Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies

Orkun Kökçü’s standout performances have caught the attention of one of England’s footballing powerhouses, with Premier League giants Liverpool reportedly preparing a move for the talented Turkish midfielder. The Feyenoord star, who was named Dutch Footballer of the Year in the 2022-23 season and played a pivotal role in securing the Eredivisie title for the club, moved to Benfica last summer. His growth continued in Portugal, where his performances alongside national team teammate Kerem Aktürkoğlu have turned heads across Europe, including in the English Premier League. According to Liverpool Echo, Kökçü has been on the radar of top Premier League…

The trial of the leaders and members of the “Newborn Gang,” who caused the deaths of babies by referring them to hospitals they had agreements with for illicit gains, has begun in Istanbul. The investigation into an organized crime gang accused of causing the deaths of 10 newborns due to negligence has concluded, and an indictment has been prepared by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. The indictment has been submitted to the Bakırköy 22nd High Criminal Court, where the trial of 47 defendants, 22 of whom are in custody, began today. Before the trial commenced, a heated debate arose…

Real Madrid’s Turkish midfielder Arda Güler has found himself with limited minutes on the field this season, fueling growing speculation about his future. Despite being a standout performer in the latter half of last season, where he made significant contributions and grabbed attention with his goals, Güler has yet to make a similar impact this season for Los Blancos. Reports from Spanish media indicate that Güler has become increasingly dissatisfied with his lack of playing time. According to sources close to the player, he has shared his decision with his inner circle: Güler is planning to explore loan offers during…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan apparently found a kindred spirit in Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whom he met on Sunday. Erdoğan is in Rio de Janeiro to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of the group. One of the summit’s sessions is entitled “Reform of Global Governance Institutions.” Erdoğan is among the vocal advocates of reforms in international bodies, particularly the United Nations. The Presidency’s Directorate of Communications said that Erdoğan highlighted this issue in his meeting with his Brazilian counterpart. He criticized the U.N.’s inability to prevent conflicts, particularly in…

Türkiye and Greece strive to keep the momentum in their improving relations though obstacles remain in resolving outstanding issues. A recent visit by Türkiye’s top diplomat to Athens and an upcoming visit by the Greek prime minister may further contribute to the momentum. The Greek side showed their willingness to continue when the ruling party expelled a former prime minister opposing the thaw in ties. Türkiye, on the other hand, was visibly angered over an EU move that gave its territorial waters to Greece, although on a map. The Greek government said Saturday it has expelled former Prime Minister Antonis…

Accompanied by a delegation of ministers and other top officials, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan flew to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to attend the G-20 summit, which will be held between Nov. 17 and Nov. 19. Erdoğan will join leaders including host Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the summit. The summit’s agenda set by Brazil includes a global alliance against hunger, taxation of the wealthy elite and reforms in the United Nations system, something fiercely advocated by Erdoğan himself.…

Alexander Zverev delivered a masterclass on Friday, defeating four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-4 to secure a place in the ATP Finals semifinals and clinch the top spot in the John Newcombe Group. The victory marks a critical step in Zverev’s quest for a third title at the season-ending championship. The German entered the match as group leader, having notched wins against Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud. However, he needed to take at least one set against Alcaraz to seal his semifinal berth. Zverev not only achieved that but also dealt a significant blow to Alcaraz’s chances. Alcaraz’s…

Greece’s intelligence service on Wednesday declassified 58 intelligence reports connected to the Greek-led coup in Cyprus in 1974 and the subsequent Turkish operation, giving an inside account of the historic events for the first time. The redacted documents shed light on the Greek perspective between July and August 1974 and have been released to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of what happened, Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) said in a statement. The move coincided with the 50th anniversary of events in Cyprus, whose impact is still felt. In 1974, the Greek-led coup prompted a Turkish operation and led to…

BRICS offered Türkiye “partner country” status, according to Trade Minister Ömer Bolat. In recent months, Türkiye, a NATO member, has voiced interest in joining the BRICS group of emerging economies, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a BRICS leaders’ summit hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan last month after Ankara said it had taken formal steps to become a full group member. “As for Türkiye’s status regarding (BRICS) membership, they offered Türkiye the status of partner membership,” Bolat said in an interview with…

Türkiye, Russia and Iran have condemned Israel’s military attacks on Syria, Gaza and Lebanon, and reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Syrian crisis through the Astana process. The international meeting in the Astana format on the settlement of the situation in Syria was held in the capital of Kazakhstan on Nov.11-12. Some 11 delegations from the three guarantor states Türkiye, Iran and Russia, as well as Syria and the United Nations, tackled the efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement in Syria, the release of hostages, the search for missing persons, the humanitarian situation in the country and…