Ankara

Probe opened into concert fees of Ankara council

Probe opened into concert fees of Ankara council

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality announced that Turkish authorities greenlit an investigation into the alleged loss of public funds through concerts organized by the municipality. The municipality, run by the opposition Republican …

Lavrov and Fidan compare notes on Russian-Turkish relations

Lavrov and Fidan compare notes on Russian-Turkish relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidian held a meeting in Ankara. During a joint press conference following negotiations, the diplomats made statements. Sergey Lavrov stressed that …

Lavrov arrives in Turkey for visit

Lavrov arrives in Turkey for visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Turkey's Ankara airport yesterday evening. Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Lavrov was about to leave for Turkey where he will hold talks …

Turkey expects Lavrov and Matviyenko in February - report

Turkey expects Lavrov and Matviyenko in February - report

Ankara is expecting visits by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko in the coming days, the Turkish TV channel A Haber reported, citing sources. "Lavrov will visit …

Earthquake hits Turkish capital

Earthquake hits Turkish capital

An earthquake has occurred in Ankara today. The recorded magnitude was 3 points, and the tremors were felt at the surface.

Bootleg alcohol kills more than 50 people in Ankara

Bootleg alcohol kills more than 50 people in Ankara

The death toll from counterfeit alcohol in the Turkish capital Ankara has risen to 54, with 40 individuals still receiving intensive care treatment, authorities announced. The prosecutor's offices in Ankara continue their …

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake jolts Ankara

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake jolts Ankara

A 3.5 magnitude tremor was recorded in the capital of Turkey, with its epicenter in the Yenimahalle district of Ankara, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported. The earthquake was determined to have occurred …

Over 100 die from bootleg alcohol in Turkey in recent weeks

Over 100 die from bootleg alcohol in Turkey in recent weeks

More than 100 people have died from poisoning by bootleg alcohol in Ankara and Istanbul, NTV reported. In Istanbul, 70 people died from the poisoning since January 14. Another 33 have died in Ankara since the start of the …

Syria's interim president visits Türkiye today

Syria's interim president visits Türkiye today

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa will pay an official visit to the Turkish capital Ankara on February 4. Upon the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the meeting will be held at the Presidential Complex, …

Azerbaijani Parliament speaker arrives in Ankara

Azerbaijani Parliament speaker arrives in Ankara

A parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Sahiba Gafarova arrived today in Türkiye’s capital of Ankara for an official visit, the parliamentary press service reported. The delegation was …

Three Turkish cities amiong top 100 brand cities of 2024

Three Turkish cities amiong top 100 brand cities of 2024

Turkish cities of Istanbul, Antalya and İzmir have been ranked among the world’s top 100 brand cities in the "City Index 2024" by Brand Finance, which assessed urban reputations through a global survey of …

Azerbaijan condemns terrorist attack in Turkey

Azerbaijan condemns terrorist attack in Turkey

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the terrorist act committed against the Aerospace Industries Company (TUSAS) in Ankara, the ministry wrote on its X page. “May the Almighty …

Who's behind terrorist attack in Ankara

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 …