Most Turkish people say Turkey should obtain nuclear weapons in new poll

A recent survey in Turkey reveals a significant shift in public opinion over nuclear weapons, with a majority of respondents now supporting their development in response to heightened regional tensions, particularly following Israeli strikes on...

Turkish journalist could face minimum 5 years prison for Erdogan comments

ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkish prosecutors have prepared an indictment seeking a prison sentence of at least five years for independent journalist Fatih Altayli over comments he made about President Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, state broadcaster TRT reported...

Istanbul Airport again named world's best airport by top magazine

Istanbul Airport, Türkiye's largest air hub, was again crowned the world's best airport through a survey by leading travel magazine Travel and Leisure. The airport was the world's best for the second straight year, according to a magazine survey....

Turkish court convicts Istanbul mayor on threatening, insulting public official

Sierra Leone to Boost Agricultural Productivity Through Partnership with Turkish Fertilizer Firm

The Government of Sierra Leone is poised to enhance its agricultural productivity through a potential partnership with Enterprise Fertilizer Factory, a prominent Turkish company. The development follows a productive meeting between Sierra Leone’s...

Turkish Airlines and Airlink Join Forces to Boost Travel Options Across Africa

TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Turkish Airlines is expanding its reach across Africa through a new partnership with South Africa’s Airlink. The two carriers have signed a codeshare agreement that will come into effect on August 1,...

Pieria Welcomes Turkish Influencers to Boost Year-Round Tourism

POTAP Director Vassilis Dimou (left) and the organization’s Office Manager Vassileia Kagkasidou (right) with the Turkish guests. Photo source: POTAP In a move to strengthen its presence in the Turkish tourism market, Pieria recently hosted two...

Turkish Airlines And Airlink Forge Codeshare Deal

Turkish Airlines has signed a landmark codeshare agreement with Airlink, aiming to significantly enhance connectivity across the African continent Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with...

Turkish Airlines to begin codeshare with Airlink

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Airlink. The Johannesburg-based airline is one of the leading regional carriers in Southern Africa, and provides services between smaller,...

Parliament motion condemns Israel's attacks in Syria

ANKARA The Turkish parliament approved a motion late on July 16 condemning Israel's attacks in Syria, denouncing them as a threat to regional peace and stability. "We strongly condemn Israel’s vile attacks on Syria, particularly targeting...

Turkish minimum wage covers just a quarter of basic living costs

A new report from a public sector labor union reveals that Turkey’s minimum wage remains significantly below both the hunger and poverty thresholds, highlighting the growing financial strain on workers and their families amid rising costs....

Attacks on Damascus are an attempt to disrupt peace. Turkish Foreign Ministry

Rakı, fish and meze: The soul of Turkish togetherness

By Ceyda Güneş When the sun begins to dip behind the horizon of the Aegean, and the cicadas begin their evening chorus, something deeply cultural stirs in Türkiye: the setting of the rakı table. This is not just a dinner, it’s a ritual, a...

Istanbul mayor gets jail term for ‘threatening’ prosecutor

ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Turkiye’s leading opposition figure, got a 20-month prison sentence for insulting and threatening the city’s public prosecutor on Wednesday, according to a court document. The case is one of a number...

Turkish consul general visits Shaukat Khanum Hospital construction site in Karachi

KARACHI - Turkish Consul General in Ka­rachi Cemal Sangu visited the under-construction Shaukat Kha­num Hospital in Karachi the other day. He expressed his gratitude to Dr Faisal Sultan, CEO, and Dr Aasim Yusuf, CMO, for their invi­tation. During...

Prosecutor’s Office: A Georgian citizen attempted to sell uranium to a Turkish citizen for 3 million USD; Two individuals have been charged in connection with the case

The Georgian Prosecutor’s Office has charged two individuals with the attempted illegal acquisition, storage, possession, and disposal of radioactive material. This information was released by the Georgian Prosecutor’s Office. According to their...

Nigeria can think for itself, DHQ responds to Turkish envoy’s terrorism claim

The Defence Headquarters has stated that Nigeria remains an independent nation capable of making its own decisions, particularly on security and counterterrorism matters. This follows recent comments by the Turkish government alleging that members...

Turkish Court Adds to Prison Sentence of Opposition Leader İmamoğlu

A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced Ekrem İmamoğlu, the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul and prominent opposition figure, to one year and eight months in prison for insulting and threatening a public official, in a case that predates his...

Jennifer Lopez thrills Istanbul fans with pre-concert message

World-renowned American singer and entertainer Jennifer Lopez is set to meet audiences in Türkiye with two highly anticipated concerts this summer. As part of the Istanbul Festival, Lopez will take the stage at Festival Park Yenikapı on Aug. 5....

Istanbul mayor Imamoglu sentenced as Erdogan intensifies crackdown

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu gets 1 year and 8 months in prison amid political crackdown, fueling fears of democratic backsliding ahead of Turkey's elections. A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu,...