Turkey

Trials have begun in Istanbul for 189 individuals, including students, journalists, and lawyers, accused of participating in protests against the Turkish government following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on March 19, UPI.com reported. The Istanbul prosecutor’s office plans…

Turkey has launched a new phase of restoration for the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on enhancing its seismic safety, SFGate reported. The project will reinforce the main dome and half domes, replace worn lead coverings, and upgrade…

The Bey Mosque in Türkiye’s Kemah district has been reconstructed after being forgotten for over 800 years, Türkiye Today reported. Located atop Kemah Castle, the mosque, believed to date back to the Mengucekid era, was rediscovered during excavations in 2010.…

Türkiye’s Scientific and Technological Research Institution and China’s National Natural Science Foundation are set to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in medicine and agriculture, Anadolu Agency reported. The partnership will focus on oncology studies, particularly cancer immunotherapy and magnetic…

Protests have erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key opposition figure. Demonstrations, which began peacefully on March 19, have spread to major cities, including Ankara, Izmir, and Antalya. Security forces have used tear gas,…

A Turkish court has ordered the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial, a decision likely to ignite significant protests across the country, Arab News reported. Imamoglu, a leading opponent of President Erdogan, was jailed along with at least…

In the second half of Ramadan, mosques across Türkiye showcased illuminated mahya messages highlighting family values as part of the “Year of the Family” initiative, Daily Sabah reported. The Ministry of Family and Social Services announced that these messages, including…

Amnesty International condemned the Turkish government’s detention of over 100 individuals, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, as a severe escalation against political opposition, Jurist News reported. Dinushika Dissanayake, Amnesty’s deputy regional director for Europe, described the actions as an alarming…

In a sweeping crackdown that has resulted in the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and over 100 others, Turkish authorities have enacted extensive restrictions on social media and messaging platforms, leading to significantly reduced access to major websites and…

International students in Türkiye are embracing Ramadan traditions while studying away from home, Anadolu Agency reported. Many expressed their joy in gathering for iftar, during the holy month. Ramadan in Türkiye is marked by the call to prayer, which resonates…