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Turkey

Transcontinental state
Turkey is a transcontinental country. Its capital is Ankara, and Istanbul is the largest city and economic center. Turkey is officially a Muslim-majority state. The modern Republic of Turkey was founded in 1923 as the successor state to the Ottoman Empire. Turkey ranks first in the world in the production of hazelnuts, cherries, figs, apricots, quinces, and poppies.
1923
Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
1924
Abolition of the Caliphate
1928
Adoption of the Latin alphabet
1934
Granting full suffrage to women
1950
Holding of the first free multi-party elections
1952
The country's accession to NATO
1995
Entry into the Customs Union with the European Union
2005
Commencement of negotiations for accession to the European Union
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Trump's plan for a “Riviera of the Middle East” in Gaza draws international condemnation

Donald Trump has proposed to transfer Gaza to US control and turn it into a resort area after resettling the locals. The plan drew harsh criticism from the international community and Hamas.

News of the World • February 5, 12:48 PM • 31650 views
Turkey expects progress in Ukraine peace initiatives by June

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expects progress in peace initiatives regarding Ukraine by June.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 10:52 AM • 23753 views
Zubkov moves from Shakhtar to Trabzonspor

“Trabzonspor has officially announced the transfer of Shakhtar winger Oleksandr Zubkov for €6 million. The Ukrainian footballer's contract runs until the summer of 2029, and he will play under the number 22 shirt.

Sports • February 3, 06:30 PM • 27923 views
Hungary wants to maintain all business relations with Russia, but the EU is against it - Orban

The Hungarian prime minister announced his intention to maintain all business relations with Russia, despite the EU's opposition. Orban claims that Russian energy is vital for Hungary's economy.

Economy • February 3, 03:43 PM • 55887 views
Trump and Putin may meet in Saudi Arabia or UAE - Reuters

Russia is considering Saudi Arabia and the UAE as possible locations for a summit between Trump and Putin. Both countries are not members of the International Criminal Court.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 11:55 AM • 40357 views
moscow has 2 billions of dollars frozen in jpmorgan bank, usa doesn't know what to do with it - WSJ

Russia transferred $5 billion through American banks to Turkey under the guise of financing the Akkuyu NPP. The United States froze an additional $2 billion from JPMorgan, but the White House blocked their confiscation due to the Turkish factor.

News of the World • February 3, 12:23 AM • 36431 views
NATO Secretary General: If peace deal on Ukraine is reached, it must be sustainable

Mark Rutte said that a peace agreement with Russia must be sustainable and prevent further aggression. The NATO Secretary General has a secret plan for the negotiations, but does not disclose the details.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 12:35 PM • 38227 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 • 28000 views
EU denies link between gas purchases from Russia and peace talks

The European Commission has officially denied information about the possibility of resuming purchases of Russian gas in exchange for peace talks. The spokesperson for the EC President confirmed the course of refusal from Russian gas.

Economy • January 30, 11:30 PM • 101210 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 • 69623 views
29 detainees in the Turkish hotel fire case: who went to jail?

In the case of the fire at the Grand Kartal hotel, where 78 people died, 29 people were detained, 19 of them arrested. The detainees include the hotel owner, his son-in-law and local officials.

News of the World • January 29, 11:47 AM • 27295 views
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Free out-of-school education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity

Free extracurricular education in Brovary: over 1800 children develop their talents at the Palace of Creativity.

Society • January 27, 11:48 AM • 27150 views
NSDC on foreign media statements on the date of negotiations: not true

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Department denied foreign media reports about possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Heavy fighting continues at the front, with Russians conducting offensive operations in the East.

War in Ukraine • January 27, 10:30 AM • 29442 views
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Expert on Belarus: the system of power is being transformed there, but not in a democratic way

Belarus is undergoing a transformation of its power system based on the Iranian model, which will lead to a transit of power. russia will try to maintain control, but new players are emerging - China and Turkey.

News of the World • January 27, 09:50 AM • 117881 views
Orban keeps EU on its toes with threats to block extension of sanctions against Russia, but a deal is in sight - Politico

Hungary is ready to give up blocking EU sanctions against Russia in exchange for a statement on energy security. EU diplomats expect a compromise to be reached at today's meeting.

