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Massive Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Mayor's Arrest

Demonstrators and police clash in central Istanbul as protests against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu grow. Over 300,000 gathered in protests directed against President Recep Tayyip's regime, according to the opposition.

Massive Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Mayor's Arrest

Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

The protests continue in Turkey after Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on suspicion of bribery and terrorism offenses. On Thursday evening, the police used tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators in Istanbul.

Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

Istanbul Erupts in Protest After Mayor's Arrest Despite Ban

Thousands of people are protesting in Istanbul after the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested. This despite Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan having banned demonstrations.

Istanbul Erupts in Protest After Mayor's Arrest Despite Ban

Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe

Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested, suspected of supporting a terrorist group. Imamoglu is seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's foremost challenger.

Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe

Turkish streets cleared of dogs after girl's death

Turkey's Interior Ministry promises to fully enforce a controversial law to get rid of millions of stray dogs. The announcement comes after a two-year-old was killed in a dog attack.

Turkish streets cleared of dogs after girl's death

Large Russian attack on Ukraine – several injured

Russia has attacked Ukraine with a large number of missiles and attack drones. At least a dozen people were injured.

Large Russian attack on Ukraine – several injured

PKK declares ceasefire after 40 years

The Kurdish terrorist-stamped organization PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey. The message comes two days after the organization's leader urged to lay down arms.

PKK declares ceasefire after 40 years

Erdogan on PKK's message: "Historic opportunity"

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes the announcement that the Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK will be dissolved. .

Erdogan on PKK's message: "Historic opportunity"

The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal", announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan.

The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

The PKK should lay down their weapons

The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal," announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan.

The PKK should lay down their weapons

Controversial Özil takes a seat in Erdogan's party

During his football career, Mesut Özil received criticism for posing in photos with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and he quit the German national team in protest. Now, the German-Turk has been elected to the central council of the President's conservative Islamist party.

Controversial Özil takes a seat in Erdogan's party

282 arrested in major crackdown on PKK

Turkish police have arrested 282 people in a nationwide raid against the terrorist-designated organization PKK, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. .

282 arrested in major crackdown on PKK

Musk's son is everywhere – what does it mean?

Behind the president's desk in the White House stands a four-year-old and picks his nose. The boy in a shirt, sweater, and coat is Elon Musk's son.

Musk's son is everywhere – what does it mean?

Trump Insists on Gaza: "Will Buy and Own"

Donald Trump is sticking to the idea that the USA should take control of or "own" the Gaza Strip, despite fierce resistance and warnings that it would lead to new mass deportations of Palestinians. We can give it to other states in the Middle East that can build up parts of it, says the President.

Trump Insists on Gaza: "Will Buy and Own"

Syria's new leader seeks support from Turkey

Syria's newly appointed interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Turkey for a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. .

Syria's new leader seeks support from Turkey

Opposition Media Workers Arrested in Turkey

Three media workers employed by the TV channel Halk TV, which is close to the social democratic Turkish party CHP, have been arrested in Turkey. They were arrested just before they were to broadcast the evening program on Tuesday, according to the channel's owner.

Opposition Media Workers Arrested in Turkey

Death toll rises after violent hotel fire

Over 75 people have died in a fire at a hotel in the ski resort Kartalkaya in northern Turkey. People tied sheets together and jumped from windows to escape the flames, witnesses report.

Death toll rises after violent hotel fire

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan senses morning air after the Syrian regime's fall. I believe Erdogan sees a golden opportunity now to try to solve what he sees as "the Kurdish problem" in Syria, says Syria expert Aron Lund.

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is threatening to intervene in northern Syria to prevent a split of the country. The military warning is directed at the Kurdish armed groups in Syria.

Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria

Inflation falls in Turkey

Inflation pressure in Turkey decreases more than expected, which raises hopes for new interest rate cuts. In December, consumer prices rose by 44.

Inflation falls in Turkey

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

The threat from the terrorist movement IS in Syria still exists, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. > The fall of the Assad regime brings new hope to the Syrian people.

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

Cautious optimism characterizes the EU countries' view on the refugee situation around Syria, five days after the regime's fall. At the same time, tougher rules are being called for in the EU's migration policy.

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

Somalia and Ethiopia End Diplomatic Dispute

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a compromise agreement after a diplomatic dispute over access to the sea. The countries announced this together with Turkey at a press conference on Wednesday.

Somalia and Ethiopia End Diplomatic Dispute

Erdogan: Do not divide Syria - but "crush terror"

Syria will never again be "divided", says Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a speech, he expresses hope for an end to fighting and conflicts – but at the same time emphasizes that "terror groups like IS and PKK/PYD" must be crushed.

Erdogan: Do not divide Syria - but "crush terror"