Vietnam, EFTA nations sign free trade deal
Vietnam and four European nations outside the EU bloc inked a free trade agreement (FTA) in Hanoi on Sunday, seeking to diversify their markets and strengthen cooperation as U.S. t...
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Turkish president congratulates Azerbaijan on Restoration of Independence Day
"I sincerely congratulate friendly and brotherly Azerbaijan on Restoration of Independence Day on behalf of my country and nation," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sunday in a post on the Turkish... Click to continue
Türkiye foresees spending over $20B on transportation next year
Türkiye foresees spending amounting to over TL 1 trillion ($20.2 billion) next year on transportation and logistics, according to a report on Sunday. The spending would be covering...
Economy & FinanceIstanbul flood death toll rises to 5 as body found in Golden Horn
The death toll from severe flooding in Istanbul has risen to five after the body of a person reported missing was found in the Golden Horn on Sunday, as cleanup and demolition oper...
‘Breaking Bad’ comes to Istanbul as police bust caravan drug lab
Istanbul police have arrested two suspects accused of using a caravan as a mobile drug laboratory, seizing 213 kilograms of synthetic drugs in an operation reminiscent of the U.S....
Türkiye solves 60 cold-case murders in first 9 months of 2026
Turkish police and gendarmerie teams have solved 60 murders committed between 2004 and 2024 in the first nine months of 2026, as authorities use advances in forensic technology and...
US consumers withstand rising prices, but for how long?
Rising gas prices have pushed inflation up, vacuuming up more of Americans' dollars, yet consumers are still proving resilient in spending and powering the economy, at least for no...
Economy & FinanceWFP urges COP31 to address climate-driven food insecurity
As climate change, conflict and rising costs put growing pressure on global food security, the World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for greater recognition of the links between hu...
Turkish foreign minister praises Iraqi premier's 'strong vision' for advancing bilateral ties with Ankara
"Mr. al-Zaidi has a very strong vision for advancing relations with Türkiye. We are also seeing the positive and constructive impact of this vision in Iraq's policies," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan... Click to continue
Turkish president hails Cambodia as 'important partner' in Southeast Asia
"I view Cambodia, with which we have developed rapidly growing relations in recent years, as an important partner in Southeast Asia," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at a joint news conference... Click to continue
Türkiye urges Islamic world to act together on regional challenges, Palestine at OIC meeting
"In our speech at the OIC meeting, we underlined the need to stand in solidarity in the face of global and regional challenges and the importance of acting together on all issues concerning the Islamic... Click to continue
Turkish Embassy in Baku rejects claims foreign minister held 'secret meeting' in Azerbaijan
"The allegations that our minister held a secret meeting and issued various instructions are categorically untrue," Türkiye's Embassy in Baku said in a statement on Saturday. Click to continue
Turkish foreign minister meets OIC counterparts in Baghdad
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, Iran's Abbas Araghchi, and Iraq's Fuad Hussein in Baghdad on Saturday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. According... Click to continue
Türkiye to account for 20% of Europe-CIS aircraft demand: Airbus
Türkiye is expected to account for about 20% of demand for new passenger aircraft in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) over the next 20 years, requiring 1,800...
Economy & FinanceTürkiye's 1st Akkuyu reactor set for initial startup by year-end
The first reactor at Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear power plant is expected to achieve its first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction before the end of this year, Alexei Likhachev,...
Economy & FinanceTesla unveils 'flying' car, but don't expect to drive it anytime soon
Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself up in the air. But drivers shouldn't expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. Elon Musk's car company debu...
Economy & FinanceErdoğan lists 3 priorities as authorities handle fund turmoil
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Friday that Türkiye is addressing the fund turmoil in line with its priorities, warning that those who multiplied small sums through market tric...
Economy & FinanceTurkic states target disinformation through joint media initiatives
Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Deputy Secretary-General Ömer Kocaman said member countries aim to strengthen cooperation in the media sector and conduct joint initiatives to a...
Türkiye unveils 2027 budget proposal with big rises in housing spending
Türkiye's 2027 budget will aim to support disinflation while strengthening investment, employment and exports, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said Friday. The proposal, which include...
Economy & FinanceTurkish Airlines signs deal with CFM to buy over 300 LEAP-1B engines
Engine maker CFM International said Friday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkish Airlines covering the purchase of more than 300 LEAP-1B engines, including...
Economy & FinanceDeath toll rises to 4 after heavy rainfall floods Istanbul
The death toll from flooding in Istanbul has risen to four after a worker died at a school construction site in the Beykoz district, as search operations continue for five missing...
Istanbul floods trigger 48 landslides, damage 300 businesses
Heavy rainfall that hit Istanbul has triggered 48 landslides and caused 53 retaining walls to collapse across the city’s 39 districts, Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change...
Nvidia, Apple reportedly gave $25 million each for Trump's ballroom
Nvidia and Apple each committed $25 million for U.S. President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom, according to a report on Thursday that showed $333 million in private d...
Economy & FinanceUniCredit gets ECB green light for Commerzbank takeover
The European Central Bank (ECB) has authorized the takeover of Germany's Commerzbank AG by UniCredit, the Italian lender said Thursday, calling it an "important milestone" that und...
