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Turkey's Antalya becomes a new destination for digital nomads of Russia, Ukraine amid war

Turkey's Antalya becomes a new destination for digital nomads of Russia, Ukraine amid war

Tatiana, Kateryna and Lana from Ukraine and Mikhail from Russia are in Antalya. They talk about the war, their countries, families, worries and expectations.

30 March 2022 Sevilay Nur Saraçlar

Eagle released from Turkey covers over 20,000 kilometers in Middle East, Africa

Eagle released from Turkey covers over 20,000 kilometers in Middle East, Africa

The bird dubbed "little eagle" was released in Turkey's eastern province of Iğdır in September.

New head of Turkey's top business group stresses importance of rule of law in the face of economic problems

New head of Turkey's top business group stresses importance of rule of law in the face of economic problems

"A strong rule of law and strong democracy are the basis for a fair, prosperous and happy life for societies," Orhan Turan has said.

Turkey should immediately ditch 'FX-protected lira deposit' tool, says CHP leader

Turkey should immediately ditch 'FX-protected lira deposit' tool, says CHP leader

The system where the state compensates for the difference between the policy rate and the increase in foreign exchange rates cost the treasury about 445 billion lira in three months.

Women in Turkey say their most important problem is 'violence'

Women in Turkey say their most important problem is 'violence'

While most men view violence as women's most important problem in Turkey, they think they do their part regarding this issue. Women think otherwise.

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli also 'not happy' with high living costs

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli also 'not happy' with high living costs

The MHP leader has dismissed the opinion polls indicating that his party's popular support has declined.

Erdoğan addresses negotiators from Russia, Ukraine as talks start in İstanbul

Erdoğan addresses negotiators from Russia, Ukraine as talks start in İstanbul

Turkey is ready to host the presidents of the two countries, Erdoğan said at the meeting where Roman Abramovich is also spotted.

HDP's Danış-Beştaş slams government over the 'gang of five' bill

HDP's Danış-Beştaş slams government over the 'gang of five' bill

"The oligarchs of the palace are buying one jet after another. There is the one percent living in luxury, and the people," Danış-Beştaş has said.

Two naval mines diffused in three days, minister responds to rumors blaming Ukraine

Two naval mines diffused in three days, minister responds to rumors blaming Ukraine

After a mine that was seen in the Bosphorus, the Underwater Defense teams have diffused a mine near Turkey's maritime border with Bulgaria.

Killing of child in firearms training ground: 'State should ensure that children live in safe places'

Killing of child in firearms training ground: 'State should ensure that children live in safe places'

A 16-year-old child was found dead with multiple bullet wounds in an area which police officers use as a training ground for firearm practice in Urfa province.

Six opposition parties say new election law aims to 'disrupt our unity'

Six opposition parties say new election law aims to 'disrupt our unity'

"We would like our nation to know that our unity based on democratic principles will not be affected by such political engineering efforts," six leaders have said.

More than 80 dolphins killed off Turkey's Black Sea coast in a month

More than 80 dolphins killed off Turkey's Black Sea coast in a month

Dolphins have been getting caught in fishing nets, NGOs have said, calling on the authorities to increase inspections.

'Russia's sanctioned oligarchs can do business in Turkey as long as they adhere to laws'

FOREIGN MINISTER

'Russia's sanctioned oligarchs can do business in Turkey as long as they adhere to laws'

"We will evaluate this if the businesses that the Russian oligarchs will do in Turkey are not against international law. Otherwise, it would be a different matter," Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks to be held in İstanbul

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks to be held in İstanbul

Diplomats from the two countries have held several meetings in Belarus since the end of February.

Armed attack on HDP office in southern Turkey

Armed attack on HDP office in southern Turkey

The attack in Erdemli, Mersin was carried out at night when the office was closed.

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss latest developments in Ukraine war

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss latest developments in Ukraine war

Turkey's president has explained his country's "active and principled policy" to solve the crisis, according to a statement by the Presidency Communications Directorate.

