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Türkiye lifts visa for citizens of Bulgaria

Türkiye lifts visa for citizens of Bulgaria

More than 944,000 citizens of Bulgaria visited Turkey between January and May making up 8.3 percent of foreign visitors in Türkiye in the same period

Workers' mortality rate in Türkiye's Aliağa ship recycling facility 30 times the country average

Workers' mortality rate in Türkiye's Aliağa ship recycling facility 30 times the country average

The report comes as an aircraft carrier is reportedly heading to Türkiye for dismantling, which will cause the release of tons of dangerous substances.

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

"This horrific attack on a well-known and clearly identifiable tourist site demonstrates a shocking disregard for civilian life," said the UN secretary-general's special envoy for Iraq.

Three child workers killed on the job in three days

Three child workers killed on the job in three days

At least 556 children died while working in the last nine years in Turkey, according to a monitoring group.

UN Security Council condemns Zakho attack

UN Security Council condemns Zakho attack

The council is convening today to address a complaint by Iraq regarding the July 20 attack that killed nine civilians in the Kurdistan region.

LGBTI+s attacked, harassed in İstanbul's Kadıköy

LGBTI+s attacked, harassed in İstanbul's Kadıköy

When they wanted to read out a statement to denounce the attack, the LGBTI+s in Yeldeğirmeni were blocked by the police.

Newspaper circulation further drops, more books published in Turkey in 2021

Newspaper circulation further drops, more books published in Turkey in 2021

The amount of money channeled to newspapers and magazines through public ads increased by 34 percent, TurkStat figures show.

Another suspicious death in prison recorded as 'suicide'

Another suspicious death in prison recorded as 'suicide'

A prisoner in Diyarbakır allegedly cut his wrist while his arm was broken. He had been held in a solitary cell to "prevent him from killing himself" for nearly a year.

First ship to set off from Ukraine after Turkey-brokered grain deal

First ship to set off from Ukraine after Turkey-brokered grain deal

With the mediation of Turkey and the UN, Ukraine and Russia on Friday signed an agreement in İstanbul on the resumption of Ukraine's grain shipments from Black Sea ports.

Soldiers block Grup Yorum members' entry to Dersim after concert ban

Soldiers block Grup Yorum members' entry to Dersim after concert ban

The band was banned from taking part in a festival. Their members were stopped at the entrance of the city.

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'Civil disobedience': Author Mahmut Alınak offers Kurdish education at his house

'Civil disobedience': Author Mahmut Alınak offers Kurdish education at his house

Having turned his garage into a classroom, Alınak says the intellectuals have the duty to make the state take action for mother tongue education.

Arab League, US, Germany condemn Zakho attack

Arab League, US, Germany condemn Zakho attack

"Ankara has to reconsider its positions and maintain the principle of good neighborliness in its relations with the countries of the region, and refrain from carrying out military operations inside the territories of Arab countries under any pretext," the Arab league has said.

'Zakho is the second Roboski Massacre': HDP, bar associations condemn Kurdistan strikes

'Zakho is the second Roboski Massacre': HDP, bar associations condemn Kurdistan strikes

Bar associations in several Kurdish-majority provinces in Turkey have called on the authorities to reveal those responsible for yesterday's strike that killed nine civilians in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Central Bank keeps interest rate constant for the seventh month in a row

Central Bank keeps interest rate constant for the seventh month in a row

The one-week policy rate will remain at 14 percent. The "liraization" strategy will continue, said the bank.

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

The recent US House legislation to restrict the sale of the fighter jets to Turkey would not be "binding," according to the president.

Turkey's weekly Covid cases double again

Turkey's weekly Covid cases double again

The Ministry of Health reported over 226,000 cases in a week, marking a 20-fold increase in a month.

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Accusing Turkey of violating its sovereignty, Iraq said it will bring the incident to the UNSC and threatened to use the "economic card" against Turkey.

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

KRG officials said the bombardment targeted a group of Arab tourists in the region, killing at least eight people and wounding over 20.

Constitutional Court: Distributing leaflets and holding demonstrations are constitutional rights

Constitutional Court: Distributing leaflets and holding demonstrations are constitutional rights

The top court found rights violations in two separate cases about demonstrations and gatherings.

Aircraft carrier set to head to Turkey for dismantling amid asbestos concerns

Aircraft carrier set to head to Turkey for dismantling amid asbestos concerns

Opposition politicians and environmental groups slammed the government, which is also accused of hiding the real amount of harmful chemicals that the São Paulo vessel contains.

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

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Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

President Erdoğan said Turkey is determined to fight the Kurdish groups while the leaders of Russia and Iran said the Damascus government should take control of the entire country.

Turkey's top administrative court refuses to annul Erdoğan's İstanbul Convention decree

Turkey's top administrative court refuses to annul Erdoğan's İstanbul Convention decree

Women's groups took to the streets to protest the judgment while opposition leaders vowed to bring back the convention.

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

There should be no such conditions like 'I will give you this, but you will not do that'," Turkey's defense minister has said.

Boğaziçi lecturer Can Candan wins lawsuit against his dismissal

Boğaziçi lecturer Can Candan wins lawsuit against his dismissal

The lecturer was dismissed by the Erdoğan-appointed rector. The court has ruled that the dismissal was unlawful.

Daily Covid cases in Turkey increase 40-fold, says health minister

Daily Covid cases in Turkey increase 40-fold, says health minister

The minister did not disclose the number of cases and deaths for the last week while noting that hospitalizations have not increased as much as the infectivity.

Interior Minister Soylu's cousin dies after being shot

Interior Minister Soylu's cousin dies after being shot

The 59-year-old man was shot after an argument. The suspect was apprehended.

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

"It is out of the question for Turkey to shoulder more burden or to be a part of an initiative that does not comply with international regulations on right to asylum," said the spokesperson of the ministry.

Suspicious death in Aydın prison

Suspicious death in Aydın prison

The prison administration claimed that Ekinci, who was 170 centimeters tall, hanged himself from an iron bar that was 148 centimeters high from the ground.

Fishers spot endangered turtle in Adıyaman

Fishers spot endangered turtle in Adıyaman

The Euphrates softshell turtles normally lay their eggs in the sand and soft soils on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates, but because of the construction of dams, their nesting ground has submerged, said an expert.

Politicians mark sixth anniversary of July 15 coup attempt

Politicians mark sixth anniversary of July 15 coup attempt

"Turkey's history will be examined in two periods: before July 15 and after July 15," Erdoğan said, while the CHP's Kaftancıoğlu reiterated her message that "neither a dictator nor a coup."

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

ISIS would take advantage of such an offensive, according to Pentagon and State Department officials.

Jewish cemetery in İstanbul vandalized

Jewish cemetery in İstanbul vandalized

Unknown perpetrators damaged 36 gravestones in the Hasköy Cemetery, said the Chief Rabbinate of Turkey.