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Surprise Upset: Turkey's Opposition Scores Major Victory in Local Elections, Shaking Erdogan's Grip
This outcome presents a notable setback for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), which managed to secure only 24 mayoral positions. Meanwhile, other parties also secured victories, with the People's Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) winning 10, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) securing 8, the Welfare Party claiming 2, the Great Unity Party (BBP) securing 1, and the Good Party (iYi) also clinching one position, as confirmed by Turkish Supreme Election Council Chairman Ahmet Yener during a press briefing on Monday.
Turkish Parliament Gives Approval to Sweden's NATO Membership Bid
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his satisfaction with the Turkish Parliament's ratification, stating on social media, "Today we are one step closer to becoming a full member of NATO."
Market Turbulence: Chinese Stocks Witness a $6 Trillion Decline Over the Past 3 Years
Investors have been grappling with concerns related to China's real estate downturn, deflation, high levels of debt, a declining birth rate, a shrinking workforce, and a shift toward ideology-driven policies that have unsettled the private sector and discouraged foreign firms.
Erdogan Announces Turkey's Commitment to Sustained Cross-Border Operations Against Kurdish Militants in Iraq
In the past five days, Turkey's air operations in Syria and Iraq targeted 114 locations, resulting in the neutralization of 78 "terrorists." The military campaign was initiated in response to a PKK attack on January 12, leading to the death of nine Turkish soldiers in northern Iraq.
Turkish Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Black Sea Coast with 12 Member Crew Onboard
Yerlikaya addressed reporters in Eregli, explaining that authorities have been unsuccessful in establishing communication with the crew.
Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Turkey Recalls Ambassador from Israel
The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement confirming the recall of Ambassador Sakir Ozkan Torunlar from his post in Israel. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan further escalated tensions by announcing the suspension of contact with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing Israel's actions against Hamas as the reason for the diplomatic rift.
Turkish Prez Erdogan pledges to make new constitution
"Now we have a new task and a new opportunity before us. This is to give our country a new and civilian constitution," Erdogan said in a speech at the opening ceremony for the new legislative year of the parliament, Xinhua news agency reported.
Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish rebels after Ankara bomb attack
The Turkish airstrikes targeted the PKK bases in Gara, Hakurk, Metina and Qandil, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement issued by the ministry on Sunday evening.
1 terrorist killed, another dies in explosion near parliament buildings in Ankara
The blast was the first in the Turkish capital since 2016 and took place less than a mile from the parliament building, hours before lawmakers were due to return for its reopening after a three-month summer break, the Guardian reported.
Turkey: Two officers injured in blast near parliament
Two attackers arrived in a commercial vehicle around 09:30 (06:30 GMT) and carried out the attack, Yerlikaya added.
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