Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies

Several more people linked to the corruption allegations in the case against Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) have been detained in Istanbul. Turkish media on Saturday reported that 47 people were taken into custody during operations in Istanbul, the capital, Ankara, and northwestern Tekirdağ province. A total of 53 suspects were ordered to be arrested. Six suspects remain at large. Searches were continuing at homes and workplaces, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. Media reports said those detained included the chief secretary of Istanbul’s former mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, who was detained on March 19 and arrested on…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday commemorated the 110th anniversary of the World War I land battles on Türkiye’s Gallipoli Peninsula, where Ottoman forces defended their homeland against a British-led campaign. “We remember the martyrs, veterans and all the heroes who defended their sacred values, their homeland and honor in Çanakkale,” Erdoğan said in a statement. “The sacrifice, courage and determination of the Turkish nation have entrusted to us the ‘Çanakkale spirit,’” Erdoğan said. “The Turkish nation, which comes together even under the most challenging conditions, has shown it will not allow any invasion of its homeland or flag,” he…

The day after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on April 23, officials have provided updates on the aftermath of the event. Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, and Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum addressed the public, detailing the immediate actions taken and the situation across the city. Speaking at a press briefing, Yerlikaya emphasized the swift and coordinated response, “We received 16,712 calls through the 112 Emergency Call Center, 995 of which were urgent requests for earthquake-related assistance. In response, we deployed 903 vehicles and 11,482 personnel to provide aid and support across affected…

The day after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on April 23, officials have provided updates on the aftermath of the event. Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, and Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum addressed the public, detailing the immediate actions taken and the situation across the city. Speaking at a press briefing, Yerlikaya emphasized the swift and coordinated response, “We received 16,712 calls through the 112 Emergency Call Center, 995 of which were urgent requests for earthquake-related assistance. In response, we deployed 903 vehicles and 11,482 personnel to provide aid and support across affected…

The day after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Istanbul on April 23, officials have provided updates on the aftermath of the event. Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, and Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum addressed the public, detailing the immediate actions taken and the situation across the city. Speaking at a press briefing, Yerlikaya emphasized the swift and coordinated response, “We received 16,712 calls through the 112 Emergency Call Center, 995 of which were urgent requests for earthquake-related assistance. In response, we deployed 903 vehicles and 11,482 personnel to provide aid and support across affected…

Türkiye is gearing up to take center stage in global sports, and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is confident in the country’s ability to host any major international event, including the Olympics. Speaking at the opening of UEFA’s new Istanbul office on Thursday, Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye’s remarkable sports infrastructure and rapid growth over the past 23 years, driven by substantial investments. “We have raised Türkiye’s capacity to a level where we can host every international sporting event, including the Olympics,” Erdoğan said. “Our national teams shine in UEFA’s tournaments every year, and we’ve captured the hearts of football fans.” Türkiye’s sports…

Türkiye is gearing up to take center stage in global sports, and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is confident in the country’s ability to host any major international event, including the Olympics. Speaking at the opening of UEFA’s new Istanbul office on Thursday, Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye’s remarkable sports infrastructure and rapid growth over the past 23 years, driven by substantial investments. “We have raised Türkiye’s capacity to a level where we can host every international sporting event, including the Olympics,” Erdoğan said. “Our national teams shine in UEFA’s tournaments every year, and we’ve captured the hearts of football fans.” Türkiye’s sports…

Arda Güler’s thunderous first-half strike and Thibaut Courtois’ late heroics kept Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes alive with a gritty 1-0 win at Getafe on Wednesday, trimming the gap behind league leaders Barcelona to four points – just days before El Clasico in the Copa del Rey final. With Barça having edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday, the pressure was on Carlo Ancelotti’s shuffled side – featuring six changes from their dramatic victory over Athletic Bilbao. The Italian tactician dropped Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Rodrygo, and Antonio Rudiger to the bench, opting to give rare starts to younger legs like…

Arda Güler’s thunderous first-half strike and Thibaut Courtois’ late heroics kept Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes alive with a gritty 1-0 win at Getafe on Wednesday, trimming the gap behind league leaders Barcelona to four points – just days before El Clasico in the Copa del Rey final. With Barça having edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday, the pressure was on Carlo Ancelotti’s shuffled side – featuring six changes from their dramatic victory over Athletic Bilbao. The Italian tactician dropped Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Rodrygo and Antonio Rudiger to the bench, opting to give rare starts to younger legs like…

Arda Güler’s thunderous first-half strike and Thibaut Courtois’ late heroics kept Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes alive with a gritty 1-0 win at Getafe on Wednesday, trimming the gap behind league leaders Barcelona to four points – just days before El Clasico in the Copa del Rey final. With Barça having edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday, the pressure was on Carlo Ancelotti’s shuffled side – featuring six changes from their dramatic victory over Athletic Bilbao. The Italian tactician dropped Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Rodrygo, and Antonio Rudiger to the bench, opting to give rare starts to younger legs like…