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Turkish opposition leader linked to vehicle owned by alleged crime boss
Recently surfaced documents have revealed a curious connection between the chairperson of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), Özgür Özel, and Aziz İhsan Aktaş, a controversial figure under investigation for alleged involvement in...

Orsted shares sink further as US halts near-completed wind project
Danish renewables giant Orsted said on Monday it would continue with a plan to raise capital after the Trump administration ordered the offshore wind farm developer to stop construction on a near-completed project off Rhode Island, sending its...

Ankara’s new chapter in Syria: Stabilization, security and strategic cooperation
Recently, sources from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced that the current Syrian administration had submitted an official request seeking Türkiye’s support to enhance its defense capacity and intensify its fight against terrorist...

Wildlife experts ask for help counting turkeys
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says Vermonters are logging onto the wild turkey brood survey to report their observations, but the department is urging people to continue to do so through the end of August. If you see a flock of turkeys...

PM, Turkish FM discuss Gaza developments
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, met Wednesday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Both sides discussed advancing bilateral relations, developments in the Gaza...

Harran’s beehive houses offer cool refuge in scorching heat
ŞANLIURFA The conical houses, which have become the symbol of the historic district, attract both domestic and foreign tourists with their distinctive design. Visitors from around the world come to experience how the traditional dwellings combine...

FWC expands youth turkey hunting opportunities
News from FWC At its August meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to expand youth turkey hunts from two consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday) to four (Friday through Monday) on 104 wildlife...

Turkey’s energy ambitions challenge Cyprus, warns expert
Turkey’s aggressive and multi-faceted energy strategy is posing increasing challenges for Cyprus and the broader Eastern Mediterranean region, according to Andreas Poullikkas, professor of energy systems and former chairman of the Cyprus Energy...

Wildfires Are Sweeping Across Europe, Accelerated by Climate Crisis
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. With firefighters in southern Europe battling blazes that have killed people in multiple countries and forced thousands to evacuate,...

Mentorship: the DEI tool that changes everything
Leaders talk to Campaign Middle East about how mentorship is key to bridging the gap between intention and effectiveness, and why it’s essential for DEI to become meaningful. Through Campaign Middle East’s extensive International Women’s Day...

Turkey in Syria: A policy of interests at the expense of Syrian blood
After the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in late 2024, Syrians looked forward to a new era of freedom, justice and democracy. Yet reality quickly betrayed those hopes. Turkey has emerged as a dominant player in post-Assad Syria—not as a supporter...

Stop going to Istanbul and Antalya – five underrated Turkey spots are less crowded
While many jet into Turkey with their sights set solely on Istanbul and its "East meets West" allure, those in the know recognise that the city is merely the beginning of the country's marvels. Each year, roughly 4.4 million Brits journey to...

Avoid Istanbul and Antalya – five pretty hidden gems in Turkey are much less crowded
While many fly into Turkey dead set on seeing only Istanbul and its "East shakes hands with West" vibe, those in the know realise the city is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the country's wonders. Each year, roughly 4.4 million Brits...

Plans submitted for new turkey processing plant featuring 'pluck and kill area' at Stoke Mandeville farm
A pluck and kill area and starve and finish zones form part of plans submitted to Bucks Council for a new turkey processing plant at a Stoke Mandeville farm. The new turkey processing facility could be built at a farm in Stoke Mandeville,...

Stop visiting Istanbul and Antalya as these hidden gems in Turkey are less crowded
While many fly into Turkey dead set on seeing only Istanbul and its "East shakes hands with West" vibe, those in the know realise the city is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the country's wonders. Every year, approximately 4.4 million...

Japan Eyes Turkish Drones To Check China; May Also Acquire Israeli UAVs That Indian Military Operates
Faced with a volatile security environment in the Indo-Pacific and a burgeoning military threat from China, Japan has decided to invest in an inexpensive and revolutionary technology that is dominating modern combat: drones. Citing sources, The...
FWC Expands Youth Turkey Hunting Opportunities In Florida
New Rule Amendments Extend Hunting Days and Designate Youth-Only Areas The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved new rule amendments aimed at expanding hunting opportunities for youth turkey hunters. The changes,...

Prime Minister Receives Turkish Foreign Minister
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan...

Business News | Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2025 Returns to Catalyse Growth for Manufacturers at Every Stage of Innovation
PRNewswire Singapore, August 26: Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2025, a HANNOVER MESSE event, returns to Singapore EXPO from 15 to 17 October 2025. Organised by Constellar in partnership with Deutsche Messe, ITAP 2025 remains...

Şimşek says Türkiye's current account gap to stay at sustainable level
Türkiye's current account deficit is expected to increase slightly but remain at a sustainable level of around 1.5% of national income by the end of the year, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said on Wednesday. According to the...