The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye issued a written statement regarding the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The statement read, "We welcome the progress achieved towards establishing a lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the commitment recorded in Washington today in this regard." The statement in question states that, at a time when international conflicts and crises are intensifying, this step constitutes a highly significant development for the promotion of regional peace and stability. Additionally, gratitude for the contributions of the US administration to the process was expressed. The statement also notes that...
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The Presidency of Türkiye described Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide that will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. "We strongly condemn Israel's decision to occupy Gaza, which will exacerbate human rights violations and humanitarian crises... Israel’s efforts to cement its occupation breach both international legal norms and humanitarian values. Given the intensified bombardments targeting civilians, the destruction of infrastructure, and the obstruction of basic humanitarian necessities, Israel’s actions in Gaza blatantly constitute genocide," Burhanettin Duran, the Presidency's Head of Communications of Türkiye, said in a statement. According to Duran, the international community needs to firmly stand against...
Unclear whether the structure is a mosque or a temple Researchers discovered a 600-year-old place of worship in a firewood storage in Central Anatolia. The structure, built between 1337 and 1399, features a stone arch. The original function of the structure, whether temple or mosque, remains unknown. However, the pristine condition of the structure and artefacts inside makes this discovery extremely significant. A centuries-old mystery was revealed during the cleaning of a firewood storage facility in Türkiye's Central Anatolian region. Researchers from a Turkish university have discovered a 600-year-old place of worship here. According to Al Arabiya, researchers from the Department...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated today that he discussed defence and security cooperation with the visiting Prime Minister of Senegal in Ankara and expressed his satisfaction with his country's strengthening ties with Africa. During a press conference with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Today we discussed the joint measures we can take in areas such as security, defence industry, and combating terrorism." Erdoğan added, "We are pleased with the growing interest of our African brothers and sisters in Turkish defence industry products. We are eager to strengthen our solidarity...
The bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius, which was repatriated from the United States to Türkiye on July 19, 2025, has been presented to the public for the first time in an exhibition held at the Library within the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The statue is among 570 archaeological artefacts showcased as part of the “Heritage for the Future” project, initiated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye. Notably, 485 of these artefacts are being exhibited for the first time today. The archaeological exhibition offers visitors a journey through 12,000 years of history. The oldest artefact on display is...
Two Turkish defence industry companies unveiled a hybrid directed energy weapon system named ALKA-KAPLAN at the Türkiye International Defence Fair. The system was developed to strengthen the defence capabilities of land forces against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). As the impact of UAVs and loitering munitions on the battlefield has significantly increased in recent years, conventional land armoured units have been facing serious threats. In response to this development, the ALKA-KAPLAN system has been introduced as Türkiye’s first mobile armoured anti-drone platform. The ALKA system features both “soft-kill” (electromagnetic jamming) and “hard-kill” (high-energy laser destruction) capabilities. With its...
Turkish Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Enver İskurt announced that the travel time of China-Europe freight trains from China to Türkiye via the "Middle Corridor" has been reduced to 15 days. At the ceremony held in İstanbul, two freight trains from China departed from İstanbul towards Lodz in Poland and Budapest, the capital of Hungary. İskurt stated that one of the trains departed from Chengdu, carrying 508 tons of cargo, and reached Kars by using the "Middle Corridor" over the Alataw Pass in Xinjiang. Previously, this period often exceeded 20 days due to customs procedures and weather conditions in the Caspian...
Turkmen Ambassador Sapar Palvanov met with Yunus Emre Institute Coordinator Abdullah Demir in Brussels to discuss cultural collaboration opportunities. The parties discussed collaborating on projects to promote the legacy of the great Turkmen poet, philosopher, and humanist Magtymguly Pyragy using the Yunus Emre Institute's resources. Ambassador Palvanov proposed launching a joint project centred on the peaceful and humanitarian messages of Magtymguly Pyragy and Yunus Emre, noting that Turkmenistan widely commemorated Magtymguly Pyragy's 300th birth anniversary last year. Both poets have urged humanity to embrace tolerance, peace, and spiritual integrity as they seek harmony and understanding. As part of Turkmenistan's "Year...
Türkiye's President Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his statements over the recognition of a Palestinian state on Monday, Erdoğan's office said. Erdoğan and Starmer discussed bilateral relations in a phone call, as well as regional and global issues, the Turkish statement said. It added that the Turkish president also emphasised the importance of taking steps to compel Israel to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution.