Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Death toll in forest fire in SE Türkiye rises to 11

STORY: Death toll in forest fire in SE Türkiye rises to 11 SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: DIYARBAKIR, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: The death toll from wildfires that ravaged southeastern Türkiye has climbed to 11, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced on his social media account on Friday. "The number of fatalities has risen to 11," Koca wrote, revising the earlier figure of five reported fatalities. The minister added that another 78 people were "affected" by the fires, with five patients still in intensive care. The fire has been distinguished by the firefighters, who are still working to cool down the affected area, according to Koca. The fire originated on Thursday night as a stubble fire in cultivated areas spanning the Cinar district of Diyarbakir province and the Mazidagi district of Mardin province, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya's statement on Friday. Fuele

E

Forest fire kills 5, injures 44 in southeast Türkiye

STORY: Forest fire kills 5, injures 44 in southeast Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forest fire in southeast Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Five people were killed, and 44 others injured in a forest fire in southeastern Türkiye, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Friday. A stubble fire broke out on Thursday night in the cultivated areas between the Cinar district of the Diyarbakir province and the Mazidagi district of the Mardin province, Yerlikaya said on social media X. The fire was fueled by wind and quickly spread over a wide area, but it has been taken under control following firefighters' interventions, he said. Local authorities have issued warnings about the high risk of forest fires due to the forecasted extreme heat and dry weather conditions during the week. Türkiye is often subjected to forest fires in summer, especially in its western and southern regio

E

2 soldiers killed in plane crash during military training in Türkiye -- ministry

STORY: 2 soldiers killed in plane crash during military training in Türkiye -- ministry SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: KAYSERI, Türkiye CATEGORY: ACCIDENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue efforts (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Two soldiers were killed in a plane crash during military training in the central Turkish province of Kayseri on Tuesday, said the Turkish Defense Ministry. "An SF-260D type training aircraft of our Air Force Command, which took off from the 12th Air Transportation Main Base Command in Kayseri for training/testing, was involved in a crash due to an unknown reason," the ministry said in a statement. The plane crashed in the Hasan Arpa neighborhood of Kocasinan district in Kayseri province, according to the local governorate. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kayseri, Türkiye. (XHTV)

E

Türkiye's annual inflation exceeds 75 pct in May

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation exceeds 75 pct in May SHOOTING TIME: June 2-3, 2024/Archives DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in Istanbul, Türkiye (Shooting date: May 17, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of people at a discount cafe in Samsun, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 2, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of people at a fish bazaar in Düzce, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 3, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of people shopping in Safranbolu, Türkiye (Shooting date: June 2, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 75.45 percent in May, the highest since November 2022, reaching the peak expected by the government and economists, according to official data released on Monday. Consumer prices rose by 3.37 percent in May, compared to an increase of 3.18 percent in April, as per data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. The highe

E

Turkish economy grows by 5.7 pct in Q1

STORY: Turkish economy grows by 5.7 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an engine factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of textile factories in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Türkiye's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek 4. various of an iron products factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of construction sites in Türkiye (courtesy of Hatay Municipality) STORYLINE: The Turkish economy grew 5.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, slightly above expectations, according to official figures on Friday. Thus, the Turkish economy has grown for 15 consecutive quarters since the second quarter of 2020, when COVID-19 pandemic measures were implemented, the data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute shows. Despite the ongoing monetary tightening policy, household consumption accelerated in the run-up to the local e

E

Turkish trade deficit widens in April as imports climb

STORY: Turkish trade deficit widens in April as imports climb SHOOTING DATE: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an iron products factory in Türkiye (00:00-00:28) (date:29.04.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of a bag factory in Türkiye (00:28-01:04) (date:12.03.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Türkiye's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek (01:04-01:09) (date:29.05.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of a fruit and vegetable packaging company in Türkiye (01:09-01:37) (date:09.05.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's trade deficit widened by 12.9 percent year-on-year in April to 9.9 billion U.S. dollars, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) said on Thursday. Exports edged up 0.1 percent to 19.25 billion dollars, while imports climbed 4.0 percent to 29.17 billion dollars, pushing the exports-to-imports ratio down to 66.1 percent, according to TUIK

