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Turkish Navy protects drill ship Oruç Reis in East Mediterranean

Turkey continues efforts on building emergency hospital in Beirut

President Erdoğan warns Greece over security of Turkish vessel

Erdoğan, Merkel talk E.Mediterranean issues on phone

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5 hour ago

Turkish economy's total turnover betters in June

Turkish economy's total turnover betters in June

Official data showed that the turnover indices of industry, trade and construction sectors see a rise in June on a yearly basis.

08.14.2020

8 hour ago

Turkey reports 968 recoveries over past 24 hours

Turkey reports 968 recoveries over past 24 hours

Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the number of patients in critical condition increased to 647, which is up by 15, adding the increase in the number of patients is speeding up.

08.14.2020

1 day ago

President Erdoğan slams Greece over island of Meis

President Erdoğan slams Greece over island of Meis

08.13.2020

1 day ago

Turkey inks deal with Libya to enhance economic ties

Turkey inks deal with Libya to enhance economic ties

Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said that Pekcan recalled that some contracting projects undertaken by Turkish companies in Libya have been interrupted recently.

08.13.2020

1 day ago

Economy expected to grow, Turkish finance minister says

Economy expected to grow, Turkish finance minister says

Turkish finance minister Berat Albayrak stressed that Turkey was managing fluctuations in a controlled manner.

08.13.2020

1 day ago

Turkey’s new school year to begin on September 21

Turkey’s new school year to begin on September 21

08.13.2020

1 day ago

Turkey reports 1,212 new coronavirus cases

Turkey reports 1,212 new coronavirus cases

Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said that the number of patients in critical condition increased by 15.

08.13.2020

2 day ago

Turkish seismic vessel to conduct research in Black Sea

Turkish seismic vessel to conduct research in Black Sea

Turkish university announced that Koca Piri Reis research vessel will conduct seismic studies on gas hydrate resources.

08.12.2020

2 day ago

Russians holidaymakers flock to Turkish resort

Russians holidaymakers flock to Turkish resort

Over 23,000 Russian tourists landed Monday at the popular Mediterranean resort, an early adopter of Turkey’s Safe Tourism Certificate program.

08.12.2020

2 day ago

Ex-defense chief admits Greece left alone in Mediterranean

Ex-defense chief admits Greece left alone in Mediterranean

08.12.2020

2 day ago

Turkish minister calls on EU to warn Greece over violations

Turkish minister calls on EU to warn Greece over violations

On Tuesday, Greece opened fire at a boat carrying civilians off the island of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea.

08.12.2020

2 day ago

Turkey launches new anti-terrorist operation in south

Turkey launches new anti-terrorist operation in south

08.12.2020

2 day ago

Turkey's seismic research vessel breaks blockade in Mediterranean

Turkey's seismic research vessel breaks blockade in Mediterranean

08.12.2020

2 day ago

Turkish security forces neutralize PKK terrorists in Iraq

Turkish security forces neutralize PKK terrorists in Iraq

According to a statement released by the National Defense Ministry, the air-backed anti-terror operations carried out in Haftanin, Avasin, Metina, Zap regions.

08.12.2020

2 day ago

Turkish health ministry confirms 1,183 new coronavirus cases

Turkish health ministry confirms 1,183 new coronavirus cases

According to the official data, a total of 1,185 patients recovered from the virus in past 24 hours, bringing the tally to over 226,000.

08.12.2020

2 day ago

Turkey’s 2nd batch of humanitarian aid plane arrives in Lebanon

Turkey’s 2nd batch of humanitarian aid plane arrives in Lebanon

The plane was carrying aid material prepared by the Turkish Health Ministry, AFAD, and the Turkish Red Crescent.

08.12.2020

3 day ago

Turkey-Azerbaijan military drills continue

Turkey-Azerbaijan military drills continue

In an exclusive interview, Azerbaijani lawmaker said that relations between the two brotherly countries were seen as "exemplary worldwide" and were developing at a high level in almost every sphere.

08.11.2020

3 day ago

Machinery exports reach $9.1B in one-month term in Turkey

Machinery exports reach $9.1B in one-month term in Turkey

according to the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly, Turkey’s overall exports stood at $15 billion in July and $90 billion in the first seven months of 2020.

08.11.2020

3 day ago

PKK terrorist surrenders to Turkish security forces

PKK terrorist surrenders to Turkish security forces

Efforts are going on to convince more PKK/KCK terrorists to surrender.

08.11.2020

3 day ago

Turkish Coast Guards rescue 63 asylum seekers in Aegean

Turkish Coast Guards rescue 63 asylum seekers in Aegean

Turkey earlier this year opened its gates to irregular migrants seeking to cross to Europe, accusing the EU of failing to keep its promises under a 2016 migrant deal.

