Turkey

Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

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Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city; Istanbul is its largest city, and its economic and financial center, as well as the largest city in Europe. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, Antalya, Konya and Adana.

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Iran Attacks Israel: Blinken Speaks with Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Amid Looming Crisis\| Oneindia News Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in diplomatic talks with regional leaders after Iran's strikes on Israel. The US reiterated support for Israel's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 5 days ago

Turkey cable car collision leaves one dead, 10 injured and scores stranded mid-air \| Oneindia Tragedy struck near Turkey's bustling tourist hub of Antalya as a cable car cabin tragically collided with a damaged pole, resulting in one fatality and ten injuries. The catastrophic incident unfolded.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:33Published 6 days ago

Turkey cable car accident: Scores still stranded high above mountain One cable car hit a pole on Friday afternoon, sending its passengers plummeting to the mountainside below. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 6 days ago

Biden says Netanyahu making a 'mistake' in Gaza as Turkey slaps trade restrictions on Israel All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas War: Turkey Imposes Export Restrictions on Israel Amid Gaza Conflict \| Oneindia News Explore the latest developments as Turkey takes a significant step by imposing export restrictions on Israel until a ceasefire is achieved in Gaza. Learn more about the escalating tensions in the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:04Published 1 week ago

Erdogan's Controlling AK Party Dealt Major Blow in Local Elections Erdogan's Controlling , AK Party Dealt Major Blow , in Local Elections. On March 31, Turkey's local election saw the controlling Justice and Development (AK) Party register its biggest lost to the.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

Safranbolu is a Turkish town with fairytale Ottoman houses where ‘red gold’ grows in abundance Safranbolu is a beautifully-preserved town in Northern Türkiye. We are going to discover its rich history, uncover the secrets of the spice that gives it its name, and find out more about one of the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published 3 weeks ago

Imamoglu, the Turkish mayor following in Erdogan's footsteps Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey's resurgent opposition thumps Erdogan in pivotal local elections Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 3 weeks ago

In setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey's opposition make huge gains in local elections Erdogan acknowledged the electoral setback in a speech, saying his party had suffered “a loss of altitude” across Turkey. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey Elections: President Erdogan Faces Colossal Defeat As Opposition Wins Mayor Polls\| Oneindia Turkey's main opposition party clinched major victories in Istanbul and Ankara, dealing a significant blow to President Erdogan's AK Party. Ekrem Imamoglu secured Istanbul while Mansur Yavas won.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published 3 weeks ago

Turkish opposition leads in vote to run Istanbul and other key cities, preliminary results showed Turkish opposition leads in vote to run Istanbul and other key cities, preliminary results showed, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who had set his sights on retaking control of those.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

Turkish elections a 'popularity' and 'get out the vote contest' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:23Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey's local elections: Erdogan's constitution plans at stake Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:00Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey Local Elections: Erdogan battles key rivals as the polls open in the key elections \| Oneindia Polls have commenced in Turkey for local elections, marking a significant trial for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he endeavours to regain authority over vital urban regions lost to the opposition.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:39Published 3 weeks ago

Local elections 'bellwether' of Turkey's future under Erdogan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:09Published 3 weeks ago

The race is on for key cities as Turkey holds local elections The vote is a barometer of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s popularity as he seeks to win back control of key urban areas he lost to the opposition five years ago Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey opposition aims to hit back at Erdogan in local elections Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:25Published 3 weeks ago

Moscow Attack Update: Concert Hall Attackers Had Stopover in Turkey Before the Attack\| Oneindia News Reports are coming that the attackers behind the Moscow concert hall attack, which claimed 143 lives, briefly travelled to Turkey to renew their Russian residence permits. However, radicalization did.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:39Published 3 weeks ago

Turkey's Erdogan offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia on peace talks, despite an offer from the Turkish President to host a peace summit between the two countries. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 9, 2024

Sweden Officially Joins NATO Military Alliance Sweden Officially Joins, NATO Military Alliance. On March 7, Sweden officially joined NATO, ending centuries of neutrality. CNBC reports that after almost two years since first applying, Sweden has.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 7, 2024

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One dead and seven injured after cable car carriage bursts open One person has died and seven others injured after a cable car collapsed in Turkey, authorities have said. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Fenerbahce to vote on league withdrawal after players attacked Fenerbahce members will decide on Tuesday whether the club will withdraw from the Turkish top-flight Super Lig. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey's Erdogan suffers worst electoral defeat in two decades Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's party suffered its worst defeat in more than two decades in power in local elections held this weekend. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

GB's Giles wins silver at Antalya Grand Slam Great Britain's Chelsie Giles wins silver at the Antalya Grand Slam in Turkey - her third medal of this season's World Judo Tour. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Watch: Turkey v Scotland in Women's World Curling Championship Watch Scotland take on Turkey in the Women's World Curling Championship in Sydney, Canada. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2024
FIFA chief condemns 'shocking ' violence after fans attack players in Turkey FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for immediate action after Trabzonspor fans attacked the players of Fenerbahce during "shocking" violence in Turkey. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024

London Lions first GB team to reach EuroCup quarters London Lions win 100-77 against Turkey's Turk Telecom to reach the EuroCup quarter-finals for the first time. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2024
Suspected IS member working at nuclear power plant is arrested A suspected Islamic State member working at a nuclear power plant in Turkey has been arrested, reports say. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2024
Rangers' Cifuentes poised for Rizespor switch Rangers midfielder Jose Cifuentes is poised to move to Rizespor on loan, with the Turkish club having a £2m option to buy the 24-year-old. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2024
Turkey approves Sweden's bid to join NATO - leaving one country left to give the green light Turkey's parliament has approved Sweden's application to join NATO - lifting a key barrier to its entry into the military alliance. Sky News - Published on January 23, 2024

