Turkish officials weigh in on Lebanon blasts - bianet.org
WEB5 days ago · Turkish officials weigh in on Lebanon blasts. Defense Ministry officials reassure that the Turkish military uses domestically produced communication tech while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan foresees an escalation between Israel and Iran's proxies. Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, press advisor of the Defense Ministry. (AA)
Forensic examination confirms 8yo Narin Güran killed by suffocation
WEB5 days ago · BIA News Desk. Turkey's official forensic agency has concluded that 8-year-old Narin Güran, whose disappearance and death sparked nationwide outrage, was killed by suffocation. The İstanbul Forensic Medicine Institute prepared a report based on the girl’s autopsy report and other available information, and sent it to the Diyarbakır Chief ...
Eight arrested over unexploded grenades found on İstanbul highway
WEB6 days ago · Two grenades were found last week near the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge crossing the Bosphorus strait. Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the discovery of two unexploded grenades on the Trans-European Motorway (TEM) in Beykoz, İstanbul. The Beykoz Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation on Sep 12, …
Organ trafficking suspicions arise in killing of refugee worker in ...
WEB6 days ago · Organ trafficking suspicions arise in killing of refugee worker in Turkey's Zonguldak. Mohammad Nourtani was seriously injured while working in an unlicensed mine. The mine owners, who allegedly brought him to the surface while he was still alive, are accused of removing his organs and burning his body. BIA News Desk. Türkçesini Oku.
Over 40% of public supports Turkey’s social media bans, survey finds
WEB6 days ago · A new poll has revealed that over 40% of people in Turkey support bans on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. According to the MetroPOLL company's survey, when asked, "Do you support the banning of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok?" 42.6% responded "yes," while 53% opposed the idea.
Kurdish patient denied audiological test for not understanding …
WEB5 days ago · In the predominantly Kurdish-populated city of Siirt, southeastern Turkey, a language barrier prevented an audiological test from being conducted on a patient at a state hospital, Mezopotamya Agency (MA) reported. Fatma Sümeli, who only speaks Kurdish, was unable to undergo an SRT (speech reception threshold) test at Siirt Education and ...
‘Ghost classes’ undermine Turkey’s education system, giving the …
WEB6 days ago · The National Education Ministry has expressed its determination to crack down on this practice. Minister Yusuf Tekin told reporters today that penalties were imposed on 500 schools last year for operating ghost classes and vowed to continue imposing strict sanctions on violators. "Even if it is the most prestigious school, we will not show any ...
Two factory owners among detained in deadly pasta factory blast …
WEB6 days ago · The police have detained six individuals, including two factory owners, in connection with the deadly explosion on Sep 15 at a pasta factory in Hendek, Sakarya. The blast claimed the life of one worker and injured 30 people, six critically. Prosecutors late yesterday summoned seven suspects, including factory owners and managers, for …
DEM Party seeks answers to alleged police-gang ties in Kurdish city
WEB5 days ago · The pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party has questioned the government regarding allegations of criminal gang activities and the police's reluctance to take action against them in the Kurdish-majority province of Hakkari. MP Adalet Kaya has submitted three separate parliamentary questions to the interior …
M4.2 earthquake shakes Mediterranean Sea
WEB6 days ago · A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Mediterranean Sea early this morning, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). The quake occurred at 6:23 a.m. local time (GMT+3), with its epicenter located off the coast of the Greek island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea, about 500 kilometers off Turkey's …
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