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Thousands Protest Controversial Law on Stray Dogs in Turkey

02 Sep 2024

Thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul on Sunday to protest a new law aimed at removing stray dogs from the streets, which critics argue could lead to widespread culling or overcrowding in shelters. The legislation, passed last month, seeks to address safety concerns associated with stray...

Turkish Parliament Descends Into Chaos As Fistfight Erupts Over Jailed MP– Watch Video

17 Aug 2024

Recently on Friday, the Turkish parliament descended into chaos, as a fight erupted during the debate over a jailed MP. Who is currently imprisoned on charges, that are viewed as politically motivated. How The Fight Started? This incident occurred, when Ahmet Sik, a member of the same party as the...

Turkey-Abu Dhabi Engage In Joint Venture Talks For Izmir Port

12 Aug 2024

In a recent development, Turkey is engaging in talks with state-controlled Abu Dhabi Port regarding a joint venture for operating rights at the Aegean port of Izmir. As per sources, the talks regarding the venture are ongoing. Earlier in December, Reuters reported that Abu Dhabi was looking to purchase a...

FATF Removes Turkey from Money Laundering Grey List, Boosting Financial Confidence

29 Jun 2024

The global watchdog for financial crimes widely known as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is reported to have eliminated Turkey from its "grey list" that include countries that require a special scrutiny. As announced by Turkey's Finance and Treasury Ministry on Friday, this significant move has brought a positive...

Israel Unveils Response Measures After Turkey Halts Trade

04 May 2024

In the wake of Turkey's decision to suspend all trade activities with Israel, citing concerns over ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, Israel has announced a series of retaliatory measures aimed at reducing economic ties between the two nations. According to data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, in 2023,...

Turkish Doctors Provide Free Pediatric Care In Kabul Amid Afghanistan’s Health Sector Challenges

20 Apr 2024

In the midst of Afghanistan's struggling economy and deteriorating healthcare system, Turkish doctors have arrived in Kabul to offer free pediatric care. According to Khaama Press, the Taliban-led Ministry of Public Health announced on social media that a team of Turkish physicians is providing pediatric and urological procedures at the...

Fire Breaks Out in Turkish Nightclub During Renovation, Dozens Dead

03 Apr 2024

A devastating fire engulfed a nightclub nestled within a 16-story residential building in Istanbul, claiming numerous lives. The club, shuttered for renovations, became the epicenter of a frantic rescue operation as emergency crews battled the inferno. As the flames raged, a fleet of around 20 fire trucks and ambulances descended...

“World bigger and larger than five”: Erdogan endorses India’s bid for permanent seat at UNSC

10 Sep 2023

In an endorsement of India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said his nation would be “proud” if a country like India became a full member of the UNSC. Referring to the five permanent members of the Security Council...

US urges Turkey to ‘quickly’ ratify Sweden’s NATO membership

18 Mar 2023

Following Turkey's approval of the process for ratifying Finland's entrance to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the US hailed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decision and encouraged Ankara to "quickly ratify Sweden's accession protocols as well." In the statement, released by the White House, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said, "The...

3 killed, 213 injured as two earthquakes shatter lives in Turkey

21 Feb 2023

According to Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, at least three people were killed and 213 were injured when two new earthquakes struck Turkey's Southern Hatay province. The Turkish Interior Minister also announced that search and rescue activities are underway at three different locations. Two earthquakes rattled Turkey's southernmost Hatay province...