E

10 killed, 39 injured in Turkish traffic accident

STORY: 10 killed, 39 injured in Turkish traffic accident SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the highway accident site in the southern Mersin province of Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the wounded being transferred STORYLINE: Ten people were killed and 39 others injured on Sunday in a highway accident in the southern Mersin province of Türkiye, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. An intercity passenger bus, a truck and cars were involved in a chain accident in the Tarsus district near the Mediterranean city of Mersin, Yerlikaya said on social media platform X. The bus reportedly slipped in the rainy weather, overturned, and crossed into the opposite lane, causing a chain accident involving two cars and a pickup truck. Police, gendarmerie, medical, and fire brigade teams were sent to the scene of the accident. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

E

Türkiye hosts over 12 mln visitors in first 4 months of 2024

STORY: Türkiye hosts over 12 million visitors in first 4 months of 2024 SHOOTING TIME: May 20/23/25, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Türkiye (Courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye hosted over 12 million visitors in the first four months of 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This total includes over 10 million foreign tourists and around 2 million Turkish citizens residing abroad, marking an 11.75 percent increase in foreign visitors compared to last year. Germany led the influx of visitors, which was followed by Russia and Iran. Istanbul remained the top destination, hosting 5.24 million foreign tourists, nearly half of all arrivals. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said Türkiye targets 60 million visitors and 60 billion dollars of tourism revenue in 2024. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

E

7 injured in explosion in northern Türkiye: report

STORY: 7 injured in explosion in northern Türkiye: report SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the explosion site (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Seven people, including five police officers, were injured late Saturday due to an explosion in the northern Turkish province of Tokat, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported. The officers were responding to a call about the loud noise coming from a house in Karayaka town, the broadcaster said. After the police entered the house, an explosion occurred, it reported. "According to preliminary findings, it appears that the incident was caused by a family feud," Tokat Provincial Governor Numan Hatipoglu said on social media platform X. Two people were detained after the incident, the governor added. Specialized teams were reportedly dispatched to the scene to investigate the explosion. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

E

Türkiye's solar, wind power generation reaches new high in April: minister

STORY: Türkiye's solar, wind power generation reaches new high in April: minister SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:21 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar power generation in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of a wind farm in Türkiye STORYLINE: Türkiye shattered records for solar and wind power generation in April, a sign of the country's growing focus on renewable energy, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said on Friday. Solar energy output surged to 2.4 billion kilowatt-hours in April, pushing its share of total electricity generation to a record 10 percent, Bayraktar stated. April has also been a record-breaking month of wind power, according to the minister. "Wind energy generation reached an all-time high of 3.2 billion kilowatt-hours in April," Bayraktar said. He pointed out that the total electricity generation based on renewable energy sources reached an all-time high of 15.5 billi

E

Turkish gov't unveils public savings package

STORY: Turkish gov't unveils public savings package SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish) : MEHMET SIMSEK, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish) : MEHMET SIMSEK, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish) : MEHMET SIMSEK, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 7. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish) : MEHMET SIMSEK, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 9. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: The Turkish government announced Monday a package of saving me

E

U.S. museum curator detained in Türkiye on suspicion of smuggling endemic species

STORY: U.S. museum curator detained in Türkiye on suspicion of smuggling endemic species SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lorenzo Prendini, curator of the American National Museum of Natural History at Istanbul airport 2. various of smuggling police removing endemic species banned for export from a suitcase at the airport 3. various of Lorenzo Prendini being taken out of the airport by police officers 4. various of endemic scorpions, spiders, and tarantulas detected at the airport STORYLINE: Turkish police detained a U.S. museum curator and seized 1,500 endemic scorpions, spiders, and tarantulas from his suitcase in Türkiye's largest Istanbul Airport, local media revealed on Monday. According to the Ihlas news agency, Istanbul's anti-smuggling police teams initiated the operation on Sunday in collaboration with airport security. The police seized the animals within 58 clip-on bags, alongside 88 bo

