Yasar Guler
Türkiye strikes more PKK targets in Syria, Iraq after Ankara attack
Türkiye struck PKK targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day on Oct. 24 following an attack on the premises of a key defense company that killed at least five people.
The National Intelligence Organization (MİT) targeted "numerous strategic locations" used by PKK or those affiliated with the organization, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
Erdoğan holds security summit after Ankara terror attack
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan convened a security meeting late on Oct. 24 in Istanbul after a terror attack in the capital Ankara killed five people and injured 22 others, security sources said.
Erdoğan condemns terror attack on Ankara aerospace facility
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned the deadly terrorist attack on the facilities of the aerospace and defense company TUSAŞ in Ankara on Oct. 23 during the BRICS meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia's Kazan province.
"We have four martyrs and 14 wounded. I condemn this heinous terrorist attack and wish mercy on our martyrs," Erdoğan said.
Erdoğan receives Ukrainian foreign minister in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Monday, according to a statement from Türkiye's Communications Directorate.
No further details were provided about the meeting.
Türkiye, Ukraine vow stronger ties amid regional war
Türkiye and Ukraine have reiterated their will to strengthen bilateral ties through boosting cooperation on economy, defense industry and energy amid continued Russian occupation of the latter.
Türkiye transfers KFOR helm to Italy after first command
Türkiye handed over the command of NATO's Kosovo Peacekeeping Force (KFOR) on Oct. 11 to Italy, a year after it assumed the role for the first time.
Parliament holds closed session on Israel's war
The parliament convened behind closed doors on Oct. 8 to discuss the potential risks posed by Israel's ongoing military actions in the region.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defense Minister Yaşar Güler briefed lawmakers during the session on Israel's aggressive policies and how they could impact Türkiye.
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Parliament to convene in closed session on Israeli attacks
The parliament will hold a closed session on Oct. 8 to discuss Israel's ongoing military actions in the Middle East and Türkiye's response to the escalating conflict.
Training plane crash in Bursa kills two aboard
A training aircraft crashed into the apron of the northwestern city of Bursa's Yenişehir Airport on Sept. 23, killing both the pilot instructor and a trainee.
The crash occurred at around 8 a.m., claiming the lives of 61-year-old pilot instructor Ünal Aster and 43-year-old instructor candidate Emir Gülal Nalcı.
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Turkish forces enhance winter precautions against PKK
Turkish security forces are ramping up preparations to prevent PKK from establishing winter bases in the mountainous regions near the country's borders, local media has reported.
The number of base areas has increased this year as part of enhanced precautionary measures, daily Milliyet reported on Sept. 16.