Latest News from Turkey
Hoteliers expect more Russian tourists as ban removed
Turkish hoteliers have welcomed the Russian government's decision that allows Russian police to spend their annual leave in Turkey as they expect this move to boost tourism activity.
Rehab center treats addicts without medicine
Drug addicts are being treated and led back to normal life without using any medication, at a rehabilitation center in Turkey's northwestern Balıkesir province.
Russian S-400 order arriving in July: Erdoğan
Turkey is set accept delivery of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system in July, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on June 25.
Turkey is Again the Country with the Most Refugees in the World
The number of refugees in Turkey has reached 4.9 million, reported NOVA TV.
The Supreme Electoral Council: Ekrem Imamoglu is the New Mayor of Istanbul
Turkey's Supreme Election Council (VIS) announced on June 24 the official results of the Istanbul re-election, saying the main opposition Republican People's Party (EPP) candidate, Ekrem Imamoglu, is the winner of the June 23 election, with 54%.
The re-election in Istanbul is finalized.
Imamoglu received 54.21% of the votes, " VIS President Sadi Güven said.
Bulgaria Breaks up illegal Immigrant Smuggling Gang
Bulgarian law enforcement authorities on Monday dismantled an illegal immigrant smuggling gang and arrested more than 17 suspected traffickers, Deputy Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev said at a press conference.
Business confidence improves in June
Business confidence in Turkey gained momentum in June from the previous month, a regular survey by the Central Bank showed on June 24.
Maritime history at Rahmİ Koç Museum
A new exhibition at the Rahmi M Koç Museum in Istanbul sheds light on the civilian maritime history from the last century of the Ottoman Empire to the establishment and development period of the Republic of Turkey. Curated by Reşit Mehmet Erol, the exhibition can be seen through Sept 29.
VW weighing option of opening plant in Turkey
German carmaker giant Volkswagen has named Turkey and Bulgaria as the two finalists for the location of a new vehicle plant.
Opposition Victory in Istanbul Challenges Turkish President’s Authority
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suffered a major defeat after the opposition candidate, Ekrem Imamoglu, won a landslide victory in Sunday's re-run mayoral elections in Istanbul.
Imamoglu, from the Republican People's Party, CHP, received 54 per cent of total votes cast and finished the race nearly 800,000 votes ahead of his rival according to semi-official results.
Ekrem Imamoglu Won the Istanbul Mayor's Election
Ekrem Imamoglu had won the first mayoral vote in March by a slim margin of 13,000 votes over Erdogan's chosen candidate, Binali Yildirim, who contested the results and a new election was ordered.
After being stripped of that victory over disputed claims of fraud, Imamoglu vowed a "battle for democracy" that turned him into a household name.
Manufacturing capacity use slightly up in June
Turkey's manufacturing industry used 77.1% of its capacity in June, marking a slightly gain, the country's Central Bank reported on June 24.
Turkey slams description of FETÖ head in US report
Turkey on June 22 said it is "hypocritical" to call head of FETÖ -- a group behind the 2016 defeated coup in Turkey -- a "Muslim cleric and political figure" in a report released by the U.S. State Department.
Turkey warns EU not to interfere on Cyprus EEZ issue
Turkey has warned the European Union that any intervention on their part on the issue of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) would negatively affect relations between Greece and Turkey, as well as any prospects for an end to the occupation of the northern part of Cyprus.
3,771 irregular migrants held over past week across Turkey
A total of 3,771 irregular migrants were held across Turkey over the past week, according to data compiled by Anadolu Agency from security sources.