E

Türkiye's Erdogan, Greek PM stress maintaining positive momentum in ties

STORY: Türkiye's Erdogan, Greek PM stress maintaining positive momentum in ties SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday underscored the significance of maintaining the recent positive trajectory in bilateral relations, despite longstanding disputes. In a joint press conference in Ankara, Erdogan emphasized the importance of dialogue. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "Despite the differences of opinion, we focus on the positive agenda by keeping our dialogue chan

E

Türkiye raises year-end inflation forecast amid soaring prices

STORY: Türkiye raises year-end inflation forecast amid soaring prices SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 & Earlier footage DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Central Bank (earlier footage) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): FATIH KARAHAN, Turkish Central Bank Governor (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Turkish lira (earlier footage) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): FATIH KARAHAN, Turkish Central Bank Governor (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of Turkish lira (earlier footage) 6. various of Turkish Central Bank (earlier footage) STORYLINE: Türkiye's Central Bank has raised its end-of-year inflation forecast for 2024 to 38 percent, a two-percentage-point increase from previous estimates, as revealed in its latest quarterly report. The bank's outlook for the subsequent years remains unchanged, with inflation expected to decrease to 14 percent in 2025 and 9 percent in 2026, aiming for a medium-term stabilization target of 5 percent. Centr

E

Turkish president welcomes Hamas's acceptance of Gaza ceasefire proposal

STORY: Turkish president welcomes Hamas's acceptance of Gaza ceasefire proposal SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the press meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday welcomed Hamas's acceptance of a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. "We were pleased that Hamas accepted the ceasefire (proposal) following our suggestions. Now, the same step should be taken by Israel," Erdogan said at a press conference after a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish Preside

E

Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy

STORY: Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 and May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): STEF VAN EYSENDEYK, Belgian tax advisor 2. various of tourists at the airport and beaches of Antalya, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye is making efforts to attract digital nomads - people with professional skills who work remotely - to boost the country's tourism and economy. In late April, Türkiye officially rolled out the digital nomad visa. It is now available to applicants from specific countries who meet Türkiye's income threshold. Visa recipients can live and work in big cities of Türkiye for up to one year, with the option to renew. Stef Van Eysendeyk, a Belgian tax advisor working remotely from the southern, sun-soaked resort city of Antalya, told Xinhua in a recent interview that despite high inflation, Türkiye still stands as an affordable option for di

E

Road accident kills 8 in Türkiye

STORY: Road accident kills 8 in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: GAZIANTEP, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the car crash site and rescue (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: At least 8 people were killed and 11 others injured on Monday in a collision between a minibus and a concrete mixer in the Islahiye district of Gaziantep province in southern Türkiye. The incident took place at the Agabey region on the Islahiye-Hatay highway, as reported by the semi-official Anadolu Agency. The minibus was severely damaged and reportedly overturned into a ravine. Health, fire, and police teams have been deployed to the scene, according to the report. "Expert investigations are ongoing ... The truck driver and the minibus driver are slightly injured. A detention process is foreseen for the truck driver after their treatment," Gaziantep Governor Kemal Ceber told media. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gaziantep, Türkiy

E

Türkiye's annual inflation nears 70 pct in April

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation nears 70 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in a bazaar in Türkiye (April 20, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of tourists at a hotel in Türkiye (April 5, 2024) 3. various of people at cafes and restaurants in Türkiye (April 29, 2024) 4. various of people at an intercity bus terminal in Türkiye (July 19, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 69.8 percent in April, the highest in one and a half years, according to official data released on Friday. The annual consumer inflation continued to rise, mainly due to the increase in service prices. According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the monthly consumer price index increased by 3.18 percent in April. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco saw the highest price increase of 9.56 percent in the month, followed by

