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CHP calls for protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest 'irresponsible': Ankara

Ankara has strongly criticized the Republican Peoples Party (CHP) for urging protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, calling the move irresponsible as unrest spreads across Turkiyes major cities. Protests erupted on Thursday in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, with...

BP sells $1B stake in firm linked to TANAP gas pipeline to Apollo

British energy giant BP has agreed to sell a stake in a company invested in the TANAP gas pipeline, which links Azerbaijan and Turkiye, to Apollo Global Management for $1 billion, the two firms announced on Friday. The sale is part of BPs $20 billion disposal program through 2027 as it shifts...

Erdogan slams opposition as ‘theatrics’ after arrest of Istanbul mayor

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized Turkiyes main opposition party for using theatrics following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Erdogan accused the opposition of distracting the public from their own shortcomings and misleading the nation through political maneuvers....

Greece insists on unification ahead of UN talks on Cyprus

Greece considers the unification of Turkish and Greek Cypriots the only viable solution to Cyprus long-standing division, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said Monday, as international efforts to resolve the issue resumed. Cyprus can no longer remain divided. Partition was never a solution....

Iraq to double electricity imports from Turkiye to 600 MW

Iraq has reached an agreement to double its electricity imports from Turkiye, increasing the supply to 600 megawatts (MW), as reported by the Iraqi state news agency on Sunday. This move follows confirmation by Turkiyes Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, who is currently in...

Erdogan backs Trump’s efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump in their first substantive phone call since Trumps return to office in January. The two leaders discussed key issues on Sunday, including the Russia-Ukraine war, counterterrorism, and defense cooperation, according to a statement...

Ukraine sees Turkiye as key security partner, trade ally

Ukraine considers Turkiye a strategic partner in security and trade and is prepared to ratify a free trade agreement between the two nations, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday. Zelenskyy made the remarks after meeting a Turkish delegation led by Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and...

Turkiye's Atmaca missile achieves historic underwater firing test milestone

Turkiyes indigenously developed Atmaca anti-ship cruise missile has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first underwater firing test. The groundbreaking test, which was announced on Wednesday by Haluk Gorgun, the head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), marks...

Turkiye's 2,000-year-old Roman bath reopens after restoration

A historic gem of Roman architecture, the 2,000-year-old Roman bath in Sarıkaya, Yozgat, Turkiye, has officially reopened to the public following extensive restoration efforts. This well-preserved structure stands as one of the most remarkable examples of Roman bath architecture still intact in...

Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning against efforts to provoke sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizing that Turkiye welcomes the moderate stance of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has pledged to punish those who break the law, amid increasing violence in the region, reads...

Turkiye detains 17 individuals over stock market manipulation allegations

Turkish authorities detained 17 people on Tuesday in connection with suspected stock market manipulation. The individuals are accused of creating artificial fluctuations in Istanbuls stock market, with the goal of securing unfair profits through manipulative practices in capital market instruments,...

Erdogan calls for fair representation of Muslims in global decision-making

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed calls for greater Muslim representation in global decision-making bodies, emphasizing the need for U.N. Security Council reform. Muslims, who make up a quarter of the worlds population, should be represented as they deserve, he said at the 16th...

Turkiye starts gas exports to Azerbaijan

Turkiye is set to begin exporting natural gas to Azerbaijans Nakhchivan this week, marking a milestone in regional energy cooperation. The announcement came from Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, who confirmed that the Igdır-Nakhchivan pipeline is now complete, reports...

Turkiye’s Ocalan urges PKK to disarm, dissolve in historic call

Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the PKK, has made a historic call for the dissolution of the terrorist group, urging its members to lay down their arms. His statement, read by a delegation from the Peoples Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) on February 27, 2025, represents a significant...

Turkiye probes market manipulation amid stock volatility

Turkiye has launched an investigation into potential market manipulation following sharp price and volume fluctuations in Istanbuls stock market. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutors Office is examining individuals and entities accused of spreading misleading or manipulative information, Daily...

Turkiye FM Fidan, Chinese counterpart discuss global security concerns

Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi held discussions on Thursday at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in South Africa, focusing on bilateral and regional matters, according to sources from Turkiyes foreign ministry. The talks covered the political and...

Turkiye ideal host for Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkiye would be the ideal venue for planned peace discussions between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, as he welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ankara on Tuesday; reads a Daily Sabah post. At a joint news conference, Erdogan...

Turkish diplomat calls for UN Security Council reform

Reform must begin with the United Nations Security Council to create a fairer world, a Turkish diplomat argued Thursday at a forum in Switzerland; reads a Daily Sabah report. Diplomats, journalists, and academics gathered in Bern for the Stratcom Public Forum: A Fairer World is Possible...

Greece protests Turkiye's Piaggio deal, raises concerns over Meteor missiles

Greece has expressed strong objections to Turkiyes acquisition of Italian aerospace firm Piaggio Aerospace, with reports indicating that Athens is preparing a formal protest to Italy over the deal. The Greek daily Kathimerini reported Monday that Greek authorities argue Rome bypassed EU regulations...

Erdogan welcomes EU decision to suspend Syria sanctions

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the European Unions decision to suspend sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the importance of fully lifting them in the future. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, he also underscored the need to maintain the cease-fire in Gaza, the...

Turkiye eliminates over 270 PKK/YPG terrorists in January

Turkiyes ongoing counterterrorism operations in northern Iraq and Syria have led to the elimination of 278 PKK terrorists so far in 2025, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced Thursday. According to ministry spokesperson Rear Adm. Zeki Aktürk, 57 terrorists were neutralized last week alone in...

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Turkiye's Canakkale province

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Turkiyes northwestern Canakkale province late Tuesday, according to the countrys Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), reports Daily Sabah. The quake, which occurred at 11:38 p.m. local time, was centered in the Aegean Sea, about 6 kilometers off...

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 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 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'

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 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

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...