Heavy Rain Forecast Across Much of Turkey, Meteorology Agency Warns
ANKARA — Turkey’s national weather service has issued a forecast warning of widespread rain across the country’s northern, central, and…
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Cyprus: UN Chief Meets Cypriot Leaders in New York, Talks Focus on Reviving Stalled Peace Process
NEW YORK — A trilateral meeting between UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, and Cypriot President Nikos…
Turkish Airlines Finalizes Boeing Deal for 225 Aircraft
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkish Airlines announced Friday it has finalized a major agreement with Boeing to purchase up to 225…
Turkey Destroys 144 PKK Hideouts, Advances Peace Talks
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish security forces have destroyed 144 caves, shelters and hideouts used by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party…
Restoration Nears Completion at Selimiye Mosque, Mimar Sinan’s Masterpiece
Restoration work at the historic Selimiye Mosque, designed by Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, is nearing completion. Major repairs—including landscaping, minaret…
Istanbul Police Arrest Nearly 8,000 Fugitives in August Sweep
Police in Istanbul detained 7,779 individuals in August as part of a citywide operation targeting suspects wanted for serious crimes,…
3,000-Year-Old Oven Discovered in Arslantepe Sheds Light on Ancient Cooking Traditions
Archaeologists working at Arslantepe Mound have uncovered a 3,000-year-old underground oven believed to have been used for cooking meat, offering…
Ortahisar Baklava Earns Geographic Indication, Bringing İskilip’s Total to Eight Registered Products
A traditional baklava made by women in the town of İskilip during religious holidays and special occasions has officially received…
Coast Guard Rescues Thousands in Turkish Waters Amid Rising Maritime Incidents
Turkish Coast Guard teams rescued more than 5,400 people and secured 114 vessels in the first eight months of 2025,…