Stories from Turkey

The Bojkimsport basketball team has been accused of paying fines under the guise of sponsorship. This accusation comes during the transfer season, which carries risks. The team is currently in the transfer season, with temporary transfers also occurring. The European basketball culture is different, and viewership in the NBA regular season has dropped to lows. Final games are still watched but also at lows. There is a debate about new strategies to raise the level of European basketball viewership.

The Bojkimsport basketball team is accused of paying fines under the guise of sponsorship.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced the return of 18 out of 59 Turkish activists to Turkey. The Turkish Cultural Festival is underway in Şanlıurfa.

A message to Senator Charles Grassley and President Michael Johnson indicates the US has not achieved its desired strategic or geopolitical goals. Trump has previously indicated he is considering reducing US troop numbers in Germany. China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, stated that the council will address the current volatile international situation, increasing conflicts, and confrontations. The council's focus during this period will be on issues pertaining to the Middle East. China assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for May, with its UN representative Fu Cong outlining three key priorities. Military observer Jin Yinan analyzed the evolving nature of US-Japan military drills, noting a shift from counter-attack scenarios to said air and information superiority, and potential missile attacks.

On May 2, 2026, two tramways were observed running almost parallel to each other on an Istanbul street. The event occurred on a rainy day in the city.

A member of the Turkish Congress stated that a certain action or situation has not been suitable up to this point.

A ship carrying approximately 8000 people is seeking aid off the coast of Turkey. The ship's distress call has been broadcast. Turkey plans the repatriation of two citizens. The Bosphorus Strait was closed for a sailing regatta.

Two Turkish citizens are scheduled to be brought to Turkey today for health examinations.

The Bosphorus Strait has been closed to shipping due to a sailing regatta. The special regime will be in effect until 18:40. The restriction is part of the sailing federation's event program. This closure is part of a program of events organized by the Sailing Federation.

Authorities in Istanbul have released 580 individuals. The total value of goods and services has risen to $276 billion since January, marking a record increase of 22.3 percent over the last 12 months. Police arrested 580 individuals attempting to march in Taksim Square on May 1 in Istanbul. All detainees were subsequently released. Security measures were implemented across Beyoğlu, Şişli, and Beşiktaş following tensions between protesters and police. All roads leading to Taksim Square were closed during the incident. Police in Silivri, Istanbul, conducted an operation against a facility that had been under technical and technological surveillance.