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American explorer trapped 3,000 feet deep in cave awaits difficult rescue
Rescuers from across Europe rushed to a cave in Türkiye on Thursday, launching an operation to save an American researcher who became trapped almost 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) below the cave's entrance after suffering stomach bleeding.
An ailing American explorer trapped 3,000 feet deep in Turkish cave awaits difficult rescue
Rescuers from across Europe rushed to a cave in Turkey on Thursday, launching an operation to save an American researcher who became trapped almost 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) below the cave's entrance after suffering stomach bleeding.
Patriarchate gets green light, in writing, for liturgy at Panagia Soumela
The Ecumenical Patriarchate on Friday thanked the prefect of Trebzon for signing the written permit for the patriarchal liturgy at the historic Monastery of Panagia Soumela on August 15, the feast day for the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
Athens not concerned by Turkish drillship mission
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced a new mission in the Mediterranean of the Abdulhamid Han drillship, which is the latest addition to the Turkish Petroleum Company's (TPAO) exploration fleet.
Given that it will operate within an area of Turkish jurisdiction, Athens is not concerned, and it will not affect the Greek-Turkish rapprochement.
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Over 3,500 illegal migrants caught in Istanbul in last 6 days
With the intensifying efforts to combat illegal migration in Istanbul, security forces have apprehended more than 3,500 individuals in the last six days, while foreigners who live registered in the city stated that they were satisfied with the inspections, local media has reported.
Turkey Urged to Release Journalist Detained for Comments on TV
A rally marking the third anniversary of the failed coup attempt in Istanbul, Turkey, 15 July 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
"We invite the authorities to adhere to national and universal legal regulations and to comply with human rights rules in their investigations and prosecutions," MAZLUMDER said in a statement.
Türkiye condemns PACE report negating counter-FETÖ efforts
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç and Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz have expressed strong condemnation over the approval of a report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) that criticizes Türkiye's requests for the extradition of FETÖ members from abroad.
CoE: Turkey Using Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid To Extend Repression
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson attend a press conference after their meeting in Ankara, 8 November 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE/NECATI SAVAS
Turkey’s F-16 deal with Washington hangs in the balance over Ukraine transfer demand, report says
Washington is considering granting approval for the transfer of F-16 upgrade kits and the sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, conditional on Turkey agreeing to transfer its existing fleet of older F-16s to Ukraine, broadcaster Haberturk has reported.
Turkish Protesters Urge Release of Jailed Opposition MP
The Workers' Party of Turkey, TIP, holds a protest in Istanbul. Photo: Workers' Party of Turkey
"We demand respect for the will of the people of Hatay," the TIP said in a statement.
"What is happening is against the constitution in every way. End this illegality and enforce the laws from which you derive your authority," it added.