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Turkey's mediation alone is not enough for negotiations with russia - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Turkey alone is not enough for Ukraine's negotiations with russia, and that a peace summit involving many countries is needed for mediation efforts.

War • April 6, 06:20 PM • 47009 views

Romania hosts "Sea Shield 24" military exercises with the participation of NATO countries, in which Moldova and Georgia will take part

More than 2,200 military personnel from 12 NATO and partner countries will take part in Exercise Sea Shield 24, which will take place in Romania from April 8-21 and will include maritime and riverine operations in the Black Sea region.

News of the World • April 6, 02:28 PM • 35247 views

Turkey's chief ombudsman expressed his intention to visit Ukrainian prisoners of war in russia

The Chief Ombudsman of Turkey plans to visit Ukrainian prisoners in russia to understand the conditions of their detention, which is an extremely important initiative for Ukraine.

War • April 6, 02:48 AM • 116250 views

Trade between Turkey and Russia is declining due to sanctions: the automotive market will suffer the most

Trade between Turkey and Russia has been shrinking due to Western sanctions, and Turkish exporters of engineering products are facing a potential $1 billion drop in sales to Russia this year as sanctions lists are rapidly expanding to target goods that could be used for military purposes.

News of the World • April 5, 02:56 PM • 26302 views

Fire in Istanbul nightclub during renovations kills 29 people

At least 29 people were killed in a fire at the Masquerade underground nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.

News of the World • April 3, 06:12 AM • 38379 views

Riots erupt in Turkey over opposition leader's withdrawal from elections

Riots broke out in several Turkish cities, including Hakkari, Izmir and Van, due to the withdrawal of opposition candidate Abdullah Zeydan from the elections by the Van provincial election commission, which led to clashes with police, detentions and injuries.

Society • April 3, 12:45 AM • 35706 views

Turkish opposition leader killed while celebrating victory in local elections

Turkish opposition leader Mehmet Palaz died after a balcony collapsed while celebrating his victory in the local elections.

Politics • April 2, 12:46 AM • 30889 views

Local elections in Turkey: Opposition stuns Erdogan with historic victory

Turkey's main opposition party, the CHP, has won major victories in Istanbul and Ankara, dealing a significant blow to President Erdogan's ruling AKP party in local elections.

News of the World • April 1, 06:54 AM • 26706 views

In Turkey, Imamoglu wins the election with a margin of 10% of the vote

Ekrem Imamoglu of the opposition Republican People's Party won the mayoral election in Istanbul with a 10% margin, dealing a serious blow to President Erdogan's ruling party.

Politics • March 31, 11:14 PM • 33741 views

Series premieres in April

Netflix's crime drama series Ripley, based on the novels by Patricia Highsmith and starring Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, Dakota Fanning, and Elliot Sumner, tells the story of the charismatic con man Tom Ripley in the 1950s and 60s! You can find other long-awaited series premieres in April in the review by UNN.

Culture • March 31, 12:09 PM • 36543 views

Erdogan and Imamoglu are in a fierce struggle for control of Istanbul

In the municipal elections in Turkey on Sunday, President Erdogan and his main opponent Imamoglu will compete for control of the strategically important city of Istanbul.

Politics • March 31, 01:53 AM • 106534 views

Despite sanctions, russia doubles imports of raw materials for gunpowder thanks to Western companies - WSJ

Despite Western sanctions, russia increased its imports of nitrocellulose, a key ingredient for gunpowder production, by 70% in 2022 from companies in the US, Germany, Taiwan, and other countries.

War • March 29, 04:45 PM • 32188 views

Erdogan plans visit to Washington to meet with Biden on May 9 - media

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States on May 9 to meet with President Joe Biden for the first time at the White House.

News of the World • March 29, 10:50 AM • 27948 views

Bloomberg: US, UK track $20 billion in cryptocurrency transfers to Russia

The US and UK are investigating more than $20 billion in cryptocurrency transfers to Russia through the Russian exchange Garantex using Tether, suspected of facilitating financial crimes and illegal transfers.

War • March 29, 03:50 AM • 45377 views

US delegation to visit Turkey for F-16 delivery

A delegation from the US House of Representatives will visit Turkey on March 29 to discuss the supply and modernization of F-16 fighter jets for the Turkish Air Force and the situation in Syria.

