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Turkish politician Rahşan Ecevit dies at age 97 Turkish politician Rahşan Ecevit, wife of the late Prime Minister Bülent Ecevit, died Friday at the age of 97 at an Ankara hospital. She was receiving treatment at Gülhane... more

Turkey Breast cancer survivor inspires patients Having beaten breast cancer through essential treatment and a healthy lifestyle, a Turkish woman in southern Antalya province of Turkey now shares her story with other patients... More
Turkey SKorean students get a taste of Turkey in Yüksekova Four South Korean university students who embarked on a world tour found Turkish hospitality in Yüksekova, a small town in the country's southeast. Lee Byeong Chan, Lee... More
Investigations Raid nabs counterfeit $127.5 million bound for FETÖ members abroad Istanbul police announced Wednesday that they confiscated $127.5 million in counterfeit bills destined for members of the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) in South America and... More
Investigations Murder suspect caught after 22 years on the run A suspect wanted for the murders of five people in the 1990s has been captured 22 years later, in a secret compartment inside a relative's house on Wednesday. The 56-year-old... More
Turkey Man wins custody of dog in landmark case A court sided with a man in the case of a couple fighting over custody of their dog in a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The case of Osman Baçaru, who has fought a legal battle... More
Istanbul Elderly woman forgotten inside towed vehicle, injured trying to escape Tow trucks once again made the news in Istanbul Monday when an 85-year-old woman who had gone unnoticed by a tow truck operator hurt herself trying to escape the vehicle. The... More
Istanbul Air pollution levels up in Istanbul Air pollution levels increased in Istanbul as of Tuesday while acid rain is predicted for the city Thursday and Sunday, an expert warned. Dr. Deniz Demirhan from the Department... More
Turkey Homeless man's optimism captivates the nation A 29-year-old man captivated Turkey on Tuesday with his optimism and hopeful attitude despite all the misfortune he has endured. In a viral video, an unseen person asks... More
Turkey Turkish citizens face problems entering Ukraine It has been two years since Turkey and Ukraine launched an agreement allowing visa-free, passport-free access to Ukraine for Turkish citizens. Yet, Turks have complained about... More
Investigations Missing businessman's body found in Istanbul forest The remains of an Iraqi businessman who went missing four months ago was found buried in an Istanbul forest, authorities said Tuesday. Iraqi businessman Majid Kareem Tuama,... More
Investigations 203 arrested in new wave of operations against FETÖ At least 203 people, including soldiers, were arrested Tuesday in a series of nationwide operations against the Gülenist Terror Group, the instigator of the 2016 coup attempt More
Turkey New zoning bill by Turkish lawmakers to limit construction height The ruling AK Party lawmakers have proposed a bill to Parliament in the first step toward limiting the height of buildings in a bid for “horizontal architecture.” The bill also seeks to reduce the duration of legal disputes regarding city planning More
Istanbul Crime rates drop in Istanbul, burglaries down 28% Istanbul Gov. Ali Yerlikaya announced that crime rates were on the decline in Turkey’s most populated city last year. The governor shared a crime report on his Twitter account... More
Istanbul Increasing pollution risk for Turkey's Marmara Sea Experts warn that pollution levels in the Marmara Sea are rising and urge authorities to encourage efficient use of water treatment facilities. Though Istanbul municipality... More
Turkey Over 100,000 liters of smuggled fuel seized in İzmir province Some 107,300 liters of smuggled fuel were seized in an operation in western Turkey, according to security sources Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the provincial police department... More
Expat Corner 'Bocuk Gecesi': The creepiest night of the year This Saturday, people from all over Turkey will be flocking to Edirne to mark winter's coldest and longest night and the ghosts that come out to haunt it in this medieval Thracian version of Halloween More
Investigations Ankara train crash trial gets underway Ten suspects appeared before an Ankara court on Monday as the trial following the high-speed train derailment that killed nine people in Turkey's capital in 2018 got underway. The... More

Turkey Cryptic suicide note raises suspicions of foul play Officials from the Culture and Tourism Ministry launched an investigation into a suspicious suicide after a female archaeologist left behind a puzzling note before jumping... More
Turkey 110 irregular migrants held across Turkey Turkish security forces have held 110 irregular migrants across the country, security sources said Friday. Coast Guard Command forces intercepted 70 migrants off the coast... More
Turkey Freed Anadolu Agency reporter arrives in Turkey Anadolu Agency's Turkish reporter was able to return home after being released by Egypt following pressure from both Turkey and organizations across the globe More
Turkey Istanbul to offer free transport for moms Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality will offer free transportation services to mothers with children aged 4 or under as city council members voted to approve the motion Friday. Mayor... More
Education Turkish students welcome semester break On Friday, millions of students across Turkey rushed home, report card in hand, as the first semester of the 2019-2020 school year drew to an end. While many students will... More
Turkey 500-year-old china stolen from Turkish businessman A 500-year-old china stoup belonging to prominent businessman Ömer Koç's collection was stolen by unknown suspects, according to a report by the Turkish daily Hürriyet Friday. According... More
Istanbul Airbus A380 makes emergency landing in Istanbul A Thai Airways Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport Friday after a passenger on board had a medical emergency. The... More
Turkey Egypt's detention of AA journalists comes under fire Egypt's scandalous detention of Anadolu Agency staff has raised questions on press freedoms while Turkey has condemned the action and is puzzled over the depiction of its journalists as terrorists More
Investigations New footage reveals duo assisted Ghosn escape spotted at Istanbul Airport Turkish police have revealed more details about Carlos Ghosn's escape from house arrest in Japan, with new footage recorded at Istanbul Airport where two foreign nationals... More
Investigations 475 caught in nationwide counter-narcotics operations Turkish security forces detained 475 suspects in simultaneous nationwide counter-narcotics operations on Thursday. The Turkish National Police, Gendarmerie General Command... More
Turkey Georgia unwilling to take back suspected mobster It has been 15 months since Mindia Goradze was arrested in Turkey but the Georgian national accused of running a criminal gang apparently remains "unwanted" in his home country.... More
Turkey Prison terms in the works in fight against food crimes Food safety still tops the agenda of the government despite all of the new measures it has taken. As public complaints mount over companies fined for violating the food safety... More
Turkey Turkey lifts ban on Wikipedia after 2.5 years Turkey has lifted the ban on Wikipedia with the Constitutional Court releasing Wednesday a detailed explanation of its December ruling that said the more than two-year-old... More
Environment 2019 fourth hottest year for Turkey in decades Temperatures continue to peak above seasonal norms in Turkey, with 2019 recorded as the fourth hottest year in the last five decades More
MidEast Egyptian police detain 4 AA staff members Four staff members of Turkey's official Anadolu Agency (AA), including one Turkish citizen, have been arrested and taken to an unknown location by Egyptian police in a raid... More
Turkey Turkey wants to be global actor in smart cities market President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vowed Wednesday to take the necessary steps to become a global actor within the smart cities market. "We are determined to do whatever it... More

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