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Arda Guler Emerges as Turkey's World Cup Hope
CultureThe IndependentYahoo23h ago2 sources

Arda Guler Emerges as Turkey's World Cup Hope

Arda Guler has become a prominent figure and a significant hope for Turkey's national team in the upcoming World Cup. His rise to prominence has garnered international attention.

Turkish Court Jails 33 Female Students in Gülen-Linked Trial
Worldstockholm-cf1d ago

Turkish Court Jails 33 Female Students in Gülen-Linked Trial

A Turkish court sentenced 33 female university students to jail over alleged links to the Gülen movement. This comes as another university student, known for campaigning for her ailing father's release, was acquitted in a similar Gülen-linked trial.

Ara Güler Archive Preserves Türkiye’s Visual Memory
WorldDaily Sabah2d ago

Ara Güler Archive Preserves Türkiye’s Visual Memory

A talk titled “Ara Güler Archive” was held at Trakya University’s Faculty of Fine Arts as part of the Edirne Biennial, focusing on efforts to preserve the legendary photographer’s work as Türkiye’s living visual memory.

Toyota and JLR Warn EU 'Made in Europe' Plan Threatens Jobs
PoliticsFTseeking-alpha2d ago2 sources

Toyota and JLR Warn EU 'Made in Europe' Plan Threatens Jobs

Toyota and Jaguar Land Rover have warned that the European Union's proposed 'Made in Europe' plan could jeopardize investment and jobs within the automotive industry. The companies expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on their operations and workforce in Europe.

Turkish Alimony Ruling Raises Concerns for Divorced Women
Worldstockholm-cf5d ago

Turkish Alimony Ruling Raises Concerns for Divorced Women

Women's rights organizations and legal experts have criticized the Turkish Constitutional Court's decision to strike down indefinite alimony, warning it could leave divorced women more vulnerable to poverty and domestic violence.

ECtHR Questions Turkey Over Lengthy Detentions Post-Coup Attempt
Worldstockholm-cf5d ago

ECtHR Questions Turkey Over Lengthy Detentions Post-Coup Attempt

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has communicated questions to the Turkish government concerning alleged rights violations related to the lengthy pretrial detention of 154 individuals accused of links to the Gülen movement following a coup attempt.

Türkiye Stresses Peace in Caucasus Amid Shifting Dynamics
WorldDaily Sabah5d ago

Türkiye Stresses Peace in Caucasus Amid Shifting Dynamics

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the importance of peace in the Caucasus region during the tenth tripartite meeting of foreign ministers from Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Georgia held in Istanbul, noting shifting regional dynamics.

Turkish Interior Minister Prays for Control of Jerusalem
Worldjerusalem-postDaily Sabah6d ago2 sources

Turkish Interior Minister Prays for Control of Jerusalem

Turkey's Interior Minister expressed a desire for the 'liberation' and governorship of Jerusalem, stating this hope in a public prayer. This statement sparked controversy regarding Turkey's stance on the city's status.

Kilis Mayor Resigns from Main Opposition Party in Turkey
Politicsstockholm-cf8d ago

Kilis Mayor Resigns from Main Opposition Party in Turkey

Hakan Bilecen, the Mayor of Kilis, elected from Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), has resigned from the party. He cited unkept promises and stated he would continue his term as an independent, amid reports of talks to join the ruling party.

Türkiye to Unveil New National AI Action Plan
PoliticsDaily Sabah8d ago

Türkiye to Unveil New National AI Action Plan

Türkiye plans to launch a new national artificial intelligence vision and action plan on June 13, as announced by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, outlining the country's ambitions in AI competitiveness.

Turkish Musicians Boycott CHP Leadership Over Song Usage
Culturestockholm-cf2d ago

Turkish Musicians Boycott CHP Leadership Over Song Usage

A growing number of Turkish musicians have announced their refusal to permit the court-reinstated leadership of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) to use their songs at party events, adding to the party's legitimacy issues.

Serbia and Turkey Central Banks Maintain Key Policy Rates
Businessn1-serbiaDaily Sabah2d ago2 sources

Serbia and Turkey Central Banks Maintain Key Policy Rates

Serbia's central bank has held its key policy rate at 5.75 percent, while the Turkish central bank also kept its key policy rate stable at 37 percent. Both decisions reflect efforts to manage monetary policy in their respective economies.

Turkey Objects to France-Cyprus Military Agreement
Worldle-mondelsm-lv3d ago2 sources

Turkey Objects to France-Cyprus Military Agreement

Turkish President Erdogan expressed dissatisfaction with a military agreement between France and Cyprus. Turkey subsequently issued a warning regarding the deal, highlighting its disapproval.

Turkey's FAO Candidate Launches Campaign
BusinessDaily Sabah3d ago

Turkey's FAO Candidate Launches Campaign

Former Minister of Food, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Mehmet Mehdi Eker has been nominated by Ankara to chair the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and has launched his campaign.

Türkiye's Main Opposition CHP Faces Deep Divide
WorldDaily Sabah3d ago

Türkiye's Main Opposition CHP Faces Deep Divide

Türkiye's main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) is experiencing a deep internal divide, with rival events by ousted administration members indicating a potentially irreparable split.