08.11.2020

3 day ago

Erdoğan says Turkey ready to cooperate in Mediterranean

Erdoğan says Turkey ready to cooperate in Mediterranean

08.11.2020

3 day ago

Turkey reports 1,193 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours

Turkey reports 1,193 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours

Turkish health minister Fahrettin Koca said that 1,211 patients recovered from the virus, bringing the tally to 224,970.

08.11.2020

4 day ago

Germany calls direct talks on Mediterranean conflict

Germany calls direct talks on Mediterranean conflict

Last month Merkel’s diplomatic efforts helped defuse tension between Turkey and Greece, after Athens objected Ankara’s seismic survey in an area south of the island of Meis, or Kastellorizo.

08.10.2020

4 day ago

Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel starts duty in eastern Mediterranean

Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel starts duty in eastern Mediterranean

08.10.2020

4 day ago

Turkey's unemployment rate stands at 12.9 percent

Turkey's unemployment rate stands at 12.9 percent

The number of employed people dropped by 2.4 million to 25.6 million in May on an annual basis.

08.10.2020

4 day ago

Russia resumes flights to Turkey’s touristic destinations

Russia resumes flights to Turkey’s touristic destinations

08.10.2020

4 day ago

Turkey records 223,759 recoveries from coronavirus

Turkey records 223,759 recoveries from coronavirus

According to the official data, the death toll stood at 5,844 after 15 more people died of the virus over the last 24 hours.

08.10.2020

4 day ago

Turkey eyes to be third country to develop coronavirus vaccine

Turkey eyes to be third country to develop coronavirus vaccine

08.10.2020

6 day ago

Turkish Coast Guard continues rescuing asylum seekers

Turkish Coast Guard continues rescuing asylum seekers

Asylum seekers stranded in the Aegean Sea after being pushed back by Greek authorities.

08.08.2020

6 day ago

Top Turkish officials visit Beirut following massive explosion

Top Turkish officials visit Beirut following massive explosion

08.08.2020

6 day ago

Turkish soldiers arrest two PKK terrorists in northern Syria

Turkish soldiers arrest two PKK terrorists in northern Syria

Turkey continues cross-border operations in northern Syria to prevent the formation of a terror corridor.

08.08.2020

7 day ago

Turkish rescue teams continue efforts in blast-hit Beirut

Turkish rescue teams continue efforts in blast-hit Beirut

08.07.2020

7 day ago

President Erdoğan blasts Greek-Egyptian maritime deal

President Erdoğan blasts Greek-Egyptian maritime deal

Erdoğan said that there was no need to talk with those who have no rights.

08.07.2020

7 day ago

Turkey, Malta stress support for Libya

Turkey, Malta stress support for Libya

Both Turkey and Malta expressed their readiness to support Libya's internationally recognized government against illegal migration.

08.07.2020

8 day ago

Turkish Central Bank to use all tools to calm markets

Turkish Central Bank to use all tools to calm markets

Bank says targeted additional liquidity facilities to be phased out amid normalizing economic activity as of early August

08.06.2020

8 day ago

Turkey sends medical aid, search and rescue team to Lebanon

Turkey sends medical aid, search and rescue team to Lebanon

Aid material prepared by the Health Ministry, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and Turkish Red Crescent (Kizilay) was loaded on the plane at Ankara's Etimesgut Airport.

08.06.2020

8 day ago

Turkish Coast Guards rescue 46 asylum seeker in the Aegean

Turkish Coast Guards rescue 46 asylum seeker in the Aegean

Turkey has been a key transit point for asylum seekers aiming to cross to Europe to start new lives, especially those fleeing war and persecution.

08.06.2020

9 day ago

Turkey’s auto sales rise in July

Turkey’s auto sales rise in July

According to the Turkish industry group, light commercial vehicle sales hit 87,401 last month.

08.05.2020

9 day ago

Air forces take part in Turkey-Azerbaijan joint military drills

Air forces take part in Turkey-Azerbaijan joint military drills

The joint exercises come on the heels of an attack last month by Armenia on Azerbaijani troops in the northwestern Tovuz border region.

08.05.2020

9 day ago

Twin earthquakes shakes Turkey’s eastern province

Twin earthquakes shakes Turkey’s eastern province

Rescue services are assessing damage to buildings, Malatya governor's office said in a statement.

08.05.2020

9 day ago

Turkey conveys condolences to Lebanese people

Turkey conveys condolences to Lebanese people

President Erdoğan expressed sorrows for the fire caused a massive blast at a warehouse storing explosives at the Port of Beirut.

08.05.2020

9 day ago

Germany lifts travel warning for four Turkish regions

Germany lifts travel warning for four Turkish regions

08.05.2020

10 day ago

Turkish soldiers seize 6 PKK terror suspects

Turkish soldiers seize 6 PKK terror suspects

The suspects were held over charges of being a member of an armed terror group and premeditated murder.

