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A major international drug trafficking network has been dismantled in a sweeping operation led by Turkish authorities and coordinated simultaneously across five countries, resulting in the detention of 234 suspects, including nine apprehended abroad. The operation, dubbed “Orkinos-Bulut,” was carried out under the coordination of Türkiye’s General Directorate of Security, with the participation of the Anti-Narcotics Department, the Interpol-Europol Department, Istanbul police and the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK). The crackdown also included collaboration with Europol and police forces in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Belgium. Turkish police launched the investigation eight months ago to uncover a widespread drug trafficking…
With the increase in pedestrian traffic and a particularly strong offering of local brands, three high streets in Istanbul continued to stand out with high occupancy in 2024, according to a research report shared this month by real estate brokerage Cushman & Wakefield TR International. The report titled “Istanbul High Streets” in its 11th edition analyzed three streets and areas of Istanbul, considering topics such as occupancy rates, footfall count and presence of international brands, among others. Covering bustling Istiklal Street, Bağdat Street in the city’s Anatolian side and the chic upscale neighborhood of Nışantaşı, the report pointed out diverse…
Turkish authorities arrested 234 high-ranking members of international organized crime groups in a sweeping operation coordinated across 20 provinces and nine foreign countries, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference in Ankara, Yerlikaya said the synchronized raids, dubbed Operation “Orkinos-Bulut,” targeted transnational drug trafficking syndicates and their money laundering networks. Of the suspects detained, 225 were apprehended in Türkiye and nine abroad. Ten of the suspects were on Interpol’s red notice list. “This morning, we carried out a major operation against the upper echelons of organized crime groups involved in international drug trafficking and money laundering,”…
Turkish authorities arrested 234 high-ranking members of international organized crime groups in a sweeping operation coordinated across 20 provinces and nine foreign countries, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference in Ankara, Yerlikaya said the synchronized raids, dubbed Operation “Orkinos-Bulut,” targeted transnational drug trafficking syndicates and their money laundering networks. Of the suspects detained, 225 were apprehended in Türkiye and nine abroad. Ten of the suspects were on Interpol’s red notice list. “This morning, we carried out a major operation against the upper echelons of organized crime groups involved in international drug trafficking and money laundering,”…
Turkish authorities arrested 234 high-ranking members of international organized crime groups in a sweeping operation coordinated across 20 provinces and nine foreign countries, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference in Ankara, Yerlikaya said the synchronized raids, dubbed Operation “Orkinos-Bulut,” targeted transnational drug trafficking syndicates and their money laundering networks. Of the suspects detained, 225 were apprehended in Türkiye and nine abroad. Ten of the suspects were on Interpol’s red notice list. “This morning, we carried out a major operation against the upper echelons of organized crime groups involved in international drug trafficking and money laundering,”…
Alperen Şengün didn’t just play basketball this season – he rewrote his own legacy. In a spectacular fourth year in the NBA, the 22-year-old Houston Rockets center dazzled fans and analysts alike, averaging a double-double, earning his first All-Star selection, guiding his team to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, and securing a record-breaking contract – all while etching his name among the league’s elite. First payoffs Şengün’s career hits new heights as the Rockets return to the postseason, thanks in large part to his consistent brilliance. With a 52-30 record, Houston clinched second place in the West.…
First lady Emine Erdoğan has thanked the World Muslim Charitable Congress for awarding her the “Best Woman Leader Award” at the Third Global Donors Forum. In a social media post on Monday, Erdoğan expressed her joy at joining philanthropists from around the world in Istanbul, the heart of civilizations. She wrote: “I thank the World Muslim Charitable Congress for awarding me the ‘Best Woman Leader Award’ at the Third Global Donors Forum. I accept this meaningful award on behalf of our noble nation, which always listens to the cry of the oppressed, offers hope to those in need and competes…
First lady Emine Erdoğan has thanked the World Muslim Charitable Congress for awarding her the “Best Woman Leader Award” at the Third Global Donors Forum. In a social media post on Monday, Erdoğan expressed her joy at joining philanthropists from around the world in Istanbul, the heart of civilizations. She wrote: “I thank the World Muslim Charitable Congress for awarding me the ‘Best Woman Leader Award’ at the Third Global Donors Forum. I accept this meaningful award on behalf of our noble nation, which always listens to the cry of the oppressed, offers hope to those in need and competes…
First lady Emine Erdoğan has thanked the World Muslim Charitable Congress for awarding her the “Best Woman Leader Award” at the Third Global Donors Forum. In a social media post on Monday, Erdoğan expressed her joy at joining philanthropists from around the world in Istanbul, the heart of civilizations. She wrote: “I thank the World Muslim Charitable Congress for awarding me the ‘Best Woman Leader Award’ at the Third Global Donors Forum. I accept this meaningful award on behalf of our noble nation, which always listens to the cry of the oppressed, offers hope to those in need and competes…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced that the 2024-2025 fishing season has officially ended, marking the closure of the fishing season in the country’s seas. The general fishing ban for all seas, including operations using gillnets and trawl nets, started on Tuesday, according to Samsun Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Sağlam. The ban aims to protect fish stocks and maintain sustainability in the Black Sea and throughout Turkish waters. Sağlam emphasized that fishing for sea snails using traps will be prohibited from April 15 to Aug. 31, with the exception of diving methods. Additionally, fishing for…