Stories from Turkey

Samsung Sport defeated Galatasaray with a score of 4-1 in a Turkish Super League match.

An individual opened fire on a law office in Herzogum, according to reports. Security cameras captured the incident as it occurred. Five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, while two others were released under judicial control.

A snowfall of 25 centimeters was reported in the Denke neighborhood of the Alanya district in Antalya. This is an unusual weather event for the region. The snowfall occurred in the high regions of Sakarya.

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has granted foreign trade capital company status to 10 additional companies. This brings the total number of companies with this status to 103. This move is part of a broader regulatory update regarding international trade operations. Minister Bolat said the need for deep reforms in the multilateral trade system.

The UK's HM Revenue and Customs has recognized Borsa Istanbul as a recognized stock exchange. This designation includes the Turkish stock exchange in a prestigious global list of exchanges.

A toddler was found safe in Batman Village in Baljia after being missing for 17 hours. A child was found in the village of Gerjush within Baljia.

A 2.5-year-old child was found in the village of Gercush in the Balajia district of Batman. The child had been missing for 17 hours before being located. Authorities reported the child was found in the village following the search. The child was found in Batman Village in Baljia after 17 hours. The location is specified as Gerjush village. The child was reportedly with their grandmother and later helped their uncle with a task. A 2.5-year-old child was found in Baluja village, located in the Gergesh municipality of Batman. Authorities have not released further details regarding the child's condition.

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke in Istanbul regarding changing social trends in Turkey. He noted a decrease in the average age of first marriage and an increase in single-person households. Single-person households have reached 20.5% of total homes.

The seventh stage of the Turkish National Cycling Tour was completed in Antalya. The stage winner was not named in the broadcast. The event follows the conclusion of the thirty-eighth week of the First League. The event took place on May 7, 2026.

Turkey has granted foreign trade capital status to ten companies. The move is part of Turkey's efforts to boost foreign trade. This designation is expected to facilitate their international trade operations. Companies receiving the status will benefit from certain incentives.