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Moscow announces a new meeting with the United States on February 27 in Istanbul

Lavrov announced a meeting between Russian and US representatives on February 27 in Istanbul to discuss the work of diplomatic missions. This follows recent talks in Saudi Arabia.

Politics • February 26, 10:44 AM • 22098 views

Russia names conditions for ending aggression against Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Russia would cease hostilities only after reaching “firm” agreements. He rejected the option of an immediate ceasefire without specific agreements.

War • February 24, 09:17 AM • 66906 views

Turkey supports diplomatic goal launched by Trump to end war quickly through negotiations - Erdogan

The Turkish President declared his support for the US diplomatic initiative to end the war through negotiations. Erdogan emphasized that Turkey is ready to host talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States.

War • February 18, 02:59 PM • 30982 views

Stepanenko signs contract with Turkish side Euapspor

Taras Stepanenko, who recently left Shakhtar, has signed a contract with Euapspor until the summer of 2026. The Turkish club, currently ranked 4th in the Super League, expects the experienced Ukrainian to make a significant contribution to the team's development.

Sports • January 31, 03:43 PM • 27954 views

Turkey closes thousands of hotels

Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism plans to close 17% of the country's hotels due to non-compliance. Most of the closures will affect Istanbul - 767 facilities, Izmir - 515, and Sakarya - 499.

News of the World • January 30, 09:04 PM • 69461 views

“Battle for prestige": where to watch the match of the 7th round of the Europa League Dynamo - Galatasaray, bookmakers' favorite, recent preparations

Today at 17:30, Dynamo will face Galatasaray in the 7th round of the Europa League. The match will take place in Istanbul, with bookmakers favoring the hosts with odds of 1.2.

Sports • January 21, 12:22 PM • 193620 views

19 people died from poisoning with surrogate alcohol in Istanbul, dozens in hospitals

In Istanbul, 19 people died of poisoning from counterfeit alcohol in 72 hours. 33 victims are in hospitals, and the authorities have closed 63 outlets selling counterfeit alcohol.

News of the World • January 16, 12:34 AM • 28492 views

Turkish shooter, who became a meme at the Olympics, set a price for an interview

Olympic silver medalist in shooting Yusuf Dikeç demanded 30 thousand euros for an interview with L'Equipe. The demand caused outrage in Turkish sports circles because of the prestige of the French publication.

Sports • January 15, 04:55 AM • 40879 views

“We have nothing to apologize for": Belarus says Lukashenko did not apologize to Zelensky at the beginning of the war

Lukashenko's spokeswoman denied Zelensky's statement that he had apologized for the missile strikes from Belarus. According to her, the conversation took place through Lukashenko's son, who had contact with Zelensky.

War • January 6, 01:32 PM • 30873 views

Ukraine, Russia fail to agree on Azerbaijani-brokered gas deal - Reuters

Ukraine and Russia have not reached an agreement on continuing gas transit to Europe through Azerbaijan. Zelenskiy said that transit is possible only if Moscow does not receive payment until the end of the war.

War • December 21, 08:58 AM • 58008 views

More than 47 million foreign tourists visited Turkey in the last 10 months

Over 47 million foreign tourists visited Turkey in the first 10 months of 2024, up 7. 03% year-on-year. Istanbul was the most popular city with 15.8 million visitors.

Economy • November 22, 11:11 AM • 18181 views

Erdogan to present proposal to freeze war in Ukraine at G20 summit in Rio

Turkish President plans to present a plan to freeze the war in Ukraine at the G20 summit. The proposal includes postponing Ukraine's accession to NATO for 10 years and creating a demilitarized zone in Donbas.

War • November 18, 07:43 AM • 20741 views

Russian film “Deaf Lovers” will not be removed from the main program of the Tallinn Festival

The director of the PÖFF festival, Tiina Locke, said that the film Deaf Lovers will remain in the main program. The film tells about the relationship between a deaf Ukrainian woman and a Russian man in Istanbul.

War • November 13, 03:43 PM • 21679 views

Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament speaks of “incredible” resources used to bribe and manipulate the presidential election

Ihor Grosu announced the organized mobilization of voters from Transnistria and vote buying in the presidential elections in Moldova. Mass transportation of voters by charter flights from Belarus and Turkey was recorded.

News of the World • November 3, 12:00 PM • 22376 views

More than 100 violations in 2 hours: what is happening in the presidential elections in Moldova

Promo-LEX observers recorded numerous violations at polling stations during the second round of the presidential election in Moldova. Among the violations were untimely opening of polling stations, campaigning and photographing of ballots.

News of the World • November 3, 09:57 AM • 21406 views

Citizens brought from Russia to Moldova for free to vote in elections - media

150 Moldovan citizens were transported from Russia via Istanbul free of charge to participate in the second round of elections. The transportation was carried out by plane and bus through Turkey and Bulgaria.

