Turkey

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…

Amnesty International has urged Turkish authorities to reinstate healthcare access for Tabriz Saifi, a 29-year-old Afghan asylum seeker with diabetes and visual impairment, after his international protection application was rejected. Saifi lost access to essential medical care on February 28…

Turkey celebrated International Women’s Day by exporting 75 million flowers to 34 countries, marking a 10% increase from the previous year, Khaama Press reported. The exports, valued at $9 million, were aimed at conveying appreciation for women worldwide. Ismail Yılmaz,…

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced a ceasefire with Turkey, marking a significant shift after four decades of armed struggle, Arab News reported. This decision follows a landmark call from jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, who urged the group…

The Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Project Fair commenced in Ankara on Thursday, organized by Ankara University to promote collaboration among academia, industry, and public institutions, Anadolu Agency reported. The two-day event attracted notable figures, including Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Mehmet Kemal…

Turkish authorities have arrested 100 individuals suspected of being members of the ISIS group over the past week, Xinhua reported citing a Tuesday statement by the Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The operations, named “Gurz-41” and “Gurz-42,” were conducted across 24…