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Turkish citizen reportedly shot dead in Batumi restaurant
A fatal shooting occurred recently in a restaurant in Batumi, with video footage of the incident now circulating on social media. The victim, reportedly a Turkish citizen, was shot five times in the back, eyewitnesses say. The gunfire also...

Turkish citizen killed in armed incident in Batumi
An armed incident occurred at a restaurant in Batumi, Georgia, APA's Tbilisi correspondent reports. One person was killed during the incident. The deceased is reported to be a Turkish citizen. The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced...

Say Goodbye to Old Styles: 29 trendy ankara looks to try now
Ankara fashion has come a long way. What used to be a fabric reserved for small weddings, burials, and introduction ceremonies has now evolved into modern-day modest fashion, for churchgoers, office workers and even a casual day out.For years,...

Starsailor marks 25th anniversary with Istanbul concert
British rock band Starsailor will perform at Istanbul's Zorlu PSM as part of their 25th anniversary tour. Known for unforgettable hits such as “Love Is Here,” “Good Souls” and “Silence Is Easy,” the band will take the stage on Oct. 24 with support...

Hull City star leaves Turkish training camp but midfielder steps up recovery from injury
Hull City were back in training on Thursday as Sergej Jakirovic and his players stepped up preparations for Saturday’s game against Kasimpasa. The Tigers trained in the early evening sunshine amid cooling temperatures, and away from the 35c degree...

A new step in Europe’s armament against Russia: Turkish and Norwegian companies to fill gunpowder together
Turkey’s place in the new war preparations called the “European security architecture” is strengthening economically and strategically. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Turkey’s position in the new war...

Ankara Press snaps up ‘humorous and sexy’ debut by Zibu Sithole
RightsJul 18, 2025by Emily Warner Zibu Sithole © Lana Wessels Cassava Republic’s newly rebranded Ankara Press has acquired the world rights, excluding Southern Africa, to Zibu Sithole’s duology The Thing with Zola and I Do… Don’t I?. You've hit...

Türkiye detains 15 more linked to corruption at Istanbul municipality
Türkiye has detained 15 more suspects linked to alleged corruption at Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), authorities said Friday. The detentions are part of an ongoing investigation by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul into...

Istanbul Airport once again crowned world's best airport: Survey
ISTANBUL Türkiye's Istanbul Airport, the biggest airport in Europe, has once again been crowned the world's best airport through a survey by the leading travel magazine Travel + Leisure. The airport was the world's best for the second straight...

Zelensky tells new security chief to step up talks in Istanbul
MOSCOW, July 18. /TASS/. Vladimir Zelensky has tasked Ukraine’s new National Security and Defense Council Secretary, Rustem Umerov, with stepping up negotiations with Russia in Istanbul. "Today we discussed with Rustem Umerov the work of the...

14 More Arrested in Corruption Probe in Istanbul Municipality
More arrests have been made as part of a corruption investigation into Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber reported. Fourteen persons have been detained out of a total of 18 suspects for bribery and public...

Turkish student found dead in suitcase sparks outrage
Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot leaders have "constructive" discussions: UN chief
UNITED NATIONS, July 17 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described discussions between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders as "constructive" following a meeting he convened Thursday at the UN headquarters. Guterres said he...

‘We won’t let Syria be split’: Turkish President Erdogan rips Israel, warns against Zionist ‘dreams’
Turkish President Erdoğan blasted Israel for sabotaging a Syria ceasefire, calling it a ‘terrorist state.’ He vowed Turkey won’t allow Syria’s division or Kurdish exploitation by Zionist forces. Erdogan said Ankara is monitoring developments in...

'I was thrust into a nightmare': Turkish PhD student recalls ICE detention
Rumeysa Ozturk, the Turkish PhD student who was detained by the Trump administration earlier this year, recalled Thursday her harrowing detention, saying she was "thrust into a nightmare" when she was abruptly swept off the streets by masked...

Turkish Chief of General Staff hosts French counterpart in Ankara
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gurak hosted his French counterpart, Gen. Thierry Burkhard, in the capital city of Ankara. Gen. Burkhard, who is visiting Türkiye as an official guest, was received with a formal...

Turkish Business Association Chair: ENKA Dispute Shouldn’t Undermine Georgia’s Investment Climate
Despite Georgia’s costly arbitration loss to Turkish company ENKA over the canceled Namakhvani HPP project, the chairman of the Turkish Businessmen’s Association in Georgia, Oktay Ozturk, believes the country remains an attractive destination for...

Istanbul Governor calls on foreign countries regarding FETO terrorist organization
The FETO terrorist organization recruited the children of those who had or wanted to have trade relations with Türkiye in foreign countries to the schools they established in those countries, said Istanbul Governor Davut Gul, APA correspondent...

Lawmakers Push Back on Possible Turkish Reentry to F-35 Program
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is preparing to send a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the Trump administration to oppose any effort to reintegrate Turkey into the F-35 fighter jet program. The letter, led by Representatives...

Turkish Defense Ministry warns of consequences of Israeli strikes in Syria on Middle East peace
Ankara: The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated Thursday that the Israeli airstrikes on central Damascus - following attacks on southern Syria - constitute a clear provocation that undermines hopes for peace and stability in the Middle East. The...