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Authorities dismantle three crime groups, says minister
Authorities have dismantled three organized crime syndicates, resulting in the arrest of 63 suspects, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Feb. 22.
Genetically pure Norduz sheep saved by village not migrating
Raised only in the eastern province of Van's Gürpınar district, Norduz sheep have been saved from going extinct thanks to the people of Geçerli village who did not migrate from the region in the '90s, with studies for the continuation of the species ongoing since 2007.
CHP nominates mayoral candidates for İzmir, districts
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has finalized its nominations for mayoral candidates across İzmir province, including both the metropolitan municipality and its districts, in preparation for the upcoming elections.
Man arrested over knife attack at Istanbul mosque
An Istanbul court has arrested the suspect after he committed a knife attack on an imam and another individual from the congregation at a mosque in the Fatih district.
The incident took place on Jan. 8 around 7:15 p.m. when the suspect, identified as Ömer Salgın, began shouting slogans "Allahu Akbar, down with Israel. Wake up Muslims" inside the mosque.
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Historic lighthouse converted to Türkiye’s first lighthouse life museum
Dilburnu Lighthouse, located in Altınova, Yalova in Türkiye's Marmara region, has become a museum where the story of a lighthouse is told for the first time in Türkiye.
ODTÜ students launch pet socialization app
In a digital age where even pets have their social networks, a group of students from Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) has launched PatiWe, an innovative application facilitating the socialization and matchmaking of pets. Founded by computer science and educational technology students, the app aims to connect not only furry friends but also their caregivers.
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For Turkish city named after founder, centenary holds special significance
Standing at the foot of the cliff overlooking Kemaliye, the golden statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the father of the nation, evokes the glorious past of this small town in the eastern province of Erzincan.
Woman turns western province into a disabled-friendly city
A woman has succeeded in transforming the western province of Muğla into a handicapped-friendly city via years of dedicated work, motivated by the difficulties her disabled relative encounters on a daily basis.
Balıklı Rum Hospital renovated after fire
The restoration of the Balıklı Rum Hospital's historical nursing home building, tragically reduced to ashes by a devastating fire last year, has reached its culmination.
A fire broke out on Aug. 4, 2022, in the historical nursing home building of Balıklı Rum Hospital, which served as a military hospital during the First World War.
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Erdogan still captivates his followers despite setbacks
President Tayyip Erdogan's election victory showed the magnetic hold he still has over millions of Turks after 20 years in power, with many believing he is the man best placed to fix problems which critics say are partly of his own making.