#Türkiye

Culture
Deliorman Opens Easter Festival at Bolshoi
Cemi'i Can Deliorman, chief conductor of Türkiye's Presidential Symphony Orchestra, led a historic performance at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre on Sunday, marking the opening of the 24th Moscow Easter Festival.
Türkiye
Erdogan Extends Easter Greetings to Christians
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday extended Easter wishes to Christians celebrating the holiday.
Culture
Istanbul Opera Fest Returns
The 16th International Opera Festival, organized by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry’s State Opera and Ballet, will run from May 10 to June 3 in Istanbul, featuring 11 productions across 20 performances.
Politics
Erdogan Condemns Gaza Assault
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday fiercely condemned Israel’s military operations in Gaza, accusing the Israeli government of committing indiscriminate massacres and criticizing the international community’s silence.
Politics
Türkiye Backs Syrian Stability
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated on Tuesday that Türkiye will oppose any attempts to block Syria from achieving lasting peace and stability.
Politics
Fidan, Rubio Discuss Syria, Gaza, and Ukraine Ceasefire
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio spoke by phone on Monday, discussing the situation in Syria, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian-Turkish Prosecutors Meet
Bulgaria's acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov met with Turkey’s General Prosecutor Muhsin Senturk in Sofia on Monday during Senturk’s first official visit since taking office. The visit follows a Bulgarian delegation's trip to Ankara in February.
Politics
Erdogan Condemns Israel, Backs Palestinians
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israeli violence in Gaza, calling it "blatant banditry" and labeling it as "clear war crimes."
Culture
Turkish Printmaking Exhibit Opens in Sofia
More than 20 renowned Turkish printmakers will showcase their lithographs at Sofia's GrafikArt Gallery from April 8 to 28.
Politics
Greek and Turkish FMs Meet in Brussels
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Brussels during the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Politics
Erdogan and Macron Speak on Eid Greetings
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday in a phone call, according to the Turkish presidency.
Politics
Erdogan Discusses Global Issues in Calls with World Leaders
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in phone calls with several world leaders on Sunday, addressing regional and global concerns and extending Eid greetings.
Tech & Science
Türkiye and China Collaborate on AI in Medicine
Türkiye’s Scientific and Technological Research Institution and China’s National Natural Science Foundation have announced a collaboration focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and agriculture.
Business
Turkish Exports to Bulgaria Reach USD 5.2 Billion in 2024
Approximately 12,000 Turkish companies exported to Bulgaria in 2024, according to Turkish Exporters Assembly President Mustafa Gultepe, speaking at the first-ever event in Bulgaria organized by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) in partnership with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and BULTISAD, with support from the Turkish Embassy’s trade advisor in Sofia.
Politics
New Momentum for Türkiye-US Relations in Trump's Second Term
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed optimism about the future of Türkiye-US relations under US President Donald Trump's second term.
Politics
Erdogan: Türkiye Pushing for Ceasefire to End Gaza Massacres
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Saturday that Türkiye is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to reinstate a ceasefire and halt the killings in Gaza ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
Politics
Türkiye Intensifies Efforts for Gaza Ceasefire, Stands by Palestinians
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Friday that Türkiye has ramped up diplomatic efforts to restore a ceasefire in Gaza, aiming to end the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.
Politics
Erdogan Condemns Israel's Attacks on Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's recent attacks on Gaza during phone calls with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Tuesday.
Politics
Erdogan Welcomes Ukraine's Ceasefire, Hopes for Constructive Russian Response
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed Ukraine’s acceptance of a ceasefire in its conflict with Russia, expressing hope that Moscow will respond constructively.
Türkiye
Türkiye Aims to Become a Global Hub for Peace Diplomacy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced Wednesday that Türkiye is working to establish itself as a key center for "peace diplomacy."
Politics
Erdogan Condemns Attacks on Syria, Stresses Regional Stability
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday strongly condemned all attacks targeting Syria’s integrity and social peace, as well as acts of terrorism and intimidation.