Turkey has blocked independent news outlet T24’s website and social media accounts, alleging that 118 articles amounted to “LGBT propaganda” and weakened family values. T24 and journalists condemned the order as an attack on independent reporting and said they would challenge it, amid a broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and activists.

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Turkey· World · 44 sources · Sep 22, 2026Story

Teenager Injures 11 Students in Türkiye Shooting

A ninth-grade student opened fire outside a Manisa high school on Sept. 22, 2026, wounding 11, two seriously; he and three relatives were detained.

World· Sep 22, 2026

Turkey· World · 12 sources · Sep 13, 2026Story

Türkiye Raids LGBTQ+ Venues in 'My Family is Safe' Operations

Police detained 26 in Türkiye's 'My Family is Safe' raids on LGBTQ+ venues; Gurlek said proceedings target 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 companies.

World· Sep 13, 2026

Turkey· Sports · 5 sources · Sep 16, 2026Story

FIA Approves 24-Race 2027 F1 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the FIA, reintroduces Portugal to the Algarve's Portimão circuit for June 18–20 and adds Turkey back to the schedule in October, with several new venues including Sprint races in five locations. The plan prioritizes geographic efficiency and broader regional economic impact, emphasizing sustained on-track activity across Europe and beyond as part of a broader push for sustainability and growth.

Sports· Sep 16, 2026

Turkey· World · 12 sources · Aug 31, 2026Story

Pakistan to lead new Saudi-Turkey defence pact secretariat for three years

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, with Pakistan to provide the first secretary-general for an initial three-year term, to deepen defence cooperation and coordinate military activities and industry collaboration. The move institutionalizes the trilateral pact, emphasizes deterrence and regional stability, and commits to de-escalation and peaceful crisis resolution.

World· Aug 31, 2026

Turkey· World · 105 sources · Aug 30, 2026Story

Ferry capsizes off Kyrenia; seven dead, 237 rescued

A passenger ferry capsized off Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, shortly after leaving the port, with hundreds of people aboard as rescue teams including coastguard boats and helicopters scrambled to assist. Authorities cite varying reports of passengers—ranging around 259 to 279—with injuries unconfirmed and investigations into the vessel’s condition and cause ongoing.

World· Aug 30, 2026

Turkey· Business · 5 sources · Aug 18, 2026Story

Türkiye grants Freedom Yatırım first foreign broker license

Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., a unit of Freedom Holding Corp., has been granted a Capital Markets Board of Türkiye operating license becoming the first broadly authorized foreign brokerage in Türkiye since 1992, signaling the group’s expansion into Turkish brokerage and international capital markets. Leveraging TraderNet and its integration with Borsa İstanbul, Freedom aims to provide two-way access between Türkiye and global markets, supported by Freedom’s $14 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2026.

Business· Aug 18, 2026

Turkey· Reporting · 1 source · Jul 6, 2026Story

Netanyahu Says Giving Turkey F-35s Would Shift Middle East Power Balance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging President Donald Trump not to restore Turkey's access to the U.S.-led F-35 fighter jet program, arguing that doing so would threaten regional security and strengthen a…

Reporting· Jul 6, 2026

Turkey· Reporting · 1 source · Sep 3, 2025Story

$940K Yacht Sinks Just Minutes into Maiden Voyage — Passengers Jump Overboard in Panic

A luxury yacht worth nearly a million dollars vanished beneath the waves off the coast of Turkey — just 15 minutes after setting sail for the first time. In jaw-dropping footage captured by bystanders, the 85-foot…

Reporting· Sep 3, 2025

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Turquía, oficialmente la República de Türkiye, es un país ubicado principalmente en Anatolia en Asia Occidental, con una parte más pequeña llamada Tracia Oriental en el sureste de Europa. Limita con el Mar Negro al norte; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaiyán e Irán al este; Irak, Siria y el Mar Mediterráneo al sur; y el Mar Egeo, Grecia y Bulgaria al oeste. Turquía alberga a más de 86 millones de personas; la mayoría son turcos étnicos, mientras que los kurdos son la minoría étnica más grande. Oficialmente un estado secular, Turquía tiene una población mayoritariamente musulmana. Ankara es la capital de Turquía y su segunda ciudad más grande. Estambul es su ciudad más grande y centro económico. Otras ciudades importantes incluyen İzmir, Bursa y Antalya.

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