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Turkey Teeth Victim Admits to Drug-Driving Charges
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Turkey Teeth Victim Admits to Drug-Driving Charges

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A man who underwent dental procedures in Turkey, often referred to as 'Turkey teeth,' has admitted to drug-driving. The individual, whose identity...

Feb 18, 2026 11:33 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Turkey expresses satisfaction with alignment between Syria and Kurdish forces, says Erdogan
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Turkey expresses satisfaction with alignment between Syria and Kurdish forces, says Erdogan

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed satisfaction with the recent alignment steps taken by Syria and Kurdish forces. This...

Feb 18, 2026 11:32 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Turkey's Parliament Supports Reintegration of Former Kurdish Fighters
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Turkey's Parliament Supports Reintegration of Former Kurdish Fighters

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Turkey's parliament has approved measures aimed at reintegrating former Kurdish fighters into society. This initiative is part of a broader effort...

Feb 18, 2026 11:28 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Uzbekistan Sees Surge in Tourism to Egypt in 2025 Amid Improved Connectivity
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Uzbekistan Sees Surge in Tourism to Egypt in 2025 Amid Improved Connectivity

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Uzbekistan is experiencing a notable increase in tourism to Egypt in 2025, driven by enhanced flight connectivity and simplified travel...

Feb 18, 2026 11:02 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Stabbing His Wife and Killing a Bystander in Turkey
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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Stabbing His Wife and Killing a Bystander in Turkey

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In the Çorlu district of Tekirdağ, Turkey, a trial is underway for Aykut Elmas, who is accused of stabbing his hearing-impaired wife, Mavuş Elmas,...

Feb 18, 2026 10:01 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Öcalan's Message on Citizenship and Syria Shared by DEM Party Delegation
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Öcalan's Message on Citizenship and Syria Shared by DEM Party Delegation

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The DEM Party delegation to İmralı announced statements from PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan during discussions on a process report. Öcalan's messages...

Feb 18, 2026 10:00 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Storm in Tekirdağ Cancels Flights and Fishing Activities
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Storm in Tekirdağ Cancels Flights and Fishing Activities

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A storm affecting Tekirdağ has led to the cancellation of training flights at Çorlu Atatürk Airport. Fishermen in the region have also been unable...

Feb 18, 2026 09:59 AM 1 min read 1 source
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All detainees in 'Urban Consensus' cases released under judicial control in Turkey
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All detainees in 'Urban Consensus' cases released under judicial control in Turkey

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Elif Gül and Turabi Şen, who were being tried in the 'City Consensus' cases, have been released under judicial control. This marks the end of...

Feb 18, 2026 09:55 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Italy to Attend Peace Council Conference as Observer Amid Constitutional Restrictions
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Italy to Attend Peace Council Conference as Observer Amid Constitutional Restrictions

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Italy has announced that it will only participate as an observer in the Peace Council conference in the U.S. due to constitutional regulations...

Feb 18, 2026 09:37 AM 2 min read 1 source
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