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Fethullah Gulen Dies in the US: A Controversial Legacy

Fethullah Gulen, the exiled Turkish cleric and former ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has died at the age of 83 in a Pennsylvania...

Turkey’s Military Budget Set to Reach Record $47 Billion in 2025

Turkey is poised to significantly increase its military budget to a record $47 billion in 2025, marking a 17.5% rise from the previous year....

Turkey Initiates Evacuation of Citizens from Lebanon Amid Rising Conflict

Turkey has commenced the evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon as the conflict intensifies, marked by Israeli airstrikes and ground operations. Two Turkish naval...

Tragic Mid-Flight Incident: Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies En Route to Istanbul

A Turkish Airlines pilot tragically passed away mid-flight while operating a flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Captain İlçehin Pehlivan, 59, collapsed during the journey,...

Turkey’s Cultural and Political Turmoil: Stray Dogs and Kurdish Cinema

Turkey is currently facing significant cultural and political challenges, highlighted by two major issues: the controversial "massacre law" targeting stray dogs and the ban...

Turkey’s Trade Relations with Israel and Palestine: A Shift in Dynamics

Turkey's trade relations with Israel and Palestine have undergone a significant transformation in recent months. Following Turkey's decision to halt trade with Israel in...

Turkey’s Energy Bourse EPIAS Set to Expand Operations and Consider IPO

Turkey's energy bourse, Enerji Piyasalari Isletme A.S. (EPIAS), is poised for significant expansion in the coming years, as announced by Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar....

Germany Approves Major Arms Export to Turkey, Signaling Policy Shift

Germany has recently approved its first large-scale arms export to Turkey in years, marking a significant shift in its defense policy. The Federal Security...

Turkish Lawmakers Convene to Address Mideast Tensions Following Erdogan’s Controversial Claims

Turkish lawmakers convened in a closed-door session to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly in light of President Tayyip Erdogan's recent assertions...

Turkey’s Shift: Ties with North Korea Strengthen Under Erdogan’s Ally

The recent strengthening of ties between Turkey and North Korea marks a significant shift in Turkey's foreign policy, as an ally of President Recep...

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