News archive of January 2019
Man killed in Piraeus port shooting
A young man died in the Tzaneio Hospital in Piraeus in the early hours of Tuesday after being shot in the chest near the port, police said.
Investigators believe that the man may have been shot following an altercation at a nightclub in the area. He was transferred to the hospital shortly after 4 a.m. following the shooting on Kolokotroni Street and later died of his injuries.
Spouses have till end-Feb to apply for separate tax
Couples wanting to files separate income tax declarations will have to submit an application to the tax authorities within the next 58 days requesting that they be handled individually, as the deadline for the expression of such an interest regarding the incomes of the 2018 financial year expires at the end of February.
Turkish TV series actress stirs outcry with ‘brave’ wedding dress
Turkish actress Burcu Kıratlı has stirred outcry on social media with her unconventional wedding dress when marrying popstar Sinan Akçıl. Click through for the story in photos...
Turkey's automotive industry welcomes extension of tax cuts
Automakers have welcomed a recent government decision to extend previously introduced tax cuts on automobiles until the end of March, hailing it as a boost to sales in the domestic market.
1.43 million people visit Turkish palaces in one year
Hundreds of visitors seen entering the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey on Nov. 10. Atatürk died at the age of 57 in the Dolmabahçe Palace due to health problems. (Photo: Anadolu Agency)
VIDEO: Sexual harassers caught in action by Istanbul police during New Year festivities
Special police teams have stopped sexual harassers while in action during New Year festivities in Istanbul.
Mothers with disabled children turning to social media for emotional support
Social media has emerged as a new platform to give mothers with disabled children a place to talk, share experiences and find support. The online community offers people an opportunity to connect with others in similar situations.
Turkish oil wrestler dies after falling at construction site
A famous oil wrestler has died after falling into an elevator shaft at a construction site in Istanbul.