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Türkiye arrests accomplice to primary suspect of FETÖ coup attempt
Turkish authorities have arrested three key suspects linked to the FETÖ terrorist organization, including one accused of aiding the escape of the primary suspect in the failed coup attempt in 2016.
Ankara eyes offshore hydrocarbon exploration in Libya, minister says
In an interview published on Friday by the Turkish newspaper Sabah, Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that Ankara is seeking to conduct offshore surveys for hydrocarbons in Libyan maritime zones.
Sakarya, a favorite spot for paragliders
Kırantepe in Sakarya's Serdivan district, an area close to cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Bursa, draws great interest from paraglide enthusiasts from Türkiye and around the world.
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Police nab 33 ISIL suspects over plotting attacks
The police have apprehended 33 suspects of the ISIL terrorist organization over allegedly preparing attacks ahead of the country's local elections later this month, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has said.
The suspects were "preparing and searching for action before the upcoming local elections," Yerlikaya wrote on X on March 10. Nationwide elections are due to be held on March 31.
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Experts advocate enhanced road safety measures amid accidents
In the aftermath of a series of road accidents over the past months that claimed numerous lives and left several injured, experts have urged precautions, emphasizing the importance of regulating the deactivation of speed limiters and implementing frequent tachograph checks.
Tragic Accident in Northwestern Turkey Claims Lives and Injures Dozens
A devastating chain accident in the northwestern Turkish province of Sakarya resulted in a tragic toll this morning. According to reports from the Anatolian Agency, ten individuals lost their lives, while over 50 sustained injuries in the incident on the Northern Marmara highway toward Istanbul.
At least 10 dead, 59 injured in Sakarya traffic accident
At least 10 people have died, and 59 others have been injured in a tragic chain collision on a highway near the northeastern province of Sakarya.
Hazelnut production seen at 718,000 tons
Türkiye's hazelnut production is expected to be around 717,931 tons this year, according to the Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB).
Türkiye is the world's largest producer of hazelnut.
"The survey conducted in 16 provinces showed that the hazelnut production will be slightly lower in 2023 from last year," said Arslan Soydan from the TZOB.
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Voters flock to polling stations across country
With excitement and anticipation seen on people's faces, Türkiye headed to the most critical elections in its 100-year history, as millions of Turks flocked to the polling stations across the country on May 14 to elect their new president and members of the 600-seat parliament.
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Interest in caravans, tiny houses rises after quakes
Devastating earthquakes in the country's south in early February has led those residing in earthquake-prone areas to relocate to caravans and tiny houses.