E

Turkish university students stage anti-Israel rallies

STORY: Turkish university students stage anti-Israel rallies SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish university students staging anti-Israel rallies (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish university students on Thursday staged rallies to protest against Israel's attacks against the Gaza Strip and to show support for pro-Palestinian rallies on college campuses in the United States, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported. A group of students gathered at Ege University in the western Izmir province as part of a rally organized by the youth branch of the ruling Justice and Development Party. At Istanbul Medipol University, students also gathered on the campus, holding Turkish and Palestinian flags and banners, to show solidarity for people in war-stricken Gaza. Also on Thursday, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University's students gathered at the mosque on the campus after the noon prayer. They ca

E

Türkiye's foreign trade deficit decreases by 12 pct in March

STORY: Türkiye's foreign trade deficit decreases by 12 pct in March SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of containers at port in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) (date:14.04.2024) 2. various of U.S. dollar (date:13.11.2023) 3. various of the trucks carrying goods at a customs gate in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) (date:10.04.2024) STORYLINE: Türkiye's foreign trade deficit declined by 12.4 percent in March from a year ago to 7.3 billion U.S. dollars, according to official data announced on Tuesday. In the January-March period, the foreign trade deficit decreased by 41.5 percent from 34.79 billion dollars to 20.34 billion dollars, the figures of the Turkish Statistical Institute showed. The country's exports decreased by 4.1 percent to 22.57 billion dollars in March compared to the same month last year, while imports decreased by 6.3 percent to 29.9 billion dollars. The improvement in the a

E

Türkiye to endorse Dutch PM Rutte as candidacy for NATO chief: media

STORY: Türkiye to endorse Dutch PM Rutte as candidacy for NATO chief: media SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Istanbul (date:26.04.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the meeting of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Lahey (date:19.04.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the headquarters of NATO (date:04.04.2024) (courtesy of Turkish Foreign Ministry) STORYLINE: Türkiye will support the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of NATO Secretary General, the state-run TRT broadcaster quoted anonymous Turkish officials as saying. Türkiye has informed the other NATO members of its decision, according to the report. The outgoing Dutch premier Rutte met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday last week for talks on

E

Türkiye calls for greater defense cooperation with Germany

STORY: Türkiye calls for greater defense cooperation with Germany SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his visiting German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Presidency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 3. various of the joint press conference of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his visiting German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 5. various of the speech of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for greater coo

E

Turkish president urges Western countries to respond to Israel's killings of Palestinians

STORY: Turkish president urges Western countries to respond to Israel's killings of Palestinians SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of bilateral meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 3. various of bilateral meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 5. various of speech of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday urged Western countries to respond to the Israeli government's killings of Palestinians. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish Pr

E

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

E

Magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocks northern Turkish province of Tokat: AFAD

STORY: Magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocks northern Turkish province of Tokat: AFAD SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tokat after the quake (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: A magnitude-5.6 earthquake rocked the northern Turkish province of Tokat on Thursday, according to the country's disaster management authority AFAD. The earthquake struck at 6:11 p.m. local time (1511 GMT), with its epicenter located in the town of Sulusaray in Tokat province, approximately 450 kilometers east of the capital Ankara, according to AFAD. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The quake was felt in neighboring provinces, private broadcaster NTV reported. Teams from the AFAD and other relevant agencies were investigating the situation at the scene, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media platform X. Türkiye is crisscrossed by active seismic faultlines. In February 2023, two powerful ea

E

Türkiye sends 9th aid ship to Gaza

STORY: Türkiye sends 9th aid ship to Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye sending its ninth aid ship to the Gaza Strip (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye sent Tuesday its ninth ship to the Gaza Strip carrying 3,774 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food, baby supplies, sleeping bags, and gluten-free products. The humanitarian ship, prepared by the Turkish Red Crescent, departed from the southern port of Mersin, according to the Turkish NGO. "Our aids are not one-time or short-term. Our aid will continue until all the needs in Gaza are over. They are continuous aids," said Turkish Red Crescent President Fatma Meric Yilmaz at the send-off ceremony. The vessel will reach Egypt's Al-Arish port, the closest port to Gaza, after a 40-hour sea voyage. Türkiye had sent humanitarian supplies in 13 planes and eight ships after the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out last October.

