Turkish authorities seized 36.4 tons of narcotics
Turkish authorities seized 36.4 tons of narcotics, worth about 38.3 billion Turkish liras (821.4 million U.S. dollars), via 407 customs operations between January and June. The seizures were heavily concentrated…
Armenia welcomes Türkiye’s move to lift trade restrictions
Armenia on Wednesday welcomed Türkiye’s decision to lift restrictions on bilateral trade, calling it an important step toward normalizing relations between the two countries. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan said…
Cyprus president leaves door open for settlement plan before end of 2026
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said he has not ruled out submitting a plan to resolve the island’s decades‑long division before the end of 2026. In an interview with ALPHA television,…
Türkiye reopens Akcakale border crossing with Syria after 12‑year closure
The Akcakale border crossing in southeastern Türkiye’s Sanliurfa province reopened Tuesday, ending a 12‑year closure, private broadcaster A Haber reported. Activity was high from early morning, with passport checks underway and security…
Türkiye detains 43 in raids on Islamic State crypto‑financing network
Turkish police detained 43 people Tuesday in coordinated raids across 16 provinces targeting a cryptocurrency network accused of financing the Islamic State group, authorities said. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said the operation…
Demand for low‑cost autonomous systems rises at Türkiye’s SAHA EXPO
Modern conflicts are driving demand for inexpensive, mass‑produced autonomous systems and counter‑drone technologies, industry officials said at SAHA EXPO, Türkiye’s largest defense fair, which opened Tuesday in Istanbul. Companies said…
UN says photo with Turkish Cypriot flag does not signal policy shift
The United Nations says a photograph showing its flag placed next to the flag of the breakaway north during a meeting in Turkey does not reflect any change in its…
EU Criticizes Turkey for Blocking Cyprus From UN Climate Meeting
The European Union has expressed “serious concern” after Turkey, as chair of the UN’s annual climate conference, refused to allow the Republic of Cyprus to participate in a meeting held…
Cyprus Rejects Turkish Foreign Minister’s Claims of Regional Ambitions
Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry issued a strong response to comments by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, rejecting suggestions that Nicosia holds revisionist aims or seeks regional dominance. In a statement, the…
Turkey Warns Consumers to Review Package‑Tour Contracts Ahead of Holiday Season
Turkey’s Trade Ministry urged consumers to review package‑tour contracts carefully as demand for early‑booking domestic and international trips increases. The ministry said complaints often involve hotels not matching their advertised…