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Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern
Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.
From: NewsFeed
Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown
Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
Published On 26 May 2026
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Turkish police storm main opposition CHP’s party headquarters
Violence erupted after Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara.
Published On 24 May 2026
Turkish and Syrian officials detain 10 individuals with alleged ISIL ties
Those arrested reportedly took part in what officials described as ‘terrorist attacks’ in Turkiye.
Turkiye shutters liberal Istanbul university seized in criminal probe
Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students ‘suffer no harm’.
From: NewsFeed
Turkish opposition leader vows to stay after court ousts him
Turkiye’s main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has vowed not to leave party headquarters.
Published On 22 May 2026
Turkish court ousts leader of main opposition party
Ankara court overturns results of leadership election won by Republican People’s Party head Ozgur Ozel.
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Flotilla activists recount Israeli violence as they arrive in Turkiye
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.
Published On 21 May 2026
Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye
A number of players submitted visa applications in person at the US embassy in Ankara ahead of their training camp.
Israel deports hundreds of Gaza aid flotilla activists amid global outcry
Israel’s treatment of the hundreds of abductees has been condemned by several countries, including key allies.