E

Cable car accident kills 1, wounds 17 in Türkiye's Antalya

STORY: Cable car accident kills 1, wounds 17 in Türkiye's Antalya SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: ANTALYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cable car accident site in Antalya and rescue efforts (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: One person was killed and 17 others injured late Friday when a cable car smashed into a pole in Türkiye's southern resort province of Antalya, the country's Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Saturday. The injured have been subsequently hospitalized, the health minister said on social media platform X. Dozens of people were stranded in mid-air in many other pods for hours because the entire system had to be shut down by local authorities. A total of 137 people have been rescued, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported, noting the individual killed was a 54-year-old Turkish man and that among the injured were two children. Emergency service workers were still on-site on Saturday afternoon to rescue

E

Türkiye imposes export embargo on Israel pending Gaza ceasefire

STORY: Türkiye imposes export embargo on Israel pending Gaza ceasefire SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of shipping trade in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye enacted Tuesday new export restrictions on an array of products to Israel to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The measures apply to 54 categories of products, including iron, paint, marble, steel, cement, aluminum, brick, fertilizer, construction equipment and products, as well as aviation fuel, according to a statement by the Turkish Trade Ministry. "This decision will remain in effect until Israel, within the framework of its obligations under international law, declares an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and allows a sufficient and uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid into the strip," the ministry said. Israel must be "in full cooperation with the United Nations to allow the uninterrupted provision of all ba

E

Türkiye's annual Industrial Production Index reaches 2-year high in Feb.

STORY: Türkiye's annual Industrial Production Index reaches 2-year high in Feb. SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an industrial zone in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of a factory in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's Industrial Production Index grew by 11.5 percent year-on-year in February, the sharpest growth in the past two years, official data showed on Monday. The data revealed significant increases across key sectors, with the mining and quarrying index rising by 12.8 percent, the manufacturing index by 11.9 percent, and the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply index by 7.7 percent compared to the same period last year. On a monthly basis, the output increased 3.2 percent in February, the strongest growth since March 2023. When examining specific subsectors, the mining and quarrying index saw a 3.2 percent decrease, while the manufa

E

Türkiye's annual inflation rate hit 68.5 pct in March

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation rate hit 68.5 pct in March SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a discount butcher in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of people shopping in a bazaar in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate hit 68.5 percent in March, up from 67.1 percent in February, official data showed Wednesday. Consumer prices registered a monthly increase of 3.16 percent, with education, communication, and the combined sector of hotels, restaurants, and cafes leading the rise at 13 percent, 5.6 percent, and 3.9 percent, respectively, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. The cost of education experienced the highest annual increase at 104.07 percent, followed by restaurants and hotels at 94.97 percent and health at 80.25 percent. Despite implementing a monetary tightening policy since mid-2023, the inflation rate remains high i

E

Türkiye's opposition claims victory in local polls

STORY: Türkiye's opposition claims victory in local polls SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people voting for local elections in Türkiye (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 2. various of the press conference of Turkish Supreme Election Council Chairman Ahmet Yener (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 3. various of people voting for local elections in Türkiye (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 4. various of the speech of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (courtesy: ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has claimed a major victory in local polls in 35 mayoralties throughout the country, according to unofficial results of Sunday's local elections. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) won 24 mayoral positions, while the People's Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) won 10, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) 8, the Welfare Party 2, the Great Unity Party (BBP) 1, a

E

Türkiye's opposition takes election lead in key cities

STORY: Türkiye's opposition takes election lead in key cities SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish citizens visiting voting stations for local elections (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voting (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's incumbent mayor voting (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of Murat Kurum, the Istanbul candidate of the ruling Justice and Development Party voting (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of Mansur Yavas, Ankara's incumbent mayor voting (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 6. various of Turgut Altinok, the Ankara candidate of the ruling Justice and Development Party voting (courtesy of ihlas news agency 7. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voting (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), led in local election