08.04.2020

10 day ago

Turkey records highest monthly exports figure

Turkey records highest monthly exports figure

Turkish trade minister said that the country's exports in July rose 11.5 percent month-on-month to $15 billion.

08.04.2020

10 day ago

Turkey continues joint military drills in Azerbaijan

Turkey continues joint military drills in Azerbaijan

08.04.2020

10 day ago

Turkey's stocks up at open

Turkey's stocks up at open

According to Borsa Istanbul, the BIST 100 index gains 13.50 points from the previous close.

08.04.2020

15 day ago

Turkey, Russia to hold Libya summit in Moscow

Turkey, Russia to hold Libya summit in Moscow

Russian authorities announced that Russian, Turkish delegations to discuss 'different aspects' of Libyan settlement.

07.30.2020

15 day ago

Turkey, Italy discuss joint production

Turkey, Italy discuss joint production

Turkish, Italian trade ministers on Thursday hold a videoconference to discuss bilateral economic and trade ties.

07.30.2020

15 day ago

Turkey's economic confidence improves in July

Turkey's economic confidence improves in July

According to the data shared by statistical authority, the index climbed 11.8 percent from June, hitting 82.2 this month.

07.30.2020

15 day ago

Turkish defense chief: We will continue to stand with Cypriot Turks

Turkish defense chief: We will continue to stand with Cypriot Turks

The decades since have seen several attempts to resolve the Cyprus dispute, all ending in failure.

07.30.2020

15 day ago

Turkish coast guard rescues 31 more asylum seekers in the Aegean

Turkish coast guard rescues 31 more asylum seekers in the Aegean

After reaching the Turkish shore, they were transferred to the provincial migration office.

07.30.2020

16 day ago

Thousands of visitors flood into Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Thousands of visitors flood into Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkey launches Operation Yildirim-4 in east

Turkey launches Operation Yildirim-4 in east

Turkey’s operations against terrorists within the country continue determinedly and successfully with the support of the public, an official statement said.

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkey's central bank raises inflation forecast for 2020

Turkey's central bank raises inflation forecast for 2020

According to official figures, the country's annual inflation rate in June was 12.6%, while the 12-month rolling rate was 11.88%.

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkish parliament passes new social media bill

Turkish parliament passes new social media bill

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkey’s export numbers rise in June

Turkey’s export numbers rise in June

According to the official figures, the foreign trade deficit reaches $2.8B last month.

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkish Coast Guard rescues asylum seekers off Aegean coast

Turkish Coast Guard rescues asylum seekers off Aegean coast

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkey’s Sumela Monastery reopens after restoration

Turkey’s Sumela Monastery reopens after restoration

Located in the Macka district, the monastery is a site of historical and cultural significance. It was included in UNESCO's temporary list of World Heritage sites in 2000.

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkey, Azerbaijan to hold joint military drill

Turkey, Azerbaijan to hold joint military drill

The military exercise to be held in Baku and Nakhchivan on Aug. 1-5 will include mortars, armed vehicles, and cannons striking simulated targets.

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkey's defense chief slams EastMed energy project

Turkey's defense chief slams EastMed energy project

Projects in the east Mediterranean that exclude Turkey from the energy equation are doomed to fail,' says defense chief.

07.29.2020

16 day ago

Turkish FM: Global problems require global solutions

Turkish FM: Global problems require global solutions

Foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey has done its part by supporting others, global initiatives

07.29.2020

17 day ago

Greece calls for dialogue with Turkey

Greece calls for dialogue with Turkey

Greek foreign minister on Tuesday said that need to determine continental shelf and maritime zones with Turkey.

07.28.2020

17 day ago

Turkish forces neutralize PKK terrorists in northern Iraq

Turkish forces neutralize PKK terrorists in northern Iraq

Turkey launched Operation Claw-Tiger in mid-June to ensure safety of Turkish people, country's borders

07.28.2020

17 day ago

Spanish FM hails Turkey as an ally

Spanish FM hails Turkey as an ally

“It's not only that Turkey is a partner, Turkey is a NATO ally, not just a friend. In NATO, you don't have friends, you have allies, is much more than a friend,” said Arancha Gonzalez Laya.

07.28.2020

17 day ago

Erdoğan announces 500 guards to provide protection of Hagia Sophia

Erdoğan announces 500 guards to provide protection of Hagia Sophia

07.28.2020

18 day ago

Turkey, Azerbaijan to conduct joint military exercises

Turkey, Azerbaijan to conduct joint military exercises

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry announced that land and air forces of both countries will join large-scale military drills.

07.27.2020

18 day ago

Borsa Istanbul removes two zeros from its indices

Borsa Istanbul removes two zeros from its indices

Previously, the stock index, established in 1987, has removed two zeros in 1997.