Politics • January 27, 08:24 AM • 29566 views
Politico: Turkey aims to help EU replace gas transit through Ukraine

Turkey is seeking to resume energy negotiations with the EU and become an alternative route for gas supplies. The country could expand the Southern Gas Corridor and connect it to Mediterranean gas.

Economy • January 26, 05:00 PM • 76255 views
United States set a record for arms sales in 2024: media sees contribution of Ukraine demand

Sales of US military equipment to foreign governments in 2024 increased by 29% to $318. 7 billion. The growth in exports is attributed to demand from Ukraine and the need for countries to replenish their weapons stockpiles.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 01:15 PM • 40704 views
Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Druz planned to purchase a villa in Turkey for €650,000: a source provided new details of the case

New details have emerged in the case of Oleg Druz - he planned to buy a luxury villa in Turkey.

Crimes and emergencies • January 25, 11:29 AM • 32841 views
The Day of Controversial Clothing. The Day on the Contrary and St. Gregory the Theologian: What the World Celebrates on January 25

On January 25, the world celebrates the Day of Controversial Clothing, the Day of the Contrary, and the Day of St. Gregory the Theologian. Each holiday has its own special traditions and rules of celebration.

Society • January 25, 04:03 AM • 33832 views
Death toll in hotel fire in Turkey rises to 79

A large-scale fire at the Grand Kartal Otel hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort killed 79 people. 11 people, including the hotel management, are in custody, and 51 people were injured.

News of the World • January 23, 10:54 AM • 27158 views
Foreigners opened more than 1100 companies in Ukraine in 2024

In 2024, foreigners registered 1109 new companies in Ukraine, down 24% year-on-year. Most businesses were opened by citizens of Turkey, Poland, and the United States, mainly in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa.

Economy • January 23, 09:32 AM • 27427 views
The Day of the Holy Apostle Timothy and the Day of the Monk Anastasius Persianin. What church holidays are celebrated on January 22

On January 22, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Day of the Holy Apostle Timothy, the Monk Anastasius of Persia, and the Monk Anastasius of the Caves.

Society • January 22, 04:33 AM • 29400 views
Hotel fire in a ski resort in Turkey: 76 dead already

A deadly fire broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in a ski resort in Turkey. 76 people died, 52 bodies were identified, and nine suspects were detained.

News of the World • January 21, 10:20 PM • 32400 views
Erdogan declares national mourning over the tragedy at the Kartalkaya ski resort

Turkey's President has declared a one-day national mourning period due to a fire in a hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya. The tragedy killed 66 people and injured 51.

News of the World • January 21, 04:25 PM • 36027 views
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No Ukrainians among those injured in deadly fire at resort in Turkey - MFA

A large-scale hotel fire in the Turkish ski resort of Kartalkaya has claimed 66 lives. According to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, there are no Ukrainian citizens among the victims.

News of the World • January 21, 02:58 PM • 128739 views
Fire at a resort in Turkey: death toll rises to 66

A large-scale fire broke out in a wooden hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in Turkey. The tragedy killed 66 people and injured 51 others.

News of the World • January 21, 01:17 PM • 33543 views
At least 10 people die in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey

A large-scale fire broke out in an 11-story hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya in Turkey. At least 10 people were killed, 32 injured, and about 237 guests were evacuated from the building.

News of the World • January 21, 09:37 AM • 31473 views
Erdogan promises Slovak PM to help with Russian gas supplies

Turkey's President is ready to negotiate on the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia through the Turkish Stream. Slovak Prime Minister Fico plans to send the Minister of Economy to Turkey for further talks.

Economy • January 21, 04:32 AM • 110450 views
Almost 200,000 Syrian refugees are returning home: what made them make this decision?

About 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their country since the fall of the Assad regime. Most refugees left Syria because of repression and are now returning because of instability in neighboring countries.

News of the World • January 18, 11:00 PM • 48928 views
Zelenskyy meets with foreign ministers of Southeast Europe

The first meeting in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe format was held in Kyiv with the participation of foreign ministers from 9 countries. They discussed defense, demining and support for Ukraine on its way to the EU.

Politics • January 18, 12:32 AM • 75769 views