Surgeon warns against weight loss operations abroad after death of young woman in Turkey A surgeon has spoken of the risks of having weight loss operations abroad after a young woman died following a procedure in Turkey. Sky News - Published on January 23, 2024
Row over arrest of Israeli footballer in Turkey who displayed message during game Israel has accused Turkey of being a "de facto executive arm of Hamas" in a row over the detention of an Israeli footballer who made a show of solidarity to the hostages being held in Gaza during a.. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2024
Huge weight of responsibility lies on Blinken's shoulders to stop the war in Gaza escalating into a wider conflict Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, arrived in Turkey on Friday for his fourth visit to the region since Hamas launched its attacks on Israel last year. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2024	India's Humanitarian leadership shines in 2023: A year of global aid and compassion India's humanitarian efforts in 2023 include Operation Dost for earthquake relief in Turkey, Operation Karuna for Cyclone Sitrang in Myanmar, and Operation Kaveri for aid in Sudan. India also pledged.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2023
Important electoral battles in India and around the world in 2023 Turkiye's President Erdogan wins third term, influencing Nato and US relations; Egypt's Sisi secures third term, extends crackdown on dissent; Tinubu declared winner in Nigerian presidential election;.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2023	Missing sailor's body found in sea off Turkiye IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2023
Wales hope to surprise at European Deaf Football Championships Wales' deaf football team are unbeaten since forming at the start of 2023 and will head to Turkey in June for 'the biggest fight of our lives'. BBC Sport - Published on December 27, 2023	Man Arrested in Girlfriend's Death, Fell Off Cliff After Marriage Proposal A man in Turkey is in jail, accused of throwing his girlfriend to her death off a clifftop where he had just proposed to her ... and cops think she said, "no" before the fatal tumble. Nizamettin Gursu.. TMZ.com - Published on December 20, 2023
Turkish side leaves pitch after not being awarded a penalty - eight days after referee was punched in the face Turkish football team Istanbulspor left the pitch in an apparent protest at a decision not to award them a penalty - just eight days after referee Halil Umut Meler was punched in the face. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023	Football club president handed permanent ban after punching referee The former president of a top division Turkish football club has been handed a permanent ban after punching a referee at the end of a match. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023
'Inhumane' - Turkish referee punched by club president Reaction to the moment Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler was attacked on the pitch by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2023	How a referee being punched shut down Turkish football All Turkish football leagues are suspended after the president of MKE Ankaragucu punched a referee. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2023
Turkish football club president arrested over referee punch A Turkish football club president is arrested after punching a referee following a top-flight game on Monday, as all league football in the country is suspended. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2023	Turkish referee punched in the face by club president, all professional leagues in the country suspended Professional football in Turkey has been suspended after a top referee was punched to the ground by a club president at the end of a match in the country's highest league. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2023
Referee punched by club president after Turkish top-flight game Referee Halil Umut Meler is knocked to the ground by a football club president following a Turkish Super Lig game. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2023	Reaction to 'night of shame' - Turkish referee punched Football suspended in Turkey after referee is punched, plus Champions League build-up as Manchester United face Bayern Munich while Arsenal travel to PSV Eindhoven. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2023
Indians get 1/3rd of all UK visas, China 2nd with 13% Indians account for almost a third of all UK visas issued, making them the highest visa getters. VFS Global plans to open temporary centres in Prayagraj, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Dehradun, Indore, and.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 10, 2023	Kluivert 'parts ways' with Turkey's Adana Demirspor Manager Patrick Kluivert leaves Turkish Super Lig club Adana Demirspor by "mutual agreement" after five months in charge. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2023
Meeting friends is always a delight: PM Modi to Italian leader Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to a viral selfie with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at the COP28 meet. He described meeting friends as a delight. Modi addressed the World Climate Action.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 2, 2023	Holders Scotland win twice to close on semis Holders Scotland move closer to qualification for the men's European Curling Championship semi-finals with wins over Netherlands and Turkey. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2023
Wales target Euro play-offs after Turkey controversy Manager Robert Page says Wales will "throw everything" into the Euro 2024 play-offs after missing out on automatic qualification following a controversial draw with Turkey. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023	Match of the Day Wales Catrin Heledd and guests with highlights of Wales's Euro 2024 qualifier against Turkey. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023
Wales set for night of nerves against Turkey Wales host Turkey in their final Euro 2024 qualifier on Tuesday night knowing their dreams of a direct route to next summer's finals will be decided both in Cardiff and Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2023	Euro 2024 qualifier: Wales v Turkey Follow live text and BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru and Radio 5 Live Sport commentary as Wales face Turkey in their final Euro 2024 qualifier. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2023
Page urges Wales to 'end on high' against Turkey Manager Robert Page urges Wales to end their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign "on a high" after a disappointing draw in Armenia. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2023

Turkey

Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

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One dead and seven injured after cable car carriage bursts open

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FIFA chief condemns 'shocking ' violence after fans attack players in Turkey

London Lions first GB team to reach EuroCup quarters

Suspected IS member working at nuclear power plant is arrested

Rangers' Cifuentes poised for Rizespor switch

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Surgeon warns against weight loss operations abroad after death of young woman in Turkey

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Football club president handed permanent ban after punching referee

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Turkish football club president arrested over referee punch

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Referee punched by club president after Turkish top-flight game

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