07.27.2020

18 day ago

Turkish FM highlights Hagia Sophia was Turkey's internal matter

Turkish FM highlights Hagia Sophia was Turkey's internal matter

Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said that Turkey respects thoughts, advice to protect Hagia Sophia.

07.27.2020

18 day ago

Turkish manufacturing industry sees rise in July

Turkish manufacturing industry sees rise in July

According to the Central Bank, the manufacturing capacity utilization rate increases to 70.7 percent in July.

07.27.2020

18 day ago

Soldiers martyred after bus flips over in Turkey

Soldiers martyred after bus flips over in Turkey

07.27.2020

18 day ago

President Erdoğan hails Turkish intelligence's world-scale works

President Erdoğan hails Turkish intelligence's world-scale works

Speaking at the opening ceremony of a new service building, Erdoğan said that the Turkish Intelligence Organization so far ensured repatriation of over 100 FETO members to Turkey.

07.27.2020

18 day ago

Turkish Defense Ministry urges Greece to end provocations

Turkish Defense Ministry urges Greece to end provocations

Greek extremists burned Turkish flag Friday to protest reopening of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for worship in Istanbul.

07.27.2020

20 day ago

Turkish Armed Forces seize terrorist PKK ammunition in N. Iraq

Turkish Armed Forces seize terrorist PKK ammunition in N. Iraq

The PKK often uses northern Iraq to plan attacks in Turkey and across the border.

07.25.2020

20 day ago

Turkish, Italian leaders agree for political solution in Libya

Turkish, Italian leaders agree for political solution in Libya

President Erdoğan on Saturday held a phone call with Italian PM to discuss Libya.

07.25.2020

20 day ago

First-ever noon prayer performed in Hagia Sophia

First-ever noon prayer performed in Hagia Sophia

07.25.2020

20 day ago

Turkish opposition party to elect party chairman

Turkish opposition party to elect party chairman

Main opposition Republican People's Party's 2-day regular congress to elect party chairman along with members.

07.25.2020

20 day ago

Pakistan hails reopening of Hagia Sophia Mosque

Pakistan hails reopening of Hagia Sophia Mosque

Imran Khan felicitates Turkish government, President Erdogan over landmark move of reopening Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

07.25.2020

20 day ago

Japanese press covers reopening of Hagia Sophia as mosque

Japanese press covers reopening of Hagia Sophia as mosque

The daily Asahi Shimbun widely covered the first Friday prayers, as well as the statements of the Turkish officials.

07.25.2020

20 day ago

Hagia Sophia Mosque sees first prayers in 86 years

Hagia Sophia Mosque sees first prayers in 86 years

07.25.2020

20 day ago

Turkish President visits tomb of conqueror of Istanbul

Turkish President visits tomb of conqueror of Istanbul

Friday’s historic prayers in Turkey’s Hagia Sophia Mosque marked the first acts of worship there in 86 years.

07.25.2020

21 day ago

Hagia Sophia reopens as mosque in a historic move

Hagia Sophia reopens as mosque in a historic move

07.24.2020

21 day ago

Thousands flock the Hagia Sophia Mosque

Thousands flock the Hagia Sophia Mosque

07.24.2020

21 day ago

Turkish forces arrest PKK terrorist in Syria

Turkish forces arrest PKK terrorist in Syria

Troops in region as part of cross-border security and counter-terrorist initiative.

07.24.2020

21 day ago

President Erdoğan visits Hagia Sophia Mosque

President Erdoğan visits Hagia Sophia Mosque

07.24.2020

21 day ago

Turkey slams Macron’s statements over sanctions

Turkey slams Macron’s statements over sanctions

France has not been able to get any results from its policies and it will not be able to get any in the future, Turkish spokesman said.

07.24.2020

22 day ago

President Erdoğan approves Supreme Military Council decisions

President Erdoğan approves Supreme Military Council decisions

07.23.2020

22 day ago

Hagia Sophia Mosque is ready to reopen

Hagia Sophia Mosque is ready to reopen

07.23.2020

22 day ago

Turkish, Spanish ministers discuss bilateral trade

Turkish, Spanish ministers discuss bilateral trade

Spanish Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Maria Reyes Maroto expressed her willingness to deepen trade and investment ties with Turkey.

07.23.2020

22 day ago

Turkish consumer confidence index slips in July

Turkish consumer confidence index slips in July

The index for consumer expectations for a better general economic situation in the coming 12 months decreased 3.9% from June to July.

07.23.2020

22 day ago

Turkish forces arrest 14 suspects in anti-drug operation

Turkish forces arrest 14 suspects in anti-drug operation

Police are continuing with further investigation.

07.23.2020

22 day ago

Kosovo president voices support for Turkey's mosque project

Kosovo president voices support for Turkey's mosque project

The construction of the Central Mosque of Pristina was protested earlier by a small marginal group with very low turnout.

