Raids to seize illegal weapons conducted in Turkey
Large-scale operations to combat arms smuggling were carried out in 14 Turkish provinces, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.
Turkish Interior Ministry
Nearly 30 ISIS suspects detained in Istanbul
Turkish security forces detained 29 suspects in Istanbul on Wednesday during coordinated operations targeting individuals accused of spreading propaganda for the ISIS terrorist group (banned in Russia) on social media, authorities said.
Turkey detains 121 FETÖ suspects
Turkish authorities detained 121 suspects linked to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) in nationwide operations over the past two weeks, with 58 of them formally arrested, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.
500,000 people returned to Syria since change of government
The UN notes that all of them returned home within the past 11 months
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits western Türkiye
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Sindirgi district in Türkiye's western Balikesir province late Monday, the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported.
Türkiye conducts nationwide operation against FETÖ suspects
Turkish law enforcement agencies have carried out a large-scale operation targeting individuals suspected of links to the terrorist organization "Parallel State" (FETÖ), Turkiye's Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya said.
Dozens of suspected ISIS members detained in Türkiye
A large-scale counterterrorism operation across Türkiye has resulted in the detention of dozens of individuals with alleged connections to ISIS.
Over 350 people detained in Türkiye on suspicion of cybercrime
Turkish authorities have detained more than 350 individuals suspected of involvement in cybercrime, with approximately one-third already placed under arrest, according to the Interior Ministry.
Anti-terrorist operations carried out in almost 30 Turkish provinces
Over the past two weeks, Turkish law enforcement agencies have carried out operations against the terrorist group ISIS, banned in Russia, in 28 provinces of the country.
Türkiye hit by two earthquakes in one day
Today, two cases of tremors were registered in the province of Bursa in Türkiye. Their magnitude was 3.9 and 4.2, respectively.
Almost 1,900 people detained during protests in Türkiye
The Turkish Interior Ministry has reported the detention of almost 1,900 people in connection with the latest protests in the country. About 14% of those detained have been formally arrested.
Over 1,400 people detained in Turkey during protests
More than 1,400 people were detained during protests in Turkey on March 19-25, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. "A total of 1,418 people were detained during illegal demonstrations on March 19-25. As many as 979 …
More than a thousand people detained in Türkiye since beginning of protests
The Turkish Interior Ministry has reported the detention of more than 1,100 demonstrators at mass rallies that began in the country's major cities last Wednesday. The protesters are expressing their discontent over the detention and arrest of the current Istanbul mayor.
Ekrem Imamoglu suspended from Istanbul office
The Turkish Interior Ministry has suspended arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and two heads of Istanbul municipalities from their positions, the ministry said. "Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on …
Turkey detains nearly 40 people over provocations
Turkey detained 37 people accused of "provocative" social media posts over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the government said on Thursday, seeking to quell protests. Turkish authorities identified 261 social …
Fire in Turkish hotel claims lives of 66 people
More than 60 people died in a fire that occurred in a hotel in the Turkish province of Bolu. The country's Interior Ministry has launched an investigation.
Who's behind terrorist attack in Ankara
Gun-wielding assailants attacked the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries, a large Turkish defense and aviation company near Ankara, killing at least five people and injuring 22 in what Turkish authorities called a “terrorist …
Fingerprints to be required upon entering Turkey
Turkey is preparing to mandate fingerprint collection for people entering the country, Sabah …
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
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 …