E

(SP)GERMANY-LEVERKUSEN-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-LEVERKUSEN VS HOFFENHEIM

(240331) -- LEVERKUSEN, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jonathan Tah (front R) of Bayer 04 Leverkusen vies with Ihlas Bebou of TSG Hoffenheim during the first division of Bundesliga match in Leverkusen, Germany, March 30, 2024. (Photo by Joachim Bywaletz/Xinhua)

E

Turkish minister announces security measures for local polls

STORY: Turkish minister announces security measures for local polls SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference held by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): ALI YERLIKAYA, Turkish Interior Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the press conference held by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye has been taking "all necessary measures" to boost security for the upcoming local election, a cabinet minister said on Monday. A total of 594,000 personnel will be on duty for the March 31 polls that would welcome more than 61 million eligible voters, including 1 million first-time ones, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said at a press conference. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): ALI YERLIKAYA, Turkish Interior Minister "We have held election security meetings with provincial governors,

E

Turkish president vows to place Türkiye among top 10 economies

STORY: Turkish president vows to place Türkiye among top 10 economies SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Recep Tayyip Erdogan attending a rally in northern Tokat province (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the rally (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of the rally (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 7. various of the rally (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday mentioned the recent economic challenges of the country and vowed to place Türkiye among the 10 biggest economies of the World in the upcoming years. The president made the remarks when addressing a

E

Turkish central bank raises policy interest rate to 50 pct

STORY: Turkish central bank raises policy interest rate to 50 pct SHOOTING TIME: November 2023 and March 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Turkish Central Bank (Nov. 30, 2023) 2. various of the Turkish lira (Nov. 30, 2023) 3. various of people at a shopping mall in Türkiye (March 19 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of people at a supermarket in Türkiye (March 14, 2024) (courtesy of Ankara Metropolitan Municipality) 5. various of the Turkish lira (Nov. 30, 2023) 6. various of Fatih Karahan, governor of Turkish Central Bank (March 12, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 7. various of the Turkish Central Bank (Nov. 30, 2023) STORYLINE: Türkiye's central bank has resumed its interest rate hikes, increasing the policy rate by 500 basis points to a substantial 50 percent, the bank said in a statement on Thursday. The move came as the bank aimed to tackle the persistent inflation that has been higher than anticipated

E

2 killed in ground collapse at high-speed railway construction in NW Türkiye: media

STORY: 2 killed in ground collapse at high-speed railway construction in NW Türkiye: media SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue work at the site STORYLINE: Two workers died in a ground collapse incident Thursday at a rail construction site in northwestern Türkiye, the local Ihlas news agency said. The collapse occurred during a bored pile construction, trapping the workers in an underground cavity, according to the report. Fire brigades and search and rescue teams recovered their bodies following a two-hour rescue operation, according to the agency. Police units took extensive security measures in the area, warning against the possibility of a second collapse, according to the report. An investigation has been launched into the incident. The 229-km-long high-speed railway project aims to establish a connection between Istanbul and the Kapikule border gate with Bulgaria. Xi

E

5 killed, 10 injured in road accident in NW Türkiye

STORY: 5 killed, 10 injured in road accident in NW Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue teams working in the area where the traffic accident took place 2. various of fire brigade teams trying to rescue the injured trapped in the vehicle 3. various of medical teams treating the injured STORYLINE: At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a road accident in northwestern Türkiye on Thursday, local media reported. According to Ihlas news agency, the accident occurred in Tekirdag province when a lorry collided with a passenger minibus. Ihlas said ambulances and rescue teams swiftly responded to the scene, and the injured were promptly transported to nearby hospitals. In the photographs published by the news agency, many paramedics and firefighters are seen rescuing the wounded. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Xinhua News Agency correspondents r

E

Türkiye to introduce anti-dumping measures on solar panel imports from 5 countries