07.23.2020

22 day ago

Greece seeks to expand continental shelf in E. Mediterranean

Greece seeks to expand continental shelf in E. Mediterranean

Turkey said this Greek approach does not comply with either international law or reason.

07.23.2020

23 day ago

Hagia Sophia to reopen as mosque on July 24

Hagia Sophia to reopen as mosque on July 24

Friday prayers on July 24 will be held with 1,500 people attending to mark return of Hagia Sophia as mosque.

07.22.2020

23 day ago

Turkish, Russian forces hold 22nd joint patrol in northern Syria

Turkish, Russian forces hold 22nd joint patrol in northern Syria

On July 14, during the 21st patrol, a terrorist explosive hit Turkish and Russian vehicles, causing damage but no casualties.

07.22.2020

23 day ago

UK’s Telegraph hails Turkey’s first indigenous car plant

UK’s Telegraph hails Turkey’s first indigenous car plant

07.22.2020

23 day ago

Turkey slams Greece's Eastern Med exploration claims

Turkey slams Greece's Eastern Med exploration claims

07.22.2020

23 day ago

Turkey rescues 36 asylum seekers in Aegean Sea

Turkey rescues 36 asylum seekers in Aegean Sea

Turkey has been a key transit point for asylum seekers aiming to cross to Europe to start new lives, especially those fleeing war and persecution.

07.22.2020

24 day ago

Russian tourists seek to travel to Turkey for summer season

Russian tourists seek to travel to Turkey for summer season

07.21.2020

24 day ago

More than 3,000 suspects arrested in anti-drug operations

More than 3,000 suspects arrested in anti-drug operations

In operations last week, hundreds of kilos of illegal drugs, weapons also seized, says Turkish Security Directorate

07.21.2020

24 day ago

Turkish defense minister meets his Qatari counterpart

Turkish defense minister meets his Qatari counterpart

According to the official statement, defense ministers exchanged views on security cooperation.

07.21.2020

25 day ago

Turkey's drillship Fatih heads to Black Sea

Turkey's drillship Fatih heads to Black Sea

07.20.2020

25 day ago

Turkey marks mark 46th anniversary of Cyprus peace operation

Turkey marks mark 46th anniversary of Cyprus peace operation

Marking the 46th anniversary of a peace operation, President Erdoğan said that Greek Cypriots must acknowledge the political equality of Turkish Cypriots.

07.20.2020

25 day ago

Turkey's short-term external debt stock decreases

Turkey's short-term external debt stock decreases

Short-term foreign exchange loans the banks received from foreign countries fell by 5.8% to $7.3 billion, Turkish Central Bank data showed.

07.20.2020

25 day ago

Hagia Sophia mosaics will be covered during prayers

Hagia Sophia mosaics will be covered during prayers

07.20.2020

25 day ago

Turkey sends medical supplies to N. Cyprus

Turkey sends medical supplies to N. Cyprus

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus prime minister thanked Turkey for medical aid that will help the country to fight against coronavirus.

07.20.2020

27 day ago

Nephew of PKK ringleader gives up

Nephew of PKK ringleader gives up

With Dalya Mahmut Muslum's surrender, the number of terrorists who surrendered to Turkey through persuasion this year rose to 110.

07.18.2020

27 day ago

PKK terrorist surrenders to Turkish security forces

PKK terrorist surrenders to Turkish security forces

According to an official statement, the terrorist fled Syria and surrendered in southeastern Turkey.

07.18.2020

27 day ago

More migrant bodies retrieved from Turkey's Lake Van

More migrant bodies retrieved from Turkey's Lake Van

Turkey has been a key transit point for irregular migrants aiming to cross to Europe to start a new life, especially those fleeing war and persecution.

07.18.2020

27 day ago

Hagia Sophia to be opened for everyone, Turkish official stresses

Hagia Sophia to be opened for everyone, Turkish official stresses

Speaking to CNN International, İbrahim Kalın said that the reactions to the conversion of Hagia Sophia are based on old assumptions and prejudices -- there is religious freedom in Turkey.

07.18.2020

27 day ago

Venezuelan authorities welcome Turkey’s medical aid

Venezuelan authorities welcome Turkey’s medical aid

Turkey has sent medical aid to nearly 140 countries to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

07.18.2020

28 day ago

British tourists open tourism season in Turkey

British tourists open tourism season in Turkey

07.17.2020

28 day ago

Turkish defense industry signals cooperation with Azerbaijan

Turkish defense industry signals cooperation with Azerbaijan

07.17.2020

28 day ago

President Erdoğan makes statement on Hagia Sophia mosque

President Erdoğan makes statement on Hagia Sophia mosque

07.17.2020

28 day ago

Turkish lawmakers declare support for Azerbaijan

Turkish lawmakers declare support for Azerbaijan

07.17.2020

28 day ago

Asylum seekers rescued by Turkish coast guard

Asylum seekers rescued by Turkish coast guard

A total of 37 people, including women and children, were brought to the shore on the coast guard boat.

