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Panicked scenes after school shooting in Turkey leaves at least nine dead

A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, wounding 13 others, the interior minister said.

15/04/2026

Turkey

Nine dead and 13 injured in second school shooting in Turkey this week

It comes a day after an ex-student opened fire at his former high school in Siverek in southern Şanlıurfa province, wounding 16 people including students before killing himself in a showdown with police.

15/04/2026

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Sixteen injured in rare Turkey school shooting in Siverek district

Turkey was rocked by a school shooting on Tuesday 14 April 2026 when an 18 year old former student opened fire at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek, in Şanlıurfa province.

14/04/2026

Turkey

Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16

The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a high school in Siverek in Şanlıurfa province, before hiding inside the building.

14/04/2026

Turkey

Turkey puts 11 leaders of LGBTQ+ association on trial for 'obscenity'

Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but the LGBTQ+ community is frequently targeted by authorities who blame it for the country's declining birth rate.

08/04/2026

Turkey

Three gunmen 'neutralised' in shooting near Istanbul Israeli consulate

Authorities said a comprehensive investigation is being carried out with law enforcement units under the coordination of the chief public prosecutor's office.

07/04/2026

Travel News

Travelling to Türkiye? Here's what you need to know

Despite regional tensions, it remains ‘business as usual’ in Türkiye’s main tourism hubs.

13/03/2026

Europe News

NATO intercepts another Iranian missile in Turkish airspace

NATO says it "stands ready" to defend its members' territory after Iranian ballistic missiles entered Turkish airspace. Ankara said on Monday it shot down a second missile in a week in the south east part of Türkiye.

09/03/2026

Culture news

The Museum of Innocence: Netflix memories of love, a city and objects

How Orhan Pamuk's television adaptation of 1970s Istanbul for Netflix is taking over Turkey with its portrayal of love, memories and objects.

05/03/2026

Turkey

Turkish Air Force major dies in F-16 fighter jet crash near Balıkesir

A Turkish F-16 crashed after takeoff from the Balıkesir air base in Turkey's Marmara region, killing pilot Major İbrahim Bolat. Authorities opened an investigation.

25/02/2026

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Watch: Seagull rescued with CPR by Istanbul football captain after ball collision

Turkey witnessed an unusual scene during an amateur playoff in Istanbul when a seagull was hit by a clearance kick.

25/02/2026

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Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs

In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures.

14/02/2026

Turkey

Brawl erupts in Turkey's parliament over justice minister appointment

No official reason was given for Wednesday's Cabinet shake‑up, though the Official Gazette said the outgoing ministers had "requested to be relieved" of their duties.

11/02/2026

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Fistfight erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment

A brawl has erupted in Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers clash over a controversial appointment to the Justice Ministry.

11/02/2026

Turkey

Intercity bus crash in Turkey kills nine, injuring seven

The driver died after the speeding bus failed to take a bend and rolled down an embankment; a separate crash in Burdur killed seven more.

01/02/2026

Turkey

Turkish authorities arrest six on suspicion of spying for Tehran

The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran.

28/01/2026

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Tornado hits Turkey's Antalya, causes widespread damage

Heavy rain and fierce winds caused widespread damage in Turkey’s Antalya province, especially in Aksu and Kumluca, but no casualties were reported.

27/01/2026

Turkey

French journalist detained at pro-Kurdish rally in Istanbul released

Raphael Boukandoura, who works for French publications including Liberation and Courrier International, was detained on Monday at a protest against a military operation targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.

21/01/2026

Turkey

Prosecutor shoots and injures judge in Istanbul appeals court

Judge Aslı Kahraman sustained serious injuries when Muhammet Çağatay Kılıçaslan, a prosecutor and Kahraman's alleged ex-partner, opened fire inside the courthouse, according to the domestic press.

13/01/2026

Turkey

Turkey arrests scores in another country-wide raid on IS extremists

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the detention of 125 suspects in operations across 25 provinces against the so-called IS terrorist group.

31/12/2025

Turkey

Turkey detains 357 suspects in widening crackdown on Islamic State

The raids came a day after three police officers and six suspected Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey.

30/12/2025

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Heavy snowfall closes schools in 14 Turkish provinces

Heavy snowfall in Turkey closed schools in 14 provinces, turning the break into playtime for children, with some sledging on plastic bags.

29/12/2025

Turkey

Three Turkish police officers killed in raid on IS group militants

Another nine officers were injured in a shootout during a counter-terrorism operation in Yalova province, after Turkey arrested over 100 suspects allegedly plotting holiday attacks.

29/12/2025

Turkey

Turkey detains 115 suspects over IS New Year's Eve attack plot

Istanbul police raided 124 locations on Thursday, seizing weapons and documents as authorities warn of planned attacks during the festive period.

25/12/2025

Turkey

Libyan military chief killed in plane crash after takeoff from Ankara

General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, military chief of Libya's UN-recognised government in Tripoli, died with seven others when the plane crashed near the Turkish capital Ankara.

24/12/2025

Turkey

Turkey thwarts Islamic state-led New Year's Eve suicide attack plot

Turkish intelligence captured an IS member assigned to carry out suicide attacks in Turkey and Europe, as authorities warned of possible New Year's Eve attack plots. Ten suspects were detained for financing the network.

23/12/2025