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Politicians mark 1st anniversary of earthquake
On the first anniversary of the Feb. 6 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, ministers and political party leaders have commemorated the victims with messages on their social media accounts.
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Police helicopter crash kills two officers in country’s south
Two police officers have been killed and a technician wounded as their helicopter crashed in the southeastern province of Gaziantep while returning from a mission in the neighboring city of Hatay.
Istanbul church reopens after deadly attack as 25 arrested
Twenty-five people, including two gunmen, have been arrested following the Jan. 28 church attack in Istanbul, with the church reopening for worship with a well-attended service.
Turkish police nab 7 over selling intel to Mossad
In a joint operation by the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and the police, the security forces have apprehended seven suspects for selling information about individuals living in Türkiye to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.
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Top court’s ruling on married women’s surnames takes effect
With a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court entering into force on Jan. 28, married women are now able to use their maiden surname without resorting to court proceedings.
Traffic accident kills 9 in country’s south
Nine people have been killed and 30 others injured as an intercity passenger bus overturned in the southern province of Mersin.
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Court releases Israeli footballer after pro-Israel gesture at match
A Turkish court has released an Israeli footballer after he was detained over showing a pro-Israel message referring to the Gaza war during a match of his club Antalyaspor.
Turkey detains Israeli soccer player for showing support for hostages, accuses him of ‘ugly gesture’
Turkish authorities have detained soccer club Antalyaspor's Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel for questioning after he displayed solidarity with people held hostage by the Hamas militant organization during a top-flight league game.
Turkey: Investigation launched after Israeli soccer player displays Gaza war message
Turkish prosecutors launched an investigation against Israeli football player Sagiv Jehezkel on charges of "inciting people to hatred and hostility" over a gesture, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said on Sunday.
Turkish justice minister says 15 suspects jailed ahead of trial for spying for Israel
A court in Istanbul has ordered 15 of 34 people detained on suspicion of spying for Israel be held in prison awaiting trial, Turkey's justice minister said late Friday.
The suspects were arrested Tuesday for allegedly planning to carry out activities that included "reconnaissance" and "pursuing, assaulting and kidnapping" foreign nationals living in Turkey.