TURKEY
Friday, December 01, 2017
Investigations
360 FETÖ-linked suspects in military sought in probe
As part of counterterror operations following the deadly coup attempt in July 2016, prosecutors issued detention warrants for 360 Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ)-linked suspects... More
Istanbul
Istanbul anglers keep up tradition despite stocks alarm
After half a century of fishing, 65-year-old Fuat, a retired Turkish civil servant, is nostalgic for the good old days when the Bosporus Strait in Istanbul teemed with fish.
Wearing... More
Diplomacy
Erdoğan's historic visit may boost Turkish-Greek ties
President Erdoğan will be the first sitting Turkish president to visit Greece in more than six decades when he travels to Athens next week in a move that will likely boost the checkered history of relations More
Investigations
Ex-deputy, auditor sought for providing fake evidence
Former banking watchdog auditor Osman Zeki Canıtez and former main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) deputy Aykan Erdemir are being sought for supplying fake evidence and documents to be used in the U.S.-based Iran sanctions case More
Europe
Turks save German mayor from xenophobic attack
A Turkish father and son running a kebab restaurant in Germany's Altena saved the town's mayor from certain death on Monday evening, during what appeared to be a xenophobic... More
Turkey
3,500 illegal migrants intercepted across Turkey
Over 3,500 migrants have been held across Turkey while attempting to illegally cross the country's land borders, the military said Tuesday.
Border troops caught a total... More
War On Terror
Chad to transfer FETÖ-linked schools to Maarif Foundation
The President of Chad, Idris Debi, has announced that his country would hand over the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ)-run schools to Turkey's Maarif Foundation (TMV) in December.
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Diplomacy
Erdoğan vows support for #LoveArmyforRohingya
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vowed Tuesday to support the Love Army movement currently focused on helping Rohingya Muslims.
Jerome Jarre, a social media phenomenon and... More
Investigations
FETÖ suspects arrested for police exam fraud
Detention warrants have been issued for 75 suspects, all former students of the prestigious Police Academy, on charges of cheating on academy exams in 2009. The Gülenist Terror... More
Environment
Scientists discover new plant species endemic to Izmir
Scientists working on a research project near Tahtalı Dam have discovered a new plant species endemic to Turkey's western Izmir province, reports said Tuesday.
The discovery... More
Turkey
Chinese tourist thankful to Turkish people for post-surgery care
A 75-year-old Chinese woman thanked the Turkish people for helping her recover from a heart attack she suffered during her recent visit to the popular tourist destination,... More
Turkey
Germany to pay compensation for far-right NSU victims
Germany's eastern Thuringia state announced it would pay 1.5 million euros ($1.78 million) in compensation to families of those murdered by the far-right terrorist group,...
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Expat Corner
Istanbul offers perfect markets to shop for New Year’s
This month in Istanbul, there will be holiday markets galore, where you can buy handmade and original crafts for a good cause to gift away this holiday season
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Turkey
Landmark court ruling a victory for transgender citizens of Turkey
In a landmark verdict Thursday, the highest legal authority, the Constitutional Court, canceled a controversial law requiring transgender individuals seeking sex change surgery...
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Investigations
Greece identifies captured DHKP-C militants
Greek police Thursday released photos and names of nine suspected members of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C) terrorist group captured on Tuesday....
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Turkey
Some 1.1M refugees in Turkey receive charity debit cards assistance
Around 1.1 million refugees in Turkey are benefiting from debit cards issued by the Turkish Red Crescent, said a United Nations official.
"So far, we have received applications...
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Investigations
More life sentences, ops target FETÖ coup suspects
A court in Istanbul handed down life sentences on 28 former soldiers for trying to take control of Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport during the Gülenist Terror Group's (FETÖ)...
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Turkey
Mawlid, birth of Prophet Muhammad, observed in Turkey
Turkey on Wednesday celebrated the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), a day known for its spiritual atmosphere.Muslims across the country flocked to mosques...
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Istanbul
Iconic Bulgarian church to reopen following restoration
Istanbul’s Sveti Stefan, described as the world’s only 'iron church' is undergoing major restoration work co-financed by Bulgaria and Turkey and is set to be reopened in January
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Investigations
Former soldiers jailed for Sabiha Gökçen airport occupation attempt during FETÖ coup
A court in Istanbul slapped lifetime imprisonment sentences on 28 former soldiers for trying to take control of Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport during the Gülenist Terror...
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Turkey
Turkey’s internet infatuation comes with consequences
The increasing use of smartphones and social media in Turkey has brought psychological consequences along with its benefits, as growing numbers of internet users find themselves...
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Istanbul
Fire damages Salt Bae’s first restaurant in Istanbul
The first restaurant that brought internet phenomenon chef "Salt Bae" his initial success was damaged by a fire that broke out on its rooftop early Wednesday.
Firefighters...
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