Turkiye detains seven for allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad
Turkish authorities detained seven suspects for allegedly selling information to Israeli spy agency Mossad.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Death toll in Turkey, Syria quake tops 33,000; Turkey starts legal action against builders
Hundreds of thousands homeless in middle of winter, as Turkish authorities sought to maintain order across the disaster zone.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Turkey approves China-based Sinovac vaccine's emergency use
Turkish authorities gave the go-ahead for the emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Malaysians stranded in Turkey, Montenegro to return tomorrow
They comprise tourists or short-term visitors and other Malaysians affected by restrictions imposed by the Turkish authorities to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic
Thu Apr 16 2020
Turkey confirms PKK behind bomb attack at Izmir courthouse
Bozdag also told press that 18 people were detained in relation to the attack, adding that one of the terrorists tried to enter the courthouse.
Fri Jan 06 2017
No Malaysians hurt in Istanbul bombings - Foreign Ministry
The Foreign Ministry in a statement today said the embassy was in close contact with the Turkish authorities and Malaysians, including students in Istanbul.
Sun Dec 11 2016
Turkey detains 'coup plotters' at base used by US
The base has become a key hub for US forces after Turkey last year agreed to allow the United States to use Incirlik to carry out lethal raids against jihadists in Syria.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Erdogan says Turkey deported Brussels airport attacker in 2015
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkish authorities detained the attacker in June last year in Gaziantep, and then deported the "foreign terrorist fighter" to the Netherlands.
Thu Mar 24 2016
Turkey finds drowned bodies of 21 migrants, including children
Turkish authorities on Tuesday found the bodies of at least 21 migrants, including several children, washed up on beaches while crossing the Aegean Sea to EU member Greece.
Tue Jan 05 2016
Two pilots from downed Russian plane alive: Turkish official
The two pilots who ejected from a Russian war plane downed by Turkey on the Syrian border are believed to be alive, Turkish authorities said.
Wed Nov 25 2015
Turkey arrests '4 traffickers' over migrant toddler's death
Turkish authorities have arrested four suspected human traffickers over the deaths of 12 Syrian migrants including a 3-year-old boy.
Thu Sep 03 2015