Mardin
Trustees appointed as mayors in southeastern province, districts
The Interior Ministry of Turkey has appointed new mayors in the southeastern Hakkari and Mardin provinces following the arrest of their predecessors over terror-related charges.
PKK targets civilian settlements in SE Turkey
Two civilians were killed and 12 others were injured after terrorist group PKK/YPG fired mortar bombs from Syria into Kızıltepe district of southeastern Mardin province on Oct. 15, officials said.
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YPG militants target journalists on border
Journalists following the "Operation Peace Spring" in the border town of Nusaybin in the southeastern province of Mardin were the target of a sniper attack by the YPG on Oct. 11.
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7 terrorists 'neutralized' in southeastern Turkey
Turkish security forces neutralized seven terrorists in Siirt and Mardin provinces, the Interior Ministry said early on Sept. 27.
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2 YPG/PKK terrorists detained in SE Turkey
Two suspected members of the terrorist group YPG/PKK were detained on Aug. 31 in Turkey's southeastern Mardin province, bordering Syria, according to a statement by the governorship.
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HDP delegation pays visit to main opposition CHP chief
A delegation of four from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) has paid a visit to main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The visit came just a week after HDP mayors of eastern Diyarbakır, Mardin and Van provinces were suspended over alleged links to terror organizations.
Ancient Dara stands out with its rich history
The ancient city of Dara, located in the southeastern province of Mardin, has been rushed by tourists since the arrival of summer.
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Balloons take flight over ancient Dara
The first ever hot air balloon ride over the ancient city of Dara in the southeastern province of Mardin was took flight on July 30.
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Gallery grave found in Mardin 'unique' in the world
A gallery grave dedicated to Roman warriors who died thousands of years ago in battles found in the ancient city of Dara in Turkey's southeastern border province of Mardin is unprecedented and unique, officials have said.
Tree grows seven meters inside water pipe in Turkey's southeast
A mulberry tree has grown a seven-meter root inside a drinking water pipe in the southeastern Turkish province of Mardin.