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Turkish president marks 26th anniversary of 1999 Marmara earthquake
Yeni Safak
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August 18, 2025
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...
Peace agreements on Ukraine may be reached by end of year — Turkish expert
TASS
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August 19, 2025
ANKARA, August 19. /TASS/. Agreements on Ukraine in the context of a peace settlement may be reached under US guarantees by the end of this year, Mehmet Seyfettin Erol, head of the Ankara-based Ankasam think tank, said, following the Washington...
Stacey Solomon defends luxury holiday in Turkey after she’s accused of landing a freebie
Metro
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August 19, 2025
Stacey Solomon has defended her Turkey holiday (Picture: Instagram/Stacey Solomon) Stacey Solomon has defended her luxury holiday to Turkey after fans accused her of being ‘smug’ on her ‘well subsidised’ holiday. The TV presenter, 35, has recently...
Car set ablaze outside Turkish parliament before meeting on PKK disarmament
WHTC - Michigan
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ANKARA (Reuters) -A car was set ablaze near Turkey’s parliament on Tuesday in a grim reminder of decades of conflict with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), just hours before families of some victims were to address a commission overseeing the...
Japan’s defence minister visits Turkey for talks on defence cooperation, drones
WKZO - Michigan
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August 19, 2025
ANKARA (Reuters) -Japan’s defence minister will hold talks in Turkey on Tuesday on defence industry cooperation, including the possible supply of Turkish-made drones, as Tokyo expands the role of unmanned systems in its armed forces, a diplomatic...
First come, first served for UP fall turkey permits
The Daily Press - Michigan
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Michigan’s fall turkey season opens Sept. 15 with 2,200 licenses available in the Upper Peninsula on a first come, first served basis. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) IRON MOUNTAIN — Fall turkey licenses are now on sale in Michigan with...
Turkish Navy’s TCG Istanbul Frigate Achieves First Live Target Kill With Hisar-D RF Air Defense System
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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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...
Stacey Solomon looks loved-up with husband Joe Swash as they pose for stunning beach sunset snaps after defending £1K-a-night Turkey holiday
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
Stacey Solomon looked more loved-up than ever with husband Joe Swash as they shared sweet Instagram photos on Monday from their lavish Turkey holiday. The TV presenter, 35, and her husband Joe, 43, and their brood have just returned from a...
Drought in Turkey dries up water reservoirs; water restrictions imposed
Baltic News Network
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August 19, 2025
A prolonged dry spell and heatwave have left major reservoirs in the northwestern province of Tekirdag dry, leaving some households without water for weeks, Reuters reports. Authorities have described the drought as critical, with some provinces...
Five Real Tamale United players head to Turkey for trials with German Club
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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August 19, 2025
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian club, Real Tamale United (RTU) have sent five of its players to Turkey for trials with a German football club currently holding its pre-season camp in Europe. The initiative, led by RTU Chief Executive Officer Zakaria...
Turkey arrests 39 more people in latest raids targeting alleged Gülen followers: minister
Stockholm Center for Freedom
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August 18, 2025
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...
Victor Osimhen Linked With Possible Turkish Movie Role After Exchange With Şahan Gökbakar
Naija News
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August 19, 2025
The Galatasaray striker recently met Gökbakar, who is widely recognised for his Recep İvedik film series. During their meeting, Victor Osimhen asked, “Are you going to give me roles in movies?” to which the actor responded, “Of course.” Gökbakar...
India has taught a lesson to Pakistan, China & Turkey in Operation Sindoor: RSS leader Indresh Kumar
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Indresh Kumar said Congress is responsible not for the independence but partition of the country. Kumar, who is also patron of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, during his visit to Kashmir said that Supreme Court...
Fred Durst Knocks Down Fan's Drone During Limp Bizkit Gig In Turkey
The Music.com.au
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August 19, 2025
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...
Turkish authorities seek lawyer in alleged Istanbul hit plot
Sabah
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August 18, 2025
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...
Drought depletes Turkey’s Tekirdag reservoirs, forcing emergency water curbs
WKZO - Michigan
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August 19, 2025
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
Hurriyet Daily News
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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 peach harvest was delayed, but overall yield higher than expected
Fresh Plaza
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August 18, 2025
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...
Turkish Airlines receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8s from CDB Aviation
AviTrader Aviation News
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August 18, 2025
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
Kathimerini
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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...