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Details revealed in Karaman abuse case
A 14-page indictment of a teacher, who faces 600 years of prison for sexually assaulting ten male school children in the central Anatolian province of Karaman revealed shocking details of the offense that caused huge stir throughout Turkey.
Judges in Turkey's major match-fixing case face probe
The country's top judicial body, the Supreme Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK), has launched an investigation into judges in the July 2011 match-fixing case, which shook Turkey's football scene.
Turkish president takes opposition CHP leader to court upon 'pervert' debate
As Turkey's political leaders continue to trade harsh epithets in the aftermath of a sexual abuse scandal, President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has filed yet another complaint against the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader on "insult" charges, demanding 100,000 liras in compensation for non-pecuniary damages.
Saudi king welcomed in Istanbul with around 100 luxury cars
Saudi Arabia's King Salman arrived in Istanbul on April 13 with his private jet to attend the 13th Islamic Summit of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC), greeted by around 100 luxury cars on the apron of Istanbul Atatürk Airport.
The king was welcomed by Istanbul Governor Vasip ?ahin, Turkish Development Minister Cevdet Y?lmaz and a number of other top officials.
HDP's Demirta? engages in self-criticism on autonomy, barricades
A co-leader of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) has admitted problems with the strategy of declaring autonomy in Southeast Anatolia and the erection of barricades that have resulted in massive battles, while again calling for dialogue to solve Turkey's Kurdish problem.
Pregnant cat arrives at family health center to give birth in Turkey's east
A pregnant cat arrived in a family health center to give birth in the eastern province of Bitlis.
The cat, which was struggling to give birth, entered the health center in Bitlis' Tatvan and started meowing in pain, daily Hürriyet reported on April 13.
Arkas signs deal with Iran's shipping company to boost ties
Arkas Holding has said it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) to establish a Turkey-based joint venture to offer maritime transportation and logistics services across the Mediterranean Sea.
Turkey's Erdo?an holds talks with Kazakh counterpart
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an held talks with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev on April 13, ahead of the 13th Islamic Summit of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The two leaders came together at a working lunch at Mabeyn Mansion in Istanbul's Y?ld?z Palace.
Sabanc? chair named most powerful businesswoman
Sabanc? Holding Chair Güler Sabanc? has ranked first on Fortune Turkey's annual "50 Most Powerful Businesswomen" list, followed by OMV Turkey CEO Gülsüm Azeri and the president of Turkey's top business organization, Cansen Ba?aran-Symes. Four top Do?an Group chairs were ranked on this year's list, which was released on April 13.
Soma Holding chairman's estates on sale over debt default
Turkey's Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF) has opened to sale 14 immovable properties worth some 33 million Turkish Liras belonging to Soma Holding Chairman Alp Gürkan, who has failed to pay installments on his 34-million-lira debt to his workers since October 2015. Gürkan operated the controversial Soma mine during the 2014 disaster which claimed the lives of 301 miners.
Turkish president hosts Malaysian PM ahead of OIC summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an hosted Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in Istanbul on April 13, ahead of the 13th Islamic Summit of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The president welcomed Razak at the Mabeyn Mansion in the city's historical Y?ld?z Palace.
Three tons of explosives found in a vehicle in southeast Turkey
A vehicle carrying three tons of explosives belonging to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) was found by police in the Ye?illi district of the southeastern province of Mardin late on April 12.
Turkish retail giant applies for suspension of bankruptcy
Turkish retail chain Be?endik, which also owns Real hypermarket stores in the country, has applied for a suspension of bankruptcy, with a court deciding to appoint trustees as a measure.
Greek stores to provide 20% discount on tourists from four countries
Greek stores will offer a 20% discount to tourists every year. For 2016, the “honored countries” will be Israel, Russia, Turkey and the US
Intel before first Ankara bombing ignored: Report
A preliminary survey report investigating the Oct. 10 blast in Ankara that killed 103 people, including two suicide bombers, revealed that Turkey's intelligence units were tipped off about imminent suicide bomb attacks targeting rallies 25 days before the explosion.