Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe
Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition Republican Peoples Party (CHP) of pressuring the judiciary after Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of rigging public tenders. Speaking in Konya on Friday, Erdogan condemned the CHP for defending Akpolat, asserting...

Turkiye plans $20B investment in energy efficiency by 2030
Turkiye plans $20B investment in energy efficiency by 2030

Turkiye has announced plans to invest more than $20 billion in energy efficiency projects by 2030, aiming for significant advancements in industries, buildings, and public lighting. This ambitious initiative is part of the Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan, which builds on the $8.5...

Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria
Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria

Turkiye has threatened to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accept Ankaras conditions for a bloodless transition following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad last month. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told CNN Turk television late on Tuesday that we will do...

'Turkiye may strike terrorists suddenly, one night'
'Turkiye may strike terrorists suddenly, one night'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Turkiyes unwavering commitment to national security, stating that the Turkish military could strike terrorist targets suddenly, one night. Speaking at a press conference following a cabinet meeting on Monday, Erdogan emphasized that Turkiye has repeatedly...

Turkiye to continue solution-oriented diplomacy, says FM Fidan
Turkiye to continue solution-oriented diplomacy, says FM Fidan

Turkiye is committed to maintaining and strengthening its solution-driven diplomatic approach, aiming for lasting cooperation and global problem-solving, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Tuesday as he reflected on the year, reports Daily Sabah. Fidan emphasized that Turkiye has benefited from...

Turkiye raises minimum wage by 30% for 2025
Turkiye raises minimum wage by 30% for 2025

Labor and Social Security Minister Vedat Isikhan announced that Turkiyes minimum wage will rise to TL 22,104 ($630.36) in 2025, reflecting a 30% increase from the previous year. The decision followed the fourth meeting of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, held on Tuesday. On Tuesday...

12 dead, 3 injured in explosives factory blast in western Turkiye
12 dead, 3 injured in explosives factory blast in western Turkiye

A powerful explosion at an explosives factory in the Karesi district of Balıkesir, western Turkiye, claimed 12 lives and left three others injured on Tuesday, reads a Daily Sabah report. The incident occurred in the factorys capsule production section in the rural Kavaklı neighborhood. The...

Antony Blinken notes ‘Encouraging Signs’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement
Antony Blinken notes ‘Encouraging Signs’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed optimism about progress toward a Gaza ceasefire during his visit to Ankara on Friday. Speaking after a meeting with Turkiyes Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Blinken said, We discussed Gaza, and we discussed I think the opportunity... to get a ceasefire...

Turkey, US discuss possible roles in Syria’s future: FM Fidan
Turkey, US discuss possible roles in Syria’s future: FM Fidan

Turkey foreign minister Hakan Fidan said his countrys priority in Syria is ensuring the stability and prevention of domination by groups deemed terrorists after the toppling of ruler al-Assad, reports Al Jazeera. Speaking alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after their meeting in...

Israel strikes Damascus; Turkiye-backed forces seize Manbij
Israel strikes Damascus; Turkiye-backed forces seize Manbij

Israeli forces launched large-scale attacks across Syria, targeting three major airports and key military infrastructure, including locations in the capital, Damascus. The strikes mark an escalation in regional hostilities amid ongoing conflicts in the country. In a significant political...

'Axis of Türkiye' exposes a new foreign policy
'Axis of Türkiye' exposes a new foreign policy

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan traveled to multiple countries across different continents last month to attend six regional and global summits. Erdoğan attended the BRICS summit in Russia, the 11th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Kyrgyzstan,...

US warns Turkiye against hosting Hamas leaders
US warns Turkiye against hosting Hamas leaders

The United States warned Turkiye, on Monday, against hosting Hamas leadership, saying Washington does not believe leaders of a terrorist organisation should be living comfortably, reports Middle East Monitor. US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, did not confirm the reports but said...

Antony Blinken holds call with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan to discuss conflict issues
Antony Blinken holds call with Turkish FM Hakan Fidan to discuss conflict issues

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke on Tuesday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss a range of key international issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, regional stability in the South Caucasus, and efforts to implement UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701....

No justification for blocking Türkiye's EU accession bid: Erdoğan
No justification for blocking Türkiye's EU accession bid: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that there is no justification for obstructing Türkiyes EU accession process, emphasizing that the countrys full membership is vital for the blocs peace and security. He made these remarks during his address at the fifth European Political Community (EPC)...