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April 18, 2024

An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck central Turkey in the town of Sulusaray, damaging some buildings; there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.

April 16, 2024

Turkey's Erdogan faces uncertain future after shock election losses expert says

Turkey has suffered significant economic woes throughout the coronavirus pandemic, leading a tight general election last year that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan barely managed to survive.

April 16, 2024

Greece proposes 2 marine parks as part of $830M environmental protection program

Greece has proposed a plan to create two large marine parks as part of an $830 million program to protect marine ecosystems, drawing criticism from Turkey.

April 12, 2024

Cable car accident in Turkey sends 1 passenger to his death and injures 7, with scores stranded

A cable car pod in Turkey hit a pole and burst open on Friday, leaving one person dead and seven injured; others were left stranded as the entire cable car system came to a halt.

April 9, 2024

Turkey and Israel announce trade barriers on each other as relations deteriorate over Gaza

As relations between Turkey and Israel have further deteriorated amid the war in Gaza, the two countries on Tuesday announced trade barriers on each other.

April 5, 2024

Turkish authorities arrest 2 suspected of spying for Israel

Turkish authorities have arrested two people suspected of providing information to the Israeli intelligence agency. The suspects allegedly gathered data from companies.

April 2, 2024

Turkey denies pro-Kurdish mayor-elect the right to assume office

Turkish authorities on Tuesday denied pro-Kurdish Mayor-elect Abdullah Zeydan of Van the right to assume office, replacing him with the pro-Erdoğan runner-up from his election.

April 2, 2024

27 dead after fire breaks out at Istanbul nightclub during renovations

At least 27 people have been confirmed dead after a fire broke out on Tuesday at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations, officials and reports confirmed.

March 31, 2024

Turkey’s Erdogan suffers setback after opposition sees massive gains in urban areas

Turkey’s main opposition party made huge gains in the country’s urban areas in local elections Sunday, dealing a blow to longtime President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

March 26, 2024

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan’s popularity

Turkish citizens will soon vote in local elections; a victory for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party could motivate him to seek constitutional changes that allow him to serve a longer term.