Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included (L-R) Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu, Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu, Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan, CHP leader Ozgur Ozer and DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. In photo: Ahmet Davutoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. In photo : Ozgur Ozel. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. In photo Ali Babacan. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Global Action Day For Palestine - Istanbul

Thousands gathered in Uskudar Square in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a “Free Gaza” rally organized by the religious Saadet Party. The rally was held in protest of Israel's attacks and blockade on Gaza. Opposition party leaders joined the call. Those in attendance included Saadet Party Chairman Mahmut Arikan; CHP leader Ozgur Ozer; Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoglu; DEVA Party Chairman Ali Babacan; and Huda-Par Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoglu. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurds in Turkey celebrate Newroz to mark the coming of spring, but also as a sign of their political presence. This year's Diyarbakır Newroz is held under the slogan "Democratic Society for Freedom" on March 21, 2025 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo by Mahmut Bozarslan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurds in Turkey celebrate Newroz to mark the coming of spring, but also as a sign of their political presence. This year's Diyarbakır Newroz is held under the slogan "Democratic Society for Freedom" on March 21, 2025 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo by Mahmut Bozarslan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurds in Turkey celebrate Newroz to mark the coming of spring, but also as a sign of their political presence. This year's Diyarbakır Newroz is held under the slogan "Democratic Society for Freedom" on March 21, 2025 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo by Mahmut Bozarslan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurds in Turkey celebrate Newroz to mark the coming of spring, but also as a sign of their political presence. This year's Diyarbakır Newroz is held under the slogan "Democratic Society for Freedom" on March 21, 2025 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo by Mahmut Bozarslan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurds in Turkey celebrate Newroz to mark the coming of spring, but also as a sign of their political presence. This year's Diyarbakır Newroz is held under the slogan "Democratic Society for Freedom" on March 21, 2025 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo by Mahmut Bozarslan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurds in Turkey celebrate Newroz to mark the coming of spring, but also as a sign of their political presence. This year's Diyarbakır Newroz is held under the slogan "Democratic Society for Freedom" on March 21, 2025 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo by Mahmut Bozarslan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurds in Turkey celebrate Newroz to mark the coming of spring, but also as a sign of their political presence. This year's Diyarbakır Newroz is held under the slogan "Democratic Society for Freedom" on March 21, 2025 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo by Mahmut Bozarslan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurds in Turkey celebrate Newroz to mark the coming of spring, but also as a sign of their political presence. This year's Diyarbakır Newroz is held under the slogan "Democratic Society for Freedom" on March 21, 2025 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo by Mahmut Bozarslan/ABACAPRESS.COM

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(230808) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of the Interior and Community of Germany Mahmut Ozdemir (L) and FISU Senior Executive Committee Member Verena Burk hold the flag at the FISU flag handover ceremony during the closing ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-CLOSING CEREMONY (CN)

(230808) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of the Interior and Community of Germany Mahmut Ozdemir delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

Ottoman-era barracks reopen as Istanbul's largest library

STORY: Ottoman-era barracks reopen as Istanbul's largest library DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurates the Rami library 3. various of Istanbul's largest library, the Rami library STORYLINE: The Ottoman-era Rami Barracks opened its doors on Friday as the largest library in Istanbul with an initial collection of over 2.5 million volumes and 4,200 person capacity. Built during the reign of Sultan Mustafa III (1757-1774), the compound served as barracks for centuries until 1971, and as the military and administrative headquarters of Sultan Mahmut II during the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the library, noting that his government was nearing its goal of constructing 100 new libraries by the Turkish republic's 100th anniversary, which will be on Oct. 29, 2023. The restoration of the compound began in 2014. It will be o

China, Türkiye hold forum to boost economic ties

STORY: China, Türkiye hold forum to boost economic ties DATELINE: Aug. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU YUHUA, Minister counsellor of economy and commerce at the Chinese embassy in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MAHMUT KAYACIK, Executive director of Türkiye Wealth Fund 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): HAKAN UZUN, Deputy general manager of Turk Eximbank 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): HAKAN UZUN, Deputy general manager of Turk Eximbank STORYLINE: A forum aimed at boosting financial cooperation between Türkiye and China has brought together leading figures in finance, technology, and governance in Istanbul. The Belt and Road Financial Cooperation Forum held on Thursday focused on topics such as digital economy, green economy, technological development and innovation, cultural exchanges, and sustainable development. Liu Yuhua, minister counsellor of economy and commerce at the Chinese embassy in Türkiye, said that in addition to coope

UZAK Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Uzak. A film by

UZAK Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Uzak. A film by

UZAK Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Uzak. A film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Pictured: Muzaffer Özdemir as Mahmut. An Artificial Eye Release. UZAK MUZAFFER ֚DEMIR as Mahmut. UZAK Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Uzak. A film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Pictured: Muzaffer ֺdemir as Mahmut. An Artificial Eye Release. Date: 2002

UZAK Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Uzak. A film by

UZAK Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Uzak. A film by

UZAK Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Uzak. A film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Pictured: Muzaffer Özdemir as Mahmut. An Artificial Eye Release. UZAK MUZAFFER ֚DEMIR as Mahmut. UZAK Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Uzak. A film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Pictured: Muzaffer ֺdemir as Mahmut. An Artificial Eye Release. Date: 2002