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Preservation of traditional Turkish and regional crafts

16 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Ahmet Turan preserves weaving craft in Rize despite visual impairment

Efforts to preserve traditional Turkish crafts and archaeological legacies are being led by veteran practitioners and new entrepreneurs. In Eskişehir, jeweler Hüseyin Altay maintains the Sivrihisar cebesi gold weaving tr

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Ottoman Empire Bursa conquest commemorations

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Bursa hosts symposium on Ottoman history for 700th conquest anniversary

Commemorations regarding the early Ottoman Empire and the conquest of Bursa have highlighted various historical sites and academic perspectives. Initial focus was placed on the historical route leading to the conquest, w

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Turkish organized crime and fraud crackdowns

84 clusters · 222 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey and Cyprus law enforcement conduct major narcotics operations

In mid-September 2026, the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in Istanbul launched two major investigations targeting individuals in the arts, sports, and social media sectors for facilitating drug use, blackmail,

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Agricultural harvesting practices in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Agricultural harvesting methods vary across Turkey

Agricultural activities in Turkey show a mix of regulatory oversight, traditional practices, and increasing mechanization. In August, authorities in provinces such as Kars and Bilecik intensified inspections of combine

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Gemlik and Orhangazi olive harvest festival

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Söğüt hosts 745th Ertuğrul Gazi Commemoration and Yörük Festivals

The 33rd International Gemlik Olive Festival has commenced in the Gemlik and Orhangazi districts of Bursa, Turkey, to mark the seasonal olive harvest. Themed ‘Two Districts, One Heritage: Orhangazi-Gemlik Olive’, the eve

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Turkey municipal politics: Yeni Party surge

7 clusters · 63 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey local politics: Yeni Parti meetings and municipal council updates

The political landscape in Turkey continues to shift as the Yeni Party, formed by Özgür Özel, expands its influence through a wave of resignations from the Republican People’s Party (CHP). In Çorum, CHP Provincial Chair

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Tomato production and harvest in Bitlis

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Bitlis tomato harvest begins near Mount Nemrut

The tomato harvest season has commenced in the Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkey, specifically in the Karşıyaka neighborhood near the foothills of Mount Nemrut. The province is a significant agricultural producer, rankin

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