Stories from Turkey

Yılmaz, who presented herself as a member of MIT, a diplomat, and a NATO representative, faces up to 10 years in prison for qualified fraud. The decision to appeal a lower court's sentence against Hasbi Dede will be pursued by the Ministry of Family and Social Services.

Indonesia is accelerating the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates, aiming to double trade volume.

This inclusion places the Istanbul stock market on a prestigious global list. Borsa Istanbul has been recognized as an exchange by the United Kingdom's Revenue and Customs authority. Borsa Istanbul experienced a mixed reaction following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating customs duties. This ruling significantly impacts the group's revenue, accounting for 40% of its total. There is uncertainty regarding whether Borsa Istanbul will be open for trading on Friday, May 1, 2026. Istanbul authorities closed Taksim Square for May Day. The exchange began the trading day on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with a decline.

The May Day March was inspired by a work written by the world-renowned Russian writer Maxim Gorky. Bertolt Brecht, a famous director, writer, and composer, adapted this work. The song was performed with piano accompaniment. The march took place in Istanbul.

Artisans, such as those making bellows boots, continue their professions despite evolving habits and technological advancements. One such craftsman was observed in Kuşadası. These individuals are considered living human treasures and the question of how new apprentices can be trained for these crafts remains. A young silversmith returned home to find the local tourism industry depressed, with over a hundred silver shops nearly empty. A young silversmith returned home after graduation to revive the traditional craft, facing a downturn in tourism that led many shops to close.

The local robot Dora visited the Ümraniye district governor's office to complete its residency registration. Authorities in Istanbul have requested the swift completion of ongoing natural habitat projects in Tuzla.

Individuals of multiple nationalities in Istanbul plan to file lawsuits against Israeli officials. This action follows previous Turkish court decisions against Israeli officials concerning the detention of aid convoys destined for the Gaza Strip.

Following a technical and physical search, Nazar was found. DNA results confirmed the match after three years. The mother and son, along with his five-year-old sister Emilia, will continue their lives in Germany.

Nazar's father, who had an arrest warrant for drug trafficking in Germany, kidnapped his children. The children were visiting their father's family in Bursa when they were abducted by their father. Their father died two years later from a broken heart.

May Day rallies were held across Europe and the United States. These demonstrations disrupted normal activities in various urban centers. Participants in some rallies were reportedly protesting job losses and social cuts. Iranian officials are concerned that the economic crisis could spark new protests, with some economists predicting the crisis could last another three to six months. Large demonstrations, exceeding 100,000 participants, took place in Polish cities to mark the 125th anniversary of the May 3rd Constitution. Rallies focused on jobs and social cuts, with some banned in Iran. In Istanbul, Taksim Square was closed by authorities for the event. In Poland, May Day rallies disrupted cities. In Germany, labor protesters demanded job protection. Similar demonstrations were reported in Berlin and other European cities, as well as in US cities.