Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Embarrassment for SNP as Turkish shipyard launches island ferry just two years after being awarded contract
Scottish Daily Express
·
August 23, 2025
Islanders in the Outer Hebrides have been handed a boost after the first of two new vessels for a key ferry route was launched. But critics say it highlights the failure of the SNP government. MV Lochmor, which will serve the Little Minch routes,...
Turkish vice president, ambassador attend Tatar campaign stop
Cyprus Mail
·
August 23, 2025
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz and the country’s ambassador in Nicosia Ali Murat Basceri on Friday night attended a campaign stop for Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar organised by the UBP, the largest of the north’s three ruling political...
Two Dutch teens found dead in Istanbul hotel, father hospitalised
The Express Tribune
·
August 23, 2025
Two Dutch teenagers were found dead in their Istanbul hotel room and their father hospitalised, Turkish media reported on Saturday, with initial suspicion falling on a restaurant meal they had eaten. The boys, aged 15 and 17, were deceased when...
Iraq steps up energy drive with Turkish ship, Basra control center
Shafaq News
·
2025-08-23T14:50:24+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq on Saturday moved to shore up its ailing power sector, welcoming a massive Turkish floating plant at Khor al-Zubair port and inaugurating a new central control...
Istanbul records driest July in 65 years as rainfall hits historic low
Sabah
·
August 23, 2025
Türkiye’s largest city experienced its driest July in more than six decades, with rainfall in the Marmara Region plummeting to historic lows, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology on Saturday. The long-term average for July rainfall...
Ridvan Yilmaz exits Rangers after three years as Turkish left back finds new club in £2m deal
The Scottish Sun
·
August 23, 2025
RANGERS have confirmed that Ridvan Yilmaz has departed the club after several months of speculation. The full-back is moving on having spent three years at Ibrox and he's returning to familiar ground. 2 Rangers have confirmed Ridvan Yilmaz has...
Turkish central bank terminates foreign-exchange-protected deposits
Hurriyet Daily News
·
ANKARA Türkiye's Central Bank will terminate the opening and renewal of foreign-exchange-protected deposits (KKM) as of Aug. 23, it said Saturday. "Accounts opened prior to this date will remain valid until their maturity, following which the...
Turkish Cyprus development a national priority for political, economic growth: VP Yılmaz
Hurriyet Daily News
·
NICOSIA Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized on Friday that advancing the Turkish Cyprus emains a national priority, blending political commitment with economic initiatives to foster progress. "The development efforts of the Turkish Cyprus are...
Turkish woman named Russia’s ‘Mother of the Year’ now inspires film
Hurriyet Daily News
·
ANKARA A poignant tale of compassion and resilience, "Bi Umut" (A Hope), is poised to captivate audiences on the silver screen, drawing inspiration from the extraordinary life of Gülsüm Kabadayı, a Turkish woman who dedicated a decade to nurturing...
Ankara set to launch Türkiye’s first ‘bicycle neighborhood’
Hurriyet Daily News
·
ANKARA In a first for Türkiye, a neighborhood in the capital Ankara will officially become a “bicycle neighborhood,” offering safe cycling education for residents of all ages and reinforcing its position as a key stop for bicycle routes. Located...
Japan Introduces Restrictions Targeting Turkish Passport Holders
FTN News
·
August 23, 2025
Japan has introduced new restrictions affecting Turkish passport holders, following recent calls to reconsider visa-free travel arrangements. Reports indicate that several establishments, particularly nightclubs, are implementing measures that...
World Bank approves Istanbul’s efforts to tackle natural hazards
AzerNews
·
August 23, 2025
The World Bank has approved the Istanbul Resilience Project, worth up to $650 million, which aims to increase the resilience of Türkiye's largest city to earthquakes, floods, and other natural and climate threats, Azernews reports, citing Trend....
Turkish Central Bank rate cut lifts stocks to record high
Yeni Safak
·
August 22, 2025
Türkiye’s benchmark BIST 100 index is on a record-breaking course, driven by the Turkish Central Bank’s rate cut in July and declining global risks, experts say. Türkiye’s disinflation process has seen some progress, while optimism that the war in...
Turkish EV maker Togg's new fastback model T10F successfully completes tests
Yeni Safak
·
August 22, 2025
Türkiye’s electric vehicle (EV) maker Togg's new fastback model T10F has successfully completed tests in various climate and road conditions, the company announced on Friday. "Tested in various climate and road conditions, the T10F successfully...
Kyrgyz-Turkish Business Forum to be held in Bishkek
24.kg
·
August 23, 2025
10:05, 23 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA 10:05, 23 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA A Kyrgyz-Turkish Business Forum will be held in Bishkek on September 18, the National Investment Agency...
Two Dutch teens found dead in Istanbul hotel room, father treated for shock
Times of Malta
·
August 23, 2025
Two Dutch teenagers were found dead in their Istanbul hotel room and their father hospitalised, Turkish media reported on Saturday, with initial suspicion falling on a restaurant meal they had eaten. The boys, aged 15 and 17, were deceased when...
Turkish homemaker jailed over ordinary activities linked to Gülen movement
Stockholm Center for Freedom
·
August 22, 2025
A Turkish homemaker has been jailed in central Turkey to serve more than seven years over alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement based on ordinary activities such as donating to charities and attending fundraisers for students. According...
Two Dutch teens found dead in Istanbul hotel after meal
The Sun Daily
·
August 23, 2025
ISTANBUL: Two Dutch teenagers were found deceased in their Istanbul hotel room with their father hospitalised in a state of shock. Turkish media reported the incident on Saturday with initial suspicion falling on a restaurant meal the family had...
Dutch teenagers found dead in Istanbul hotel after meal out, father in shock as police probe
Malay Mail
·
August 23, 2025
ISTANBUL, Aug 23 — Two Dutch teenagers were found dead in their Istanbul hotel room and their father hospitalised, Turkish media reported on Saturday, with initial suspicion falling on a restaurant meal they had eaten. The boys, aged 15 and 17,...
Jakarta, Istanbul collaborate on waste management
Antara
·
August 23, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Jakarta provincial government and the Istanbul city government, Turkey, have agreed to collaborate on municipal waste management, including sharing knowledge on landfill operations and compost production. The partnership was...