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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children sit among attendees, one waving a Turkish flag, during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victory Day in Turkey - Kayseri

An armored vehicle decorated with a Turkish flag moves along a parade route in Kayseri, Turkey on August 30, 2025. Citizens joined in Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) celebrations, honoring the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar and the founding of the Republic. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victory Day in Turkey - Kayseri

Mounted police lead horses carrying the Turkish flag during Victory Day celebrations in Kayseri, Turkey on August 30, 2025. Citizens joined in Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) celebrations, honoring the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar and the founding of the Republic. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victory Day in Turkey - Kayseri

An armored vehicle decorated with a Turkish flag moves along a parade route in Kayseri, Turkey on August 30, 2025. Citizens joined in Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) celebrations, honoring the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar and the founding of the Republic. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Izmir Wildfire - Turkey

A Turkish flag framed on a wall in a burnt building in Tosunlar village, Odemis district, Izmir, Turkey, on July 5, 2025, after wildfires ravaged the region. Turkish officials report firefighters have contained six of nine blazes in western Izmir province, which killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate earlier in the week. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Beverly Hills Armenian Genocide Day - USA

A pro-Trump protester sports an Armenian flag as Hundreds gather outside the Turkish Consulate in Beverly Hills, California, on April 24, 2025, demanding Turkey acknowledge the Armenian Genocide. Protesters carried Armenian flags on Genocide Remembrance Day, which honors the 600,000 to 1.5 million Armenians killed in the Ottoman Empire between 1915–1923. Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Continue Over Arrest Of Istanbul Mayor - Istanbul

A protester wears Turkish flag like a cape as Turkish people continue their gatherings on a daily basis to protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 29, 2025. Imamoglu is the nominee of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival for the next presidential election in 2028. Photo by Laurin Strele/Middle East Image/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-Erdogan Protest in Paris - France

A protester holds a Turkish flag while another wears a Pikachu costume in Place de la Republique, Paris, France, on March 29, 2025. Hundreds rally in solidarity with Turkish demonstrators following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests continue over arrest of Istanbul mayor - Izmir

A girl holds a flag of Turkey with Ataturk's photo on it as Turkish people continue their protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in Izmir, Turkey, on March 27, 2025. Photo by Berkcan Zengin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests continue over arrest of Istanbul mayor - Izmir

Two girls wear the flag of Turkey like a cape as Turkish people continue their protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in Izmir, Turkey, on March 27, 2025. Photo by Berkcan Zengin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands protest on the 7th day after arrest of Mayor - Istanbul

A group of masked protesters pose with a Turkish flag on the street in Istanbul, March 25, 2025. Despite a government protest ban, mass demonstrations erupted nationwide following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, with crowds demanding democracy and chanting “people, rights, justice.” Over one thousand people have been arrested across Turkey, including eight journalists. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands protest on the 7th day after arrest of Mayor - Istanbul

A protester draped in a Turkish flag bearing Ataturk’s image holds a sign in Istanbul, March 25, 2025. Despite a government protest ban, mass demonstrations erupted nationwide following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, with crowds demanding democracy and chanting “people, rights, justice.” Over one thousand people have been arrested across Turkey, including eight journalists. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest After Ekrem Imamoglu's Arrest - Turkey

Protesters use a Turkish flag as a shield during a demonstration in Izmir, Turkey, on March 23, 2025. Since March 19, mass protests have erupted across Turkey over the jailing of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Seen as a key rival to President Erdogan, Imamoglu was removed from office and imprisoned in a case his supporters call a political coup. Photo by Berkcan Zengin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul Protest For Democracy - Istanbul

Protesters wear Turkish flag like capes as thousands of people gather in front of Istanbul City Hall to call for democracy and ask President Erdogan to resign on March 22, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. The massive protests in Turkey, that are reportedly the biggest in the past ten years, started after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, 2025. Imamoglu is the nominee of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival for the next presidential election in 2028. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Image/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul Protest For Democracy - Istanbul