STORY: Türkiye to introduce anti-dumping measures on solar panel imports from 5 countries SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar power plants in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye announced Tuesday that it will introduce anti-dumping measures for importing solar panels from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan. A guarantee fee of 25 U.S. dollars per square meter will be applied to products imported from these countries as of March 26, according to a communique published by the country's Trade Ministry on Tuesday. The anti-dumping measures will be imposed on the import of "photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or arranged in (solar) panels" from these countries, it said. The principles regarding the application of a guarantee fee for importing the product were determined within the scope of an investigation initiated on Nov. 25, 2023, said the communique. Xinhu

E

One killed after military training plane crashes in central Türkiye

STORY: One killed after military training plane crashes in central Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: March 14, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the plane crash in Türkiye's central province of Konya (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: A plane of the Turkish Stars, the aerobatic demonstration team of the Turkish Air Force, crashed in Türkiye's central province of Konya on Thursday, killing a military personnel, the Turkish broadcaster NTV reported. The pilot managed to eject before the crash, which occurred during the aircraft's landing, and was subsequently taken to the hospital for medical treatment, NTV said. Vahdettin Ozkan, the governor of Konya, told the broadcaster that the NF-5 training aircraft crashed in the air base. A military personnel, who was working at a construction site in the base, was killed during the incident, he added. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

E

"Security corridor" shields Türkiye from terrorism: president

STORY: "Security corridor" shields Türkiye from terrorism: president SHOOTING TIME: March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in southeastern Sirnak province of Türkiye (Courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: By building a "security corridor" along the southern borders, Türkiye is successfully walling itself off from terrorism, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. The "security corridor" refers to a 30-40 kilometer deep security zone Türkiye is committed to creating along its borders with Iraq and Syria. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "We are completely preventing the fire around us from spreading to our country by the security corridor we have started to create along our southern borders." The Turkish forces often carry out cross-border operations against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters in northern Iraq,

E

Türkiye sends 7th aid ship to Gaza

STORY: Türkiye sends 7th aid ship to Gaza SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Turkish Red Crescent's ship carrying 2,737 tonnes of humanitarian aid departed from Türkiye's southern Mersin port for Gaza (Courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye sent Thursday a ship to the Gaza Strip carrying 2,737 tonnes of humanitarian aid, a collaborative effort of Turkish organizations led by the Turkish Red Crescent. The aid will reach Egypt's Al-Arish port, and then be loaded on trucks for Gaza, Turkish Red Crescent President Fatma Meric Yilmaz told reporters in the port of southern Mersin province. The aid includes food parcels, clothes and hygiene items, as well as shelter materials and medical equipment, among others. Türkiye had previously sent humanitarian supplies in 12 planes and six ships after conflict erupted between Israel and Hamas in October last year. The country has also received more than 300 woun

E

Erdogan unveils massive investment plans for southern Türkiye

STORY: Erdogan unveils massive investment plans for southern Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the southern Mersin province of Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the southern Mersin province of Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday unveiled massive investment plans for southern Türkiye. During a rally in the southern Mersin province ahead of the March 31 local elections, Erdogan said the Justice and Development Party-led government will advance development in the southern region following the construction of the country's inaugural nuclear power plant in Mersin. The reactors of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Mer

E

4 workers rescued in mine collapse in eastern Türkiye

STORY: 4 workers rescued in mine collapse in eastern Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: ELAZIG, Türkiye CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various aerial shots of the chromite mine in Türkiye's eastern province of Elazig (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 2. various of the rescue work after a collapse (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 3. various of one of the rescued workers after a collapse (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 4. various of the rescue work (courtesy: ihlas news agency) 5. various aerial shots of the chromite mine (courtesy: ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: The search teams have rescued all trapped workers after a collapse in a chromite mine on Monday in Türkiye's eastern province of Elazig, according to the Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry. The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry said on the social media platform X that four workers earlier trapped underground have been rescued after the mine collapse occurred for an unknown reason in the distr

E

Türkiye's homegrown fighter jet conducts maiden test flight

STORY: Türkiye's homegrown fighter jet conducts maiden test flight SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the maiden test flight of Türkiye's homegrown fighter jet KAAN (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's indigenous fighter jet, KAAN, conducted its maiden test flight on Wednesday, the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) said. To replace the Turkish army's aging F-16 fleet, production of the fifth-generation aircraft, KAAN, which was developed by TAI, began in 2016. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Turkish presidency said Türkiye would become one of the five countries in the world capable of producing the fifth-generation aircraft with the arrival of KAAN. Prior to its test flight, the aircraft has already undergone a number of tests, including ejection seat tests, full-scale static tests, inertia and static tests of control surfaces, landing gear drop tests, avionic system tests in the sys

E

Will energy-strapped Türkiye attain energy independence?

