Author: Daily Sabah
Turkish security forces on Tuesday captured 77 suspects linked to the Daesh terrorist group in countrywide operations. The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in western Izmir province is seeking the detention of a total of 114 suspects in an investigation into the financiers of Daesh. The operations spanned 32 cities, including the capital of Ankara, Istanbul, southeastern Gaziantep, northwestern Tekirdağ and central Isparta provinces. Eight suspects are overseas, while authorities are pursuing 29 others still at large. Türkiye has been hit by several significant attacks claimed by Daesh, including a 2017 nightclub shooting that killed dozens of people. Since the 2019…
The Emirates will light up on Wednesday night as Arsenal and Manchester United go head-to-head in a thrilling Premier League showdown. Both giants enter the fixture on the back of emphatic victories, with Arsenal thrashing West Ham United 5-2 and United dismantling Everton 4-0. The Gunners’ blistering first-half display against West Ham saw them net four goals in just 36 minutes, briefly raising hopes of surpassing last season’s record-breaking 6-0 triumph at the London Stadium. Although West Ham mounted a spirited response through full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri, a Bukayo Saka penalty ensured the Gunners held firm for a…
The Emirates will light up on Wednesday night as Arsenal and Manchester United go head-to-head in a thrilling Premier League showdown. Both giants enter the fixture on the back of emphatic victories, with Arsenal thrashing West Ham United 5-2 and United dismantling Everton 4-0. The Gunners’ blistering first-half display against West Ham saw them net four goals in just 36 minutes, briefly raising hopes of surpassing last season’s record-breaking 6-0 triumph at the London Stadium. Although West Ham mounted a spirited response through full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Emerson Palmieri, a Bukayo Saka penalty ensured the Gunners held firm for a…
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Türkiye hailed growing bilateral relations between Ankara and Abu Dhabi, as he spoke at a reception marking the 53rd UAE National Day in the capital Ankara Monday. Noting that the leaders of the two countries have taken determined steps to boost bilateral cooperation in multiple fields, Ambassador Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri said they have also been working to support the targets of the UAE-Türkiye Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which was signed in March 2023 and went into effect in Sept. 2023. Türkiye has successfully become the fastest-growing trade partner of…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye is “very closely” watching the recent developments in Syria, which happened in a flash over the course of a few days, as he said the country was taking all necessary precautions in this regard. Erdoğan was speaking at a joint news conference with his Montenegrin counterpart Jakov Milatovic, who arrived in Ankara earlier on Monday. He noted that Ankara hopes for the protection of Syria’s territorial integrity and putting an end to instability in Syria based on the legitimate demands of the Syrian people, based on an agreement. Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s determination to ensure…
Barcelona will look to bounce back from a surprising setback when they face Mallorca on Tuesday evening in La Liga. After a shock 2-1 loss to Las Palmas, Barcelona remain atop the league with 34 points, but their recent form is concerning. They have earned just one point from their last three league matches, leaving them just one point ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who now have a game in hand after their 2-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday. Barcelona, who are comfortably the league’s top scorers with 43 goals, will need to regain their dominance if they are to…
Barcelona will look to bounce back from a surprising setback when they face Mallorca on Tuesday evening in La Liga. After a shock 2-1 loss to Las Palmas, Barcelona remain atop the league with 34 points, but their recent form is concerning. They have earned just one point from their last three league matches, leaving them just one point ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who now have a game in hand after their 2-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday. Barcelona, who are comfortably the league’s top scorers with 43 goals, will need to regain their dominance if they are to…
Two years since its foundation, a landmark government institution has strived to reach out to the long-neglected Alevi community of Türkiye. Alirıza Özdemir, head of Alevi-Bektashi Culture and Cemevi Presidency, said they endorsed 176 civic society organizations and responded to requests from Alevi and Bektashi organizations, as well as cemevis or houses of gathering for the community. “We supported social and cultural activities and responded to more daily requests. So far, we have acted upon requests of 355 cemevis and this number may increase to 500 by next year,” he told Anadolu Agency (AA) on Monday. The presidency, launched with…
Türkiye will soon announce an accessibility declaration for the disabled community to have easier access to digital-based services through websites and mobile apps, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Monday. Speaking at an event to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the capital of Ankara, Erdoğan praised the event’s significance in raising awareness of disability issues and reiterated the need to lend “genuine” support to the community. The Turkish president touted a long history of disability care in Turkish history, starting with the Seljuks and the Ottomans, who he said provided education “beyond the modern age” and high-level…
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed anti-regime groups’ offensive in Syria and the Palestine-Israel conflict at a meeting in the capital, Ankara, on Monday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. Fidan said at a joint news conference that Ankara has repeatedly warned all parties of the conflict to avoid escalation of tensions. He noted that problems have not been resolved for the past 13 years since the start of the unrest in Syria, which has led to the current situation. He added that it would be false to explain away the developments due to foreign intervention. He underlined that Türkiye…