Several people have been injured following a large explosion at a fireworks factory in Turkey. The explosion occurred at the fireworks factory in the town of Hendek, in the northwestern Sakarya …
Explosion at Fireworks Factory in Turkey Kills 4, Injures at Least 97
An explosion at a fireworks factory in northwestern Turkey on Friday killed four people and injured at least 97 others, officials said. There were 186 workers at the factory outside the town of Hendek …
Trial of 20 Saudis in Jamal Khashoggi Killing Opens in Turkey
Supporters of the slain journalist expressed hope that the proceedings would offer a chance for justice. The defendants are to be tried in absentia.
20 Saudi suspects in Khashoggi murder go on trial in Turkey in absentia
Two former aides of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are among them. The suspects, all Saudis, fled to the kingdom and some were tried there.
Suspects in Ghosn’s Japanese escape stand trial in Turkey
Seven suspects went on trial in Turkey on Friday over their alleged involvement in former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s dramatic escape from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul at the end of last year …
Turkey fireworks: Dozens hurt as blast traps workers
A series of explosions at a fireworks factory in north-west Turkey trapped more than 150 workers inside the building and left 41 people wounded, officials say. Local governor Cetin Oktay Kaldirim told …
Turkey trial begins into Ghosn escape from Japan
The trial opened in Turkey on Friday of seven suspects over the audacious escape of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul in December, local media reported. Ghosn, who …
Fed’s Powell met with Turkey’s central bank chief in May as lira fell
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke in May with Turkey’s central bank chief, records released by the U.S. central bank on Thursday showed, as fallout from the coronavirus pandemic was …
Turkey’s Wedding Halls Reopen With Lace-Trimmed Masks and Muted Celebrations
Turkey’s Wedding Halls Reopen With Lace-Trimmed Masks and Muted Celebrations DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Bride-to-be Merve Kacar adjusted her gown, placed a crown on her head and added the …
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates future of iconic Hagia Sophia
In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served as a cathedral, a mosque and a museum.