A deadly attack struck one of Türkiye’s critical defense facilities, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ/TAI), in Ankara’s Kahramankazan district on October 23, leaving 5 dead, 22 wounded. An explosion reported at approximately 15:30 local time at TAI in Ankara’s Kahramanmaraş district, during a busy shift change at the facility’s main gate where employee shuttle busses were
Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and key ally in Türkiye’s ruling coalition, has called on imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan to “unilaterally declare the dissolution of his organization.” “Let the terrorist leader, who claimed he was ‘ready for any kind of service’ when brought to Türkiye, now step forward and unilaterally
Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek stated that the additional fees to be collected through new proposal submitted to the parliament will be used for the construction of defence systems like Steel Dome, rather than reducing the budget deficit. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has introduced a controversial bill to the parliament that would require
Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has introduced a controversial bill to the parliament that would require high-limit credit card holders to pay an annual fee to bolster the country’s defense industry fund. Under the draft legislation, credit card holders with limits of 100,000 Turkish lira ($2900) or more would be required to pay
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized Israel’s expanding military operations in the Middle East, claiming that “Türkiye could be the next target of Israeli aggression”. “Israel’s next target is Türkiye. It is also revealing this intention on various occasions,” Erdoğan stated on October 1. “I warn Israel. a ground operation in Lebanon will not be
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding the ongoing corruption investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams, which reportedly involves the Turkish House in New York and Turkish officials. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Öncü Keçeli emphasized Türkiye’s commitment to “non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.” “Our foreign representations carry out their duties in
Turkish main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel has responded to the corruption allegations against New York City Mayor Eric Adams involving Turkish officials. “Turkey is not a country that needs to resort to bribery,” Özel said, speaking in front of the Turkish House (Türkevi) in New York on Sep. 26. The
The funeral of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, the 26-year-old Turkish-American activist killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank, was held in Didim, Aydın province, Türkiye on September 14. The ceremony underscored the diplomatic tensions surrounding her death and renewed calls for international accountability. Eygi was fatally shot on September 8 during a protest against Israeli
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to bolstering Türkiye’s military forces at the commissioning ceremony of the country’s first submarine built under the €2.06 Billion “New Type Submarine Project.” In an event which marked the commissioning of the Piri Reis Submarine on Aug. 24 in Muğla, Erdoğan said “We are fully aware that
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced that he will go to Gaza with the entire Palestinian leadership delegation, stating that “there is no solution left.” Addressing to UN, Abbas said, “I want to express that after Gaza, I will head towards Jerusalem. Addressing the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara on August 15, the Palestinian President