Latest News from Turkey

Turkey's top soldier says army gets stronger as 'traitors' removed

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) continues to carry out a variety of duties to maintain security and stability across Turkey, the region and the world, while getting stronger with the removal of "traitors" from within its ranks, Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar has said in his written statement for the Eid al-Adha holiday. 

Russia to sign Turkish Stream deal in October

Russia plans to sign an agreement with Turkey next month on the implementation of the Turkish Stream gas export pipeline project, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak was quoted as saying on Sept. 10.

20 ISIL members killed in Turkish aerial campaign in northern Syria: Army

Some 20 members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) were killed on Sept. 10 in an aerial campaign against the jihadist group, the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) said in a written statement on Sept. 11. 

Three buildings, one vehicle and one motorbike were destroyed in strikes conducted south of Tell al-Hava as part of the "Euphrates Shield" operation, read the statement. 

Turkish beekeeper seeks world record

A Turkish beekeeper has failed in his latest attempt to take the world record for the number of bees covering a person.      

Başakşehir climbs atop Turkish league table

Başakşehir maintained its perfect record in league play and replaced Galatasaray atop the Spor Toto Super League standings after Sept. 10's games.

Galatasaray was held to a 1-1 draw in Kayseri and slipped to third place, while the new leader enjoyed a 3-1 home victory against Kasımpaşa. 

Beşiktaş beat 10-man Karabükspor 3-1 at home to climb to the second spot.

Elton John: 'God bless Turkey'

British music legend Sir Elton John praised his Turkish audience during a performance in the Mediterranean resort province of Antalya.

He also took the opportunity to criticize those who canceled their shows in Turkey.      

Turkish director wins at Venice Film Festival

Turkish director Reha Erdem received the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival, organizers announced on Sept. 10.

Turkish Interior Ministry appoints trustees to 28 municipalities over 'PKK- FETÖ links'

Turkey's Interior Ministry appointed trustees to 28 local municipalities across the country on Sept. 11, on the grounds that they allegedly provided support to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and the Fethullahist Terror Organization (FETÖ), which was blamed on the failed coup attempt of July 15.

28 mayors replaced with trustees by Turkish government

Turkey's Interior Ministry appointed trustees to 28 local municipalities across the country on Sept. 11 on the grounds that they allegedly provided support to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Fethullahist Terror Organization (FETÖ), which was accused of staging the failed coup attempt of July 15, sparking angry reaction from the opposition.

Bulgaria Not Planning to Build New Migrant Centers

Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova has said the government does not plan to set up new accommodation centers for migrants.

While on a visit to the border areas between Bulgaria and Turkey, she has voiced the cabinet's confidence the existing infrastructure will help address the current inflow of migrants.

Turkey to grant family visit to jailed PKK leader

Abdullah Öcalan, the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is to be allowed a family visit during the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha, a security official told state-run Anadolu Agency on Sept. 10.      

Öcalan will be visited by his brother Mehmet, the official said on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

Turkey welcomes Russia-US plan for Syria truce

Turkey, which has sent dozens of tanks and hundreds of troops into Syria as part of the Euphrates Shield operation, on Sept. 10 welcomed a deal agreed by the United States and Russia for a cease-fire in its conflict-torn neighbor.

Journalist Ahmet Altan, academic Mehmet Altan detained

Prominent journalist Ahmet Altan and his brother, academic and columnist Prof. Mehmet Altan, were detained on Sept. 10 for questioning.

Announcing the detentions, Istanbul-based Platform for Independent Journalism (P24) said the reason for the detentions was "Altan brothers' statements on a TV show before the July 15 failed coup attempt in Turkey."

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