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Turkey: Ceiling Lights Shake After M6.0 Earthquake in Balikesir 2

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Turkey on Monday, October 27. Multiple buildings collapsed in the town of Sindirgi, Balikesir Province, near the earthquake's epicenter. This video shows ceiling lights shaking due to the quake in Bursa.

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli /DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Apocalyptic Turkey Wildfires Spread By Record 50C Heatwave - Bursa

Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave. More than a thousand firefighters are battling flames outside the country’s fourth-largest city, Bursa on July 26, 2025 in Turkey. Flames are closing in on Turkey’s fourth-largest city as wildfires that have killed at least 14 people continue to ravage the country. More than 1,500 people have fled their homes and one firefighter has died as overnight fires. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul and Surrounding Areas 3

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, causing buildings to shake and prompting widespread evacuations across the city. More than 200 were injured, mainly due to panic and individuals jumping from heights.

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Turkey: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul and Surrounding Areas

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, shaking buildings and causing people to flee outside across the city. Shaking was also felt in other cities and provinces. According to the Istanbul Governor's office, 151 were injured jumping from high places due to panic but there are no reports of deaths or major structural damage.

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PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan calls for Kurdish militant group to lay down arms

Handout photograph released on February 27, 2025, shows jailed Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan (First row C) poses with Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party delegation members MP of the Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Pervin Buldan (First row 3rd L), Ahmet Turk (First row 3rd R) former mayor of mardin, Sirri Sureyya Onder (First row 2nd R), MP of Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, Tulay Hamitogullari (R), Co-leader of Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, Tuncer Bakirhan, (first row 2nd L) , Co-leader of Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, Faik Ozgur Erol (2nd row L), Lawyer, Cengiz Cicek (2nd row R) at the Imrali island prison,Bursa Province, Turkey. Handout Photo by The Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party Press Office via DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish police detain 9 suspects involved in drug trafficking

STORY: Turkish police detain 9 suspects involved in drug trafficking SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Turkish police detaining nine suspects involved in international drug trafficking and seizing 373 kg of cocaine in northwestern Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained nine people suspected of involvement in international drug trafficking and seized 373 kg of cocaine in a northwestern province, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday. The suspects, believed to be part of an organized crime organization, were trying to ship drugs from South America to Türkiye, Yerlikaya wrote on social media platform X, adding that the cocaine was concealed in a container at the Gemlik port in Bursa province. The operations were carried out by the Istanbul and Bursa police departments, he said, without specifying the timing of the operations. "I want our beloved nation

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3 treasure hunters killed in illegal excavation in NW Türkiye

STORY: 3 treasure hunters killed in illegal excavation in NW Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of search and rescue teams moving towards the scene to rescue people trapped under the earth in the collapsed cave in Bursa, Türkiye 2. shots of rescuers carrying the lifeless body of a man killed in a cave-in in Bursa, Türkiye 3. shots of the cave where three people lost their lives in Bursa, Türkiye STORYLINE: A cave collapse in Türkiye's northwestern province of Bursa during an illegal treasure hunt killed three individuals on Thursday, as reported by local media. The incident occurred in the Iznik district, where the three individuals were conducting an unauthorized excavation inside a cave for ancient artifacts. The cave-in trapped them as rocks fell upon them, according to the Ihlas news agency. Following the report of the collapse, gendarmerie forces and emergency teams were dispatched to

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TÜRKIYE-BURSA-COFFEE ON BICYCLE

(240327) -- BURSA, March 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Enes Sefa Unlu prepares coffee in Bursa, Türkiye, on March 25, 2024. In northwestern Türkiye's Bursa city, a 27-year-old man ingeniously transformed his bicycle into a mobile coffee shop, a fresh idea for sipping a cup of coffee outdoors. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Coffee on bicycle, new way for Turks' daily caffeine fix

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TÜRKIYE-BURSA-COFFEE ON BICYCLE

(240327) -- BURSA, March 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Enes Sefa Unlu prepares coffee in Bursa, Türkiye, on March 25, 2024. In northwestern Türkiye's Bursa city, a 27-year-old man ingeniously transformed his bicycle into a mobile coffee shop, a fresh idea for sipping a cup of coffee outdoors. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Coffee on bicycle, new way for Turks' daily caffeine fix

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Turkish police detain 8 suspects in anti-gang operations

STORY: Turkish police detain 8 suspects in anti-gang operations SHOOTING TIME: February, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the anti-gang operations carried out by the Turkish police (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained eight suspects, including the ringleaders, of a criminal organization as part of an operation dubbed "Cage-47," the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Sunday. The operations, initiated by the Turkish authorities in the northwestern province of Yalova, were carried out simultaneously in provinces of Kocaeli, Bursa, Yalova and Sakarya, Yerlikaya said on the social media platform X, without specifying the time of the raids. The police seized four unlicensed pistols, two blank firing pistols, two hunting rifles, a large amount of Turkish lira and a large number of promissory notes, checks, title deeds and digital materials, he said. He said that it has been suspe

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Turkish police detain 47 IS suspects

STORY: Turkish police detain 47 IS suspects SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Turkish police detaining at least 47 suspected members of the IS across five provinces of Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained at least 47 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) across five provinces, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Wednesday. The suspects were detained in the country's largest city Istanbul, the capital Ankara, along with the provinces of Kirikkale, Adana, and Bursa, Yerlikaya said on social media platform X, without specifying the time of the operations. A total of 1,162 operations have been carried out against the IS since June 1 last year, during which a total of 2,402 suspects were caught, he added. The Turkish government designated the IS as a terrorist organization in 2013 and blamed it for a spate of deadly attacks in the co

