Author: Daily Sabah

A deputy chair of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) said the party’s losses in the March 31 municipal elections were “a road accident” and said voters realized their mistake. Addressing a local meeting of AK Party supporters in the central province of Kayseri on Saturday, Mustafa Elitaş said people were clearly “disturbed by the choices they made on March 31.” Not accustomed to defeat over the past two decades, the AK Party was shaken when it lost several strongholds against its longtime rival Republican People’s Party (CHP). The party intends to turn around its fortunes with its…

The funeral of the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) leader Fetullah Gülen was conducted in line with Protestant customs and traditions, even though the deceased had claimed to lead a Muslim community of followers. Security sources noted that Gülen’s funeral was secretly conducted by the Allentown, Pennsylvania-based Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes. Senior FETÖ members put pressure on the funeral services provider to keep details of the funeral private. Instead of choosing one of many Muslim funeral service providers, FETÖ opted for a Protestant company, which did not list the name of Gülen on Oct. 24, when he was buried.…

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook Türkiye’s eastern Elazığ province and nearby regions on Friday, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said. The quake took place at a depth of 16.22 kilometers and was felt in the Diyarbakır province. In a statement, Elazığ Governor’s Office said no damage has been reported to AFAD or the 112 emergency phone line, adding that authorities are closely monitoring the effects of the quake. Elazığ was rocked by one of its worst disasters on Jan. 24, 2020, when a magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the city, along with its neighbor Malatya. A total of…

The 6th International Women and Justice Summit, themed “Artificial Intelligence and Women,” has officially started today at Haliç University in Istanbul, Türkiye. The opening ceremony was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye’s first lady Emine Erdoğan, Family and Social Affairs Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and various state officials. The summit, organized by the Foundation for Women and Democracy (KADEM), will take place over two days, from Nov. 8-9. It gathers experts, academics and researchers from around the world to explore how artificial intelligence can shape a fairer and safer future for women. Discussions will focus on the challenges women…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made clear Türkiye is ready to collaborate with the United States following the re-election of Donald Trump to resolve regional crises like the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. “Trump has made promises to end conflicts … We want that promise to be fulfilled and for Israel to be told to ‘stop,'” Erdoğan told reporters on a flight back from an EU summit in Hungary on Thursday. Erdoğan, a staunch Palestine supporter, has been a virulent critic of the Netanyahu administration as Israel’s attacks have killed more than 42,000 people in Gaza, mostly…

Azerbaijan on Friday marked the fourth anniversary of the Karabakh Victory with marches and activities across the country and its Karabakh region. In Baku, Ganja, Khankendi, Lachin and Shusha marches were held to mark the anniversary of the Karabakh Victory. As part of the “Victory Day” celebrations, soldiers and Karabakh War veterans participated in the marches held in various parts of Baku. Before the march, the martyrs were commemorated with silence and the Azerbaijani National Anthem was sung. Citizens also took part in the march, where the military band sang. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev took part in the opening…

Türkiye’s first lady Emine Erdoğan recently completed a diplomatic and cultural tour that began in Kyrgyzstan on Nov. 5 and concluded in Hungary on Nov. 7. Her journey highlighted Türkiye’s efforts in cultural diplomacy and celebrated the enduring ties with both nations. In Kyrgyzstan, Emine Erdoğan accompanied President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the 11th Summit of the Turkic Council in Bishkek. She began her visit with a tour of the Kyrgyz Republic National History Museum, where, alongside Kyrgyz first lady Aygül Caparova and Hungary’s first lady Aniko Levai, she explored over 130,000 artifacts that represent Kyrgyzstan’s cultural heritage and history.…