Author: Daily Sabah
London’s Metropolitan Police on Tuesday said six suspects have been charged with being members of the PKK terrorist group following an investigation about alleged terrorist activities associated with the group. Five men aged 23, 27, 31, 56 and 62, and two women aged 31 and 59, were arrested across London late last month as part of the probe into the proscribed PKK. Police searched a Kurdish community center in Haringey, north London, among other locations. The suspects were charged on Monday under the Terrorism Act and are due to appear in court on Tuesday, the police said. A 31-year-old man…
Syrian refugees continued their journey to their homeland on Tuesday from Türkiye in the aftermath of the fall of the oppressive Assad regime. This time, they had another passage: Yayladağı, a border crossing reopened 13 years later. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on Monday after a Cabinet meeting that the Yayladağı crossing in the southern province of Hatay would be opened for returns to prevent crowding in Cilvegözü, another border crossing in the province. The Kumlu and Zeytindalı crossings in Hatay were also open. In the early hours of Tuesday, the Interior Ministry’s migration department set up a mobile unit…
Fenerbahçe will host Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in a crucial Europa League group stage match at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. The Turkish giants, currently sitting 15th in the league phase, will be looking to recover from a rollercoaster start to the competition. Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are flying high, sitting joint-top with Lazio and Eintracht Frankfurt and in strong contention to advance. Fenerbahçe’s Europa League campaign has been a tale of inconsistency, with two wins, two draws, and one loss from their opening five matches. Their journey began with a solid 2-1 home win over Union SG, but…
Two underperforming giants collide in Turin as Juventus host Manchester City on Wednesday in a high-stakes Champions League showdown. Both teams, enduring underwhelming campaigns, are desperate to reignite their seasons. City’s downward spiral Pep Guardiola’s Cityzens, reigning Premier League champions, find themselves in uncharted waters. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, U.K., Dec. 4, 2024. (Reuters Photo) A catastrophic 3-3 draw against Feyenoord at the Etihad saw City blow a commanding three-goal lead in the final 20 minutes. This marked a continuation of their European woes, following a…
Two underperforming giants collide in Turin as Juventus host Manchester City on Wednesday in a high-stakes Champions League showdown. Both teams, enduring underwhelming campaigns, are desperate to reignite their seasons. City’s downward spiral Pep Guardiola’s Cityzens, reigning Premier League champions, find themselves in uncharted waters. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, U.K., Dec. 4, 2024. (Reuters Photo) A catastrophic 3-3 draw against Feyenoord at the Etihad saw City blow a commanding three-goal lead in the final 20 minutes. This marked a continuation of their European woes, following a…
Barcelona head to the Westfalenstadion on Wednesday for a pivotal Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund. Both clubs, tied on 12 points from five matches, are eyeing a spot in the last 16. For Barcelona, this fixture isn’t just a battle for progression; it’s a chance to assert dominance in Europe after a mixed domestic run. Flick’s dilemma Under manager Hansi Flick, Barcelona have been a force in Europe this season, consistently brushing aside opponents. A commanding 3-0 victory over Brest in their last Champions League outing kept them firmly in the top eight. Yet, inconsistency has plagued their domestic…
Barcelona head to the Westfalenstadion on Wednesday for a pivotal Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund. Both clubs, tied on 12 points from five matches, are eyeing a spot in the last 16. For Barcelona, this fixture isn’t just a battle for progression; it’s a chance to assert dominance in Europe after a mixed domestic run. Flick’s dilemma Under manager Hansi Flick, Barcelona have been a force in Europe this season, consistently brushing aside opponents. A commanding 3-0 victory over Brest in their last Champions League outing kept them firmly in the top eight. Yet, inconsistency has plagued their domestic…
Turkish authorities on Tuesday detained 24 suspects in an investigation on fraud in public personnel selection exams committed by the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ). Some 21 suspects are charged with passing a 2012 deputy tax inspector exam by stealing and aiding the distribution of the questions, according to a statement from the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in the capital Ankara. Another suspect, rumored to be the “provincial accountant” of the central Konya city, was found to be a ByLock user, an encrypted messaging app developed and exclusively used by FETÖ members. The suspect is charged in an investigation on the…
The fourth annual “Stratcom: International Strategic Communication Summit” will be held in Istanbul on Dec. 13-14, focusing on the theme, “AI in Communication: Trends, Traps, and Transition.” As Türkiye’s largest communication summit, Startcom Summit 2024 will bring together leading international figures in the field to discuss the transformations in communication driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The forum will feature opening speeches by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Fahrettin Altun, head of the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, with participation from Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. United Nations Global Communications Chief Melissa Fleming will share a…
The fourth annual “Stratcom: International Strategic Communication Summit” will be held in Istanbul on Dec. 13-14, focusing on the theme, “AI in Communication: Trends, Traps, and Transition.” As Türkiye’s largest communication summit, Startcom Summit 2024 will bring together leading international figures in the field to discuss the transformations in communication driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The forum will feature opening speeches by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Fahrettin Altun, head of the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, with participation from Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. United Nations Global Communications Chief Melissa Fleming will share a…