Economy & FinanceSyrian gas pipeline targeted in another sabotage attack
A gas pipeline in Syria's northeast was damaged in a "sabotage attack, " the state-owned petroleum company said Thursday, the latest such incident against an energy conduit in rece...
Economy & FinanceAnthropic asked to delay IPO over AI security concerns
The supervisor of New York City's pension funds, one of the largest in the United States, asked Anthropic to postpone its stock market debut until risks posed by its artificial int...
Economy & FinanceLagarde reportedly nears WEF chair role, triggering ECB succession race
The World Economic Forum (WEF) could appoint Christine Lagarde as its next chair as soon as next month, a report said Thursday, meaning she would step down early as European Centra...
Economy & FinanceIsraeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation: Researchers
Israeli digital advertising agency Discover-Tech spied on internet users through a sprawling network of online ads that it used to track targets and help hack their devices, two re...
Economy & FinanceThree dead as Istanbul sees heaviest rainfall in 80 years
Emergency crews in Istanbul struggled on Thursday to recover from catastrophic flash flooding caused by the city's heaviest rainfall in more than 80 years, as the confirmed death toll climbed to three... Click to continue
Türkiye mobilizes 55,560 personnel as floods hit Istanbul
Türkiye has placed 55,560 personnel, 6,574 vehicles and 20 boats on alert nationwide as heavy rainfall and severe weather affect Istanbul and other provinces, Interior Minister Mus...
Istanbul dam levels rise to 45% after heavy rainfall
Istanbul's dam occupancy rate rose by 7.16% in a single day to 45.22% following heavy rainfall, according to data from the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI). Rain t...
Istanbul flood death toll rises to 3, while 4 remain missing
The death toll from torrential rain and flooding in Istanbul has risen to three, while four people remain missing, the Istanbul Governor's Office said Thursday. A man's body was fo...
Türkiye’s Fidan arrives for 7th CICA summit in Azerbaijan
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, representing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, arrived in Baku for the 7th CICA Summit, where he was welcomed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Click to continue
Expert blames Istanbul flood damage on poor urban planning
Istanbul's record rainfall reflects a combination of warm Black Sea waters, cold air from the Balkans and moisture-carrying winds, while inadequate infrastructure and construction...
Türkiye arrests 47 in international drug trafficking operation
An international drug trafficking network operating across multiple countries has had its alleged leadership exposed following a Turkish police operation that resulted in 47 arrest...
Flooding hits Istanbul as heavy rain disrupts daily life
Torrential rain that began Wednesday triggered widespread flooding across Istanbul, killing at least two people, inundating homes and businesses and leaving hundreds stranded overn...
Prolonged war, disruptions present biggest risk to Mideast economies
Prolonged conflict in the Middle East and ongoing disruptions to energy output, shipping routes, or critical infrastructure present the biggest risk to economies in the region and...
Economy & FinanceThe World’s First Illuminated Street
Antakya's historic Kurtuluş Street, once known as Herod Street, is widely regarded as the world's first street to be lit at night with torches. Long seen as a symbol of the city's rich trade, cultural... Click to continue
Turkish foreign minister to participate in Asian security summit in Azerbaijan
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the Seventh Meeting of the Council of Heads of State and Government of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which will... Click to continue
Torrential rain paralyzes Istanbul, triggers widespread flooding
Heavy rainfall battered Istanbul on Wednesday, triggering 1,277 flooding incidents and 15 landslides, leaving 47 people stranded and bringing traffic across the city to a near stan...
1 killed after torrential rain paralyzes Istanbul, triggers flooding
A 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted in floodwaters as torrential rain battered Istanbul on Wednesday, triggering 1,277 flooding incidents and 15 landslides, stranding 4...
2 killed after torrential rain paralyzes Istanbul, triggers flooding
A 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted in floodwaters as torrential rain battered Istanbul on Wednesday, triggering 1,277 flooding incidents and 15 landslides, stranding 4...
Türkiye, Spain to develop joint version of Hürjet jet trainer: Defense industry chief
Türkiye and Spain will develop a joint version of the Hürjet jet trainer incorporating contributions from Spanish subcontractors, Turkish Defense Industries Secretary Haluk Görgün said Wednesday. Speaking... Click to continue
Heavy rain forces school closures as Istanbul traffic hits 89%
Heavy rainfall brought traffic across Istanbul to a near standstill Wednesday, with congestion reaching 89% as flooded roads and strong winds disrupted transportation across the ci...
Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees in biggest cut in years
Streaming giant Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, or roughly 1,000 employees, in its biggest cuts since 2022, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday citing an interna...
Economy & Finance4,700-year-old amphorae discovered near Türkiye's Kekova Island
Shedding new light on Early Bronze Age seafaring, underwater excavations off Kekova Island in southern Türkiye unearthed 4,700-year-old amphorae, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced... Click to continue
US inflation jumps more than expected to 3.7% in September
U.S. consumer inflation jumped more than expected in September, government data showed Wednesday, as the U.S. war with Iran continued to push energy costs higher, deepening strains...
Economy & FinanceKızılay expands blood donation network in Türkiye
The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) has opened a new blood donation center in Sinop, on the Black Sea coast in northern Türkiye, expanding its collection network with a facility tar...
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