Military ‘seizes power’ in Turkey; top general ‘taken hostage’
Turkey’s military has said it has seized power, but the prime minister said the attempted coup would be put down. If successful, the overthrow of President…
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Turkish Military Says It Has Seized Control From Ankara Government
Turkey’s military said on Friday it had seized power, but the prime minister said the attempted coup would be put down. If successful, the overthrow…
Flights from Istanbul’s Ataturk airport cancelled after Turkey’s attempted military coup
All flights from Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport have been canceled, a Reuters witness said on Friday, citing a pilot, after the military said it had taken…
PM Yıldırım confirms a coup attempt in Turkey, says the attempt will not be successful
Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım late Friday said a group within Turkey’s military was engaged in what appeared to be an attempted coup. Yıldırım said…
Military coup in Turkey – updating news
11:13pm Several reports of gunfire as protests grow There is now shooting at Istanbul airport apparently. The Turkish parliament building is surrounded by tanks. 11:03pm Erdogan…
Both of Istanbul’s Bosphorus bridges are closed – URGENT
Gendarmerie has blocked entrances to bridges in Istanbul from the Anatolian to the European side of the city on July 15. Doğan News Agency reported…
UNESCO Announces 4 New World Heritage Sites
Four new sites made it to the World Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The new sites, announced Friday,…
Turkish Airlines has been chosen “Best Airline in Europe” for the sixth time
Turkey’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), has been chosen ‘Best Airline in Europe’ for the sixth time. THY Board and Executive Committee Chairman İlker Aycı…
Istanbul Ataturk airport breaks flights record just 3 days after terror attack
Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport saw a record-breaking 1,424 flights take-off and land three days after last week’s terror attack, Transport Minister Ahmet Arslan said Monday….
Ten killed, many wounded in suicide attack at Istanbul airport – VIDEO
Two suicide bombers opened fire before blowing themselves up at the entrance to the main international airport in Istanbul on Tuesday, killing at least 10…