Turkey

Turkey to Restrict Social Media Access for Users Under 15 Starting November 2026 ————————– Turkey is set to introduce new restrictions preventing children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, as part of a broader effort to…

Turkey Arrests over 50 Suspected ISIS Members in 16 Provinces —————————– Turkish security forces have detained 51 people suspected of links to the Islamic State (ISIS) in operations across 16 provinces, Turkey’s Interior Ministry said Saturday. According to Khaama Press,…

Turkey: “Life Is More Beautiful with Prayer” Program Concludes in Batman ————————————– A 15-day educational program aimed at teaching children the importance of prayer concluded in Batman, Türkiye, with a final gathering attended by children, families, and community members. Organized…

Turkey: 226 Workers, Including 15 Children, Killed in Workplace Accidents in One Month ———————————————– A total of 226 workers were killed in workplace accidents in Turkey during August 2026, including children, women, and migrant workers, according to a report by…

11th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair to Open on August 15 —————————— The 11th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair will open on August 15 at the Yenikapı Eurasia Exhibition and Art Center, bringing together more than 300 publishing houses from…

Arbaeen Commemoration Among Turkey’s Alevis: A Religious Tradition and Social Identity Beyond Ritual ———————————— The Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) holds a special place among Alevis in Turkey, developing in recent years into a religious, social and…

Two Worshippers Stabbed to Death Inside Mosque in Turkey’s Kayseri ————————————— Two worshippers were killed after being stabbed inside a mosque in the central Turkish city of Kayseri shortly before the evening prayer, in an incident that shocked local residents.…

Turkey Makes Highways, Public Transport Free During Eid al-Adha ———————————— The Turkish government is implementing a plan to make a wide range of transport services free across the country during Eid al-Adha. The decision covers state-run highways, major bridges, and…

Scientific and Cultural Conference on Ghadir Khumm to Be Held in Istanbul ———————————————– In commemoration of the historic event of Ghadir Khumm, a special scientific and cultural conference titled “Ghadir Khumm: Declaration of Leadership and Unity of the Ummah” will…

Turkey Launches Major Counter‑Terror Operation, Arresting 110 Suspects Over ISIS Ties ————————————— Turkish security forces have detained 110 individuals suspected of links to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in a coordinated counter‑terrorism operation spanning multiple provinces, including Istanbul, authorities and local…