Category: Turkey
Türkiye, Hungary Reaffirm Energy Partnership With Focus on Russian Gas Transit
Türkiye and Hungary on Monday renewed their energy partnership, with Ankara pledging to guarantee the transit of Russian natural gas…
Istanbul Drug Raid: Police Officer and Suspected Trafficker Killed as Türkiye Expands Crackdown
A police officer and a suspected drug trafficker were killed Monday during an anti-narcotics raid in Istanbul, as Türkiye intensifies…
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.5 Strikes Türkiye, Epicenter at 92 km Depth
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted Türkiye at 1021 GMT on Monday, according to the GFZ German…
Bus Crash in Türkiye’s Osmaniye Province Kills 7, Injures 11
At least seven people were killed and 11 others injured Saturday when a passenger bus rear-ended a stationary truck on…
Türkiye Extends Russian Gas Deal, Eyes U.S. Energy Investments
Türkiye has extended its natural gas import contract with Russia for one year while exploring potential energy investments with the…
Türkiye Begins Building First Indigenous Submarine
FG – Türkiye has begun construction of its first “fully indigenous” submarine, marking a milestone in the country’s expanding defense…
Turkey Detains 161 Suspected IS Members in Nationwide Raids
Turkish security forces detained 161 suspected Islamic State members in week‑long nationwide raids, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Friday. The…
Fitch Raises Türkiye 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.8% Amid Strong Quarterly Gains
Fitch Ratings lifted its 2025 growth forecast for Türkiye to 3.8 percent, up from 3.5 percent, according to the agency’s…
Russia-Flagged Tanker Attacked Off Turkey, Crew Safe
A Russia‑flagged tanker was attacked off Turkey’s Black Sea coast Tuesday but continued its voyage unharmed, the country’s Directorate General…