Author: Daily Sabah
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. “An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude occurred in Silivri, Marmara Sea, Istanbul,” Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X, adding that it was felt in the surrounding provinces. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan immediately conveyed his best wishes to the citizens, saying that the government is following developments closely. “The ministers of Interior, environment, urbanization and climate change, health, the Governor of Istanbul and the President of…
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. “An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude occurred in Silivri, Marmara Sea, Istanbul,” Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X, adding that it was felt in the surrounding provinces. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan immediately conveyed his best wishes to the citizens, saying that the government is following developments closely. “The ministers of the Interior, Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Health, the governor of Istanbul, and the president…
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in recent years. “An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude occurred in Silivri, Marmara Sea, Istanbul,” Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X, adding that it was felt in the surrounding provinces. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan immediately conveyed his best wishes to the citizens, saying that the government is following developments closely. “The ministers of the Interior, Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Health, the governor of Istanbul, and the president…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif reaffirmed their countries’ determination to cooperate in finding solutions to global problems and boost bilateral relations as they met in the capital, Ankara, on Tuesday. “We are pleased to see that we act in harmony on almost every issue,” Erdoğan said in a joint news conference with the Pakistani prime minister. He continued by hailing the determined stance of both countries against terrorism. “Türkiye and Pakistan are among the leading countries demonstrating the strongest stance in the fight against terrorism. Türkiye continues to support Pakistan in its counterterrorism efforts,” he…
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chairman Devlet Bahçeli firmly rejected calls for snap elections once again, saying that Türkiye would hold elections on the planned date, as he highlighted the need for the PKK terrorist group to dissolve itself. In a written statement addressing a range of current political issues, Bahçeli stressed that the People’s Alliance’s – which consists of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and the MHP – stance on the election timeline remains clear and unwavering. “The efforts of those with ‘tiny minds’ who try to stir debate around our party with baseless early election rumors…
The first International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-I) opened on April 19 at Istanbul Ticaret University, bringing together more than 125 scholars, diplomats and policymakers to examine the socio-political transformation of post-revolutionary Bangladesh. Organized by the Center for Policy and Social Research (CPSR), the three-day event is held under the theme “Building Bangladesh 2.0 in the Spirit of the July Revolution.” Participants from around the world are exploring topics including national governance, institutional reforms, freedom of expression, and pathways toward democratic development in Bangladesh. The conference’s opening ceremony featured keynote speeches underscoring Bangladesh’s recent political shift and growing international ties,…
The first International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-I) opened on April 19 at Istanbul Ticaret University, bringing together more than 125 scholars, diplomats and policymakers to examine the socio-political transformation of post-revolutionary Bangladesh. Organized by the Center for Policy and Social Research (CPSR), the three-day event is held under the theme “Building Bangladesh 2.0 in the Spirit of the July Revolution.” Participants from around the world are exploring topics including national governance, institutional reforms, freedom of expression, and pathways toward democratic development in Bangladesh. The conference’s opening ceremony featured keynote speeches underscoring Bangladesh’s recent political shift and growing international ties,…
The first International Conference on Bangladesh Studies (ICBS-I) opened on April 19 at Istanbul Ticaret University, bringing together more than 125 scholars, diplomats and policymakers to examine the socio-political transformation of post-revolutionary Bangladesh. Organized by the Center for Policy and Social Research (CPSR), the three-day event is held under the theme “Building Bangladesh 2.0 in the Spirit of the July Revolution.” Participants from around the world are exploring topics including national governance, institutional reforms, freedom of expression, and pathways toward democratic development in Bangladesh. The conference’s opening ceremony featured keynote speeches underscoring Bangladesh’s recent political shift and growing international ties,…
The Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) has called the United States home since its late leader, Fetullah Gülen, moved there permanently decades ago. The country remains a hub for the group that tried to overthrow the government in 2016 through its infiltrators in the Turkish army. Security sources say that for years, the group has used its U.S. base to coordinate its policies and operations through various international representations. FETÖ leader Gülen was considered a strategic asset for American interests, according to sources. Testimonies from former insiders have also highlighted Gülen’s close connections with intelligence agencies. One of the most prominent…
Türkiye’s leading newspaper Sabah, a major player in the Turkish media landscape known for its wide-ranging coverage of both domestic and international issues, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Throughout its history, the paper has garnered attention for its investigative reporting, particularly on political and social matters. One of its most notable areas of focus has been its extensive coverage of the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), exposing the group’s infiltration into Türkiye’s state institutions. Sabah was among the first media outlets to highlight FETÖ’s activities, long before its role in the 2016 coup attempt was fully understood. Sabah, together with its…