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Turkish Psychiatrist Sentenced for Child Abuse and Drug Trafficking

A Turkish court sentenced child psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Süleyman Salih Zoroğlu to 25 years for drug trafficking, child abuse, data privacy violations, and blackmail; co-defendant Ahmet Aktaş received 15 years; others were acquitted.

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CHP Announces İmamoğlu as Presidential Candidate After Primary Election

CHP leader Özgür Özel announced in Brussels that Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu will be the party's presidential candidate after a primary election on March 23, 2025, involving 1.7 million members; Özel also emphasized the importance of Turkey's full membership in the European Union.

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Baykar and Leonardo Partner to Produce New Drone, Addressing Europe's Defense Needs

Baykar, a Turkish drone manufacturer, and Leonardo, an Italian defense company, announced a joint venture to create a new high-tech drone, aiming to fill Europe's defense gap and compete with US and Israeli manufacturers; production will occur in both Italy and Turkey, with a prototype expected with...

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Hacettepe Students Protest Bank-Mandated E-Campus System

Hacettepe University students protested a new e-campus system forcing them to use Yapı Kredi Bank, alongside increased and unhygienic cafeteria food, alleging a conflict of interest due to the bank CEO's presence on the university board.

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Turkey Sets \$8 Billion E-Export Target for 2025

Turkey's Ministry of Trade aims for \$8 billion in e-exports by 2025, building on 2024's \$6.4 billion, supported by a \$320 million government aid package targeting specific markets and platforms.

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Turkey's Regressive Electricity Pricing System Disproportionately Impacts Low-Consumption Households

Turkey's AK Party implemented a new electricity pricing system, where percentage increases are higher for lower consumption; for example, a 166 TL bill increased to 399 TL (140%), while a 4415 TL bill rose to 7485 TL (70%). This was announced on November 16th, 2024, leaving consumers little time to ...

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Turkish Hotel Fire Kills 78: Employer Negligence Found

A fire at a hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, killed 78 people, including four employees; a government investigation found the employer negligent in workplace safety, with non-functional fire safety systems; the report was sent to prosecutors, and an expert report is expected this week.

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Turkey Strengthens Border Security, Apprehends 2304 Individuals Since January

Turkey's presidency announced intensified border security measures along the Edirne-Greece border, including physical barriers and technological surveillance, resulting in the apprehension of 2304 individuals attempting illegal crossings since January 1, 2024, and a significant reduction in irregula...

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Turkish Researcher to Study Women Astronauts' Health on Virgin Galactic Flight

Dr. Begüm Aydoğan Mathyk, a Turkish researcher based in the US, will study astronaut health on Virgin Galactic's all-female spaceflight in 2026, focusing on the under-researched effects of space travel on women's health, including reproductive health, hormonal systems, and cancer risk; her research,...

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CHP's Brussels Meetings Emphasize Pro-EU Stance, Strategic Partnership

CHP spokesperson Özgür Özel concluded Brussels meetings emphasizing their pro-EU stance, advocating for a strategic partnership with the EU, and highlighting their upcoming presidential primary on March 23rd where Ekrem İmamoğlu is expected to be selected as the presidential candidate.

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Successful Colon Cancer Surgery Highlights Turkey's Nationwide Cancer Screening Program

Retired Ahmet Gürel from Ankara successfully underwent colon cancer surgery after a malignant polyp was detected during a free cancer screening at a Healthy Life Center (SHM) in Turkey; the SHM program conducted 4,155,000 cancer screenings in 2024, referring 158,364 individuals for further testing.

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Israel Expands Military Presence in Southern Syria Amidst Growing Turkish Influence

Following the change in Syrian leadership, Israel expanded its military presence in southern Syria, establishing bases, supporting a Druze autonomous region, and increasing pressure on the US to maintain Russian military bases in the country to counter Turkey's growing influence over the new Syrian ...

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