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WORLD
France against Macron’s pension reform
Some 400,000 people took to streets of Paris, says CGT union. More than 2 million people protested in France on Thursday against the government’s controversial plan to push back the retirement age.
TÜRKIYE
Reaction from Ankara to The Economist
We must remind audiences that this is sensationalist journalism based on cheap propaganda and disinformation, Communications Director Altun says. Altun's remarks came after The Economist published a story calling on outsiders to pay attention to Türkiye's upcoming elections, and claimed that the country is "on the brink of disaster" under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
SPORTS
Turkish swimmer sets sights on national team
Beyza Nur Sezgin is aiming for new heights by joining the Turkish National Swimming Team despite having no legs and a left arm. 'I want to represent my country in domestic and international organizations,’ says Sezgin. Sezgin has amassed 13 swimming medals but said her biggest goal is to join the national team.
ECONOMY
Turkish stock exchange opens higher on Friday
BIST 100 index gains 21.66 points. Türkiye's benchmark stock index opened at 5,444.03 points on Friday, up 0.40%, or 21.66 points, from the previous close. On Thursday, Borsa Istanbul's BIST 100 index rose 0.71% to close at 5,422.37 points, with a daily trading volume of 109 billion Turkish liras ($5.8 billion).
Turkish unmanned fighter jet KIZILELMA
It passes another test in 2nd flight
TÜRKIYE
It cannot determine future: Erdogan
Turkish people determine Türkiye's future, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, criticizing cover story in The Economist
TÜRKIYE
Burning copy of Quran in Sweden has 'nothing to do with freedom'
'This incident promotes violence against Muslims, especially Muslims in Sweden,' says Türkiye's Communications Director Altun
Erdogan to Greece
Don't mess with Türkiye in Aegean
TÜRKIYE
Over 17M tons of grain exported from Ukraine, says Türkiye
Grain shipment from Ukrainian ports under Black Sea grain export deal continues safely, says National Defense Ministry
CULTURE
Prince Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’ sells 3.2M copies in 1st week
ENTERTAINMENT
Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in set shooting
TÜRKIYE
Turkish animation sector outstrip international competitors
Popular News
Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors
Hawaii volcano continues to ease
2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals marked by unforgettable moments
NASA Orion capsule safely blazes back from moon, aces test
UK economy shrinks 0.3% in three months through October
Shoppers, workers clash over post-pandemic expectations
Politics
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05 Ocak 2023 - 15:09
Türkiye's president accuses West of ‘double standards’
'Those accusing Türkiye of censorship remain silent about those (Twitter) doing real censorship,' says Erdogan. After the defeated coup of July 15 in Türkiye, in which over 250 people were killed, "those who ruthlessly criticized us have raised a stir in the face of the rumors of a coup in their own country," Erdogan said.
26 Aralık 2022 - 16:39
Türkiye becomes diplomatic hub
With aim to end war, Türkiye hosted trilateral foreign ministers meeting with Russia and Ukraine, and grain deal talks
Business
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21 Aralık 2022 - 13:21
Albania becomes 27th buyer of Turkish pioneering Bayraktar drones
Number of countries to which Turkish fighter drone Bayraktar TB2 being exported rises to 27. Countries including Ukraine, Qatar, and Azerbaijan have already purchased the drones, with Poland last year becoming the first EU and NATO member state to acquire drones from Türkiye.
12 Aralık 2022 - 15:04
Fight to curb food waste increasingly turns to science
Experts say growing awareness of food waste and its incredible cost — both in dollars and in environmental impact — has led to an uptick in efforts to mitigate it. U.S. food waste startups raised $4.8 billion in 2021, 30% more than they raised in 2020, according to ReFed, a group that studies food waste.
Sport
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12 Ocak 2023 - 13:07
Real Madrid reach Spanish Super Cup final
09 Ocak 2023 - 14:01
Galatasaray taste 3-0 road win over Fenerbahce
Galatasaray defeated arch-rivals Fenerbahce with a 3-0 score on road in week 18 of the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. Galatasaray remained at top of Super Lig, 4 points ahead of 2nd-place Fenerbahce. Irfan Can Kahveci, who came off the bench, was shown a straight red card after a foul on Leo Dubois in the 86th minute.
03 Ocak 2023 - 12:08
Ken Block dies after snowmobile accident
Pro rally driver Ken Block, a motorsports icon known for his stunt driving and for co-founding the action sports apparel brand DC Shoes, died on Monday in a snowmobiling accident near his home in Utah. Block was also the co-founder of DC Shoes
Health
Greece takes measures to tackle medicine shortages
Japan tests all China arrivals for COVID as cases surge
New Zealand bans tobacco sales for next generation
More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery
Belgium reports 2nd monkeypox case in less than 24 hours
Technology
Kızılelma passes another test in 2nd flight
Türkiye turned into technology hub, says head of Alibaba
Best of CES 2023: Wireless TV, delivery robots and in-car VR
Tesla says it sold a record 1.3 million vehicles last year
Türkiye introduced the swarm feature of Albatros-S
Science
Turkish scientists developed imaging technique for cancer treatment
3 bald eagles die, 10 sick after eating euthanized animals
Smoke alarm goes off in Russian segment of International Space Station
NASA’s deep space observatory set for December launch
US gov't awards Novavax $1.6B for coronavirus vaccine
Turkish gene discovery hailed as top scientific find
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Kızılelma passes another test in 2nd flight
Courier draws applause with his piano performance
Prince Harry says explosive book is a bid to ‘own my story’
Turkish scientists developed imaging technique for cancer treatment
Ski lovers flock to slopes at Türkiye’s famed resort
Türkiye’s 1st and only ice museum hosts 100,000 visitors since opening
Doner kebab is more popular than currywurst in Germany
Entertainment
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14 Ocak 2023 - 16:05
UK royals appear for first time after Harry’s book published
Members of the U.K. royal family appeared in public Thursday for the first time since the publication of Prince Harry’s explosive memoir, touring charities and a hospital as they got on with the task of being working royals.
12 Ocak 2023 - 09:47
Designers look to nature, landfills for new decor materials
At first glance, Nina Edwards Anker’s sconces and chandeliers look like ancient scrolls of parchment, or sheets of buttery toffee, wrapped around LED bulbs. Come closer — or just ask the New York-based designer/architect — and you’ll find they’re actually made of algae.
09 Ocak 2023 - 10:28
Prince Harry says explosive book is a bid to ‘own my story’
03 Ocak 2023 - 10:39
Jeremy Renner undergoes surgery after accident
03 Ocak 2023 - 09:35
I want a family, not an institution: UK's Prince Harry
Culture
Prince Harry’s memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace
Muhammad is 2nd-most-popular baby boy name in Netherlands in 2022
‘M3gan’ dolls up with $30.2M while ‘Avatar’ stays No. 1
Türkiye’s 1st and only ice museum hosts 100,000 visitors since opening
Doner kebab is more popular than currywurst in Germany
Autorickshaws becoming popular among foreign diplomats in India