Doctor leaves 25-cm retractor inside patient’s stomachA Turkish doctor and nurse from an Istanbul are facing prison after forgetting a 25-centimeter surgical instrument inside a patient's stomach.
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TurkeyTurkey processing citizenship for 50,000 SyriansTurkey will grant around 50,000 Syrians citizenship, a top Interior Ministry official said Friday.Speaking in Turkey's southern province of Şanlıurfa, one of the cities hosting... More
Turkey15 dead, 15 missing after migrant boat capsizesAt least 15 migrants died, 15 others were missing after a boat carrying them capsized off Kefken district in Turkey's Kocaeli province, reports said Friday.
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EducationTurkey mulls replacing university examsTurkey finally decided on holding only one definite exam for students seeking university admission, media reports say, amid a debate whether the current exam system is efficient.... More
InvestigationsCoup plotter who terrorized Istanbul resorts to denial in trial
A former colonel, who coordinated the coup plotters' effort to take over Istanbul during last year's bloody coup attempt by FETÖ, bluntly claimed that despite clear evidence, he did not order the shooting of anti-coup civilians and the takeover of TV stations
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Expat CornerNavigating your way: Resources for expats in Turkey
Welcoming people from all over the world, Turkey is one of the favorite spots for expats to move in to, and there are some government and volunteer organizations to help guide expats through their new life in the country
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TurkeyParents of rescued migrant girl thank Turkey
Four-year-old Liya's parents thanked the Turkish Coast Guard for evacuating them to safety after 24 Iraqi migrants perished in a sinking boat last week. Liya's photo in the...
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TurkeyTurkey competes to host 2020 World Air Games
Turkey has been nominated to host the 2020 World Air Games organized by the World Air Sports Federation (FAI).
Turkey hosted the very first World Air Games in 1997. The...
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TurkeyAncient sarcophagus returns home to splendid welcome
A second century sarcophagus depicting the labors of Hercules and discovered in southern Turkey is unveiled in a ceremony in the city of Antalya after Turkey secured its return from Switzerland where it was found after its disappearance
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Doctor leaves 25-cm retractor inside patient’s stomach
A Turkish doctor and nurse from an Istanbul are facing prison after forgetting a 25-centimeter surgical instrument inside a patient's stomach.
The retractor was discovered... more
German municipalities under fire after cancelation of Turkish classes
New regulations handed down by municipal officials in Germany placing restrictions on Turkish classes have raised eyebrows in Berlin as some classes are being canceled, causing... More
Life sentences wanted for putschists plotting to capture Istanbul
A new indictment in the July 15, 2016 coup attempt blamed on FETÖ's army infiltrators, asks for life sentences for 118 pro-coup soldiers who tried to take over Istanbul and abduct a former prime minister More
Palestinian starts walk from Istanbul to Ankara to 'thank Turkey'
Palestinian activist Aladdin al-Fares started a walk from Istanbul to capital Ankara on Friday.
Al-Fares says his march is a sign of gratitude of Palestinians for Turkey's... More
Istanbul celebrates mobility week with public transportation discount
Public transportation in Istanbul will be 50 percent off tomorrow between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate European Mobility Week.
According to the written statement released... More
Coup plotter who terrorized Istanbul resorts to denial in trial
A former colonel, who coordinated the coup plotters' effort to take over Istanbul during last year's bloody coup attempt by FETÖ, bluntly claimed that despite clear evidence, he did not order the shooting of anti-coup civilians and the takeover of TV stations
More
Navigating your way: Resources for expats in Turkey
Welcoming people from all over the world, Turkey is one of the favorite spots for expats to move in to, and there are some government and volunteer organizations to help guide expats through their new life in the country
More
Parents of rescued migrant girl thank Turkey
Four-year-old Liya's parents thanked the Turkish Coast Guard for evacuating them to safety after 24 Iraqi migrants perished in a sinking boat last week. Liya's photo in the...
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Istanbul
Istanbul set to elect new mayor after Topbaş suddenly resigns
Turkey's most populated city, Istanbul, will elect its next mayor on Sept. 28 after its long-standing mayor Kadir Topbaş unexpectedly resigned last week. Prime Minister Binali...
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Turkey competes to host 2020 World Air Games
Turkey has been nominated to host the 2020 World Air Games organized by the World Air Sports Federation (FAI).
Turkey hosted the very first World Air Games in 1997. The...
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Ancient sarcophagus returns home to splendid welcome
A second century sarcophagus depicting the labors of Hercules and discovered in southern Turkey is unveiled in a ceremony in the city of Antalya after Turkey secured its return from Switzerland where it was found after its disappearance
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Orphanage built in Bangladesh by Turkish aid agency hosts Rohingya children
An orphanage, which has been built by a Turkish aid agency and hosts currently 100 Rohingya children, is now preparing to welcome more.
The Turkey-based Yardımeli aid agency...
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