Republicanism in Turkey
Archeological excavations in Turkey to continue all year long
A protocol enabling the extension of 20 archeological excavations' time-span to 12 months has been signed between Turkey's Atatürk Supreme Council of Culture Language and History, Turkish Historical Society and General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums.
Rhino horns seized at Istanbul Atatürk Airport
Customs enforcement officers at the Istanbul Atatürk Airport have seized 21 rhino horns and several other animal body parts.
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The day that Turkey stood still
On the brisk morning of November 10, as dictated by a decades-old tradition, Istanbul was the scene of a rather astonishing ceremony. When the clocks struck 9.05 a.m., the noise of the urban bustle was split by a piercing siren that echoed across all the city's neighborhoods.
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Opposition parties call for resignation of Turkey's top religious body head
The leaders of opposition parties have called on the head of Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) to resign after a visit he paid to a figure known widely for stirring controversy with remarks against Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
21-year-old university student arrested for 'insulting Atatürk' in Turkey's Edirne
A 21-year-old university student who was detained on Nov. 10 for "insulting" Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, has been arrested after a court order.
Turkey to remember Atatürk on the 80th anniversary of his passing
Turkey is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey on Nov. 10, with ceremonies across the country.
16 years sought for police officers charged with death of US woman at Istanbul airport
A Turkish prosecutor has sought a jail sentence of 16 years for four police officers and six years for a doctor over their suspected involvement in the death of an American tourist at Istanbul Atatürk Airport in 2013.
Turkey celebrates Victory Day on 96th anniversary remembering Atatürk's military and political prodigy
As Turkey commemorates the 96th anniversary of the ultimate battle of its Independence War, renowned Turkish historian İlber Ortaylı has said the victory gave a message to the world that "we are here to stay," thanks to the "military and political prodigy" of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Woman detained for 'insulting' Atatürk in video
A woman who insulted the founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Atatürk at his mausoleum in the capital Ankara was detained on July 21 after prosecutors launched an investigation.
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Yıldırım vowed to ensure efficient parliament for new system
Parliament's Speaker Binali Yıldırım vowed to lead the parliament efficiently for the accomplishment of the new executive presidential system as he has visited Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's mausoleum in Ankara.