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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the 2024 World Superbike (WSBK) champion, received his championship medal at the prestigious FIM Awards Ceremony in Mallorca, Spain. Razgatlıoğlu, a proud representative of Türkiye, was awarded his medal by FIM President Jorge Viegas, in a ceremony attended by Mahmut Nedim Akülke, vice president of the Turkish Motorcycle Federation (TMF). In the 2024 WSBK season, Razgatlıoğlu dominated the rider standings with 527 points, securing the championship title. Nicolo Bulega followed in second with 484 points, while Alvaro Bautista claimed third with 357 points. The Turkish rider’s impressive performance saw him reach the podium 27 times, with 18 wins,…

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the 2024 World Superbike (WSBK) champion, received his championship medal at the prestigious FIM Awards Ceremony in Mallorca, Spain. Razgatlıoğlu, a proud representative of Türkiye, was awarded his medal by FIM President Jorge Viegas, in a ceremony attended by Mahmut Nedim Akülke, Vice President of the Turkish Motorcycle Federation (TMF). In the 2024 WSBK season, Razgatlıoğlu dominated the rider standings with 527 points, securing the championship title. Nicolo Bulega followed in second with 484 points, while Alvaro Bautista claimed third with 357 points. The Turkish rider’s impressive performance saw him reach the podium 27 times, with 18 wins,…

With the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime following opposition forces seizing control of Damascus, Turkish officials have begun issuing statements emphasizing the need for peace, stability and democracy in Syria. Both the public and politicians across the spectrum are urging the establishment of a democratic system that upholds human rights and justice.The leader of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), Özgür Özel, took to social media to address the developments, calling for a governance structure that represents all Syrians and is rooted in the rule of law. “We call on all friends of Syria to ensure that the mistakes…

Konya, in central Türkiye, is once again experiencing a surge of visitors for the 751st anniversary of Hazreti Mevlana’s reunion, as it does every year. From Dec. 7 to 17, visitors from both domestic and international locations come to Konya to participate in the commemoration events of Rumi. Tourists, both local and foreign, visiting to watch the ceremonies, explore the Mevlana Museum and the historic mosques in the city during the day, and in the evening, attend the Sema ceremony held at the Mevlana Cultural Center. Chinese visitor Ça Zoni, who came to Konya for the events, shared that he…

Families are trying to return to their homes in Afrin, but terrorists from the PKK’s Syrian wing YPG are still preventing mass civilian returns to the northern Syrian region, local sources said Saturday. The Barzani Charity Foundation, based in Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), has delivered humanitarian assistance to families returning to Afrin. It said in a statement that 839 families have returned, with another 1,500 expected to follow. The organization is providing medical services, basic supplies and food assistance to those coming back. However, according to local sources, the PKK/YPG is preventing families from returning to the area and…

A baby from Uzbekistan, diagnosed with a metabolic disease that could lead to liver failure, regained health after receiving a liver transplant from his mother in Istanbul. Bilolbek Absayidov, a 2-year-old from Uzbekistan, was diagnosed last year with a metabolic disease that could cause liver failure. Doctors decided that a liver transplant was necessary for Bilolbek, whose liver was larger than normal. Due to insufficient medical facilities in their home country, Bilolbek’s parents, Choriyorova Dilafruz and Oybek Begmatov, traveled to Türkiye for the transplant. The family approached Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul, where they provided blood samples for testing. Based…

The United States has been in discussions with Turkish officials, and Washington’s focus is on a “new Syria,” a senior official said Sunday after the fall of Bashar Assad’s 24-year regime. The official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, pointed to conversations between senior U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA Director Bill Burns and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and their Turkish counterparts. “I think those have been constructive engagements. The focus here is a new Syria and a transition away from Assad,” the official said. “That is going to take an enormous effort from everybody. We…

Turkish baklava, one of Türkiye’s world-renowned delicacies, will be showcased in Azerbaijan on Dec. 15. According to a statement by the Association of Baklava and Dessert Producers (BAKTAD), the 13th “Traditional Baklava Festival” will take place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, this year. The festival aims to present Türkiye’s globally recognized baklava, the first product from the country to receive geographical indication registration from the European Union, alongside Baku baklava, one of Azerbaijan’s renowned treats. The event is expected to see a large turnout, with a 100-member delegation including representatives from leading brands in Türkiye’s dessert industry. The festival…

Security sources said on Saturday a terrorist in charge of the PKK’s “women’s units” was eliminated by the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) in Iraq. Mürvet Gülsever, codenamed “Jiyan Herdem” was eliminated in an operation in the city of Sulaymaniyah. Gülsever, who joined the rural ranks of the terrorist group in 1992 and had close relations with PKK ringleaders, was included on the MIT target list. Sources said she was also behind executions of terrorists seeking to flee the group and surrender to Turkish authorities and those accused of “espionage.” Her last known location was Penjwen near the Iraqi-Iranian border.…

Education expenditures in Türkiye amounted to a total of TL 2.58 trillion lira ($98.4 billion) between 2019 and 2023. According to data compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA) from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), Türkiye’s education spending increased steadily over the past five years. In 2019, total education expenditures amounted to TL 251.9 billion ($9.5 billion), rising to TL 267.6 billion in 2020, marking an increase of approximately 6.3%. In 2021, the figure reached TL 347.1 billion, reflecting a growth of around 29.7% compared to 2020. Education spending further increased by 69.3% to TL 587.4 billion in 2022. By 2023, education…