07.17.2020

29 day ago

Hagia Sophia protocol turned museum into mosque signed

Hagia Sophia protocol turned museum into mosque signed

07.16.2020

29 day ago

Turkish forces arrest PKK terrorists in anti-terror operation

Turkish forces arrest PKK terrorists in anti-terror operation

According to the official statement, terrorists nabbed in Operation Olive Branch area.

07.16.2020

29 day ago

Turkey sends medical aid to Venezuela

Turkey sends medical aid to Venezuela

Turkey has sent medical aid to nearly 140 countries so far to help them combat the pandemic.

07.16.2020

29 day ago

US secretary threatens Turkey over TurkStream

US secretary threatens Turkey over TurkStream

07.16.2020

29 day ago

Reconnaissance plane crash martyrs 7 in Turkey's Van

Reconnaissance plane crash martyrs 7 in Turkey's Van

07.16.2020

29 day ago

Britain voices support to Turkey on coup anniversary

Britain voices support to Turkey on coup anniversary

State Minister Wendy Morton tweeted that the United Kingdom remembers those who sadly lost their lives & their families.

07.16.2020

15.07.2020 13:30:10

Turkey remembers 4th anniversary of coup attemp

Turkey remembers 4th anniversary of coup attemp

07.15.2020

15.07.2020 12:18:12

Turkish forces neutralize terrorist who murdered 5 civilians

Turkish forces neutralize terrorist who murdered 5 civilians

Turkish ministry said in a statement that Osman Durmus was part of the bomb attacks that killed a total of five civilians.

07.15.2020

15.07.2020 08:59:39

Turkish, US presidents hold phone call to discuss Libya

Turkish, US presidents hold phone call to discuss Libya

President Erdoğan, Trump Erdogan agreed to maintain permanent stability in Libya.

07.15.2020

15.07.2020 08:44:44

President Erdoğan vows to protect Hagia Sofia’s heritage

President Erdoğan vows to protect Hagia Sofia’s heritage

07.15.2020

14.07.2020 16:44:38

Turkish-Russian joint patrol hit by explosive

Turkish-Russian joint patrol hit by explosive

07.14.2020

14.07.2020 15:22:50

Turkey stands with Baku, foreign minister says

Turkey stands with Baku, foreign minister says

Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Tuesday condemned deadly border attack by Armenian forces on Azerbaijani troops.

07.14.2020

14.07.2020 14:32:41

Israeli racist group burns Turkish flag in Jerusalem

Israeli racist group burns Turkish flag in Jerusalem

07.14.2020

14.07.2020 12:32:46

Turkish forces conduct simultaneous anti-terror operations

Turkish forces conduct simultaneous anti-terror operations

According to the official sources, a total of 33 PKK suspects were arrested during the operations.

07.14.2020

14.07.2020 11:44:29

Turkish ministry stresses Hagia Sophia's status was internal matter

Turkish ministry stresses Hagia Sophia's status was internal matter

Ministry spokesman on Tuesday stated that Turkey welcomed EU foreign policy chief's dialogues and engagement on bilateral relations between Turkey and the EU.

07.14.2020

14.07.2020 08:44:36

Two killed in Turkey's Black Sea region flooding

Two killed in Turkey's Black Sea region flooding

07.14.2020

13.07.2020 17:21:58

Iran hails Turkey’s Hagia Sophia decision

Iran hails Turkey’s Hagia Sophia decision

Iranian foreign ministry stressed that the decision on the status of Hagia Sophia is Turkey's internal affair.

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 12:40:20

Turkey records total economic turnover up 12.5 percent in May

Turkey records total economic turnover up 12.5 percent in May

Turkish statistical institute reported a total turnover index including industry, construction, trade, and services sectors.

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 11:47:12

Russian minister backs Turkey’s Hagia Sophia decision

Russian minister backs Turkey’s Hagia Sophia decision

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 11:00:56

Floods kill four in Turkey’s Artvin

Floods kill four in Turkey’s Artvin

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 09:45:19

Erdoğan: Turkish nation is final decision-maker for Hagia Sophia

Erdoğan: Turkish nation is final decision-maker for Hagia Sophia

Turkish President dismissed domestic and foreign criticism on the Hagia Sophia decision, saying they had "no value" in the courts.

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 09:29:24

Turkey hails UN for extending humanitarian aid to Syria

Turkey hails UN for extending humanitarian aid to Syria

The council had to revise the initial resolution to prevent Russia’s veto and to renew the authorization, which was in effect since 2014 and expired Friday.

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 09:11:31

Turkey condemns Armenian’s Azerbaijan attack

Turkey condemns Armenian’s Azerbaijan attack

On Sunday, three Azerbaijani soldiers were martyred and four others injured in a border clash with Armenian troops.

