Turkish Foreign Minister stresses inclusion and security for Syria’s Kurds

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has underlined the importance of equal rights, freedoms and social inclusion for Syria’s Kurdish population, arguing that lasting stability in the war-torn country depends on inclusive governance and a shared sense of belonging among all citizens. Speaking during a televised interview on Monday,......

Türkiye's population surpasses 86 million in 2025

Türkiye's population exceeded 86 million in 2025, according to official data, marking an annual increase of over 427,000 people. The growth was accompanied by a slightly higher number of men than women, with males accounting for 50.02% of the population. Istanbul remains the country's largest city, with 15.75 million residents,......

Göbeklitepe and Tas Tepeler: Türkiye’s 12,000-year-old heritage to feature in Berlin exhibition

Türkiye will showcase its ancient Neolithic heritage in Berlin with a major exhibition titled "Building Community: Göbeklitepe, Tas Tepeler and Life 12,000 Years Ago", opening on February 10. The event, announced by Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, will feature 89 artifacts and four replicas from the Şanlıurfa......

Egypt and Turkey sign $350 million defense deal for drones and weapons

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sealed a major military cooperation framework on Wednesday in Cairo, marking a strategic thaw between the regional powers after over a decade of strained ties. Announced following the second meeting of the Egypt-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council......

Two arrested in Istanbul for alleged spying on behalf of Israel

Turkish authorities have arrested two individuals in Istanbul on suspicion of spying for Israeli intelligence, according to state-run media reports on Friday. The case reportedly involves activities spanning more than a decade. The suspects, including a Turkish businessman and an accomplice of Palestinian origin, are alleged to have been......

Türkiye seen as a vital partner for Canada, says Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Türkiye as a key strategic partner for Canada, underlining its importance within NATO and its role in a geopolitically sensitive region. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Carney emphasized that Ankara plays a crucial role in the transatlantic alliance and contributes significantly......

Greece: Moroccan arrested after 15 migrants die in sea collision

A Moroccan man has been arrested on the Greek island of Chios following a deadly collision between a migrant boat and a Greek Coast Guard vessel, which claimed the lives of 15 people. Greek port police reported the arrest on Thursday. The 31-year-old suspect was identified by Afghan survivors as a human trafficker. He is set to appear before......

President Erdoğan presents Türkiye’s electric car Togg to Egypt’s president Sisi

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has offered Türkiye’s domestically produced electric vehicle, Togg, as a symbolic gift to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during an official visit to Cairo, highlighting a renewed phase in bilateral relations between the two countries. The presentation took place on Wednesday following......

Van avalanche tragedy that claimed 42 lives remembered six years on

Residents of Van, eastern Türkiye, are commemorating the devastating avalanche disaster of February 2020, as memories of one of the country’s deadliest natural tragedies resurface six years later. The disaster struck the Karabet Pass, a high-altitude section of the Van–Bahçesaray road known for its steep slopes and......

Türkiye reaffirms support for Sudan’s unity and humanitarian relief

Türkiye has reaffirmed its strong support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing conflict. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Türkiye’s Ambassador to the United States, Sedat Onal, highlighted Ankara’s backing of regional and......

Deadly collision off Greece highlights migrant route dangers

At least 15 people have died after a Greek coastguard patrol vessel collided with a boat carrying migrants near the island of Chios, authorities said on Tuesday, reviving concerns over the dangers faced by people attempting to cross the eastern Mediterranean. According to regional officials, the victims were all migrants traveling in a small......

Former Iranian leaders publicly break with regime over protest crackdown

Deep fissures have emerged within Iran's leadership as ex-President Hassan Rohani and other prominent reformists openly condemned the regime's handling of nationwide protests that killed thousands, warning that substantial reforms are essential to avert further unrest. "The people have expectations, and we must address them with......

Turkish President Erdoğan appoints two deputy central bank governors

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed two new deputy governors to the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, according to an announcement published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday. The appointments include Fatma Özkul, who previously served as a member of the bank's monetary policy committee, and Gazi İshak Kara,......

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