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Turkey emphasizes reaching regional peace by ending Israel’s attacks

(MENAFN) On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan informed Trump during a phone call that the establishment of regional peace is dependent on Israel halting its attacks. Turkey’s Communications Directorate stated on NSosyal, the Turkish...

Turkish Diplomats Contact with Citizens Held on Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) Turkish diplomatic personnel have established their first face-to-face communication with Turkish nationals detained by Israeli forces aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was en route to Gaza carrying humanitarian supplies, a...

Turkish activist accuses Israel of torturing Greta Thunberg

(MENAFN) A Turkish activist involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla alleged on Saturday that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg endured severe torture while in Israeli custody after vessels were intercepted in international waters, according to...

Turkish activist claims Greta Thunberg got tortured by Israel forces

(MENAFN) According to a Turkish activist from the humanitarian Global Sumud Flotilla, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was seriously tortured by Israeli forces following the capture of their boats in international waters. According to Ersin...

Turkish Activist Alleges Greta Thunberg Tortured by Israel

(MENAFN) A Turkish humanitarian campaigner who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla claimed on Saturday that Swedish environmental advocate Greta Thunberg endured intense mistreatment at the hands of Israeli troops after their ships were...

Turkish Activists Report Abuse After Detention by Israel

(MENAFN) Turkish campaigners from the Global Sumud Flotilla have recounted experiences of physical and mental mistreatment, racial insults, and harassment by Israeli forces after their unlawful detention in international waters. Meanwhile, Turkish...

Turkey’s 5G network to transform nation’s mobile market

(MENAFN) The introduction of 5G network connectivity in Türkiye is expected to revolutionize the country’s mobile landscape and enable innovative service models, particularly in fields like augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), according to...

Turkish Central Bank’s International Reserves Soar to Historic USD183B

(MENAFN) The Turkish Central Bank’s official international reserves soared to a historic high of $183 billion as of September 26, marking a significant milestone, according to figures released on Thursday. This latest data underscores a continued...

Erdogan Addresses Israeli Ceasefire with Trump

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone conversation on Friday that Israel's cessation of its attacks is crucial for efforts to establish peace in the region. According to Türkiye's...

Erdogan Sees Hope for Peace in Gaza

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Saturday that a promising "window of opportunity" has emerged for achieving long-term peace in the region, following the Palestinian organization Hamas’ reaction to US President Donald...

Turkey Launches Probe into Detentions Aboard Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a formal inquiry as of Thursday into the apprehension of 24 Turkish nationals during an assault by Israeli naval forces on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was navigating through...

Turkey is ready to contribute in aid in Eastern Mediterranean

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Turkish National Defense Ministry stated that it is ready to help with aid operations in the Eastern Mediterranean, if needed. In an announcement on NSosyal stated that “Türkiye is closely monitoring the safe conduct of...

Turkish Foreign Minister, Italian Counterpart Hold Talks on Gaza

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone discussion with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani on Wednesday, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The conversation centered on advancing efforts to secure a ceasefire and...

Turkish filmmaker says his film got banned after Gaza’s rallies

(MENAFN) “Silence is complicity of the genocide right now,” said Turkish filmmaker Necmi Sancak, emphasizing that speaking out for justice outweighs remaining quiet for the sake of his career. Sancak, whose first feature film Ayse received...

Turkish’s FM mentions his nation’s efforts to support Palestine’s meetings at UN

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Hakan Fidan, the Foreign Minister of Turkey, stated at the 80th meeting of the UN General Assembly that Turkey has spearheaded, organized, and backed all meetings concerning Palestine. Fidan told journalists in New York that...

Turkey’s benchmark stock index opens slightly lower

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s main stock index, the BIST 100, opened Wednesday at 10,992.82 points, down 0.18% or 19.31 points, as traders reacted cautiously to a mix of domestic and international market developments, according to reports. On Tuesday, the...

Turkish Stock Exchange Opens Tuesday with Modest Gain

(MENAFN) Türkiye's benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, opened higher on Tuesday, beginning the day at 11,056.20 points. This marked a modest increase of 0.07%, or 8.07 points, as the market showed a slight positive movement at the start of...

Turkish fresh ultra-deepwater drilling vessel arrives at southern port

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s latest ultra-deepwater drilling vessel has arrived at the southern port of Tasucu in Mersin province, preparing for operations in the Mediterranean, according to government announcements on Tuesday. The first of two new ships in...

Turkish, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, on Tuesday. According to Turkish diplomatic officials, the discussion focused on the attempts to establish a ceasefire and...

Trump welcomes Hamas’ response to his truce agreement

(MENAFN) On Friday, Donald Trump stated that he welcomed Hamas' reaction to his proposed truce and prisoner-exchange agreement, indicating his belief that the Palestinian group is "ready for a lasting peace." He stated on his Truth Social platform...