A man wears Turkish flag like a cape as thousands of protesters gather in front of Istanbul City Hall to call for democracy and ask President Erdogan to resign on March 22, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. The massive protests in Turkey, that are reportedly the biggest in the past ten years, started after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, 2025. Imamoglu is the nominee of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival for the next presidential election in 2028. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Image/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands protest over Istanbul mayor arrest - Kayseri

A protester waves a Turkish flag as people take to the streets to protest the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul mayor and CHP's presidential race candidate, in Kayseri, Turkey on March 22, 2025. Photo by Damun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hassan Nasrallah Funeral - Beirut

A Turkish flag is raised among the crowd as tens of thousands of mourners appear in the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium to attend the funeral of the former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, who were killed in Israeli attacks last year, in Beirut, Lebanon on February 23, 2025. Photo by Mohamad Imad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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101th Republic Day Celebration - Turkey

A military vehicle drives through smoke displaying the Turkish flag during the parade on October 29, 2024. The event marks 100 years of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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101th Republic Day Celebration - Turkey

Horse riders carry the Turkish flag while marching in the Republic Day celebrations in Kayseri on October 29, 2024. The event marks 100 years of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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101th Republic Day Celebration - Turkey

People ride in an open vehicle, waving the Turkish flag as it passes through streets on October 29, 2024. The event marks 100 years of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Turkey 101th Anniversary - Turkey

A procession featuring a Turkish flag and a missile on display moves past the statue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in Kayseri on October 29, 2024. People in Turkiye are marking Republic Day, celebrating 101 years since the Republic was declared. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Turkey 101th Anniversary - Turkey

A man stands on a car, holding a large Turkish flag during the Republic Day festivities in Kayseri on October 29, 2024. People in Turkiye are marking Republic Day, celebrating 101 years since the Republic was declared. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Turkey 101th Anniversary - Turkey

A procession featuring a Turkish flag and a missile on display moves past the statue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in Kayseri on October 29, 2024. People in Turkiye are marking Republic Day, celebrating 101 years since the Republic was declared. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Turkey 101th Anniversary - Turkey

A young child sits on an adult’s shoulders, waving a Turkish flag during the Republic Day parade in Kayseri on October 29, 2024. The 101st anniversary of the Republic of Turkiye is being honored nationwide with formal and public gatherings. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Turkey 101th Anniversary - Turkey

A large Turkish flag is paraded down the street during Republic Day celebrations in Kayseri on October 29, 2024. People across Turkey have been marking the 101st anniversary of the Republic. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Turkey 101th Anniversary - Turkey

A large Turkish flag is paraded down the street during Republic Day celebrations in Kayseri on October 29, 2024. People across Turkey have been marking the 101st anniversary of the Republic. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oil Wrestling Tournament - Turkey

A van decorated with images of Turkish oil wrestlers and the national flag is parked near the Kirkpinar tournament grounds in Edirne, Turkey, July 2018. The historic Kirkpinar tournament has drawn competitors and fans from across Turkey, celebrating a tradition that dates back to the Ottoman Empire. Photo by Konstantin Novakovic/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Turkey

Girl inflating a balloon with the colors of the Turkish flag in the old city of Gaziantep, Turkey, on the 25th October 2023 Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Afghanistan

STORY: Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Afghanistan SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Turkish Airlines plane arriving at the Kabul International Airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): GHULAM JILANI WAFA, Senior advisor for Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation 3. various of passengers getting off a Turkish Airlines plane and officials celebrating the resumption of this flight at the Kabul International Airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan STORYLINE: A Turkish Airlines plane arrived at Kabul International Airport on Tuesday morning, marking an end to the national flag carrier's nearly three-year suspension of flights to Afghanistan. Ghulam Jilani Wafa, a senior advisor for Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, welcomed the step as a friendly development in bilateral relations. Wafa said he hopes that more airliners can resume fligh

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-FLIGHT RESUMPTION

(240521) -- KABUL, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers get off a Turkish Airlines plane from Türkiye's Istanbul at the Kabul International Airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, May 21, 2024. A Turkish Airlines plane arrived at the Kabul International Airport on Tuesday morning, as the national flag carrier of Türkiye resumed its flights to Afghanistan following almost three years of suspension. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-FLIGHT RESUMPTION

