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51 arrested out of 106 under investigations in ongoing Istanbul municipality probe: Justice minister
Istanbul, March 27: Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said here Thursday that 51 people out of the 106 suspects involved in two ongoing investigations into the Istanbul municipality on charges of graft and terror ties have been arrested.
Turkish President supports Syrian interim leader amid sectarian violence
Ankara, March 11: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against efforts to incite sectarian tensions in Syria, expressing support for interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's commitment to hold those responsible for the recent surge in deadly clashes accountable.
Ankara conference to focus on India-Turkiye ties
New Delhi, February 25: Experts from leading think tanks of India and Turkiye are set to exchange perspectives to enhance mutual understanding and knowledge at a two-day conference that begins in Ankara on February 26.
No one has power to displace Palestinians: Turkish President
Istanbul, Feb 10: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that no one has the power to displace Palestinians from their homeland.
Turkish, Syrian presidents discuss security, economic cooperation
Ankara, Feb 5: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed their commitment to fully restoring relations and enhancing cooperation between their two countries.
Turkish president meets Hamas delegation following Gaza ceasefire
Ankara, Jan 30: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with a Hamas delegation, which included Muhammad Darwish, head of the Shura Council, Erdogan's office said in a statement.
Death toll from Turkish ski resort fire rises to 78
Ankara, Jan 23: The death toll from the devastating fire at Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Bolu province has risen to 78, and 11 people have been detained in connection with the incident, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said Thursday.
76 killed, over 50 injured as fire breaks out at ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey
Istanbul, January 22: A devastating fire broke out at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people and injuring 51 others. Many guests jumped from windows to escape the flames and smoke, CNN reported.
Syria's interim Foreign Minister wraps up Turkey visit
Ankara, Jan 16: A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, wrapped up a landmark visit to Turkey this week, signaling a thaw in relations after more than a decade of estrangement.
Syria's interim FM meets with Turkish president, FM on 1st official visit
Ankara, Jan 16: Syria's interim Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on his first official visit to Turkey.
Turkey establishes cybersecurity directorate to combat cyber threats
Ankara, Jan 8: Turkey has established a new Cybersecurity Directorate to strengthen defence against cyber threats, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday.