32 stories tagged #Turkey

  1. Turkish Police Arrest Over 500 at Istanbul May Day Protests
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    Turkish Police Arrest Over 500 at Istanbul May Day Protests

    Turkish police arrested hundreds during May Day protests in Istanbul, using tear gas to block marches to Taksim Square.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. World Athletics Denies 11 Athlete Transfers to Turkey Amid Recruitment Probe
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    World Athletics Denies 11 Athlete Transfers to Turkey Amid Recruitment Probe

    World Athletics refused 11 allegiance transfer requests to Turkey, citing a government-led recruitment strategy using lucrative contracts to attract foreign athletes for international competitions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Turkey Orders Arrests for Online Praise of School Shootings
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    Turkey Orders Arrests for Online Praise of School Shootings

    Turkish police are arresting 83 individuals for online content praising recent school shootings, amid investigations into the tragic events. Access to hundreds of social media accounts has been blocked.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Turkey Rocked by Second Mass Shooting in Two Days: 9 Dead, 13 Wounded
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    Turkey Rocked by Second Mass Shooting in Two Days: 9 Dead, 13 Wounded

    A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Turkish middle school, killing nine and injuring 13. This follows another shooting the previous day, raising concerns about gun violence.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Eighth Grader Kills Four, Wounds 20 in Second Turkish School Shooting
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    Eighth Grader Kills Four, Wounds 20 in Second Turkish School Shooting

    A tragic wave of violence hits Turkish schools as an eighth grader opens fire, resulting in fatalities and numerous injuries, following a similar incident days prior.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Zelenskyy Proposes Joint European Defense System, Highlights Ukraine's Security Expertise
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    Zelenskyy Proposes Joint European Defense System, Highlights Ukraine's Security Expertise

    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is pushing for a new joint defense system for Europe, emphasizing Ukraine's crucial role and security experience. Talks are underway with European partners.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Tragedy in Turkey: Former Student Wounds 16 in High School Shooting
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    Tragedy in Turkey: Former Student Wounds 16 in High School Shooting

    A former student opened fire at a vocational high school in Siverek, Turkey, injuring 16 before taking his own life. Motive under investigation.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Romanian Football Legend Mircea Lucescu Dies at 80
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    Romanian Football Legend Mircea Lucescu Dies at 80

    Romanian football icon Mircea Lucescu, 80, dies after heart attack. Serial trophy winner coached Romania to European Championship.

    2mo ago 1 min read