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Kurtulmuş says his remarks on constitution distorted

NewsTürkiyeOctober 14 2024 14:04:34Kurtulmuş says his remarks on constitution distortedANKARAParliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has rejected claims that he suggested changing the constitution’s third article, arguing that his remarks were misinterpreted."It is unfair and a perception operation to pretend that there is a debate on Article...
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Crumbling homes offered for sky-high rents in Istanbul

NewsTürkiyeOctober 14 2024 09:52:31Crumbling homes offered for sky-high rents in IstanbulGülistan Alagöz – ISTANBULAs Istanbul’s rental market continues to surge, even the most rundown homes are attracting high prices, leaving many potential tenants shocked by the living conditions on offer.Basement homes without daylight, damp walls,...
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16-year-old prodigy seeks to become country’s youngest university graduate

NewsTürkiyeOctober 14 2024 09:52:4216-year-old prodigy seeks to become country’s youngest university graduateISTANBULMuhammed Hakan Nayiş, recognized as a genius at age 5 after learning to read and write at 2 and completing elementary school at 8, has now enrolled in university at just 16, striving to...
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Türkiye says Israel’s UNIFIL attacks show occupation intent

NewsTürkiyeDiplomacyOctober 14 2024 08:54:58Türkiye says Israel's UNIFIL attacks show occupation intentANKARAVehicles from he United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol in Marjayoun in southern Lebanon on Oct. 12, 2024.Türkiye issued a strong statement on Sunday, accusing Israel of harboring intentions to expand its occupation...
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Cold wave to grip country, heavy rains lash Istanbul

NewsTürkiyeOctober 13 2024 14:48:21Cold wave to grip country, heavy rains lash IstanbulISTANBULHeavy rain caused significant disruptions and paralyzed daily life in the metropolis of Istanbul on Oct. 12, with a cold wave expected to sweep the nation, particularly after Oct. 25, according to data from...
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Parliament set to tackle busy legislative agenda

NewsTürkiyeOctober 13 2024 15:01:14Parliament set to tackle busy legislative agendaANKARAThe parliament's plenary session will reconvene on Oct. 15, with lawmakers preparing to address a packed legislative agenda, including consumer protection reforms and an omnibus bill with wide-ranging legal changes.One key proposal is an amendment to...
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AKP set to host conference on Palestine

NewsTürkiyeOctober 13 2024 14:55:07AKP set to host conference on PalestineANKARAThe ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has announced it will hold a high-profile conference on Palestine on Oct. 15, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expected to attend.The event will consist of three sessions, each focusing...
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Dialogue calls should not be overlooked: Erdoğan

NewsTürkiyeOctober 13 2024 13:32:42Dialogue calls should not be overlooked: ErdoğanANKARAPresident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has underscored the importance of recent calls for dialogue in Turkish politics, saying they should not be overlooked.His comments came after alliance partner Nationalist Movement Party's (MHP) leader, Devlet Bahçeli, shook hands...
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Parliament speaker holds talks with world leaders

NewsTürkiyeDiplomacyOctober 12 2024 09:37:44Parliament speaker holds talks with world leaders ASHGABATParliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş engaged in a series of high-level discussions in Turkmenistan with several global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.Kurtulmuş also met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian,...
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Income inequality worsens but poverty declines: TÜİK

NewsTürkiyeOctober 11 2024 16:32:50Income inequality worsens but poverty declines: TÜİKANKARAIncome inequality in Türkiye deteriorated in 2023, despite a reduction in the number of people living in poverty, according to recent data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).The Gini coefficient, a key indicator of income distribution,...