07.13.2020

13.07.2020 08:42:34

Wildfires break out on Istanbul’s Heybeliada

Wildfires break out on Istanbul’s Heybeliada

07.13.2020

12.07.2020 15:18:14

More dead bodies recovered from Lake Van in Turkey

More dead bodies recovered from Lake Van in Turkey

So far a total of 21 bodies have been recovered from the lake.

07.12.2020

12.07.2020 14:47:37

Turkey’s Hagia Sophia decision causes stress in Vatican

Turkey’s Hagia Sophia decision causes stress in Vatican

07.12.2020

12.07.2020 14:27:00

Female PKK terrorist surrenders to Turkish forces

Female PKK terrorist surrenders to Turkish forces

Terrorist turns herself in at the Syrian border.

07.12.2020

12.07.2020 11:12:19

European Parliament approves additional aid for refugees in Turkey

European Parliament approves additional aid for refugees in Turkey

07.12.2020

12.07.2020 09:56:38

Turkish police seize large amounts of cannabis roots

Turkish police seize large amounts of cannabis roots

Turkish forces have been confiscating narcotic shipments owned or operated by the YPG/PKK terror organization since the 1980s.

07.12.2020

12.07.2020 08:42:38

President Erdoğan makes statements on Hagia Sophia move

President Erdoğan makes statements on Hagia Sophia move

Turkish President's statement came during his video address on the opening of the country's highest bridge.

07.12.2020

10.07.2020 13:13:20

Turkish guards rescue asylum seekers pushed back by Greece

Turkish guards rescue asylum seekers pushed back by Greece

Turkey has been a key transit point for asylum seekers aiming to cross into Europe to start new lives, especially those fleeing war and persecution.

07.10.2020

10.07.2020 10:39:46

Turkey's unemployment rate decreases in April

Turkey's unemployment rate decreases in April

According to the official data, the figure down 0.2 percentage points from same month in 2019.

07.10.2020

10.07.2020 08:45:46

PKK terrorists surrender to Turkish soldiers in southeastern Turkey

PKK terrorists surrender to Turkish soldiers in southeastern Turkey

PKK terror organization often uses northern Iraq, just across the Turkish border, to plot attacks in Turkey.

07.10.2020

10.07.2020 08:37:08

Turkey’s Central Bank sees recovery in exports in 2nd half

Turkey’s Central Bank sees recovery in exports in 2nd half

On inflation, the bank said it has been showing a downward trend since the monetary tightening, but picked up slightly in June.

07.10.2020

09.07.2020 13:50:43

Blast martyrs soldiers in Turkey's northwestern province

Blast martyrs soldiers in Turkey's northwestern province

07.09.2020

09.07.2020 09:17:36

US to start Greek Cyprus military training

US to start Greek Cyprus military training

07.09.2020

09.07.2020 08:43:13

Turkey’s total recoveries from coronavirus reach 187,511

Turkey’s total recoveries from coronavirus reach 187,511

The country registered 1,041 new cases over the past day, bringing the tally to 208,938.

07.09.2020

08.07.2020 09:01:54

20th Turkish-Russian joint patrol held in Syria

20th Turkish-Russian joint patrol held in Syria

Turkey has worked to protect the local civilian population as well as rid the wider region of terrorist elements in northern Syria.

07.08.2020

08.07.2020 08:41:42

Turkey registers 1,053 new coronavirus cases

Turkey registers 1,053 new coronavirus cases

According to the Turkish Health Minister, there has been an average of 7 percent fewer new cases over the last three days in five provinces that saw an increase in the number of cases.

07.08.2020

07.07.2020 16:26:23

Turkish forces seize PKK ammunition in anti-terror operation

Turkish forces seize PKK ammunition in anti-terror operation

Turkey's Operation Claw-Tiger against PKK terror elements in northern Iraq successfully continues.

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 10:13:23

Four suspect arrested after Turkish factory blast

Four suspect arrested after Turkish factory blast

At least seven people died last week in an explosion at a factory in the country’s northwest.

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 09:21:34

Forest fire erupts in Turkey’s Gallipoli peninsula

Forest fire erupts in Turkey’s Gallipoli peninsula

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 08:59:50

Turkish FM, EU chief discuss bilateral relations

Turkish FM, EU chief discuss bilateral relations

07.07.2020

07.07.2020 08:37:16

Turkey records 182,995 coronavirus recoveries

Turkey records 182,995 coronavirus recoveries

According to the official data, healthcare professionals conducted 52,193 tests over the past 24 hours.

07.07.2020

06.07.2020 17:35:57

Turkish mask exports hit 573 million dollar

Turkish mask exports hit 573 million dollar

The country exported $144.7 million worth of masks and $428.7 worth of protective clothing in the first six months of this year.