(240521) -- KABUL, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers get off a Turkish Airlines plane from Türkiye's Istanbul at the Kabul International Airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, May 21, 2024. A Turkish Airlines plane arrived at the Kabul International Airport on Tuesday morning, as the national flag carrier of Türkiye resumed its flights to Afghanistan following almost three years of suspension. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-FLIGHT RESUMPTION

(240521) -- KABUL, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Turkish Airlines plane from Türkiye's Istanbul arrives at the Kabul International Airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, May 21, 2024. A Turkish Airlines plane arrived at the Kabul International Airport on Tuesday morning, as the national flag carrier of Türkiye resumed its flights to Afghanistan following almost three years of suspension. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-FLIGHT RESUMPTION

(240521) -- KABUL, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Turkish Airlines plane from Türkiye's Istanbul arrives at the Kabul International Airport in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, May 21, 2024. A Turkish Airlines plane arrived at the Kabul International Airport on Tuesday morning, as the national flag carrier of Türkiye resumed its flights to Afghanistan following almost three years of suspension. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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Turkish Airlines inks deal with Airbus, Rolls-Royce

STORY: Turkish Airlines inks deal with Airbus, Rolls-Royce SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Airlines, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce joint signing ceremony in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of Istanbul airport, Turkish Airlines planes in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish Airlines sealed a deal in Istanbul with Airbus and Rolls-Royce, heralding a substantial economic injection of 20 billion U.S. dollars, local media reported on Tuesday. The Turkish flag airline secured the acquisition of a total of 230 aircraft, including 150 A321neo and 80 A350 planes from Airbus, and finalized a deal with Rolls-Royce for the provision of aircraft engines, according to the Sabah Daily. According to the agreement, Turkish Airlines stipulated that significant components of both the aircraft and their engines must be produced in Türkiye, the daily said. "The deal makes Turkish Airlines the world's largest operator of

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Turkish Airlines contributes 56 bln USD to economy in 2023: Erdogan

STORY: Turkish Airlines contributes 56 bln USD to economy in 2023: Erdogan SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul airport 2. various of planes of Turkish Airlines (THY) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President STORYLINE: Türkiye's flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), is the country's most valuable brand, contributing 56 billion U.S. dollars to the national economy in 2023, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "Turkish Airlines is not only Türkiye's most valuable brand but has also made a name for itself with its contributions to our country's economy." SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "According to 2023 figures, Turkish Airlines has contributed 56 billion dollars to the Turkish economy and has s

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Turkish Airlines grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9s after incident in U.S.

STORY: Turkish Airlines grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9s after incident in U.S. SHOOTING DATE: Jan. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of Turkish Airlines' grounded fleet of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft STORYLINE: Türkiye's national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) has grounded all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in the wake of the incident in the U.S., local media reported on Monday. THY decided to ground all five of its Max 9 planes "until the technical investigation process is completed and the measures requested by the authorities are taken," according to the NTV broadcaster. It said the grounding decision would be valid for the aircraft at the airport where they would first land. "Flight safety is our top priority," THY press advisor Yahya Ustun wrote in a post on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. Although THY has a small fleet, the NTV noted

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Daily Life - Istanbul

04/20/2023, Istanbul, Turkey. A men is selling some stuff on streets the turkish flag and the current president of the country Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visible on flag. Istanbul, a city embracing both Europe and Asia, daily life unfolds against a backdrop of cultural diversity. Residents navigate a dynamic blend of ancient charm and modern rhythms, creating a unique tapestry where tradition meets contemporary living. Photo by Saeid Arabzadeh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Protest - Istanbul

01/01/2024, Istanbul, Turkey, A man holds both Palestinian and Turkish flag. Thousands gathered in Istanbul Galata Bridge in a demonstration expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Istanbul, Turkey, on January 01, 2024. Photo by Ilker Eray/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Protest - Istanbul