News of the World • November 2, 06:02 PM • 26511 views

In Istanbul, the unemployed will be able to use public transport for free

Istanbul authorities are launching a free travel program for 237,893 unemployed residents of the city. Each participant will receive 96 free rides for 3 months via an app or QR code.

News of the World • November 1, 07:52 AM • 16979 views

Customs officers prevent illegal export of vintage camera collection in Odesa region

An attempt to smuggle 42 vintage cameras to Turkey was detected at Odesa customs. Among them are rare models of Zeiss, Kodak, FED and other manufacturers from 1930-1960.

Society • October 30, 03:18 AM • 50687 views

Foreign Minister to visit Turkey: focus on security in the Black Sea

Andriy Sybiga will visit Turkey on October 20-22 for talks with high-ranking officials. They will discuss security issues in the Black Sea, bilateral cooperation and Ukraine's integration into NATO.

War • October 20, 12:51 PM • 65271 views

Due to heavy fog in the Bosphorus Strait, ship traffic was suspended

Due to the thick fog in the Bosphorus Strait, ship traffic in both directions was temporarily suspended. Visibility deteriorated, especially on bridges, leading to traffic jams. The traffic was later resumed.

News of the World • October 16, 11:47 AM • 12885 views

Ukrainian badminton players win medals at international tournaments

Ukrainian badminton players won silver at the tournament in Istanbul and 8 medals at competitions in Germany. The awards include two golds from Ivan Tsaregorodtsev and Anastasia Alymova at the YONEX German Ruhr U19 International 2024.

Sports • October 13, 08:58 PM • 16865 views

Turkish Airlines pilot dies on a flight from the US to Turkey

The 59-year-old commander of a Turkish Airlines aircraft collapsed at the controls during a flight from Seattle to Istanbul. The crew made an emergency landing in New York, but the pilot died before landing.

News of the World • October 9, 06:13 PM • 19181 views

SE “Document” extended the work of the branch in Istanbul until December 29: where Ukrainians can get ready-made documents

The separate division of the State Enterprise “Document” in Istanbul will continue issuing passport documents until 29. 12.2024. Citizens of Ukraine can receive documents in a live queue from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00.

Society • October 8, 11:32 AM • 35445 views

Smuggling of drugs worth millions of hryvnias: large-scale supply channel to Ukraine blocked

Law enforcement officers detained a foreigner who organized drug smuggling to the Middle East and Ukraine. More than 5 kg of drugs worth almost UAH 5 million were seized, and a measure of restraint was chosen for the suspect.

Crimes and emergencies • September 25, 11:14 AM • 13887 views

September 25: Comic Book Day, World Pharmacist Day

It is a common misconception that the first comics appeared in the United States. In fact, the birthplace of comics is Europe. In 1825, The Glasgow Looking Glass, a publication specializing in this genre, was founded.

UNN Lite • September 25, 03:03 AM • 120571 views

Ukrainian offensive in Kursk disrupts secret talks with Russia on partial ceasefire - WP

According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.

War • August 17, 09:42 AM • 33499 views

Zelenskyy heard Syrskyy's report on the situation at the front: special attention was paid to the Pokrovske direction

The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership to discuss the situation at the front and strengthening defense. Particular attention was paid to the Pokrovsk sector, where the most fierce fighting continues.

War • August 2, 04:11 PM • 29662 views

Umerov meets with Turkish Defense Minister in Ankara

Rustem Umerov met with Yashar Guler at the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. The Turkish minister greeted his Ukrainian counterpart with a military ceremony.

Politics • August 2, 12:08 PM • 32902 views

Ukraine hopes for Turkey's active participation in the food security component

Ukraine hopes for Turkey's active participation in ensuring food security and navigation safety in the Black Sea. The parties also discussed the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement and strengthening economic cooperation.

Economy • August 2, 08:20 AM • 23717 views

Second Ukrainian corvette Hetman Vyhovsky launched in Turkey

The launching ceremony of the second Ukrainian Ada-class corvette Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky (F-212) took place at RMK Marine shipyard in Istanbul. This is the second corvette built in Turkey for Ukraine.

War • August 1, 07:43 PM • 89171 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

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Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business

Skulls and bones in a garbage dump in Kyiv's Podil district turned out to be archaeological artifacts - police

Relatives of those missing during the war will be able to apply at their place of residence: The Rada adopted the bill as a basis

Two teenagers fell from the 16th floor in Lviv: what is known

The head of the Hostomel military administration will perform the powers of the village head

Enemy information campaign to fuel panic: The National Security and Defense Council denied the fake about the preparation for the surrender of the city of Sumy

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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