War • March 28, 09:33 PM • 35429 views

It will be easier for Ukrainians to obtain passport documents in Munich: what is known

A mobile office of the State Enterprise "Document" has started operating in Munich, Germany, allowing Ukrainians abroad to obtain passport documents.

Society • March 28, 05:56 PM • 46857 views

Rise in exports from Armenia to russia raises concerns about sanctions circumvention - media

Armenia's exports to russia have risen sharply since the imposition of sanctions, raising Western concerns about possible sanctions circumvention.

Economy • March 28, 11:42 AM • 28398 views

U.S. talks to increase explosives purchases from Turkey amid Ukraine's ammunition shortage - Bloomberg

The United States is negotiating to increase purchases of explosives from Turkey to increase the production of artillery shells for Ukraine.

War • March 27, 05:30 PM • 31852 views

Samsung Pay service will stop supporting Mir payment cards

Samsung Pay will stop supporting russian Mir payment cards from April 2024, automatically removing all previously added Mir cards from the service.

News of the World • March 27, 04:12 PM • 31202 views

Turkey declares fight against ISIS amid reports of moscow terrorists visiting Istanbul

Turkey has detained 147 people as part of its operations against ISIS, while reports have emerged that two suspects in the moscow terrorist attack visited Istanbul before the incident.

News of the World • March 27, 11:36 AM • 30222 views

Russia faces delays in oil payments as China, UAE and Turkey tighten controls on banks - Reuters

Russian oil companies are facing delays of up to several months in receiving payments from banks in China, Turkey, and the UAE due to heightened caution about possible secondary US sanctions that undermine the Kremlin's oil export revenues.

Economy • March 27, 10:59 AM • 27461 views

Ukraine's youth football team defeats Switzerland and qualifies for Euro 2024

Ukraine's U19 football team defeated Switzerland 3-0 and qualified for Euro 2024 without conceding a single goal.

Sports • March 26, 05:07 PM • 25317 views

They discussed the protection of the rights of Ukrainian prisoners in russia: Lubinets meets with Turkish counterpart

Dmytro Lubinets met with his Turkish counterpart, Şeref Malkoç, to discuss the protection of the rights of Ukrainian prisoners of war, with the participation of about 800 people, including relatives of detainees and released Ukrainians, who shared their experiences of torture and violations in russian captivity.

Society • March 26, 12:40 PM • 22953 views

Erdogan is going to the US to meet with Biden in early May - media

Turkish President Erdogan plans to visit Washington in early May to meet with US President Biden to discuss bilateral relations, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the situation in Gaza.

Politics • March 26, 09:26 AM • 27751 views

Shooting in Istanbul: one Swedish citizen killed, another wounded

A Swedish citizen was killed and another injured in a shooting in a Turkish cafe, where 3 suspects fled the scene.

Society • March 18, 04:20 AM • 69228 views

Turkey issues statement on 10th anniversary of illegal referendum in Crimea

Turkey reiterates its non-recognition of Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea from Ukraine following an illegitimate referendum in 2014, emphasizing its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Politics • March 17, 01:10 AM • 111914 views

Ukraine wins the Winter Deaflympics for the first time in history, winning a record 19 medals

At the 2023 Deaflympics in Erzurum (Turkey), the Ukrainian national team won 19 awards, including 10 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals, taking first place in the medal standings for the first time.

Sports • March 12, 04:28 PM • 40423 views

The Permanent Synod of the UGCC issued a statement after Pope Francis' words about the "white flag"

The Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has issued a statement rejecting Pope Francis' proposal to raise the white flag and negotiate with Russia, emphasizing that surrender means death for Ukrainians in view of Russia's genocidal intentions to destroy Ukrainian identity.

War • March 11, 10:00 AM • 45761 views

Vatican comments on Pope's statement on white flag

Pope Francis calls for talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war, using the "white flag" as a symbol of a cessation of hostilities and a truce through diplomatic efforts toward a just and lasting peace.

Politics • March 10, 09:20 AM • 38906 views

Bloomberg: foreign companies have started to rebuild Ukraine

Foreign companies from Austria, Germany, and Turkey have begun rebuilding infrastructure in Ukraine, expecting large investment opportunities after the conflict ends, Bloomberg reports.

War • March 10, 03:45 AM • 106695 views