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The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Sept. 6 officially launched a convention aimed at amending the party's charter and preparing for future elections.

After an opening speech by party leader Özgür Özel, the convention in the capital Ankara continued behind closed doors.

Delegates, honorary board members and former chairs were in attendance.

The next cabinet meeting scheduled for Aug. 25 will be held in the eastern city of Bitlis' Ahlat district, rather than in the capital Ankara, to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert.

The battle fought in 1071 between the Byzantine and Seljuk empires was a pivotal event that led to the Turkification of Anatolia.

Net income of Türkiye's leading defense company Aselsan soared from 1.19 billion Turkish Liras in 2022 to 7.4 billion liras ($230 million) last year, pointing to a 520 percent increase.

Authorities have revealed that the tragic passenger bus accident in the Central Anatolian province of Yozgat, in which 12 people died and 18 others were injured, was caused by the sudden incapacity of the driver due to a heart attack.

A monument will be built in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas for Saint Blaise, who is recognized as one of the first bishops of Christianity in Anatolia.

In Sivas province, a study was initiated to locate the exact placement of the tomb of Saint Blaise, which was estimated to be in Gök Medrese neighborhood. The excavation work carried out by archaeologists was completed.

A woman who makes dolls of female heroes from Anatolia has added Halide Edip Adıvar, one of the important figures of the War of the Independence, to her collection for the 100th anniversary of the foundation of modern Türkiye.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will attend Akkuyu nuclear power plant's inauguration ceremony via live videoconference, Türkiye's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun announced on April 26. 

A new high-speed train service has been launched between the capital Ankara and the Central Anatolian province of Sivas.

The train will depart from Ankara's high-speed train station and pass through the nearby provinces of Kırıkkale and Yozgat before it reaches Sivas, Transport Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu informed at the new line's inauguration ceremony.

Almost two months after the devastating Feb. 6 earthquakes that hit the country's south, earthquake survivors who had migrated to different provinces have begun to return to their hometowns.

Galatasaray eliminated Scotland's St Johnstone with a 5-3 aggregate score on Aug. 12 to advance to the UEFA Europa League playoffs. 

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In a third qualifying round second leg game, Mbaye Diagne scored the opener for the Lions in the 30th minute at McDiarmid Park stadium in Perth, Scotland.