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Hundreds detained at May Day rallies in Istanbul

Hundreds detained at May Day rallies in Istanbul

Turkish police detained 217 people on May 1, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, after tear gas and rubber bullets were used to stop the protesters reaching Taksim Square, the traditional focal point of May Day rallies in Istanbul. …

Ankara reiterates ban on May Day rallies in Istanbul

Ankara reiterates ban on May Day rallies in Istanbul

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has reiterated that Istanbul'sTaksim Square is not a suitable venue for May Day celebrations and demonstrations by workers and unions, reaffirming the previous decision to close …

Istanbul nightclub fire nears 30 people

Istanbul nightclub fire nears 30 people

The Istanbul Governorship announced that 29 people were killed in a fire that broke out in a nightclub under a 16-story building in Beşiktaş. The fire, of unknown cause, broke out in a building on Gündoğdu Street in Gayrettepe …

Local elections held in Türkiye

Local elections held in Türkiye

A few hours ago, polling stations opened in Türkiye for municipal elections. On the last day of March, citizens of the country will elect mayors of 81 cities.

Man killed in Istanbul shooting

Man killed in Istanbul shooting

One man was killed and another was injured during a quarrel in Istanbul, Turkiye. Istanbul police officers are investigating a shooting incident that left a Swedish national dead in the Sariyer District as …

Seismologist: 7.0 magnitude earthquake threatens Istanbul

Seismologist: 7.0 magnitude earthquake threatens Istanbul

A catastrophic earthquake will occur near Istanbul in a few years, the scientist believes. According to his estimates, the magnitude of the phenomenon will exceed 7 points, which will lead to tens of thousands of victims.

French spy ring uncovered in Türkiye

French spy ring uncovered in Türkiye

A recent operation by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) uncovered an espionage ring linked to France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). Led by Ahmet Katie, the ring supplied false …