Turkish Defense Ministry denies recruiting Syrian soldiers

The Ministry of National Defense rejected claims that Syrian troops would be hired by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) after a pro-opposition media outlet had reported earlier this week that trainees from the Syrian army would be integrated into the...

Turkish journalists summoned over reports on imprisoned opposition mayor

SIX leading Turkish journalists were summoned to testify to police today in connection with allegations that they disseminated false information in reports about Istanbul’s imprisoned opposition mayor. The Istanbul prosecutor’s office identified...

Turkish Airlines, GE Aerospace sign engine deal for 75 Boeing 787s

Image: Getty Images Turkish Airlines THYAO.IS has reached an agreement with GE Aerospace to procure engines, spare engines, and engine maintenance services for 75 B787 planes that it is buying from Boeing, the company said. Its overnight statement...

Ankara enters new phase in counterterrorism strategy

By News Centre President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered key remarks at the ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) parliamentary group meeting, stressing that the process toward a terror-free Turkiye would be successfully completed. Erdoğan...

Turkish main opposition leader turns to insults to criticize Erdoğan

Özgür Özel, leader of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), drew the ire of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) for insulting remarks targeting the president and public officials. Özel is no stranger to toxic...

Turkish Airlines secures GE Aerospace engine package

Turkish Airlines has finalised a landmark agreement with GE Aerospace to supply engines, spare engines and maintenance services for 75 Boeing 787-9 and -10 wide-body jets that the carrier has committed to acquiring. The deal covers the fleet due...

Turkish Airlines selects GE Aerospace engines for new Boeing fleet

Turkish Airlines has announced a significant agreement with GE Aerospace to provide engines for its newly ordered Boeing aircraft fleet. The national flag carrier confirmed the partnership following competitive tender negotiations for engine...

Turkish military personnel and F-16s to participate in Victory Day parade in Baku

Turkish servicemen will participate in the military parade to be held in Azerbaijan on November 8 - Victory Day, said Zeki Aktürk, spokesman for the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, APA’s Türkiye bureau reports. He noted that, alongside...

Main opposition official detained in expanding probe into İstanbul Municipality’s voter data

Turkish police have detained the information technology coordinator of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) as part of an expanding investigation into the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) over alleged misuse of voter and...

Journalists ordered to provide statements to police over coverage of jailed İstanbul mayor

Turkish prosecutors ordered six journalists to give statements to the police as suspects in an investigation linked to jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, Turkish Minute reported on Thursday. According to the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s...

US court releases Turkish scientist Furkan Dölek on $50,000 bail

Turkish scientist Furkan Dölek has been released on $50,000 bail, the Turkish-American National Steering Committee (TASC) announced Wednesday, following weeks of uncertainty surrounding his detention in the U.S. Dölek, who was previously reported...

PM, Turkish Interior Minister reaffirm deepening bilateral strategic cooperation

Ali Yerlikaya calls on PM Shehbaz to reinforce strong fraternal ties between two brotherly nations PM conveys greetings to President Erdogan, vows to deepen bilateral partnership, lauds Ankara’s role in facilitating Pak–Afghan peace talks Both...

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in Istanbul

Islamabad: Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resumed peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, aiming to tackle the issue of cross-border terrorism and avoid further escalation between the two sides. Clashes broke out between the border troops on October...

Turkey’s Call to Act and Israel’s Red Line: Ankara’s Role in Gaza

This opposition reflects long-standing mistrust. Relations between Israel and Turkey have been fraught since the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid, which resulted in the deaths of Turkish activists and the freezing of diplomatic ties for years. More...

Germany should purchase Turkish drones: German military official

Germany appears to be turning toward cooperation with the Turkish defense industry to strengthen its capabilities, and one area of this could be drones, according to a new report. A senior German military official said in an interview with the...

FM Fidan meets members of Western Thrace Turkish Minority

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday received members of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority Advisory Board in Ankara, the Foreign Ministry said. Some 150,000 Muslim Turks in Western Thrace, economically one of the poorest in Greece, have long...

Music unites as Greece marks Theodorakis centennial in Istanbul

The Consulate General of Greece in Istanbul hosted an event titled “The Music of Theodorakis: Two Peoples, One Melody” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis’ birth. The event, held at the consulate on...

BAE Systems, Turkish Aerospace sign unmanned systems technology pact

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace (TAI) are to “explore common opportunities on uncrewed systems”, having signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) linked to the establishment of a strategic alliance. Announced on 6 November, the pact will...

EU values prevail in Latvia: Parliament indefinitely postpones vote to quit the Istanbul Convention

On 5 November, Latvian lawmakers decided to indefinitely postpone a vote concerning the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, a European treaty focused on combating violence against women. This decision will remain in effect until after the...

Afghanistan and Pakistan trade blame for ceasefire violations amid Istanbul talks

Cross-border tensions rise as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade blame over ceasefire violations, complicating ongoing Istanbul talks to secure a lasting truce Hours after Afghanistan accused Pakistani forces of briefly firing across the border,...