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Sharing violent content on social media increases the risk of perpetrators gaining visibility
Sharing violent content on social media increases the risk of perpetrators gaining visibility
18 April 11:39
Sharing violent content on social media increases the risk of perpetrators gaining visibility
Experts have warned that the rapid spread of footage of the attacks at schools in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş on social media not only fuels the circulation of misinformation but could also help the attackers gain visibi...
"Golden" times for national wrestler Osman Göçen
18 April 11:35
"Golden" times for national wrestler Osman Göçen
Osman Göçen, the most experienced member of the National Freestyle Wrestling Team, aims to cap off his three European bronze medals with a gold medal.
Statement from a representative of the Gaza Peace Council:
Statement from a representative of the Gaza Peace Council: "Israeli restrictions are hindering aid"
18 April 2:40
Statement from a representative of the Gaza Peace Council: "Israeli restrictions are hindering aid"
Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the Gaza Peace Council, stated that Israel’s sweeping restrictions at the border crossings are the main obstacle to the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
A storm is currently affecting Hatay
A storm is currently affecting Hatay
18 April 2:11
A storm is currently affecting Hatay
In Hatay, seven boats capsized due to a storm, and the roofs of some homes and businesses were blown off.
18 suspects were taken into custody in an operation targeting the Ataşehir Municipality
18 suspects were taken into custody in an operation targeting the Ataşehir Municipality
18 April 2:06
18 suspects were taken into custody in an operation targeting the Ataşehir Municipality
As part of an investigation into allegations of bribery related to tender, zoning, and housing procedures at the Ataşehir Municipality, 18 people, including Mayor Onursal Adıgüzel, were taken into custody.
Four of the suspects referred to the courthouse in the Gülistan Doku investigation have been arrested
Four of the suspects referred to the courthouse in the Gülistan Doku investigation have been arrested
18 April 2:00
Four of the suspects referred to the courthouse in the Gülistan Doku investigation have been arrested
Four of the suspects referred to the court in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of university student Gülistan Doku, who has been missing in Tunceli since January 5, 2020, have been arrested.
The curtain has fallen on the regular season of the EuroLeague
The curtain has fallen on the regular season of the EuroLeague
18 April 1:46
The curtain has fallen on the regular season of the EuroLeague
The curtain has fallen on the regular season of the EuroLeague.
Communications Director Duran met with Hacıyev, Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan
Communications Director Duran met with Hacıyev, Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan
17 April 23:29
Communications Director Duran met with Hacıyev, Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan
Burhanettin Duran, the Presidential Communications Director, met with Hikmet Hacıyev, an advisor to the President of Azerbaijan.
Galatasaray advanced to the final of the FIBA Women's EuroLeague and will face Fenerbahçe
Galatasaray advanced to the final of the FIBA Women's EuroLeague and will face Fenerbahçe
17 April 23:25
Galatasaray advanced to the final of the FIBA Women's EuroLeague and will face Fenerbahçe
Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring defeated Spain's Casademont Zaragoza 63-56 in the FIBA Women's EuroLeague semifinals to advance to the final.
Minister Fidan hosted the 3rd Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia
Minister Fidan hosted the 3rd Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia
17 April 23:12
Minister Fidan hosted the 3rd Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted the 3rd Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia in Antalya.
Statement from the Ministry of Trade regarding claims that
Statement from the Ministry of Trade regarding claims that "pigskin was found in shoes"
17 April 23:08
Statement from the Ministry of Trade regarding claims that "pigskin was found in shoes"
The Ministry of Trade stated regarding claims that a pair of shoes allegedly sold at a supermarket chain contained pigskin: "No sales of the product in question have been identified, and it has been determined that the p...
The first group of pilgrims was sent off to the Holy Land
The first group of pilgrims was sent off to the Holy Land
17 April 23:08
The first group of pilgrims was sent off to the Holy Land
The first group of pilgrims, consisting of 120 prospective pilgrims, was sent off from Istanbul Airport to the Holy Land amid prayers.
Minister Şimşek shared details of the COP31 Action Agenda
Minister Şimşek shared details of the COP31 Action Agenda
17 April 17:34
Minister Şimşek shared details of the COP31 Action Agenda
Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek stated that they had presented the draft agenda for COP31 at the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action Ministerial Meeting, noting that the action agenda is beginning to take sh...
The Bendigo Mosque, which has been targeted by Islamophobes in Australia, was officially opened for worship
The Bendigo Mosque, which has been targeted by Islamophobes in Australia, was officially opened for worship
17 April 17:32
The Bendigo Mosque, which has been targeted by Islamophobes in Australia, was officially opened for worship
The first mosque in the Australian city of Bendigo was officially opened for worship despite years of protests by racist groups and Islamophobes, as well as legal efforts to block its construction.
The man, who learned he had prostate cancer while at the hospital where he had been admitted for a heart attack, has made a full recovery
The man, who learned he had prostate cancer while at the hospital where he had been admitted for a heart attack, has made a full recovery
17 April 17:24
The man, who learned he had prostate cancer while at the hospital where he had been admitted for a heart attack, has made a full recovery
Gaffari Yener, who learned he had prostate cancer during tests conducted at the hospital where he was admitted after suffering a heart attack, beat the disease thanks to surgery performed following the early diagnosis.
Today (April 17, 2026) in 60 seconds
Today (April 17, 2026) in 60 seconds
17 April 16:00
Today (April 17, 2026) in 60 seconds
A 60-second summary of the news in Turkey and around the world. With contributions from AJet...
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The "Simulation-Supported Command Post Phase" of the EFES-2026 Exercise was held in Izmir
17 April 15:07
The "Simulation-Supported Command Post Phase" of the EFES-2026 Exercise was held in Izmir
The Simulation-Supported Command Post (SDKY) phase of the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) EFES-2026 Exercise was completed in Izmir with the participation of 646 personnel, including 103 foreign nationals from 21 countries.
Female workers in Giresun and Ordu contributed the most to hazelnut exports
Female workers in Giresun and Ordu contributed the most to hazelnut exports
17 April 11:52
Female workers in Giresun and Ordu contributed the most to hazelnut exports
In Turkey, Giresun and Ordu—two of the provinces where women workers’ contribution to exports is expected to be the highest by 2025—stand out for their hazelnut sector.
The EKPSS will be held in 81 provinces with the participation of more than 115,000 candidates
The EKPSS will be held in 81 provinces with the participation of more than 115,000 candidates
17 April 11:47
The EKPSS will be held in 81 provinces with the participation of more than 115,000 candidates
The Public Personnel Selection Exam for Persons with Disabilities (2026-EKPSS) will be held on Sunday, April 19, at 97 exam centers across 81 provinces, with more than 115,000 candidates participating.
A Pakistan-flagged tanker carrying crude oil from the United Arab Emirates has passed through the Strait of Hormuz
A Pakistan-flagged tanker carrying crude oil from the United Arab Emirates has passed through the Strait of Hormuz
17 April 11:46
A Pakistan-flagged tanker carrying crude oil from the United Arab Emirates has passed through the Strait of Hormuz
The Pakistani-flagged tanker Shalamar, which loaded 442,000 barrels of crude oil in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has passed through the Strait of Hormuz and is heading toward Karachi.