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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 1m

#News - #Scandal in Turkey: #Turkish series #actors, singers and #influencers implicated in anti-drug operation. Turkish actress #OzgeOzpirincci and singers #Hadise Açıkgöz, #IremDerici or Ziynet Sali are just some of the #celebrities under investigation.

Turkish actors, singers and influencers under investigation

Turkish actress Özge Özpirinçci and singers Hadise Açıkgöz, İrem Derici or Ziynet Sali are just some of the celebrities under investigation.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 2h

#Turkiye #News - Turkey condemns #Netanyahu's ''genocidal government'' assault on new #Gaza #Flotilla. The convoy, named ‘Thousands of Madleens’ and consisting of 11 boats and 150 activists, was boarded in international waters by #Israel.

Turkey condemns Netanyahu's ''genocidal government'' assault

The convoy, named ‘Thousands of Madleens’ and consisting of 11 boats and 150 activists, was boarded in international waters by Israel.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 4h

#Turkiye #News - Trump asked #Erdogan to convince Hamas to end #Gaza war. The #Turkish president gave details on the situation of the negotiations between the #Palestinian group and #Israel to end the conflict.

Trump asked Erdoğan to persuade Hamas | Hispanatolia

The Turkish president gave details on the situation of the negotiations between the Palestinian group and Israel to end the conflict.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 19h

#Turkiye #News - The #Vatican confirmed today that #PopeLeoXIV will visit Turkey from 27-30 October on what will be his first trip abroad, and that the visit "will include a pilgrimage to İznik for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea"

Pope Leo XIV to travel to Turkey and Lebanon in November

The US pontiff will visit Istanbul and Nicaea at the invitation of the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 1d

#Turkiye #Tourism #News - Turkey extends #overnight visits to Ephesus and Galata Tower until November. The ancient Ephesus, a World Heritage Site, the Galata Tower in #Istanbul and the ruins of Side in #Antalya can be visited until 11 pm.

Turkey extends overnight visits to Ephesus and Galata Tower

The ancient Ephesus, a World Heritage Site, the Galata Tower in Istanbul and the ruins of Side in Antalya can be visited until 11 pm.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 1d

#News - Citizen outrage over rubbish crisis in #Izmir, Turkey. Residents of several neighbourhoods in this important #Turkish city complain that rubbish has been accumulating in the streets for months.

Outrage over rubbish crisis in Izmir, Turkey | Hispanatolia

Residents of several neighbourhoods in this important Turkish city complain that rubbish has been accumulating in the streets for months.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 1d

#Turkiye #News - A #Turkish court sentenced a bus driver who verbally harassed a 19-year-old #student and then followed her for 3 days, to a fine equivalent to 135 days in #prison. The young woman missed a year of #school because of the aftermath of the harassment.

Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 1d

#Tourism #News - These spectacular wooden houses located in the Araklı district of #Trabzon province, in the mountains of #Turkish Black Sea region, can rotate 360 degrees allowing #tourists to enjoy a different view during the day.

Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 2d

#News - Ferry #crash into #Istanbul pier recorded on video. The #accident, which was recorded by #passengers, occurred when the ship was about to dock at the Sirkeci pier in the Eminönü district.

Ferry crashes into Istanbul pier | Hispanatolia

The accident, which was recorded by passengers, occurred when the ship was about to dock at the Sirkeci pier in the Eminönü district.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 2d

#Turkiye #News - #Gaza #flotilla Turkish #activists recount #Israeli abuse and torture. The detainees' testimonies speak of beatings, harassment, insults, theft, and deprivation of sleep, water and food by Israel's forces.

Gaza flotilla activists recount abuse, torture by Israel

The detainees' testimonies speak of beatings, harassment, insults, theft, and deprivation of sleep, water and food by Israeli agents.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 3d

#Turkiye #News - Thousands rally in Turkey in support of #Gaza. The protests, held on land and at sea, denounced the situation of the #Palestinians in the Strip and the #Israel's boarding of the Global Sumud #FlotillaForGaza.

Thousands rally in Türkiye in support of Gaza

The protests, held on land and at sea, denounced the situation in the Strip and the Israeli boarding of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 3d

#Sports #Football - #GalatasaraySK and #Besiktas draw in derby: goodbye to the Lions' streak. In a vibrant and tense match in which #Osimhen came to blows, Beşiktaş ended #OkanBuruk's side's 15-match winning streak.

