The body of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish American dual citizen, was being sent to Turkey for her funeral. Her fatal shooting by Israeli forces has sparked outrage in both countries.
Author: Safak Timur
Cable Car Accident in Antalya, Turkey, Drops Passengers Onto Mountain
Scores of people were stranded, some overnight, after an accident on a rocky hillside above the city of Antalya.
Fire at Masquerade Nightclub in Istanbul Kills 29
The fire took place at Masquerade, a popular club that was closed to the public and undergoing renovations. Six people were arrested.
Israeli Soccer Player in Turkey Removed Over Gaza War Post
The player, Eden Karzev, was fined and moved to an Israeli team. He is the second Israeli pro this week to run afoul of a Turkish team for displaying pro-Israel messages.
Softer Penalty for Somali Leader’s Son After Fatal Crash Prompts Outrage in Turkey
After a crash that killed a motorcycle courier, a son of Somalia’s president faced prison. Now it will be a fine of about $900.
Israeli Soccer Player Sagiv Jehezkel Detained in Turkey
The player, Sagiv Jehezkel, displayed a pro-Israel message after scoring on Sunday and was promptly suspended by his club. He was released after questioning and returned to Israel.
Erdogan Says Ukraine ‘Deserves NATO Membership’
The Turkish president also said he would work to help extend the Black Sea grain deal for longer intervals after meeting with Ukraine’s leader.
Prosecutor Asks Turkey to Turn Khashoggi Murder Case Over to Saudis
All 26 suspects accused in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the dissident Saudi journalist, in Istanbul in 2018 are Saudi nationals.