Turkish president marks 26th anniversary of 1999 Marmara earthquake

In a post on social media, Erdogan said: “Even today, we still feel in our hearts the pain of our citizens who lost their lives in the Aug. 17, 1999 Marmara earthquake. On the anniversary of this great tragedy, I pray for God’s mercy upon those...

Fred Durst Knocks Down Fan's Drone During Limp Bizkit Gig In Turkey

More Limp Bizkit It’s clearly just one of those days for Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, who was seen successfully knocking down a fan’s drone during a recent show in Turkey. The show – which took place in Istanbul on Sunday, August 17th – was...

Drought depletes Turkey’s Tekirdag reservoirs, forcing emergency water curbs

By Ali Kucukgocmen TEKIRDAG, Turkey (Reuters) -A drought in Turkey’s northwestern province of Tekirdag has left the area’s main dams without potable water, straining infrastructure and leaving some homes without water for weeks, due to a sharp...

Some 147 billion Turkish Liras allocated for water projects in 2025

ISTANBUL Türkiye is allocating 147 billion Turkish Liras ($3.6 billion) for water and irrigation investments in 2025, aiming to implement 321 new projects across the country, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said. Speaking on the...

Turkish Navy’s TCG Istanbul Frigate Achieves First Live Target Kill With Hisar-D RF Air Defense System

On August 15, 2025, the Turkish Navy successfully conducted a live-fire test of the indigenously developed Hisar-D RF air defense missile, launched from the national vertical launch system MIDLAS aboard the TCG Istanbul frigate. The test, carried...

Turkey arrests 39 more people in latest raids targeting alleged Gülen followers: minister

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Saturday that 39 people had been jailed pending trial following nationwide raids over the past 10 days that swept up 49 suspects accused of ties to the faith-based Gülen movement, Turkish Minute...

Turkish authorities seek lawyer in alleged Istanbul hit plot

Turkish prosecutors are searching for a lawyer accused of delivering an assassination order from prison in an alleged plot to kill a businessperson who exposed corruption in opposition-run municipalities, Turkish media reported Monday. According...

OCI transfers Texas solar project rights to Turkey's Sabanci

Korea’s OCI Holdings said Tuesday it has transferred the development rights for a 100-megawatt solar power project in Texas, in line with its strategy of advancing projects through early-stage development before selling them to other operators....

Opetaia faces prospect of Turkey title defence

Turkish peach harvest was delayed, but overall yield higher than expected

Despite the spring frosts damaging some of the Turkish peach production, as well as delaying it, overall production is actually above expectations, says Emel Esin Keskin, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim: "Türkiye suffered major...

Syrian border authority allows expatriates to enter from Turkey without prior permission

The General Authority for Land and Sea Border Crossings announced on Monday, August 18, that Syrian expatriates can now enter Syria through border crossings with Turkey without obtaining prior permission. In a statement on Facebook, the authority...

Caught in the crossfire of a Turkish gang war: How girl, nine, was victim of bloody feud between the Hackney Bombers and rival Tottenham Turks as they battle for control of heroin trade

Shot in the head while eating dinner with her family - she was the nine-year-old victim of one of London's most brutal gang wars. The girl had been sitting inside a Turkish restaurant in Dalston, east London, when a gunman on a motorbike opened...

Turkish Airlines receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8s from CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, has delivered the first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from an order of twelve to Turkish Airlines, marking a key step in the carrier’s fleet expansion. The aircraft,...

Turkey’s deepening ties with Italy, Spain

Turkey’s expanding defense ties with Spain and Italy have become a focal point of concern for Greece, as Ankara deepens cooperation with two of Europe’s southern powers while maintaining disputes with EU member-states. Ankara has built...

Katie Price clashes with boyfriend JJ Slater in a post-surgery video as MAFS star flaunts brand new Turkey teeth

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By CAROLINA PIRAS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 20:57 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 21:03 EDT, 18 August 2025 Katie Price and her boyfriend JJ Slater have clashed in a new post-surgery video as...

Deputy Defense Minister discusses security, defense cooperation with Turkish delegation

Deputy Minister of Defense Abdulsalam Al-Zoubi met with a delegation from the Turkish Naval Forces to discuss cooperation and enhancing defense capabilities between the two countries in the fields of security and defense. The Turkish delegation...

Stacey Solomon defends her £1000 a night holiday in Turkey after she's branded 'smug' and accused of blagging 'freebie' trip - as she shares stunning new family snaps

Stacey Solomon has hit back at fans accusing her of being 'smug' and blagging a 'freebie' holiday amid her luxury holiday in Turkey. The Loose Women star, 35, husband Joe Swash, 43, and their brood have just returned from a sun-soaked break to the...

Turkey: Ndidi relishes winning debut for Besiktas 

Wilfred Ndidi has talked up his debut for Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi moved to the Istanbul giants from Sky Bet Championship side Leicester City two weeks ago. The Nigeria international made his debut for Ole...

Edson Alvarez could depart West Ham United for Turkish Super Lig giants

Edson Alvarez would have been disgruntled not to have been brought off the bench last Saturday. His West Ham United teammates suffered a 3-0 drubbing in their opening Premier League game of the new season to newly promoted Sunderland. Mexico's...

Why did Hollywood ignore a Turkish delight?

Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s latest film, About Dry Grasses, was released in the UK last summer. Terrible timing. I’m surprised they went ahead with it given the high-quality competition swarming around: the Paris Olympics which demanded about eight hours...