Turkey

Turkey Arrests 23 Suspected Members of Radical Socialist Groups in Coordinated Police Raids ———————————————— Turkish police arrested 23 suspected members and leaders of radical socialist and communist groups during coordinated raids in Istanbul, Izmir and Zonguldak. The operation targeted dozens…

Istanbul to Host 12th World Halal Summit and International Halal Trade Expo in November 2026 ————————————————- Istanbul, Türkiye, will host the 12th World Halal Summit and the 2026 International Halal Trade Expo from November 25 to 28 at the Istanbul…

Explosion at Coal Mine in Northern Türkiye Leaves Several People Injured —————————– An explosion at a coal mine in Kilimli, in Türkiye’s northern Zonguldak province, left several people injured on Friday, prompting an emergency response from rescue and emergency services,…

Thousands Protest Media Crackdown, Journalist Arrests in Istanbul and Ankara —————————————– Thousands of journalists, human rights activists, and opposition representatives have taken to the streets in Istanbul and Ankara to protest mounting government pressure on independent media and a new…

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…