On July 7, 1950, the World Bank approved its first loan to Turkey, namely a $3.9mn facility for a grain storage project, the development bank said in a press release for the commemoration of the 75th ...

Turkiye’s Izmir, Hatay and Syria’s Latakia regions affected by wildfires Three have died in Turkiye as blaze continues to rage in southern province, which borders Syria.

Turkish police on Tuesday arrested more than 120 city hall members in the western city of Izmir, a known stronghold for opposition to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The detainees ...

Find out if it's safe to travel to Turkey, amid wildfires in Izmir and Iran-Israel conflict. Get the latest UK Foreign Office advice here.

Turkey wildfires mapped and latest advice for travel to Izmir Adnan Menderes airport remains operational and package holidays are continuing as normal with firefighting efforts under way ...

The fires are raging in Izmir: At least 10 settlements evacuated, houses burned and 17 people arrested It was raining ash on the Greek islands, the sky darkened on Patmos - Almost 1,200 ...

Operations at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in Turkey are returning to normal on Monday (June 30) after wildfires forced flights to be grounded on Sunday (June 29). Services affected by the temporary ...

Turkey wildfires: Izmir airport forced to close with flights cancelled and diverted The Mayor of İzmir, Dr. Cemil Tugay, warned people to be careful as the coastal city copes with flames ...

The suspect in a recent armed attack on a residence in Alsancak has been apprehended in the south and handed over to authorities in the north. Identified as E.B. (20), the suspect had reportedly ...

A shooting incident occurred in Alsancak in broad daylight, prompting a police investigation.

Izmir Alsancak Şaar Aşamayim Synagogue which was rebuilt and turned into a ´Jewish Community Center´ has opened its doors with a ceremony on December 1st. Alsancak Şaar Aşamayim Synagogue which was ...