STORY: Will energy-strapped Türkiye attain energy independence? SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20, 2024, FILE DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:32 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish drilling ships in Black Sea (date: June 12, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of natural gas facilities of Türkiye (date: June 26, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Turkish oil wells in Türkiye (date: Jan. 01, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of Akkuyu nuclear power plant of Türkiye (date: July 06, 2023) 5. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): ALI ARIF AKTURK, Ankara-based independent energy policies expert STORYLINE: Türkiye is seeking to attain energy independence in the upcoming 30 years with its newly found underground gas deposits and renewables, but this plan may be too ambitious, experts said. Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a public speech on Feb. 10 in the northern Zonguldak province that the country's main goal is to attain "complete energy

E

Turkish authorities detain 8 suspects over landslide in gold mine

STORY: Turkish authorities detain 8 suspects over landslide in gold mine SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13-15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the massive landslide in a golden mine in Erzincan province of Türkiye (Date: Feb. 13, 2024) 2. various of the search and rescue works at the golden mine after the landslide (Date: Feb. 14, 2024) (Courtesy of Ihlas news agency) 3. various of some relatives and colleague of the nine employees who were trapped under shifting soil (Date: Feb. 15, 2024) (Courtesy of Ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: The number of suspects detained in connection with the landslide at a gold mine in eastern Türkiye, where nine workers were trapped, has increased to eight, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported on Thursday. One more suspect was apprehended on Thursday as part of the investigation launched after the landslide hit a dump-leaching area of a gold mine in the Ilic district of Erzincan province on Tuesday, following seve

E

Expert remains cautious about inflation forecast in Türkiye

STORY: Expert remains cautious about inflation forecast in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024, File DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference of Fatih Karahan, the new Governor of Turkish Central Bank (Feb. 8, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of Turkish Central Bank 3. various of Turkish lira 4. various of some apartments in Ankara, Türkiye 5. various of fields in Türkiye (01:03-02:12) (Aug. 5, 2022) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 6. various of Turkish lira 7. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Istanbul-based economist STORYLINE The new head of Türkiye's central bank said the bank will maintain its tight policy stance until high inflation drops to target, as it held its year-end consumer price forecast at 36 percent. In a press conference in the capital city of Ankara, Fatih Karahan said that monetary tightness will be maintained so long as a disinflation process yields results. Karahan recently replaced H

E

Turkish police detain 147 IS suspects across country

STORY: Turkish police detain 147 IS suspects across country SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish police detaining 147 suspects affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) across 33 provinces of Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) 2. various of 16 IS suspects being detained in southern Mersin province of Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained 147 suspects affiliated with the Islamic State (IS), a cabinet minister said on Thursday. The suspects were captured as part of "Operation Heroes-49" across 33 provinces in the country, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. A video posted on Yerlikaya's X account showed police entering apartments and buildings and dragging suspects into cars. In a separate operation carried out by the police teams in southern Mersin province, along with national intelligence forces on Thursday, 16 IS

E

Erdogan announces infrastructure plans as Türkiye marks earthquake anniversary

STORY: Erdogan announces infrastructure plans as Türkiye marks earthquake anniversary SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:03 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a meeting in Kahramanmaras, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday announced new infrastructure plans in the quake-stricken areas to mark the first anniversary of the disaster. "We are not just constructing houses, streets, or squares in the earthquake zone," said Erdogan, announcing the launch of a project that would attract defense industry investments in the earthquake-affected provinces. The new project, according to Erdogan, will not only provide housing for locals, but also support economic activity by creating job opportunities. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish Pres