Author: Daily Sabah With AA
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his warm wishes for the Easter holiday, emphasizing the importance of freedom in practicing religion, culture and traditions in Türkiye. In his message, he celebrated the religious and cultural diversity of the nation, which has made Anatolia a land of peace for thousands of years. President Erdoğan extended his Easter greetings to Christian citizens, especially those belonging to various Christian denominations, and highlighted the significance of the values of respect and love at the heart of civilization. He wished that the peace and love brought by Easter would always be present and shared among all…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his warm wishes for the Easter holiday, emphasizing the importance of freedom in practicing religion, culture and traditions in Türkiye. In his message, he celebrated the religious and cultural diversity of the nation, which has made Anatolia a land of peace for thousands of years. President Erdoğan extended his Easter greetings to Christian citizens, especially those belonging to various Christian denominations, and highlighted the significance of the values of respect and love at the heart of civilization. He wished that the peace and love brought by Easter would always be present and shared among all…
Türkiye saw a dramatic decline in rainfall in March 2025, with precipitation levels dropping by 53% compared to normal levels and by 59% compared to the same month in 2024. According to the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change’s Meteorology General Directorate, this decrease marks the lowest amount of rainfall in March recorded in the past 35 years. The average rainfall for March, based on long-term data, is typically 61.2 kilograms per square meter. However, this year, the total rainfall amounted to just 28.8 kilograms per square meter, well below the usual levels. Last year, rainfall in March was…
Türkiye saw a dramatic decline in rainfall in March 2025, with precipitation levels dropping by 53% compared to normal levels and by 59% compared to the same month in 2024. According to the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change’s Meteorology General Directorate, this decrease marks the lowest amount of rainfall in March recorded in the past 35 years. The average rainfall for March, based on long-term data, is typically 61.2 kilograms per square meter. However, this year, the total rainfall amounted to just 28.8 kilograms per square meter, well below the usual levels. Last year, rainfall in March was…
The Women and Democracy Association (KADEM) held its 5th General Assembly on April 19 at the Atatürk Cultural Center in Istanbul. During the assembly, lawyer Canan Sarı was elected as the new chair of the board. The general assembly took place with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During his speech, President Erdoğan said their faith commands that superiority should not be sought in gender, origin, color or race, but in knowledge, morals, piety, compassion and virtue. He acknowledged that they do not deny some wrongful practices that have infiltrated certain societies, stating: “Negative examples and practices resulting from…
The Women and Democracy Association (KADEM) held its 5th General Assembly on April 19 at the Atatürk Cultural Center in Istanbul. During the assembly, lawyer Canan Sarı was elected as the new chair of the board. The general assembly took place with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During his speech, President Erdoğan said their faith commands that superiority should not be sought in gender, origin, color or race, but in knowledge, morals, piety, compassion and virtue. He acknowledged that they do not deny some wrongful practices that have infiltrated certain societies, stating: “Negative examples and practices resulting from…
Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Chief Ibrahim Kalın met Saturday with Hamas Political Council head Mohammad Darwish and his delegation to address the spiraling humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. The talks, reportedly held in Türkiye, centered on securing unimpeded humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, where the Israeli blockade and resumed military operations have triggered what the United Nations calls the worst humanitarian crisis since the war’s onset in October 2023. Security sources cited by Türkiye’s Anadolu Agency (AA) said Kalın and Darwish also reviewed international efforts for a lasting and comprehensive cease-fire, while coordinating opposition to Israeli plans to forcibly displace…
At the grand opening of the Bağcılar Women’s and Children’s Hospital, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued his pointed critique of the opposition, drawing a stark contrast between his government’s long-term vision for Türkiye’s future and the opposition’s failure to grasp the country’s needs. Erdoğan didn’t hold back, saying, “The resources meant for Istanbul are being siphoned off by some; the beneficiaries of this corruption are now being exposed.” Erdoğan’s remarks follow his recent participation in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Silvan Irrigation Tunnel Project in southeastern Türkiye, a 12-billion-lira ($316 million) investment he believes will revolutionize agriculture in the region…
Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak emphasized Türkiye’s commitment to traditional sports at the 7th Ethnosport Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he highlighted the significant investments aimed at increasing youth engagement in these disciplines. “Ethnosport is crucial in driving young people’s interest in traditional sports,” Bak stated, noting its growing impact globally. The forum, held under the theme “Reviving Traditional Sports,” has attracted participants from 75 countries. Bak praised Ethnosport’s role in promoting traditional sports worldwide, adding, “This platform is essential for raising awareness of these sports across the globe. We commend Ethnosport President Bilal Erdoğan and his…
The European Union is seeking a new direction in defense after President Donald Trump opted to distance the United States from European security. Having lost its most important ally, Brussels has focused on ensuring the security of the continent on its own, both due to pressure from Washington and the ongoing threats from Moscow. The European Commission announced a new strategy, known as the White Paper, on March 19, which includes increasing military expenditures and production, as well as allocating resources to joint defense projects until 2030. The EU, which seeks to share its topics of discussion and planned steps…