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151 Injured Jumping From Buildings In Istanbul As Panic From 6.2-Magnitude Quake

23 Apr 2025

A major 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit beneath the Sea of Marmara close to Istanbul on Wednesday, causing mass panic throughout the Turkish city and transporting hundreds to hospital with injuries sustained during attempts to evacuate buildings. So far, no serious damage to structures has been reported. The earthquake was at a...

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Istanbul | VIDEOS

23 Apr 2025

Istanbul was rocked by a string of earthquakes on Wednesday, the strongest of which measured 6.2, Turkey's emergency management agency said. The quakes sent people fleeing buildings in panic, although there were no reports of major structural damage. The quake, which struck during a public holiday, prompted panic among citizens...

Turkey Leads Global Crackdown, Arrests 234 in Major Crime Operation

15 Apr 2025

Interior Minister of Turkey Ali Yerlikaya declared a massive global operation on April 15 targeting organised crime groups in five countries. The operation, covering Turkey, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Belgium, led to the arrest of more than 200 people, and the majority were detained within Turkey. Details of the...

Israel Bombs Syrian Airbases Eyed By Turkey, Escalating Regional Power Struggle

04 Apr 2025

Turkey had been considering at least three air bases in Syria for possible military use under a mooted joint defence agreement before Israeli bombardments struck the locations earlier this week, informed sources said. The attacks reflect growing tensions between two regional powers over conflict-ridden Syria, where Islamist insurgents took control...

Turkey Struggles with Kurdish Distrust and Political Tensions

31 Mar 2025

Turkey's suppression of President Tayyip Erdogan's leading opponent and its role in post-conflict reforms are fueling Kurdish suspicions. The tentative peace process, if successful, could strengthen Turkey in terms of political stability and economic growth. However, failure could worsen unrest in the southeast and add to the 40,000-plus death toll...

Turkish Opposition Rallies For Early Elections, Imamoglu’s Release, A Battle For Democracy

31 Mar 2025

The Turkish opposition continues to demand early elections and the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, whose arrest on corruption allegations has triggered the country's biggest protests in more than a decade. The protests are a big challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decades-long rule. Since the arrest of Imamoglu...

Turkey Jails Swedish Journalist On Terrorism Charges, Sweden Seeks Urgent Clarification

29 Mar 2025

Swedish journalist Kaj Joakim Medin has been arrested in Turkey on terrorism-related charges, awaiting trial, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office reported on Friday. Medin had traveled to Turkey to cover anti-protests regarding the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and was arrested in Istanbul this week. Turkish officials accuse Medin...

Turkey Deports Foreign Journalist Amid Mass Anti-Erdoğan Protests

28 Mar 2025

BBC News reporter Mark Lowen was detained and deported from Turkey while reporting on nationwide protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Lowen, a seasoned journalist who had previously resided in Turkey for five years, was held for 17 hours before being deported. Turkish officials cited him as...

“This Show Will Fade!”, Erdogan Dismisses Protests As Turkey Erupts Over Mayor’s Arrest

26 Mar 2025

Anti-government demonstrations continue to sweep through Turkey after the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the biggest opposition protests in a decade. Despite police crackdowns and mass arrests, protesters remain resolute, promising to continue their movement. President Tayyip Erdogan, however, downplayed the protests as a "show" that will eventually subside....

Turkey Jails Seven Journalists As Protests Erupt Over Opposition Leader’s Arrest

25 Mar 2025

Journalists Remanded After Initial Release Seven journalists were sent to custody by an Istanbul court on Tuesday for reporting mass protests initiated by the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's top political opposition. The ruling added up to more than 1,400 arrests in the government crackdown. Among those arrested was...

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