Turkey: Forest Fire Breaks Out in Keşan, Burning 40 Hectares

A forest fire broke out between Kadıköy and Mahmutköy in Keşan District on Sunday, July 13. It burned about 40 hectares, and four people were injured when a water truck overturned. The fire was brought under control shortly afterward.

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

May Day Demonstration March - Istanbul

Protestors chant slogans and wave flags as, union workers, activist groups and members of political parties take part in a May Day demonstration march in the Kadikoy neighbourhood on May 01, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. People took part in demonstrations around the world on May Day to fight for workers rights. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, President of the Union of Municipalities of Turkey (UMT) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), inspected the Kazımkarabekir Station of Umraniye-Ataşehir-Goztepe Metro Line together with Ataşehir Mayor Onursal Adıguzel and Kadıköy Mayor Mesut Kosedagı. 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

International Women's Day - Istanbul

International Women's Day - Istanbul

Protesters attend a rally on the occasion of the International Women's Day in in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by İlker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

Protest Against Violence Against Women - Istanbul

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women and women's rights advocates in Kadikoy raised their voices despite police pressure and barricades: 'We will not stay silent, we will not be afraid, we will not obey! Istanbul, Turkey, on November 24, 2024. Protestors hold slogan to demand implementation of the law on the protection of the family and prevention of violence against women (6284) during the demonstration. Photo by Sercan Ozkurnazli/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

An aerial view of Suadiye beach located in Kadikoy Istanbul on April 16, 2024. A place where people come to eat and drink near the seaside and a safe spot for swimming due to sea traffic. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

An aerial view of Suadiye beach located in Kadikoy Istanbul on April 16, 2024. A place where people come to eat and drink near the seaside and a safe spot for swimming due to sea traffic. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

An aerial view of Suadiye beach located in Kadikoy Istanbul on April 16, 2024. A place where people come to eat and drink near the seaside and a safe spot for swimming due to sea traffic. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

An aerial view of Suadiye beach located in Kadikoy Istanbul on April 16, 2024. A place where people come to eat and drink near the seaside and a safe spot for swimming due to sea traffic. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

An aerial view of Suadiye beach located in Kadikoy Istanbul. A place where people come to eat and drink near the seaside and a safe spot for swimming due to sea traffic. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

An aerial view of Suadiye beach located in Kadikoy Istanbul on April 16, 2024. A place where people come to eat and drink near the seaside and a safe spot for swimming due to sea traffic. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

An aerial view of Suadiye beach located in Kadikoy Istanbul on April 16, 2024. A place where people come to eat and drink near the seaside and a safe spot for swimming due to sea traffic. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

Istanbul Beach Aerial - Turkey

An aerial view of Suadiye beach located in Kadikoy Istanbul on April 16, 2024. A place where people come to eat and drink near the seaside and a safe spot for swimming due to sea traffic. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM