Stories from Turkey

The Sultan Hanı Caravanserai in Aksaray, built by Seljuk ruler Alaaddin I, is currently attracting tourists. The site is part of a route featuring 34 flavor points that highlights the historical and cultural aspects of Şanlıurfa.

Turkey has signed an agreement to export the Hürjet, the nation's first national jet trainer and light attack aircraft, to Spain. The aircraft was manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ). The deal was announced during a competition summit regarding aviation and space industry developments. The report mentions the export in relation to Majut Tekin. Signatures were finalized for the export of Hürjet aircraft to Spain. Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün attended the ceremony. The agreement specifies that a portion of the Hürjet platforms will be produced in Turkey for delivery to Spain, while another portion will be manufactured in Spain. The aircraft are intended for pilot training.

Traders are reportedly manipulating the weight and purity of gold sold as cheap goods. Consumers and shopkeepers have filed complaints regarding fraudulent sales methods, including deceptive social media advertisements.

Scammers are targeting individuals through fraudulent home packaging job advertisements. Victims are first asked to provide personal identity information and a 500 TL application fee.

A truck stalled due to a malfunction in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, and subsequently slid down a slope. The driver avoided a major accident by steering the vehicle toward a ravine and jumping out of the truck. The incident occurred at the Beylikdüzü Kavak intersection where the driver attempted to maneuver the truck. The vehicle reportedly began moving on its own after the driver's actions. Workers conducting natural gas excavation in the Eyüp Sultan district of Istanbul discovered a metal object resembling an explosive device. Police and bomb disposal teams arrived at the scene and implemented wide security measures in the street. Authorities identified the object as an explosive similar to a mortar shell that is approximately 100 years old. No injuries or damage were reported during the discovery.

Test drives have commenced for the first phase of the Halkalı-Kapıkule High-Speed Train Project. This project aims to connect Edirne to Istanbul via a high-speed rail network. The development is intended to provide a railway connection between Turkey and Europe.

A 24-year-old woman named Selin Başakşıl Oser, who had traveled from Germany to Turkey for vacation, was reportedly subjected to attempted kidnapping. The victim stated she was being followed and felt she was being kidnapped. The incident occurred on April 20 at a hotel in Fatih. The victim sought help at a market located approximately 400 meters from the Fatih Tebi hotel where she was staying. Witnesses at the market reported the woman arrived in a state of distress and was crying while attempting to contact police. Witnesses stated she told staff that people were attempting to kidnap her. The woman was seen using her phone to contact police officers and describe her location during the incident. Questions remain regarding why security camera footage from the period is missing or was deleted. An autopsy found no signs of physical assault or force on the body.

New communications have emerged involving Celal Altaş and his fugitive son, Umut Altaş. The messages reportedly show Umut Altaş requesting 9,000 dollars from his father.

The number of individuals applying for unemployment benefits reached 147,000 over the last two months. Large steel production facilities in Iran were reportedly targeted, and numerous dairy factories have halted production due to a lack of packaging materials. Turkey's largest e-commerce firm has also begun layoffs, as internet restrictions impact online businesses. The rise in unemployment applications is placing pressure on the national social security system. Rising numbers of unemployed individuals are placing increased pressure on the social security system. The United Nations Development Programme warned that 4 million more people could be pushed into poverty due to the current economic crisis. This follows reports of rising fuel costs and inflation concerns. Turkey is experiencing unemployment resulting from structural shifts in its economy.

Wild boar traffic has caused congestion in the city center of Batman. The animals reportedly collided with objects at various points, resulting in three people being injured. The boars were observed wandering through the streets of the city center.