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6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul leaving 236 injured

A powerful earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday afternoon, sending tremors across Istanbul and surrounding provinces, and prompting Turkish officials to reinforce...

Historic domes of Agia Sophia are being renovated

Turkey has begun sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Agia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of...

Turkey detains nearly 1,900 in protests over jailed mayor amid criticism

Turkey said on Thursday it rejected "prejudiced" international statements over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and protests it triggered, following the detention of nearly...

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu imprisoned, pending trial in Turkey

Court orders Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has arrived at prison...

Turkey detains Istanbul mayor in what opposition calls “coup”

Turkey has detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist organisation....

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US: Airport disruptions persist as $50 billion earmarked for new systems

The US Department of Transportation is seeking $50 billion...

Longinos expresses condolences over deaths of two firefighters in Greece: “An extraordinary act of courage”

Cyprus Fire Chief expresses condolences over deaths of two...

Limassol: One theory ruled out in violent incident involving Ukrainians and Russian national

Four Ukrainian nationals were remanded in custody for six...

Tragedy in Greece: Two firefighters killed in partial building collapse

A firefighting operation at an abandoned building in Zefyri,...
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