Turkey Leads in Europe Obesity Rate with 32 Percent
Turkey ranks first in Europe's obesity rate, according to a United Nations (UN) report based on figures pertaining to 53 countries. The report says 32.1 percent of the Turkish population is…
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Poll: 65 Percent of Turks Approve Arrest of US Pastor Brunson
While 65.4 percent of the interviewees applauded Brunson's arrest, 22.8 percent expressed opposition to the decision.
Former Money-Laundering Suspect Zarrab Spotted at High-end New York Restaurant
Iranian-Turkish gold trader Reza Zarrab, who was the key suspect in a U.S. trial on charges of evading sanctions against Iran, money-laundering and bank fraud, is claimed to have been…
Turkey Captures Prime Suspect of 2013 Syrian Border Bombing
Turkey's National Intelligence Agency (MIT) captured the prime suspect of the 2013 bomb attack, which claimed 53 lives in Turkey's southeastern town of Reyhanli, bordering Syria, state-run…
Turkey’s Largest Dissident Paper Sees Major Overhaul, Prompting Resignations
With help from the government, Turkey's oldest opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet sees a major overhaul, prompting resignation of 23 journalists and columnists.
Turkey Captures Six Gulen-Linked Teachers in Moldova
In the latest of its overseas operations, Turkey's intelligence agency worked together with Moldovan authorities to snatch six teachers linked with Gulen-affiliated schools in the country,…
Erdogan: Russian S-400 Deal ‘Done’, Delivery to Happen Soon
Turkish President Erdogan said Ankara's deal with Russia for S-400 missile defense systems is already "done" and anticipated a speedy delivery.
Erdogan: Lira Collapse to End Despite ‘Operation’ Against It
President Erdogan said despite efforts to target the Turkish lira, the currency collapse will end.
US Pastor’s Case to Be Taken to European Court of Human Rights
Andrew Brunson’s case will be taken to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) if the U.S. pastor is not set free by Turkish authorities.
Turkey, Russia to Discuss Simplifying Visa Regime for Turks
Russia and Turkey are planning to consult on simplifying the visa regime for certain categories of Turkish citizens in fall.