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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pledged Thursday to continue firm measures against airspace violations and strengthen national security, in a Ramadan Bayram message addressing regional tensions. Erdoğan highlighted Gaza suffering under Israeli attacks, Iran war escalation, and Türkiye's economic growth amid global uncertainty.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Tuesday that Iran's top security official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were "eliminated" in overnight strikes. There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities, as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week.Türkiye's Foreign Ministry welcomed Monday Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum, noting the vote took place in a "peaceful and calm" environment with Turkish observers present. The referendum, approved by over 87% of voters with 73% turnout, streamlines Parliament and restores the vice president office.The Iranian army warned residents of certain areas in Dubai and Doha to evacuate ahead of possible attacks in coming hours, citing US military presence in those locations, Fars news agency reported Sunday. The warning included maps of Qatari areas including Lusail, Al Waab, and Ain Khaled.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Ankara's "clear" stance on Iran Wednesday, emphasizing Türkiye is always on the side of peace and working intensively for a ceasefire. Slamming Israeli actions, Erdoğan noted even Israelis now call Netanyahu their "biggest disaster since the Holocaust" as they spend nights in shelters.

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Purple baklava for diabetics: World-famous Turkish dessert gets new color ahead of Eid

Purple baklava for diabetics: World-famous Turkish dessert gets new color ahead of Eid

Having diabetes does not mean you should completely avoid the globally-famous Turkish dessert 'baklava.' A chef from Turkey's eastern province of Erzurum added a different color to Turkish baklava for diabetics and dieters by mixing the juice of raspberries and blackberries ahead of Eid al-Adha. (Courtesy: DHA)

29 July 2020

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Youth carry giant Turkish flag to commemorate 4th anniversary of July 15 coup attempt

Youth carry giant Turkish flag to commemorate 4th anniversary of July 15 coup attempt

An aerial view shows that young people walk with 150 meter Turkish flag towards the peak of Mount Palandoken within the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day's events held to mark fourth anniversary of July 15, 2016 defeated coup orchestrated by Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), in Erzurum, Turkey on July 15, 2020.

15 July 2020

Erzurum

Stunning Palandoken mountains in Erzurum, Turkey

The Palandoken mountains, one of Turkey's top ski resorts, is still adorned with snow in May.

08 May 2018

Erzurum

Bus driver killed in highway ambush in eastern Turkey

A bus driver was shot dead by militants as he tried to escape, local officials say

17 August 2015

Erzurum

Five PKK terrorists killed by Turkish security forces

Turkish security forces killed five members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in eastern Turkey

17 August 2015

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