Sunday, December 08, 2019
'Muslim countries need to strive harder for people' President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called on Muslim countries to ensure better living conditions for the people by improving economic stability and welfare levels, arguing that... More
Şeb-i Arus to commemorate Rumi for 746th time Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, also known as Jalal ad-Din ar-Rumi, a man of thought and a Sufi known all over the world for his teachings, is being commemorated on the 746th anniversary... More
France ready to take Trump's tariff threat to WTO France is ready to go to the World Trade Organization to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to put tariffs on champagne and other French goods in a row over a... More
North Korea claims success in 'very important test' North Korea said Sunday it carried out a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site that it reportedly rebuilt after having partially dismantled it after entering... More
'Turkey had no choice but to send ships in East Med' Turkey does not want to come into conflict with anyone but needs to take necessary precautions to ensure the security of its maritime traffic, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu... More
At least 43 dead in market fire in India's New Delhi At least 43 people died in a devastating fire which broke out at a crowded grain market in central New Delhi on Sunday, police said.
Firefighters could only fight the blaze... More
Clean diet, exercise essential for healthy lifestyle Although many of us get motivated quickly to begin exercising for a healthy lifestyle, working out on a regular basis is often difficult and we delay our plans to never-coming... More
'EU would be unimaginable without Turkey' Turkey and the European Union should shore up trust in one another as the latter cannot even be conceived of without the former and vice-versa, the EU-Turkey Delegation chair... More
Pensacola naval base shooting tests US-Saudi relations After a Saudi Air Force student's deadly attack at a U.S. Navy base, U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations has come under the spotlight, with some raising parallels to the 9/11 attacks.... More
Asia Pacific
Climate change triggers widespread migration in Pakistan
Extreme weather patterns, shrinking agriculture, sea erosion, and lingering dry spells have caused widespread migration within Pakistan in the past decade, according to officials... More
Economy
Hayat Kimya largest cellulose sanitary paper producer in Russia
Having invested $225 million in Russia in the last five years, Turkish producer Hayat Kimya launched its second cleaning paper production facility in the Alabuga special economic... More
Life
Turkey's thermal springs help you to keep yourself well and healthy
Natural springs have been resources to prevent and treat diseases, reduce stress and improve the quality of life since the antiquity. More
Politics
Muslim schoolgirl targeted by anti-Muslim racist assault in UK
British police said they have arrested a man and a woman after a video on social media showed the woman attacking a teenage Muslim schoolgirl on a local bus in northern England.
The... More
War On Terror
Turkey repatriates Australian foreign terrorist fighter
An Australian foreign terrorist was repatriated as part of Turkey’s repatriation process of former Daesh members who took part in terrorist activities, the Interior Ministry... More
Music
Jungle pop duo in Istanbul for second time
The New York-based jungle pop duo Sofi Tukker will be at Zorlu Performing Arts Center (PSM) for the second time on the evening of May 8.
Having displayed a spectacular... More
Politics
CHP's Ince slams chairman Kılıçdaroğlu's attempts to comfort fake story writer
The former presidential candidate of the Republican People's Party's (CHP) Muharrem İnce has slammed party leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu over the latter's attempt to comfort Sözcü... More
Health
Fight the flu, cold with simple adjustments to your diet
Are you afraid of getting the flu? There is no need if you know how to adjust your diet according to the flu season and the cold weather More
Politics
Iraq KRG wants balanced relations with neighbor countries, PM Barzani says
The Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) said Saturday his government sought to establish a balanced relationship based on peace with neighboring countries.
Barzani... More
Sports
Eczacıbaşı VitrA heads to Club WC final against Imoco Volley
Turkish volleyball club Eczacıbaşı VitrA bested Italian team Igor Gorgonzola 3-2 on Saturday to qualify for the 2019 Women's FIVB Volleyball Club World Championship final.Eczacıbaşı... More
Asia Pacific
Turkey-trained Azerbaijani doctors save child with simultaneous operations
Two Turkish-trained Azerbaijani doctors on Saturday made history by saving the life of a 5-year-old child through a single operation including both a coronary bypass and a... More
Football
City's title hopes fade as United wins Manchester derby
Manchester City fans hurled objects at Manchester United midfielder Fred as their Premier League title defense faded further with a 2-1 loss in the city derby on Saturday.
In... More
Asia Pacific
NKorea says denuclearization off the table in US talks
North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations said on Saturday that denuclearization is off the negotiating table with the United States and lengthy talks with Washington... More
Environment
Plummeting ocean oxygen levels threaten marine life
The loss of oxygen from the ocean due to climate change risks "dire effects" on sea life, fisheries and coastal communities, a global conservation body said Saturday.
The... More
Diplomacy
Maritime pact between Turkey, Libya goes into effect
A maritime agreement struck up between Turkey and Libya, which secures Turkish rights over a portion of the eastern Mediterranean officially goes into effect Saturday with... More
Turkey
Climate change top humanitarian emergency: IFRC
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) marked climate change to be among major humanitarian emergencies confronting humanity in its strategy... More
Europe
French strikes continue amid fresh truck blockades
Strikes disrupted weekend travel around France on Saturday as truckers blocked highways and most trains remained at a standstill because of worker anger at President Emmanuel... More
Energy
Energy efficiency policies to ramp up Turkey's public savings
In the face of growing energy demands, Turkey aims to properly manage its resources and increase savings with a widespread energy efficiency policy covering all areas, particularly...
