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Son of Turkey’s ex-deputy prime minister shoots his grandmother dead in Ankara

Bedirhan Şener, the son of Turkey’s one-time deputy prime minister Abdullatif Şener, shot his own grandmother dead on Wednesday evening after taking her hostage...

Turkish Olympic shooter wins silver medal with minimal gear, becomes internet sensation

In the annals of Olympic history, there are always moments that captivate the world, not only because of their sporting achievements but also because...

[OPINION] A historical perspective on Turkish politics: from institutional oppression to individual obedience

Ali Soylu, Ph.D.* The mesmerizing power of traditional state structures has always attracted individuals. People have been willing to fight not only with their rivals...

Turkey’s RTÜK sanctions Netflix, local streaming platforms over ‘immoral content’

Turkey's Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has imposed administrative sanctions on Netflix, MUBI and BluTV for hosting content deemed immoral. RTÜK announced that it...

Turkey aiming to complete trade talks with Gulf council by end-2024: report

Turkey wants to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council by the end of the year after Ankara hosted...

Documentary on child victims of rights abuses in Turkey wins award at Cannes World Film Festival

A documentary focusing on children affected by human rights violations in Turkey during a state of emergency declared following a failed coup in 2016...

Palestinian leader Abbas to address Turkish parliament on August 15

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas will pay a two-day visit to Turkey in mid-August during which he will address Turkish lawmakers in parliament, according to...

Turkey’s opposition party reveals amount of municipal debt inherited from AKP, ally

In the wake of the threat of a financial crackdown on opposition-run municipalities from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party...

Turkish Airlines halts Beirut flights due to escalating Israel-Hezbollah tensions

Turkey’s national carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), has cancelled its flights to Beirut due to safety risks posed by the rising tensions between Israel and...

Turkey condemns ‘shameful assassination’ of Hamas chief

Turkey on Wednesday condemned the "shameful assassination" of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh -- an ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan -- the...

Opposition municipality’s accounts seized over unpaid debts after Erdoğan vowed action

The accounts of the opposition-led Mersin Metropolitan Municipality were seized due to unpaid debts to the Social Security Institution (SGK) following President Recep Tayyip...

Turkey and Armenia hold talks, consider reopening border

Ruben Rubinyan and Serdar Kılıç, the Armenian and Turkish special representatives, respectively, met on Tuesday on their closed border to discuss resuming rail transport...

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