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The invisible killer: Air pollution threatens İstanbul
The invisible killer: Air pollution threatens İstanbul
Data collected for seven years from 37 air quality monitoring stations in various parts of İstanbul indicates that the carcinogenic fine particulate matter exceeds the WHO limit value both in urban centers and rural areas.
Bianet - 26 April 2024
Two DEM members detained in Urfa raids
Two DEM members detained in Urfa raids
Details of the investigation is not yet clear.
Bianet - 26 April 2024
Çorlu train derailment case concludes after 6 years
Çorlu train derailment case concludes after 6 years
Several state railway officials have received prison sentences for their responsibility in the 2018 incident that claimed 25 lives.
Bianet - 25 April 2024
Millî Savunma Bakanlığı Haftalık Basın Bilgilendirme Toplantısı Ankara`da Gerçekleştirildi
Millî Savunma Bakanlığının faaliyetleri başta olmak üzere gündemdeki konulara ilişkin olarak 25 Nisan Haftalık Basın Bilgilendirme Toplantısı Basın ve Halkla İlişkiler Müşaviri Tuğamiral Zeki Aktürk tarafından Milli Savunma Bakanlığında (...)
Defence Turkey - 24 April 2024
Zorlu Holding, SOCAR protested over ties to Israel at university event in İstanbul
Zorlu Holding, SOCAR protested over ties to Israel at university event in İstanbul
A pro-Palestinian youth group targeted the two companies making significant contributions to Israel's energy needs during an event held at Bahçeşehir University.
Bianet - 24 April 2024
DEM Party Batman provincial office raided by police
DEM Party Batman provincial office raided by police
The raid was reportedly carried out based on an anonymous tip against the party’s youth assemblies.
Bianet - 24 April 2024
Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning
Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning
Two young Armenians from İstanbul explained their relationships with Armenian language and culture, their connection to İstanbul, and what April 24, 1915, means to them.
Bianet - 24 April 2024
Journalist İsmail Arı faces lawsuit after MHP deputy’s complaint
Journalist İsmail Arı faces lawsuit after MHP deputy’s complaint
Two months ago,a court order banned 143 URLs containing content related to fraud allegations against Uysal upon his request.
Bianet - 24 April 2024
MP questions legal basis for penalizing relatives sending money to prisoners
MP questions legal basis for penalizing relatives sending money to prisoners
Recently, a 75-year-old woman was found guilty of ‘financing terrorism’ due to sending money for her daughter’s needs in prison.
Bianet - 24 April 2024
Union condemns crackdown on pro-Kurdish media in Turkey, Belgium
Union condemns crackdown on pro-Kurdish media in Turkey, Belgium
Nine journalists were detained in morning raids in Turkey while Belgian police raided pro-Kurdish TV stations broadcasting in Kurdish and Turkish.
Bianet - 24 April 2024
DEM Party commemorates Armenian Genocide anniversary
DEM Party commemorates Armenian Genocide anniversary
We must face this history, we must confront this murderous mentality,” said DEM MP Kezban Konukçu.
Bianet - 24 April 2024
President Erdoğan extends condolences to Armenian community in '1915' message
President Erdoğan extends condolences to Armenian community in '1915' message
Empathizing with all events etched in our national memory will prevent the roots of planted seeds of hate from taking hold, said the president.
Bianet - 24 April 2024
İstanbul Tersanesi Komutanlığı, Dizayn Proje Ofisi (DPO) Müdürlüğü ve TCG İstanbul Fırkateyni Kapılarını Basına Açtı
Ülkemizde 84 özel tersane ve 4 askeri tersane bulunmakta olup bunlar arasında gerek kapasite, gerekse kapsadığı alan açısından en büyüğü tarihi 1455’li yıllara dayanan İstanbul Tersanesi Komutanlığı’dır. 140.000m2’si kapalı alan olmak üzere (...)
Defence Turkey - 23 April 2024
Exclusive Tour: Inside İstanbul Naval Shipyard Command, Design Project Office (DPO), and TCG İstanbul Frigate
Among the 84 private shipyards and 4 military shipyards in our country, the İstanbul Naval Shipyard Command, with a history dating back to the 1450s, is the largest in terms of both capacity and size. Established on a total area of 1 million (...)
Defence Turkey - 23 April 2024
Germany’s Steinmeier faces ‘Gaza’ protests in Turkey
Germany’s Steinmeier faces ‘Gaza’ protests in Turkey
On a three-day trip to the country, Steinmeier faced demonstrations in İstanbul and Antep.
Bianet - 23 April 2024
Turkey’s new touristic Mesopotamia Express completes inaugural journey
Turkey’s new touristic Mesopotamia Express completes inaugural journey
The introduction of the new train service follows the Eastern Express's popularity as a tourist attraction.
Bianet - 23 April 2024
Chefs contest takes place in Didim
In Didim, a “Young Chefs Cooking Competition” was organised within the scope of Tourism Week. The competition was organised by Zeynep – Mehmet Dönmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School at a hotel. The contest was attended by 6 teams (...)
Voices - 23 April 2024
Star Legend docks in Bodrum
Bahamas flagged cruise ship named “Star Legend” arrived in Muğla’s Bodrum district. There were 180 passengers, mostly from the USA, and 199 personnel on the 159m ship coming from Kuşadası Port. Passengers disembarking from the ship visited the (...)
Voices - 23 April 2024
Taksim Square to remain closed for May Day celebrations, says governor
Taksim Square to remain closed for May Day celebrations, says governor
The iconic square that had been the address of the celebrations for decades will remain closed.
Bianet - 23 April 2024
Nine Kurdish journalists detained in house raids
Nine Kurdish journalists detained in house raids
Journalists and press workers were detained in raids across three provinces.
Bianet - 23 April 2024
ASELSAN Genel Müdürü Ahmet AKYOL Hava Savunma Projelerindeki Son Dönem Çalışmalarını SAHA MBA Toplantısında Paylaştı
ASELSAN Genel Müdürü Ahmet AKYOL, SAHA MBA Üst Düzey Bürokrat ve Sektör Liderlerinin katılımıyla 22 Nisan 2024 Pazartesi günü düzenlenen Zoom toplantısında ASELSAN`in son dönem çalışmaları ve Hava Savunma Projeleri hakkında bilgiler paylaştı.
Defence Turkey - 22 April 2024
ASELSAN Genel Müdürü Ahmet AKYOL Hava Savunma Projelerindeki Son Dönem Çalışmaları SAHA MBA Toplantısında Paylaştı
ASELSAN Genel Müdürü Ahmet AKYOL, SAHA MBA Üst Düzey Bürokrat ve Sektör Liderlerinin katılımıyla 22 Nisan 2024 Pazartesi günü düzenlenen Zoom toplantısında ASELSAN`in son dönem çalışmaları ve Hava Savunma Projeleri hakkında bilgiler paylaştı.
Defence Turkey - 22 April 2024