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Turkey
Syrian girl walks to school after receiving prosthetic legs in Turkey
A year after Turkey offered life-changing surgery to allow her to walk using prosthetic legs, 9-year-old Maya Meri of Syria is now able to experience the joy of walking to...
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Turkey
Missing hiker's hat, coat found in mountain search and rescue
As search and rescue efforts continue for two Turkish hikers who went missing on Mount Uludağ in Bursa province, rescue teams said on Sunday that they had uncovered a coat...
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Diplomacy
Turkey will defend its international rights until the end in Eastern Mediterranean
President Erdoğan reiterated Ankara's determination to protect its legal, sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean
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Events
Adults to continue giving ear to inner self with 'Child Within Me' exhibit
The Abdülmecid Efendi Mansion in the Nakkaştepe neighborhood, a significant example of late Ottoman architecture, is to host the "Child Within Me" exhibition. The selected...
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Diplomacy
Turkey, UK relations promise great potential in post-Brexit period
The existing relation between Turkey and the U.K. will have much greater potential in the future, especially post-Brexit when the country will be able to strike a new trade...
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Turkey
New law to prevent unfair competition of chain markets
The Turkish government is taking action to protect small, independent retailers such as grocery stores and prevent unfair levels of competition from larger chain supermarkets....
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Sports
Turkey's Vakıfbank bags bronze in Women's Volleyball World Championship
Turkish volleyball team Vakıfbank beat Igor Gorgonzola from Italy 3-0 to win bronze at the 2019 Women's FIVB Volleyball Club World Championship on Sunday.
Vakıfbank won three...
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Events
Art of Zimbabwe: 'Spirit in Stones' exhibit puts Shona sculptures on display in Istanbul
The Shona, Zimbabwe's largest tribe, are famed for their unique sculptures made from a variety of durable stones, which can be seen at Uniq Istanbul until Jan. 17
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Asia Pacific
Hong Kong protests cross half-year mark with rally
Vast crowds of democracy protesters thronged Hong Kong's streets on Sunday in a forceful display of support for the movement on its six-month anniversary, as organizers warned...
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Environment
Your Christmas jumper might be bad for the environment
It is largely held that nothing could be more in keeping with festive cheer than a Christmas sweater, however, with concern mounting over the impact of "fast fashion," environmental...
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Diplomacy
Turkey to boost efforts to fight defamation campaign
Turkey has been preparing to boost efforts to fight a defamation campaign waged against the country. One of the latest initiatives of the Directorate of Communications has...
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Tech
SpaceX delivers 'mighty mice,' worms, robot to space station
A SpaceX cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering what are described as "mighty mice," worms and a smart, empathetic robot.
The station...
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Economy
Turkey exports footwear to 186 countries, leather goods to 202 countries
In the first 11 months of the year, Turkey reached $1.6 billion in exports of leather goods, selling footwear to 186 countries and other leather products to 202 destinations.
"If...
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Americas
Trump dubs himself Israel's 'best pal' in White House
U.S. President Donald Trump aimed to make inroads Saturday in the politically important Jewish-American vote with a Florida speech where he declared himself the best friend...
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Arts
Man eats $120,000 piece of art, a banana taped to wall
A performance artist shook up the crowd at the Art Basel show in Miami Beach on Saturday when he grabbed a banana that had been duct-taped to a gallery wall and ate it.
The...
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Hayat Kimya largest cellulose sanitary paper producer in Russia
Turkey's thermal springs help you to keep yourself well and healthy
Jungle pop duo in Istanbul for second time
Fight the flu, cold with simple adjustments to your diet
Eczacıbaşı VitrA heads to Club WC final against Imoco Volley
City's title hopes fade as United wins Manchester derby
Plummeting ocean oxygen levels threaten marine life
Climate change top humanitarian emergency: IFRC
Syrian girl walks to school after receiving prosthetic legs in Turkey
Turkey will defend its international rights until the end in Eastern Mediterranean
Turkey, UK relations promise great potential in post-Brexit period
Turkey's Vakıfbank bags bronze in Women's Volleyball World Championship
Hong Kong protests cross half-year mark with rally
Turkey exports footwear to 186 countries, leather goods to 202 countries
Man eats $120,000 piece of art, a banana taped to wall
In energy wars, Turkey steals a march on against rivals
Kerem Alkin
In 2010, we consumed 138.6 quadrillion calories of energy to maintain our daily lives, produce goods and services,... More
NATO's defense agenda: Baltic plan, Chinese cyber threat
Talha Köse
NATO leaders met in London at a time of uncertainty for the U.K. While the public and British authorities are overwhelmed... More
Injustice around the globe: Palestine, Kashmir, East Turkestan
İhsan Aktaş
İnal Batu, a senior Turkish diplomat, said the following regarding Turkish foreign policy: "Contrary to the members... More
'Macron, démission!' Voices are rising in France
Ozan Ceyhun
Emmanuel Macron, who rose to the French presidency with pretensions of becoming France's great hope for a brighter... More
