#turkey

#turkey

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US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced the United States will sell US-made arms to Ukraine, marking a shift from Trump's previous stance against transferring weapons.

After over four decades of waging an armed anti-capitalist struggle for Kurdish self-determination against Turkey's government, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has declared an end to the conflict and initiated a disarmament process.

Motorhane, a century-old power plant in Turkey, has been transformed into a cultural hub to promote contemporary art and enhance cultural access in neglected areas.

Turkey has been ranked 159 out of 180 countries in the 2025 global press freedom index by Reporters Without Borders. Only four journalists are currently imprisoned, yet risks persist.

Turkey's authorities have arrested three mayors from the main opposition party, the CHP, accusing them of extortion, as part of a broader crackdown on opposition members.

The legal drinking age in Turkey is 18, and all establishments serving alcohol must be licensed. Selling alcohol is prohibited between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Erdogan condemned a cartoon depicting prophets Muhammad and Moses as a vile provocation, amplifying outrage among religious conservatives and leading to four cartoonists' arrests.

I strongly condemn the shameless caricaturing of our Prophet. This is not press freedom. These provocative acts, which insult our sacred values, deeply hurt Muslim consciences.

"We are faced with a process similar to that in Istanbul," Bakan said, referring to the March 19 arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. This dawn detention is not a legal necessity but a clear political choice. Indeed, President Erdogan signaled these operations from the palace a few days ago. The scene we are witnessing today is not a product of the rule of law but of a judicial system acting on instructions.

Cabin in Woods blends industrial elements with natural surroundings, creating an engaging dialogue between materials, space, and the landscape.

"Malnutrition can stunt growth and lead to obesity," she said, pointing to a 2022 study by the Turkish Statistical Institute showing that 62.4% of children in Turkey predominantly eat bread and pasta.

The match between Turkey and Ireland showcased Ireland's struggle for consistency while highlighting the critical importance of progressing from Nations League B to elevate their competitive status.

Turkish authorities allege that Chinese intelligence has employed counterfeit mobile towers to intercept communications from both Uyghur activists and Turkish governmental figures, raising concerns about privacy and national security.

"Unfortunately, they are not serious enough about the negotiations," Zelenskyy told reporters in Ankara after a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, adding that Defense Minister Rustem Umerov would lead the Ukrainian delegation.

UK patients are increasingly choosing Turkey for hair transplants due to skilled surgeons, advanced techniques, significantly lower costs, and the appeal of medical tourism.

"We're all in shock - no one could have imagined this would happen," said Sara Shulevitz Vorhand, a criminal defense attorney who co-heads the Congregation Heichal Moshe synagogue on West 91st Street, where Alishayiv worked as a custodian. "We're desperately trying to get the body back so we could properly say goodbye to him," she said, noting that Jewish law calls for immediate burial.

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