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Turkey's disaster response agency distributes aid in Syria A Turkish aid agency is continuing to coordinate the distribution of food, water, personal care items, blankets, and toys to civilians in parts of northern Syria that were... more

Turkey Hatay to reduce carbon emissions by 23% until 2030 The southern Turkish province of Hatay is well aware that immediate action is needed to combat the effects of the 'climate crisis' right at our doorstep, and it has already drawn out a roadmap that will guide it until 2030 through a multipronged action plan. More
Investigations Family of 4 found dead in Antalya, suicide suspected Officials suspect that the family of four, found dead in their residence in southern Turkey's Antalya on Saturday, may have committed suicide by cyanide, days after a similar... More
Turkey Believers fill mosques as Turkey marks prophet's birth Millions of believers filled mosques across Turkey on Friday night as they marked Prophet Muhammad's birthday, an occasion Muslims around the world observe as Mawlid an-Nabi. Prophet... More
Turkey Stuffed mussels new economic lifeline for Syrian, Turkish women Izmir's delicious stuffed mussels, a popular Turkish street food, have become a vital source of income for Turkish, and Syrian refugee women. Some 20 women from different... More
Turkey Atsushi Miyazaki: Japanese hero of 2011 quake Years have passed since Atsushi Miyazaki lost his life in the eastern Van province of Turkey following an earthquake in 2011, but he is still a source of inspiration and respect... More
Turkey Influx of illegal immigrants prevails in Aegean Sea The Turkish Coast Guard Command fights illegal immigration via the Aegean Sea connecting Turkey with Greece but the flow of migrants keeps on prevailing. The latest figures... More
Turkey Aging population on the rise, families shrinking: survey An annual survey by Hacettepe University on population and health shows Turkey's aging population is growing while the average household size is declining More
Turkey Turkish-Japanese women's association awarded for boosting ties The Turkish-Japanese Women's Cultural Association was presented an award by the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Ankara on Friday during a ceremony at the residence of the ambassador... More
Environment Zero Waste Project aims to stem trash rather than boost recycling The main goal of Turkey's zero waste regulation is to prevent waste rather than increase waste recycling, an expert on environmental efforts said. "Over 26,000 institutions... More
Science Turkey to observe Mercury's transit across sun The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) will organize a special event on Nov. 11 to observe a rare transit of the planet Mercury across the face... More
Turkey Turkish taxi driver returns bag full of cash to owner A taxi driver in Istanbul who found and returned TL 128,000 forgotten in his car to its rightful owner was praised for his exemplary behavior. Ahmet Cihan Ay picked up... More
Investigations Turkish security forces seize 51 kg of heroin on horse's back along Iranian border Turkish security forces confiscated 51 kilograms of heroin in an anti-smuggling operation in eastern Turkey's Van province along the Turkish-Iranian border, according to a... More
Turkey Migrants remember violent treatment by Greek authorities Two Egyptian illegal migrants among the 252 beaten and sent back to Turkey by Greek soldiers on Monday recounted their harrowing experience. Turkish troops found the migrants... More
Turkey Turkey declares Nov. 11 National Forestation Day President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday declared Nov. 11 National Forestation Day, as millions of people in Turkey prepare to plant millions of saplings for a record-breaking... More
Turkey Affirmative action for more female employment in tourism Some 10,000 women will be employed in a landmark affirmative action project by a local tourism employers' union. "Biletçi," meaning "ticket seller" in Turkish, is the... More
Turkey New Turkish law to push sustainable fishing Turkey has proposed changes to its fisheries laws to stem marine pollution, crack down on poaching, and impose heavy penalties on violators, a lawmaker of the ruling Justice... More
Turkey 140 shipwrecks to be removed from Turkish seas Turkey launched a cleanup program to remove or salvage 140 shipwrecks scattered across the nation's seas and the Turkish Straits that pose serious threat to maritime traffic... More

Turkey 2 Turkish professors awarded prestigious science award in Iran Two Turkish scientists were awarded with the prestigious Iranian science and technology Mustafa Prize in two categories. According to media reports on Monday, Professor... More
Turkey Düzce quake: 20 years of pain and recovery Two decades after two major earthquakes struck Düzce in northwestern Turkey, the small Black Sea province has managed to get back on its feet, despite the lingering tragedy... More
Turkey Former FM, constitutional law professor Mümtaz Soysal dies aged 90 Former foreign minister and renowned Turkish constitutional law professor Mümtaz Soysal died Monday at the age of 90. Besides being a statesman and academic, Soysal was... More
Turkey Guardian angel of Yozgat's stray dogs Ismail Bolat, an excavator operator living in Turkey's central province of Yozgat, has become a guardian angel for stray dogs living in the city as he dedicates all his free... More
Turkey FETÖ scheme to infiltrate Foreign Ministry faces probe An indictment on the Gülenist Terror Group's (FETÖ) scheme to plant its members into the Foreign Ministry has concluded and been referred to the court by prosecutors. Prosecutors... More
Expat Corner Istanbul groups offer ways for women to connect As the carefree days of summer fade and the holiday season and winter loom, expats and foreigners in Istanbul may begin to feel homesick and seek meaningful connections More
Investigations Co-founder of White Helmets found dead in Istanbul The founder of an organization that trained the White Helmets, a Syrian emergency response group, has died in Istanbul, his neighbor and a diplomat said on Monday. James... More
Turkey Turkey plants 11 million saplings on forestation day President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday kick-started Turkey's mass tree planting event, which aims to break a world record by planting the highest number of saplings in an... More
Turkey Hannover elects first Turkish-German mayor Voters in Hannover, Germany have elected an ethnic Turkish politician as metropolitan mayor for the first time in the city's history. Belit Onay, a 38-year-old parliamentarian... More
Turkey Armenian church used as YPG HQ opens for worship Turkey has restored an Armenian Orthodox Church that was used by the PKK's Syrian affiliate the People's Protection Units (YPG) as a military base in Tal Abyad and re-opened... More
Turkey Singles shmingles: It's National Forestation Day in Turkey today Turkey is gearing up to plant 11 million saplings on Monday, November 11, eyeing two world records by planting the highest number of saplings in an hour and creating its biggest... More
Turkey Turkey's TIKA sets up water filtration plants in Pakistan Turkey's state aid agency has set up four water filtration facilities in Pakistan's southern Sindh province to provide clean water to around one million people. The reverse... More
Turkey TV addiction triggers obesity, watchdog warns An increased amount of time spent in front of the TV and the content watched can trigger a greater risk of obesity, according to Turkey's television watchdog Radio and Television... More
Education Turkey helps foreign alumni set up own associations A capacity building program for Turkey Scholarships alumni looks to help foreign graduates of Turkish universities to form associations in their countries and enhance their... More
Turkey Over half a million register for organ donation in Turkey The number of organ donors in Turkey has risen to 502,000 after increased awareness due to campaigns conducted during National Organ Donation Week, Health Minister Fahrettin... More
Turkey Turkey marks 81st anniversary of Atatürk's death Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was remembered on Sunday on the 81st anniversary of his death, with the nation united to mourn the founder of modern Turkey More

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