Stories from Turkey

Turkey has maintained certain policies even after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The country has said the establishment of a summit for heads of state who speak a common language. This policy was immediately confirmed by Turkey.

A treasury employee with 30 years of service has been accused of embezzling funds collected from clients in the municipality of Diesel. The individual allegedly took money from the safe. Authorities were notified via telephone, but the suspect did not flee the scene.

Cybercrime authorities in Izmir received an anonymous tip regarding an illegal money transfer operation. An Iraqi national identified as Kadir Omer is alleged to be the head of the network.

Two people died and 43 others were injured following a super hydrogen explosion in Gazantop and Shanurfa. Interior Minister Mustafa Chefshi announced that 150 million lira was initially sent to the affected areas to cover damages.

Police and coast guard teams discovered the body of a 44-year-old woman on Haydarpaşa beach. The woman was reported missing on the night of May 2 after traveling from Kadıköy to Beşiktaş. Search operations were conducted in the sea by police and coast guard units.

Local residents and environmental defenders from across Turkey mobilize to block bulldozers during tree-cutting operations. The conflict involves confrontations between protesters and gendarmes on the ground. The struggle aims to protect forests that villagers refuse to sell.

Turkey has allocated $55 million for disaster relief efforts. Specific disaster events or regions targeted for this relief were not mentioned.

Turkey is providing $55 million to support families affected by disasters in Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa. The application deadline for this support is September 15, 2026. The funds are intended for disaster-affected households in these specific regions. Family and Social Services Minister Mahmud Omar Göktaş announced that 55 million lira has been allocated to combat crises in Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep. A task force is currently working to remove and assess damages simultaneously. The Ministry of Family and Social Services has already begun providing assistance. Interior Minister Mustafa Safitji announced that 150 million lira has been sent to Gaziantep and northern Urfa to treat injuries from a crater explosion. The incident resulted in two deaths and 43 injuries, according to the minister. Emergency response teams are continuing work to treat the wounded.

The National Action Party, led by Devlet Bahşeli, has proposed the establishment of a peace coordination center to address terrorism in Turkey.

Ismail Harae was incarcerated for spreading false information, according to a statement from the Turkish Presidency. The arrest follows reports regarding the construction of a residence for students of a school attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.