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Turkish security forces detain 28 IS suspects

STORY: Turkish security forces detain 28 IS suspects SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish police detaining 28 suspects affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) across nine provinces in the country (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police have detained 28 suspects affiliated with the Islamic State (IS), a cabinet minister said on Thursday. The suspects were captured as part of "Operation Heroes-46" across nine provinces in the country, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. The police teams seized a large amount of foreign currency and Turkish Lira during simultaneous raids, he said. The operations were conducted in the provinces of Sakarya, Denizli, Ankara, Adana, Duzce, Bursa, Gaziantep, Istanbul and Yalova, he added. Video footage posted on the Turkish minister's X account showed police entering apartments and buildings and putting suspects into

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Soybean oil futures settlement price licensing agreement signed by Chinese, Malaysian exchange offices

STORY: Soybean oil futures settlement price licensing agreement signed by Chinese, Malaysian exchange offices SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN ANPING, Director of the Trading Department of DCE 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DATUK MUHAMAD UMAR SWIFT, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia and Chairman of BMD STORYLINE: A soybean oil futures settlement price licensing agreement was officially signed by Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad (BMD) on Thursday in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. According to the agreement, DCE authorizes BMD to use the soybean oil futures delivery settlement prices for its "Bursa Malaysia DCE Soybean Oil Futures Contract," which is proposed to be launched in 2024. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN ANPING, Director of the Trading Department of DCE "This collaboration marks the first time in

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Association of Space Explorers conference opens in Türkiye

STORY: Association of Space Explorers conference opens in Türkiye DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: BURSA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gokmen Space Aviation Training Center 2. various of annual conference of Association of Space Explorers (ASE) STORYLINE: The annual conference of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) started on Monday in the Turkish city of Bursa, gathering dozens of astronauts and pioneers in the space industry from around the world. The ASE's 34th Planetary Congress, which runs until Friday, attracted more than 70 representatives from around 20 countries and offers a series of technical sessions, seminars and student meetings. Many prominent names in the industry, including world-renowned astronauts, would be sharing their experiences, including Chinese astronaut Fei Junlong. Speaking at the opening of the event, Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir urged the global community to work together and develop the space i

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Turkish police detain 12 IS suspects in northwestern region

STORY: Turkish police detain 12 IS suspects in northwestern region DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:24 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish police anti-terror operation against the Islamic State (IS) group in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of some detained suspects of the Islamic State (IS) group by Turkish police anti-terror operations in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish police have detained 12 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in the northwestern city of Bursa, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday, citing anonymous security sources. Counter-terrorism units of Bursa conducted simultaneous raids in the early morning hours at the hideouts of the suspects who were identified as foreign nationals. A large amount of digital materials were seized at the suspects' homes, workplaces and vehicles, Anadolu reported. The IS has claimed a number of deadly attacks in Türkiye, and the Turkish counter-terroris

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Türkiye to open 2,000-year-old Roman theater for tourism

STORY: Türkiye to open 2,000-year-old Roman theater for tourism DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient theater STORYLINE: A 2,000-year-old ancient theater in northwestern Türkiye is scheduled to open for tourism by the end of 2023, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Thursday. The theater, which has a capacity of 10,000 people, was built in the second century during the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan in modern-day Iznik district of Bursa Province for gladiatorial fights and religious purposes. The theater was damaged in several earthquakes in the past. Archaeological excavations at the theater have been sponsored by the Bursa municipality since 2015, Anadolu said. Aygun Ekin Meric, an assistant professor of archaeology at Izmir's Dokuz Eylul University, said the ancient theater was one of the rare structures built on a flat area and raised with vaults, without revealing the size of an area the theater covers.

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Türkiye to tackle water shortage in Bursa by building new dams

STORY: Türkiye to tackle water shortage in Bursa by building new dams DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. file footage of Bursa city in Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 2. file footage of the dams in Bursa, Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 3. file footage of workers and construction machinery working in dam construction in Bursa, Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye is trying to solve the critical water shortage in the northwestern province of Bursa with new dam projects, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday. The authorities expect to tackle the water shortage by 2060 by building two new dams within two to three years, said the report. The new dams are expected to provide 209 million cubic meters of drinking water and service water per year, up from the current 185 million cubic meters, it added. With a population of over 3 million, Bursa, known for its industrial production, has long be

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Turkish intelligence kills senior terrorist leader in Syria

STORY: Turkish intelligence kills senior terrorist leader in Syria DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of photos of Yilmaz Behraresh (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) 2. various of PKK militants STORYLINE: The Turkish National Intelligence Organization has killed Yilmaz Behraresh, a senior terrorist leader who was in the red category on Türkiye's wanted terrorists' list, according to state media TRT on Saturday. Yilmaz Behraresh was also known as Osman Nuri Ocakli while he was a member of the MLKP terror group. He was appointed as the so-called Syria Officer of the MLKP in 2019. Ocakli was killed in north Syria's Ayn al-Arab region, reported TRT quoting security sources. But it did not say when the terrorist leader was killed. Ocakli was behind many attacks in Türkiye, including the 2022 attack on a vehicle carrying the prison guards in north Türkiye's Bursa province. The Turkish intelligence followed Ocakli for a long time and pinpointed his