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Turkey declares curfew in Varto

Turkey declares curfew in Varto

A curfew has been declared in the Turkish city of Varto in the Mus district This measure was taken for security reasons due to exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists. The curfew is in force from 08:30 local time (the …

Five captives released in Turkey

Five captives released in Turkey

An unknown person took five people hostage in one of the institutions of the Bodrum district of Mugla province in southwestern Turkey. Police eliminated the criminal. There were three children among the hostages, TrenAn unknown person took five people hostage in one of the institutions of the Bodrum district of Mugla province in southwestern Turkey. Police eliminated the criminal. There were three children among the hostages, Trend ...

Davutoglu: we will not send troops to Syria

Davutoglu: we will not send troops to Syria

Turkey does not intend to send troops to Syria to carry out a ground operation against the terrorist organization Islamic State, Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said. "An important point was the air cover for the …

Istanbul starts counter-terrorism operation

Istanbul starts counter-terrorism operation

Turkish police are conducting a large-scale counter-terrorism operation in Istanbul. The operation, held against Islamic State militants and Kurdish rebels, involves over 5000 policemen. The Turkish authorities have decided to strengthen

Police start counter-terrorism operation in Istanbul

Police start counter-terrorism operation in Istanbul

Turkish police have started a counter-terrorism operation in Istanbul. The operation is taking place in six areas of the city, Trend reports with reference to the Kanal7 TV channel. Three anti-terrorist operations were held in Turkey