Author: Daily Sabah
The Syrian National Army (SNA) on Friday seized a strategically significant dam on the Euphrates River in Aleppo province from the PKK terrorist group’s Syring wing YPG. Tishrin Dam, located to the south of Manbij and providing a large portion of water and electricity to provinces east of the river, was occupied by the PKK/YPG terror group in 2015 with the help of the United States. It was one of the first locations the group invaded west of the Euphrates, and the U.S. military set up a base at the dam in January 2016. Tishrin, along with Tabqa and Baas…
Türkiye’s priority is ensuring stability in Syria and preventing the Daesh and PKK terror groups from gaining a foothold there following the ouster of Bashar Assad, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday. Speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the capital of Ankara, Fidan said the two discussed ways of establishing prosperity in Syria and ending terrorism in the country. “Our priorities include ensuring stability in Syria as soon as possible, preventing terrorism from gaining ground, and preventing Daesh and the PKK from dominating there,” he said. Blinken said: “We’re very focused on Syria, very focused on the…
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Friday that 981 irregular migrants and 31 migrant smugglers were intercepted in nationwide operations on Thursday. Yerlikaya said the “Shield-35” operation involved more than 26,000 personnel who inspected more than 366,000 people during operations. “Türkiye is exemplary in migration management as it respects human rights and freedoms, laws and civic values while not conceding public order and security. We tackle the migration issue with all its aspects, from regular and irregular migration to international protection, voluntary, safe and dignified returns to source countries and fight against migrant smuggling and with border management,” Yerlikaya said…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held meetings with Hungary’s president and prime minister in Ankara on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and regional and global developments, the Communications Directorate said in a statement. Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President Tamas Sulyok at the Presidential Complex. In his meeting with Orban, Erdoğan said both countries have the will to further strengthen their ties, which he said were “at an excellent level” with a history that spans over 100 years. “Voicing his pleasure at hosting Prime Minister Orbán and his delegation on the occasion of the closing ceremony of the 2024…
Istanbul Başakşehir will look to defend their home turf and rejuvenate their Conference League campaign when they host Heidenheim at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium on Thursday. Despite their struggles in Europe, the Turkish side remains determined to turn their fortunes around in front of their loyal supporters. European struggles, defensive woes The Grey Owls currently sit fourth from the bottom in 33rd place in the Conference League standings with just two points from four matches. Their most recent outing, a 1-1 draw with CS Petrocub on Nov. 27, highlighted their vulnerability, as they conceded a heartbreaking equalizer in the…
Beşiktaş head into Thursday’s Europa League showdown against Bodo/Glimt at Aspmyra Stadion with their sights set on turning the tide in their European campaign. The Black Eagles, under new leadership, look to build on recent domestic success and secure a much-needed victory on matchday six. Despite trailing their Norwegian counterparts by a single point in the standings, Beşiktaş hold a golden opportunity to leapfrog Bodo/Glimt. Currently sitting 22nd in the 36-team competition with six points, Serdar Topraktepe’s men aim to capitalize on their opponents’ recent dip in form. Beşiktaş’s resurgence Topraktepe’s appointment on Nov. 30 marked a turning point for…
Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray head to Eleda Stadion on Thursday with sights firmly set on extending their Europa League unbeaten streak against Malmo, a side struggling to replicate domestic dominance on the continental stage. Galatasaray’s campaign has been nothing short of spectacular. A dramatic 3-2 victory over Sivasspor on Sunday propelled them to the summit of the Turkish Süper Lig, six points clear of archrivals Fenerbahçe. Goals from Yunus Akgün, Victor Osimhen and Bariş Yılmaz highlighted the depth and quality of Okan Buruk’s side. In the Europa League, Galatasaray remain one of seven unbeaten teams in the 36-club League Phase. They…
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…