07.06.2020

06.07.2020 10:14:36

Turkey sends medical aid to Azerbaijan

Turkey sends medical aid to Azerbaijan

Turkish embassy expressed hope that this aid will contribute to Azerbaijan's coronavirus battle.

07.06.2020

06.07.2020 09:13:42

Turkey determined to press its anti-terror operations, spokesman says

Turkey determined to press its anti-terror operations, spokesman says

Stressing that the terror group also poses a threat to Iraqi security and sovereignty, Hami Aksoy said Turkey stands ready to cooperate with Iraq against the PKK.

07.06.2020

06.07.2020 08:58:19

Death toll in Turkish fireworks factory reaches 6

Death toll in Turkish fireworks factory reaches 6

A total of four suspects were detained after prosecutors issued arrest warrants, including the factory manager in charge and two foremen on Saturday, and an occupational safety specialist on Sunday.

07.06.2020

06.07.2020 08:36:30

Turkey's coronavirus recoveries rise to180,680

Turkey's coronavirus recoveries rise to180,680

According to the health ministry data, 1,188 new recoveries have been recorded in the past 24 hours.

07.06.2020

04.07.2020 17:25:50

Turkey tests sea-launched cruise missile

Turkey tests sea-launched cruise missile

According to Roketsan, Atmaca is a high precision, long-range, surface-to-surface, precision strike anti-ship missile which can be integrated to patrol boats, frigates and corvettes.

07.04.2020

04.07.2020 16:51:22

President Erdoğan hails Turkey's virus aid to 138 countries

President Erdoğan hails Turkey's virus aid to 138 countries

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Turkey aims to be the health center of 3 continents.

07.04.2020

04.07.2020 11:55:03

Turkey sends 2nd batch of coronavirus aid to Serbia

Turkey sends 2nd batch of coronavirus aid to Serbia

Aid sent upon directives of the Turkish president to help country combat coronavirus pandemic

07.04.2020

04.07.2020 08:57:08

Turkey to reopen schools on August 31

Turkey to reopen schools on August 31

07.04.2020

04.07.2020 08:43:55

Turkey’s death toll from coronavirus stands at 5,186

Turkey’s death toll from coronavirus stands at 5,186

The nationwide case-count has reached 203,450, health ministry data shows.

07.04.2020

03.07.2020 17:59:26

Turkish defense minister arrive in Libya

Turkish defense minister arrive in Libya

A military ceremony was held for the top Turkish defense officials at the Mitiga International Airport in the capital Tripoli.

07.03.2020

03.07.2020 15:22:33

Fatalities reported in Turkish fireworks factory explosion

Fatalities reported in Turkish fireworks factory explosion

07.03.2020

03.07.2020 13:39:11

Turkey’s recoveries from coronavirus rise to 176,965

Turkey’s recoveries from coronavirus rise to 176,965

The country's death toll from the disease rose to 5,167, with 17 new fatalities reported over the last 24 hours.

07.03.2020

02.07.2020 17:57:48

President Erdoğan arrives in Doha

President Erdoğan arrives in Doha

Turkish President was welcomed by the Defense Minister of Qatar, Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah upon his arrival at Doha International Airport.

07.02.2020

02.07.2020 09:48:33

Turkish Coast Guard rescues asylum seekers in Aegean Sea

Turkish Coast Guard rescues asylum seekers in Aegean Sea

Asylum seekers saved off Turkish coast after being pushed back by Greek security forces

07.02.2020

02.07.2020 09:16:48

President Erdoğan to make first overseas trip to Qatar

President Erdoğan to make first overseas trip to Qatar

Turkish President to meet Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during day-long trip.

07.02.2020

02.07.2020 08:45:51

Turkey’s death toll from coronavirus stands at 5,150

Turkey’s death toll from coronavirus stands at 5,150

Turkey registered 1,192 new cases of coronavirus in the past day and the total number of infections nationwide reached 201,098, showed the data.

07.02.2020

01.07.2020 14:45:59

Turkish-Russian units hold 19th joint patrol in Syria

Turkish-Russian units hold 19th joint patrol in Syria

This March, the two countries agreed on a protocol urging parties to cease all military actions along the line of contact in the Idlib de-escalation area.

07.01.2020

01.07.2020 12:42:43

Turkey criticizes EU over travel ban

Turkey criticizes EU over travel ban

07.01.2020

01.07.2020 10:28:14

Trump lashes out at China over coronavirus pandemic

Trump lashes out at China over coronavirus pandemic

"As the pandemic spreads, I become more and more angry at China, US president tweeted.

07.01.2020

01.07.2020 08:45:17

Turkey’s number of recoveries rises to 173,111

Turkey’s number of recoveries rises to 173,111

The country's death toll from the coronavirus rose to 5,131, with 16 new fatalities reported over the last 24 hours.

07.01.2020