A man waves Palestinian flag while holding Azerbaijani flag during the march in the middle of the crowd with Palestine and Turkish flags. Thousands gathered in Istanbul Galata Bridge in a demonstration expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Istanbul, Turkey, on January 01, 2024. Photo by Ilker Eray/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Protest - Istanbul

A little boy waves his Palestinian flag in the middle of the crowd with Palestine and Turkish flags. Thousands gathered in Istanbul Galata Bridge in a demonstration expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Istanbul, Turkey, on January 01, 2024. Photo by Ilker Eray/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Protest - Istanbul

A man waves his Turkish flag in the middle of the crowd with Palestine and Turkish flags. Thousands gathered in Istanbul Galata Bridge in a demonstration expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Istanbul, Turkey, on January 01, 2024. Photo by Ilker Eray/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Rally In Istanbul On The First Day Of 2024

Israel protesters gathered in Sultan Ahmet Square and marched with slogans until the Galata Bridge. It was reported that there was a group of 250.000 thousand protesters on the Galata Bridge. protester marches with Turkish flag Istanbul, Turkey, on January 01, 2024. Photo by Mert Nazim Egin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Rally In Istanbul On The First Day Of 2024

Israel protesters gathered in Sultan Ahmet Square and marched with slogans until the Galata Bridge. It was reported that there was a group of 250.000 thousand protesters on the Galata Bridge. protesters continue to march under the long Turkish flag Istanbul, Turkey, on January 01, 2024. Photo by Mert Nazim Egin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Rally In Istanbul On The First Day Of 2024

Israel protesters gathered in Sultan Ahmet Square and marched with slogans until the Galata Bridge. It was reported that there was a group of 250.000 thousand protesters on the Galata Bridge. protesters march under a large Turkish flag, the protester in the front with a scarf raises the flag to the sky. Istanbul, Turkey, on January 01, 2024. Photo by Mert Nazim Egin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Rally In Istanbul On The First Day Of 2024

Israel protesters gathered in Sultan Ahmet Square and marched with slogans until the Galata Bridge. It was reported that there was a group of 250.000 thousand protesters on the Galata Bridge. protesters continue to march under the long Turkish flag Istanbul, Turkey, on January 01, 2024. Photo by Mert Nazim Egin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Türkiye commemorates Ataturk on 85th anniversary of his death

STORY: Türkiye commemorates Ataturk on 85th anniversary of his death SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Türkiye on Friday marked the 85th anniversary of the demise of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, with a series of events. At 9:05 a.m. local time (0605 GMT), sirens blared, traffic stopped, and people stood still for two minutes of silence across the country to pay tribute to the late leader. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan placed a wreath at Ataturk's mausoleum in the capital Ankara and joined in a moment of silence when the Turkish flag was lowered to half-staff. In Istanbul, thousands of people carrying photos of Ataturk lined up at the entrance of the Dolmabahce Palace to visit the room where he passed away and laid flowers on his bed. Ataturk declared the republic in 1923, ending the rule of the Ottoman Empire after the Indepen

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Republic Turkey 100th Anniversary - Izmir

A young Turkish woman attends the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey in Izmir, wearing the Turkish flag on her back. On this day, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk declared Turkey a republic Izmir, Turkey on October 29, 2023. Photo by Berkcan Zengin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Turkey 100th Anniversary - Izmir

A Turkish couple, holding Turkey's flag, attends the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey in Izmir. On this day, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk declared Turkey a republic. Izmir, Turkey on October 29, 2023. Photo by Berkcan Zengin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Republic Turkey 100th Anniversary - Izmir

A Turkish couple, waving both Turkey's flag and Atatürk's flag, attends the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey in Izmir. On this day, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk declared Turkey a republic. Izmir, Turkey on October 29, 2023. Photo by Berkcan Zengin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Solidarity With Palestine - Istanbul

Two young man holding the Turkish and the Palestinian flag stand in a protest in support of Palestine. Istanbul, Turkey on October 27, 2023. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM