Turkey: Central Bank reserves in Sept. total $101.1B
ANKARA
The official reserves of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) totaled $101.1 billion in September.
The CBRT data showed on Friday that total reserve assets in September...
Turkish economy back to normalization after US, Russia deal
ANKARA
For a long time, Turkey has been exposed to problems due to an eight-year civil war in Syria and fighting terrorism, putting additional pressures on its economy. But for...
Nearly 28,000 illicit pills seized in Turkey
ADANA/TEKIRDAG, Turkey
Turkish security forces on Tuesday seized nearly 28,000 illicit pills in southeastern province of Adana, security sources said.
Acting on a tip-off, the anti-narcotics team of police conducted an...
Western media still ignoring PKK attacks
ISTANBUL
Several weeks before the start of Turkey’s military operation in northern Syria -- Operation Peace Spring -- , a bomb planted by the terrorist PKK killed one civilian in...
238,000+ irregular migrants rescued at sea in 5 years
IZMIR
Turkish coast guard units in the last five years held 238,158 irregular migrants trying to cross to Europe through the Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Seas.
These migrants set out on...
Turkey's 2-day curfew begins in 31 provinces
ANKARA
Turkey's two-day curfew in 31 provinces took effect at midnight Friday to stem the spread of novel coronavirus.
The country’s interior ministry made announcement late Friday and said it would...
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake shakes Turkey’s Aegean region
ANKARA
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolted Turkey's Aegean region on Wednesday, according to the nation's disaster agency.
The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake struck off the coast...
Over 100 kg of marijuana seized in southeastern Turkey
BINGOL, Turkey
Security forces in southeastern Turkey seized 102 kilograms (224 pounds) of marijuana, along with ammunition and personal possessions belonging to PKK terrorists, local officials said on Thursday.
According to...
Turkey: Over 60,000 return home following quarantine
ANKARA
More than 60,000 people in Turkey have completed their mandatory 14-day quarantine period at designated student dormitories, the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said Monday.
The agency said...
Turkey delivers food, sanitation aid to Balkan families
BELGRADE, Serbia
Turkey’s state-run aid agency distributed food hampers and hygiene materials to thousands of vulnerable families and fasting Muslims in the Balkans to help recover the economic impact of...
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Turkey strongly condemns Israeli air raids on Gaza Strip
ANKARA
Turkey on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing air strikes on the Gaza Strip, which have killed dozens of civilians, including children, in the besieged...
Turkey reiterates call on Israel to end attacks on Palestinians
ANKARA
Turkey on Monday reiterated its call on Israel to end its violent attacks on Palestinians in Jerusalem amid recent Israeli police attacks on...
Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – May 10, 2021
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkey and around the world.
Coronavirus...
Turkey reports just over 15,000 daily cases
ANKARA
The downward trend in the number of daily cases in Turkey continued on Sunday as the country reported just over 15,000 new coronavirus cases,...
Turkey’s Erdogan issues message on Europe Day
ANKARA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday issued a message on the occasion of Europe Day, which "celebrates peace and unity in Europe" on...