prompting authorities to evacuate residents and take precautionary measures at a local hospital as strong winds fuel the flames. The fire reportedly started in an agricultural area near Seydikemer before spreading to surrounding areas. Emergency......
Turkey has strongly criticized Greece following the closure of eight primary schools serving the Turkish minority in Western Thrace, arguing that the decision undermines minority education rights protected under international agreements. In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign......
Turkish authorities have arrested 119 people suspected of links to the Islamic State group (IS, also known as Daesh) during a nationwide security operation, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The operation was carried out by the Turkish gendarmerie across 30 provinces, including major cities......
Türkiye has called for the continuation of the Istanbul talks framework aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels to help prevent further escalation. Speaking during a joint press conference in Kyiv......
Greece has issued a strong warning to Turkey, threatening to veto its access to a European defense fund if Ankara does not ensure that EU-backed weapons will not be used against Greek interests. The warning follows Germany’s recent decision to lift its veto on the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey. Speaking......
Morocco and Ukraine have formalized a significant agreement on international road transport during the Global Forum on Transport Connectivity held in Istanbul. The accord was signed by Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Community......
China has evacuated over 1,600 of its nationals from Iran and several hundred more from Israel due to the escalating hostilities between the two nations, according to a spokesperson from the Chinese foreign ministry. Speaking at a routine press briefing, Guo Jiakun stated that evacuation operations are......
As of Thursday, June 19, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify, marked by a devastating Russian offensive on Kyiv earlier this week. The death toll has now reached 28, with 130 others wounded, while rescue operations remain in progress. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy......