One worker killed in mine collapse in Kayseri

One worker killed in mine collapse in Kayseri

Rescue efforts are underway for another worker who is trapped under the debris, the disaster management agency has announced.

Warrant for HDP deputy Semra Güzel

Warrant for HDP deputy Semra Güzel

Güzel was stripped of her legislative immunity over her photos with a PKK member.

Main opposition leader slams government over agricultural imports

Main opposition leader slams government over agricultural imports

"Agriculture is now a strategic sector. The pandemic has shown us the fact that a country whose agriculture is underdeveloped may be doomed to starvation," Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

İstanbul mayor says government trying to 'bankrupt' city's public transport company

ASSASSINATION CLAIMS

İstanbul mayor says government trying to 'bankrupt' city's public transport company

Mayor İmamoğlu has slammed the government for blocking the municipality's proposal for an increase in public transport fares. He has played down the claims of an "assassination plot" against him.

Nickel mine waste flows into stream after pipe burst in western Turkey

Nickel mine waste flows into stream after pipe burst in western Turkey

Soil around the facility is covered with a white liquid, which the company operating the mine says is calcium carbonate.

Erdoğan: Turkey's doors 'wide open' for companies leaving Russia

Erdoğan: Turkey's doors 'wide open' for companies leaving Russia

The extraordinary summit to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war has shown that NATO is the "cornerstone" of European security and Turkey is an "indispensable ally", the president has said.

Prominent journalist Aydın Engin passes away at 81

Prominent journalist Aydın Engin passes away at 81

During his career spanning over half a century, Engin worked for and managed several newspapers and magazines. He was sent behind bars seven times. He lived in exile for 12 years after the 1980 coup

Police officer who caused death of six-year-old child faces up to six years in prison

Police officer who caused death of six-year-old child faces up to six years in prison

Efe Tektekin was killed after being run over by an armored vehicle in Diyarbakır in September 2019.

Greenpeace delivers half a million petitions to 10 Downing Street against waste exports to Turkey

Greenpeace delivers half a million petitions to 10 Downing Street against waste exports to Turkey

Having become the top plastic waste importer of Europe, Turkey imported some 468,000 tons of plastic waste from the UK in the last three years.

'No hearse provided for man who suspiciously died in prison'

'No hearse provided for man who suspiciously died in prison'

A 20-year-old prisoner in Van lost his life. His cause of death was recorded as "heart attack."

DİSK-AR: Turkey's full-time employment rate just over 30 percent

DİSK-AR: Turkey's full-time employment rate just over 30 percent

After the release of the official 2021 employment statistics, DİSK-AR has released its own employment report.

Court: Disproportionate violence by police cannot be considered 'official misconduct'

BOĞAZİÇİ UNİVERSITY PROTESTS

Court: Disproportionate violence by police cannot be considered 'official misconduct'

A sub-governor's office had not permitted an investigation into police officers for inflicting violence on Boğaziçi University students. In a precedent ruling, an appeals court has reversed this decision.

24 March 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Parliamentary Committee on Constitution passes election bill

Parliamentary Committee on Constitution passes election bill

The bill includes the reduction of the election threshold from 10 to 7 percent, exemption of the president from election silence, and changes in the calculation method for the distribution of deputies to the parties.

Turkey 'regrets' Taliban's decision to bar girls from attending school beyond sixth grade

Turkey 'regrets' Taliban's decision to bar girls from attending school beyond sixth grade

Educational institutions in Afghanistan have reopened following a nearly seven-month break.

President Erdoğan's job approval rate on the increase, shows poll

President Erdoğan's job approval rate on the increase, shows poll

In January, the president's job approval rate was 38.6 percent, the lowest since June 2015.

Turkey will continue enforcing Montreux Convention, mediating between Russia, Ukraine, says NSC

Turkey will continue enforcing Montreux Convention, mediating between Russia, Ukraine, says NSC

The latest developments in the region have shown that Turkey's "balanced position" regarding the Russia-Ukraine war was right, according to the council.