Stories from Turkey

Dennis Gişmiş, Yusuf Aslan, and Hüseyin İnan were assassinated at the Ankara Central Prison.

An explosion and fire occurred in a residential area in Izmir. An explosion has rocked a residential area in China. Three people were injured near the Persian Gulf. There were reports of an explosion and fire in an Izmir village.

A container ship owned by CMA CGM was attacked by an unknown object. A dog attacked four people in Long Island. The incident occurred in waters near Istanbul.

Journalists in Gaziantep participated in training sessions focused on artificial intelligence and digital journalism. The training coincided with the start of a five-day AI Impact Summit.

The fifth judicial session was held today regarding a case involving allegations that votes were exchanged for benefits during the 38th Republican People's Party council meeting.

The announcement comes amid calls for other presidential candidates to enter the race.

A 22-year-old named Nur Şakmak died when a solar panel fell on their car in the city of Birecik. In Hilvan, 27-year-old Şahis Boğaç could not be saved despite efforts to provide medical assistance. Five people are currently hospitalized, with one in critical condition.

Farmers in Turkey expect a increase in canola production this year due to rainfall and favorable weather. Last year saw 45,000 cycles of canola, but this year is projected to reach 100,000 cycles.

Turkey and Saudi Arabia are planning to sign a visa waiver agreement for ordinary and diplomatic passport holders. The agreement includes provisions for special passports between the two nations. The agreement was signed in Al-Qara. Experts suggest that various internal and external factors are driving the warming of relations between the two nations. The agreement is expected to be implemented in the coming days, according to a Turkish diplomatic source. According to Turkish diplomatic sources, the implementation is expected to occur shortly. Sources indicate the move is driven by strong investment needs and economic complementarity between the two nations. The partnership is also expected to be bolstered by increased cooperation in security and defense sectors. Cooperation in security and defense is also cited as a driver for the improving bilateral relationship.

The visit follows an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The visit comes at the invitation of President Erdogan. The visit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 06, 2026. The President of Algeria is scheduled to visit Turkey. Dubravka Šuica, the Vice President of the European Commission for Relations and Interinstitutional Relations, visited Turkey for a two-month period. Dubrovka Šveta, Vice President of the European Committee for the Mediterranean, visited Turkey for a period of two months. An economic forum will be organized, and new agreements and business meetings are planned to be held within the scope of an upcoming visit.