Turkey
Helicopter Crash at Turkish Hospital Claims Four Lives
December 23, 2024
Helicopter Crash at Turkish Hospital Claims Four Lives
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday when an ambulance helicopter crashed into the Mugla Training and Research Hospital, resulting in the deaths of four individuals on board, Arab News reported. The helicopter, which was taking off, collided with the hospital’s…
Turkey: Islamic Scholars Convene in Gaziantep for International Forum
November 21, 2024
Turkey: Islamic Scholars Convene in Gaziantep for International Forum
The First International Strategic Negotiations Forum opened in Gaziantep, Türkiye, on Thursday, November 21, bringing together Islamic scholars from the U.S., Asia, and Africa, Daily Sabah reported yesterday. The forum, themed “The Search for Communication and Trust in the Islamic…
Nearly 4,000 Arrested in Turkey for Human Trafficking
November 10, 2024
Nearly 4,000 Arrested in Turkey for Human Trafficking
Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, announced that 3,924 individuals have been arrested this year on human trafficking charges, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a recent statement, he highlighted ongoing operations across 41 cities that led to the detention of 257…
Terror Attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries Leaves 5 Dead, 22 Injured
October 24, 2024
Terror Attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries Leaves 5 Dead, 22 Injured
On October 23, a terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara resulted in five fatalities and 22 injuries, with two individuals in critical condition, Reuters reported today. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that both attackers were…
Intel Islam and Freedom Conference held in Istanbul to address human rights issues
October 21, 2024
Intel Islam and Freedom Conference held in Istanbul to address human rights issues
The 11th International “Islam and Freedom” Conference took place in Istanbul on October 18-19, bringing together Muslim intellectuals from across the globe. The discussions centered around contemporary issues, with a particular focus on human rights violations in the Middle East,…
Growing demand for Arabic learning and cultural exchange in Turkey
October 13, 2024
Growing demand for Arabic learning and cultural exchange in Turkey
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in learning Arabic in Turkey, especially after the rise of the Justice and Development Party in 2002 and Turkey’s increased engagement with Arab countries. Government support has made Arabic widely accessible,…
1,600-Year-Old Roman Military Structure Discovered in Southeastern Türkiye
October 9, 2024
1,600-Year-Old Roman Military Structure Discovered in Southeastern Türkiye
Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,600-year-old Roman military structure in Hasankeyf, southeastern Türkiye, during ongoing excavations led by Zekai Erdal from Artuklu University, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This discovery adds to the historical significance of Hasankeyf, one of humanity’s oldest settlements,…
Turkey Detains 200 Human Traffickers in a Month
October 8, 2024
Turkey Detains 200 Human Traffickers in a Month
Turkey’s Interior Ministry announced the detention of 200 individuals on human trafficking charges in the past month, alongside the apprehension of over 4,000 irregular migrants, Rudaw reported today. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that these operations were conducted by the…
Kebir Mosque Reopens After Restoration in Kayseri, Türkiye
September 30, 2024
Kebir Mosque Reopens After Restoration in Kayseri, Türkiye
The historic Kebir Mosque, known as the “first Friday Mosque,” has reopened to the public following an extensive restoration of its three doors, Daily Sabah reported yesterday. This significant project, which took eight months, was led by historian Halit Erkiletlioğlu…
Turkey Arrests 32 Undocumented Afghan, Pakistani Migrants
September 22, 2024
Turkey Arrests 32 Undocumented Afghan, Pakistani Migrants
Turkish authorities reported the arrest of 32 undocumented migrants from Afghanistan and Pakistan on September 20, in Edirne, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The arrests occurred during police operations in the villages of Meriç, İpsala, Lalapaşa, and Uzunköprü, where the migrants…