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Attack on New Year’s Market in Odunpazarı, Eskişehir

Attack on New Year’s Market in Odunpazarı, Eskişehir

Odunpazarı Mayor Kazım Kurt stated that the attacker shouted “This is a sharia country”, damaged stands, decorative lighting, tents and tables and was detained by police.

30 December 2024

Happy Jewish new year ‘Rosh Hashanah’

Happy Jewish new year ‘Rosh Hashanah’

Jews celebrate the 5782nd new year on September 6-8 this year. We wish a happy “Rosh Hashanah” to all Jewish communities.

8 September 2021

New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed

New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed

The Ministry of Interior has sent a circular to the governor’s offices to restrict New Year's programs of hotels and accommodation facilities. According to the circular, celebrations will not be allowed in the facilities during the New Year's curfew.

22 December 2020

New Year Message by President Erdoğan: We will Implement Canal İstanbul Project

New Year Message by President Erdoğan: We will Implement Canal İstanbul Project

In his new year message, President Erdoğan has stated, “We will, step by step, develop and, definitely, implement the Canal Istanbul Project, which will immensely contribute to our country in economic and strategic respects.”

31 December 2019

Happy Jewish New Year ‘Rosh Hashanah’

Happy Jewish New Year ‘Rosh Hashanah’

Jews celebrated the 5779th new year on September 9. We wish a happy “Rosh Hashanah” to all Jewish communities.

10 September 2018

New Year Celebrations Banned in Taksim

New Year Celebrations Banned in Taksim

Beyoğlu District Security Director Kılıç has said, “There won’t be any celebrations for public to have a peaceful year. Rallies won’t be allowed”.

20 December 2017

President Erdoğan: They Try to Demoralize Our People

President Erdoğan: They Try to Demoralize Our People

Issuing a statement following Ortaköy attack, President Erdoğan has said “We are determined to destroy the source of the threats and attacks against our country”.

No Permission for Snowperson in Front of HDP Building

No Permission for Snowperson in Front of HDP Building

Made by party workers in front of HDP Headquarters, snowperson has been demolished twice.

30 December 2016

Alcohol Removed from New Year Baskets

Alcohol Removed from New Year Baskets

Tobacco and Alcohol Market Regularity Authority has ruled for the tobacco and alcohol to be removed from new year baskets at retail stores.

5 November 2015

Erdogan: Peace and Affluence for 2008

In his last speech of 2007, Prime Minister Erdogan mainly spoke of the Kurdish question and violence. “We are aiming at a democratic, laicist and social legal state for 2008.”

1 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü