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Deadly Bootleg Liquor Behind Wave of Deaths in Istanbul

Illegal spirits have claimed over 20 fatalities in Istanbul, reports Hürriyet and other Turkish media. Dozens of people have been hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning.

Deadly Bootleg Liquor Behind Wave of Deaths in Istanbul

Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

The deadly battles in Aleppo and its surroundings are taking place in an area that is strategically important for the neighboring country Turkey. Now the question is how involved President Erdogan is in the rebel groups' offensive in northwestern Syria, according to analyst Aron Lund.

Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

Erdogan in talks with Putin – wants increased trade

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has during a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin said that he wants to increase trade between the countries. "President Erdogan announced that he has as a goal to increase cooperation between Turkey and Russia in several areas", the Turkish presidential office states in a statement and adds that they want to expand the trade volume.

Erdogan in talks with Putin – wants increased trade

Giant boost for Turkish minimum wages on the way

The minimum wage in Turkey will be significantly increased next year, at least as much as the inflation rate at the turn of the year, according to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to forecasts, this means a wage increase of at least 44 percent in 2025.

Giant boost for Turkish minimum wages on the way

Besiktas-Maccabi to be played without audience – in Hungary

The football match between Turkish Besiktas and Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv in the European Championship League is moved from Istanbul to a neutral ground in Debrecen in Hungary, according to the European Football Association (Uefa). .

Besiktas-Maccabi to be played without audience – in Hungary

Putin doesn't congratulate Trump – "Unfriendly country"

On Wednesday morning, congratulations poured in to the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who appears to be winning the presidential election in the USA. But one country that will not congratulate Trump on his victory is Russia.

Putin doesn't congratulate Trump – "Unfriendly country"

SDF: Civilians killed in Turkish attacks in Syria

Twelve civilians have been killed in Turkish attacks in northeastern Syria, according to the Kurdish-dominated SDF alliance. Two of them are said to have been children.

SDF: Civilians killed in Turkish attacks in Syria

Erdogan's Arch-Nemesis Fethullah Gülen Dead

Fethullah Gülen has died at the age of 83. The US-based preacher from Turkey has often been described as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's archenemy.

Erdogan's Arch-Nemesis Fethullah Gülen Dead

Military Ties Established between Turkey and Serbia

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced during a visit to Serbia that the military cooperation between the two countries will be expanded. Erdogan's statement was made in connection with a meeting with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, where the Turkish leader also praised the contacts between the two as "a golden era".

Military Ties Established between Turkey and Serbia

Joe Biden urges peace in final UN speech

The UN Secretary-General warned that the development in the world "is not sustainable" when the organization's General Assembly began. But the US President Joe Biden wanted to spread hope for the future in his swan song at the UN: Things can get better.

Joe Biden urges peace in final UN speech

Putin: Concern over civilian losses in Gaza

Russia is concerned about civilian losses in Gaza, says Russia's President Putin at a meeting with the Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas in Moscow, as shown in images on Russian state TV. > We are doing everything .

Putin: Concern over civilian losses in Gaza

Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel

Turkey submitted on Wednesday a request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa's genocide proceedings against Israel, announces the Turkish Foreign Ministry. .

Turkey wants to participate in the genocide process against Israel

Instagram blocked – due to Haniya?

Turkey has blocked Instagram, authorities in Ankara announce. No explanation is given, but an employee of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the Meta-owned app of censorship regarding the Gaza War.

Instagram blocked – due to Haniya?

Erdogan condemns the Olympic Games opening ceremony – calls the Pope

Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was not impressed by the Olympic Games opening ceremony. Now he is condemning the show – and means that it was disrespectful towards Christianity.

Erdogan condemns the Olympic Games opening ceremony – calls the Pope

Millions of dogs in Turkey risk being put down

Turkey is currently discussing a law that allows the killing of homeless dogs that are sick or have "negative behavior". A pure mass killing campaign, argue the opponents.

Millions of dogs in Turkey risk being put down

Erdogan: Ending Military Operation in Iraq

Turkish forces are ending the military operation against the Kurdish PKK in northern Iraq and Syria, announces President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. > We will very soon complete .

Erdogan: Ending Military Operation in Iraq

Erdogan ready to invite al-Assad to Turkey

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan can imagine inviting Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad to Turkey "at any time", he announces. .

Erdogan ready to invite al-Assad to Turkey

Netherlands through to semi after thriller: "Struggle"

The Netherlands are clear for the semifinal after they turned the game around and won against Turkey. The match ended 2–1.

Netherlands through to semi after thriller: "Struggle"

Erdogan shows up at the Olympic Stadium

Merih Demir's goal celebration in the round of 16 became high politics. Now, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in place at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin to watch the European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands.

Erdogan shows up at the Olympic Stadium

Banned for the "Wolf Gesture" - Anger in Turkey

Merih Demiral is banned for two matches after making the controversial "wolf gesture" during the European Championship in Germany. The centre-back will therefore miss Turkey's quarter-final against the Netherlands in Berlin – a meeting seen as a high-risk match by the police.

Banned for the "Wolf Gesture" - Anger in Turkey

The Turkish "Wolf Gesture" has a Bloody History

With his fingers, Turkey's goal hero formed two wolves and the European Championship in Germany was transformed into high politics. The gesture has a connection to a right-wing extremist movement with a bloody history.

The Turkish "Wolf Gesture" has a Bloody History

Goal celebration becomes major politics – Erdogan to Berlin

The Turkish central defender Merih Demiral's goal celebration during the European Championship in Germany has become a major political issue. The countries have summoned their ambassadors for meetings and at Saturday's quarterfinal against the Netherlands, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be sitting in the stands.

Goal celebration becomes major politics – Erdogan to Berlin

Putin and Xi in a Friendly Meeting

Russia and China have never had such a good relationship as today. This says President Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan, where he met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Putin and Xi in a Friendly Meeting

Hundreds arrested after riots in Turkey

Turkish authorities have arrested more than 470 people following anti-Syrian riots in several cities. The violence broke out on Sunday after a Syrian man was accused of harassing a child.

Hundreds arrested after riots in Turkey