Fears of AI disinformation cast shadow over Turkish local elections | Elections News

Fears of AI disinformation cast shadow over Turkish local elections | Elections News

Istanbul, Turkey – As nationwide local elections approach on March 31, there are concerns in Turkey about the growing threat of disinformation and fake media created through artificial intelligence. Earlier this year, a video spread across social media purportedly showing Istanbul’s opposition mayor praising President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling Justice…

Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy | Russia-Ukraine war News

Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy | Russia-Ukraine war News

Erdogan pitches himself as go-between, Zelenskyy indicates Russia would not be invited to the first meeting. Turkey is ready to host a summit between Ukraine and Russia to end the war, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul. Speaking after their meeting…

Turkey rescuers battle to save workers trapped in landslide-hit gold mine | News

Turkey rescuers battle to save workers trapped in landslide-hit gold mine | News

Disaster highlights country’s poor safety record, as previous calls to shut down Copler mine went unheeded. Turkey is under pressure to shut down a gold mine buried by a massive landslide, as hundreds of rescuers battle to save at least nine trapped workers. The Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers…

In Turkey’s Gaziantep, weddings are dispelling some post-earthquake sadness | News

In Turkey’s Gaziantep, weddings are dispelling some post-earthquake sadness | News

Gaziantep, Turkey – Gazi Muhtar Pasa Boulevard in downtown Gaziantep, an elegant district of bridal shops and venues in a city known as a wedding destination, is much livelier than a year ago, the sidewalks clear of debris and shattered window glass. Businesses have been open since the early morning…

Turkey kills two attackers during assault on Istanbul court | News

Turkey kills two attackers during assault on Istanbul court | News

Ankara says the ‘terrorist act’ was carried out by the leftist armed group DHKP-C. The Turkish police have killed two people who allegedly attacked a court in Istanbul in what authorities labelled a “terrorist act”. The incident on Tuesday morning also saw six people injured, including three police officers, officials…

Syrian earthquake survivors still sleep outside one year on | Earthquakes

Syrian earthquake survivors still sleep outside one year on | Earthquakes

NewsFeed Families in Syrian towns devastated by last year’s earthquake are still choosing to sleep in tents outside, one year on. They fear that another quake could strike at any moment and that they could be crushed in their sleep. The Turkey-Syria earthquakes struck the region on February 6, 2023,…

Turkey appoints Fatih Karahan as new central bank chief after Erkan resigns | Business and Economy News

Turkey appoints Fatih Karahan as new central bank chief after Erkan resigns | Business and Economy News

The appointment comes a few hours after the resignation of Hafize Gaye Erkan citing a media scandal. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has named the central bank’s Deputy Governor Fatih Karahan as its new head following the resignation of the chief, Hafize Gaye Erkan. The appointment of the former senior economist…

US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey | News

US approves sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey | News

The $23bn deal was finalised after Turkey’s parliament ratified Sweden’s long-delayed NATO membership. The United States has approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after the Turkish parliament this week ratified Sweden’s NATO membership. The US Department of State notified Congress of the $23bn agreement to sell the…