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Marmara earthquake victims commemorated on 24rd anniversary
The devastating impact of the 1999 Marmara earthquake was solemnly remembered on Aug. 17, as communities across Türkiye's northwestern provinces gathered to mark the 24th anniversary of the catastrophe.
Türkiye warns Greece of extending territorial waters to over 6 miles
Türkiye has warned Greece once again that it will never accept extending its territorial waters to more than 6 miles in the Aegean Sea amid reports that Athens is beginning to mull over increasing its sovereign waters to up to 12 miles off Crete island in the region.
Marmara earthquake victims commemorated on 23rd anniversary
The victims of the 1999 Marmara earthquake, the worst seismic disaster in the history of modern Türkiye, were remembered in the country's northwestern provinces on Aug. 17.
Ford Otosan to suspend production due to supply issues
Carmaker Ford Otosan will temporarily halt production at one of its plants in Turkey's northwestern Kocaeli province due to disruptions in global supply processes.
Assault perpetrator that led to social media outrage detained
A Turkish man has been detained by security forces in the northwestern province of Kocaeli's Gölcük district after assaulting a hearing-impaired person because he thought the victim was an LGBT individual.
Young luthier produces guitars for musicians worldwide
Hand-made guitars meticulously made by a young luthier, Burak Şekerli, in his workshop in the northwestern province of Kocaeli are in demand from musicians all over the world.
Turkey’s first-generation submarine Piri Reis hits the seas
Turkey's first Type 214 class submarine TCG Piri Reis hit the seas on Dec. 22 with a ceremony held in the northwestern province of Kocaeli's Gölcük district.