Galatasaray and Beşiktaş draw in derby | Hispanatolia

In a vibrant and tense match in which Osimhen came to blows, Beşiktaş ended Okan Buruk's side's 15-match winning streak.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 3d

#Turkish Music - Song: Sakin ol (Edis)

Turkish Music: Sakin ol (Edis) | Hispanatolia

Song: Sakin ol (Edis)

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 4d

#Energy #News - #Turkiye is considering a partnership with the #USA and South #Korea to build its second #nuclear power plant, which it plans to build in Sinop, on #Turkish Black Sea coast. The 3rd power plant, to be in Thrace, could be built by China.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 5d

#Turkiye #Israel #News - Turkey arrests man accused of spying for #Israeli #Mossad. The man arrested, a private detective who had changed his name, received $4,000 in cryptocurrency in exchange for #spying on #Palestinians living in Turkey.

Turkey arrests detective for spying for Israel's Mossad

The man arrested, a private detective who had changed his name, received $4,000 in cryptocurrency in exchange for spying on a Palestinian activist

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 5d

#News #FlotillaForGaza - This is the moment when #Israeli forces intercepted this morning the #Marinette, a Polish-flagged boat carrying 6 people that was the last #Flotilla ship bound for #Gaza that had not yet been captured.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 5d

#Economy #News - #Inflation in #Turkey rises driven by housing, education and food. The CPI figure beats #Markets forecasts and puts and end to 15 consecutive months of falling inflation in #Turkiye.

Inflation in Turkey rises for first time in 15 months

The CPI figure beats market forecasts and puts and end to 15 consecutive months of falling inflation in Türkiye.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 5d

#Turkish #Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announces that #Turkiye intends to commission its first nuclear reactor in 2026 at Akkuyu #nuclearplant. Together with the Thrace and Sinop nuclear power plants, Turkey will have 12 reactors and 15,000 MW.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 5d

#Turkiye #News - Turkish Airlines announces direct #flights to Armenia amid rapprochement between #Ankara and #Yerevan. The decision by #Turkey's national airline comes amid historic steps towards reconciliation between the two countries.

Turkish Airlines announces flights to Armenia and Romania

The decision by Turkey's national airline comes amid historic steps towards reconciliation between the two countries.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 6d

#Turkiye #BREAKINGNews - #Earthquake in #Istanbul: 5-magnitude #quake shakes the Sea of Marmara. The earthquake was felt in several provinces of #Turkey and forced the evacuation of students from several schools in the city.

Earthquake in Istanbul: quake shakes the Sea of Marmara

The earthquake was felt in several provinces of Turkey and forced the evacuation of students from several schools in the city.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 6d

#BREAKING #News #FlotillaForGaza - Turkey opens investigation after detention of #Gaza #FlotillaSumud activists. #Turkish prosecutors accuse #Israel of violation of international maritime law, kidnapping, looting, damage to property and torture.

Turkey opens investigation against Israel over Gaza flotilla

Turkish prosecutors accuse Israel of violation of international maritime law, kidnapping, looting, damage to property and torture for the boarding.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 6d

#BREAKING #SumudFlottilla - #Turkey condemns #Israel's boarding of the #Sumud #Flotilla to #Gaza as a "terrorist act". In a harsh statement, Ankara condemned the action in international waters "against unarmed civilians standing up to #Israeli oppression"

Turkey: Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla is a "terrorist act"

In a harsh statement, Ankara condemned the action in international waters "against unarmed civilians" who were "standing up to Israeli oppression".

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 6d

#BREAKING #news #SumudForGaza #FlotillaUnderAttack - #Israeli forces intercept the #SumudFlotilla heading to Gaza. Organizers report that most of the boats have lost live internet connection. Several activists confirm that Israeli boats surrounded them and ordered them to stop.

Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 7d

#ClimateCrisis #Environment #News - #Bursa starts implementing water cuts due to drought in #Turkiye. "If it doesn't #rain, the water in the reservoirs will run out on 6 October," the mayor warned. The city has initiated water cuts for 12 hours a day.

Water cuts begin in Bursa due to drought in Turkey

"If it doesn't rain, the water in the reservoirs will run out on 6 October," the mayor warned. The city has initiated water cuts for 12 hours a day.

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Turkey Türkiye @hispanatoliaen.bsky.social · 7d

#Sports #Football #News - #GalatasaraySK stuns #LiverpoolFC with Champions League win. The Turks, supported by their fans, managed to end a seven-match winless streak in European competitions.

Galatasaray stuns Liverpool in the Champions League

The Turks, supported by their fans, managed to end a seven-match winless streak in European competitions.

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