Türkiye appoints new ambassador to Ukraine
Worldukrinform3d ago

Türkiye appoints new ambassador to Ukraine

Türkiye has appointed Fatma Ceren Yazgan, currently serving as ambassador to the Netherlands, as its new ambassador to Ukraine. She will replace Mustafa Levent Bilgen, who has held the post since 2023 and will now head Türkiye's first diplomatic mission.

Leadership Crisis Deepens in Turkey's Main Opposition CHP Amid Rival Meetings
Worldnaftemporikinewsbeaststockholm-cf4d ago3 sources

Leadership Crisis Deepens in Turkey's Main Opposition CHP Amid Rival Meetings

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is experiencing a deepening leadership crisis, marked by rival meetings and accusations of attempts to neutralize the party. This internal conflict has led to threats of expulsions and concerns that a court ruling could reshape Turkish politics.

Venezuelan President Meets with Erdoğan in Istanbul
Worldle-figaronaftemporikindtv+1Daily Sabah5d ago4 sources

Venezuelan President Meets with Erdoğan in Istanbul

The President of Venezuela held a surprise meeting with Turkish President Erdoğan in Istanbul. During their discussion, President Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey's support for Venezuela.

Turkish Ministries Fail to Answer Lawmakers' Questions
Worldstockholm-cf5d ago

Turkish Ministries Fail to Answer Lawmakers' Questions

Turkish government ministries have failed to answer nearly one-third of written parliamentary questions submitted by lawmakers during the current legislative term, according to data obtained by the BirGün daily.

Türkiye Elevates Oceans on Global Climate Agenda at COP31
WorldDaily Sabah5d ago

Türkiye Elevates Oceans on Global Climate Agenda at COP31

As World Oceans Day is observed, Türkiye is working to elevate the importance of oceans on the global climate agenda at COP31, with marine scientists warning that oceans are nearing critical ecological limits due to climate change and other pressures.

Türkiye Holds Ultra-Local Elections in Three Cities
WorldDaily Sabah6d ago

Türkiye Holds Ultra-Local Elections in Three Cities

Voters in Tokat, Gümüşhane, and Nevşehir participated in ultra-local elections, which are seen as a test of Türkiye's political climate. Politicians from various parties campaigned extensively in the weeks leading up to Sunday's vote.

CHP Mayor Among 17 Detained in Istanbul Corruption Operation
Worldstockholm-cf1d ago

CHP Mayor Among 17 Detained in Istanbul Corruption Operation

Turkish police detained the mayor of Istanbul's Silivri district, Bora Balcıoğlu of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), along with 16 others as part of a corruption investigation targeting the district municipality.

Turkish Spies Gather Intelligence in French City
Politicsstockholm-cf2d ago

Turkish Spies Gather Intelligence in French City

A leaked Turkish government document reveals that Turkish intelligence operatives conducted surveillance activities in a French city near the German border to collect information on a group critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.

Erdoğan to Unveil Türkiye's New AI Roadmap
TechnologyDaily Sabah2d ago

Erdoğan to Unveil Türkiye's New AI Roadmap

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to unveil Türkiye’s new artificial intelligence roadmap on June 13, outlining the country’s strategy to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Women Redefining Türkiye’s Export Story
WorldDaily Sabah4d ago

Women Redefining Türkiye’s Export Story

Türkiye's export performance is increasingly being redefined by women at the helm, moving beyond traditional metrics of production volumes and market expansion to include new perspectives.

Former ECtHR Judge Warns of Democracy's End in Turkey
Worldstockholm-cf4d ago

Former ECtHR Judge Warns of Democracy's End in Turkey

Former European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) judge Rıza Türmen has issued a warning that democracy in Turkey has been dismantled under the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), advocating for a broad social movement.

Dispute Over Ankara Continues
World4d ago

Dispute Over Ankara Continues

As the President of the Republic walked in the summer weather on Monday from the Castle to Klárov to the seat of government, it must have been clear to him that he would likely learn nothing about his participation in the July NATO summit.

Mid-Year Climate Meeting Opens in Bonn, Focus on Fossil Fuels
Worldobservadorhindustan-times5d ago2 sources

Mid-Year Climate Meeting Opens in Bonn, Focus on Fossil Fuels

A key mid-year climate meeting has opened in Bonn, with discussions focusing on fossil fuels and adaptation strategies. The conference aims to address climate change commitments and funding ahead of major international summits.

Mideast Rebound Boosts Turkish Export Outlook
WorldDaily Sabah5d ago

Mideast Rebound Boosts Turkish Export Outlook

Türkiye's export market conditions saw modest improvement in May, driven by signs of recovery in the Middle East, despite continued economic weakness across several key European economies.

Turkish Fishing Boat Sinks After Attack in Black Sea, One Dead
Worldukrainska-pravdaaftonbladetlsm-lv+14tvn24digi24index-hrn1-serbiaaktuality-skhotnewsjutarnji-listdanas+6 more7d ago17 sources

Turkish Fishing Boat Sinks After Attack in Black Sea, One Dead

A Turkish fishing boat, DURU 67, sank in the Black Sea near Crimea after an attack, resulting in one fatality and four injuries. The incident's perpetrators remain unknown, according to the Turkish Coast Guard.

The global scale of waste and Türkiye
World8d ago

The global scale of waste and Türkiye

Today, waste stands before us as a major problem on a global scale. Of course, the most visible dimension of waste is generally discussed in relation to food waste. For example, ac...