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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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Alvin, the pet squirrel, drinks tea just like Turks after being rescued

Alvin, the pet squirrel, drinks tea just like Turks after being rescued

The traditional black tea, which is a highly popular hot beverage among Turkish people, has become the obsession of this adorable bushy-tailed pet squirrel. A Turkish couple came across an abandoned infant squirrel that was left alone in a tree hole in the northern Kocaeli province. The baby started to chase them everywhere in the forest and refused to return back to home. Enes and Minel Kılıç decided to adopt the fluffy rodent, which later had no difficulty connecting with human friends, Turkish traditions and culture. He now enjoys drinking black tea in tulip-shaped glasses, eating chocolate and crisps for breakfast.

20 November 2021

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Kocaeli

Turkish man opens fire on teahouse for 'overpriced tea'

A Turkish man opens fire on a teahouse after being charged “double” for a glass of traditional tea

19 January 2016

Kocaeli

14 academicians detained over pro-PKK propaganda

Academicians who published a statement accusing the government of carrying out a massacre in SE Turkey detained in Kocaeli province

15 January 2016

Kocaeli

14 senior officers held for alleged ties to 'parallel state'

Police hold over a dozen senior officers in the latest in series of 'parallel state' operations

22 December 2015

Kocaeli

Fire breaks out at Aliağa oil refinery

A fire erupted in a wide crude oil tank in the Izmir refinery at Aliağa on Turkey's central Aegean coast

17 July 2015

Kocaeli

Cosmic coincidence:twin brothers die in 3-minute interval

The elderly twins, who were born in a 3-minute interval, also met their demise in the same way, in the northwestern province of Kocaeli.

21 February 2015

Kocaeli

Four soldiers killed in army helicopter crash

Sikorsky aircraft crashed in northwestern province of Kocaeli, killing all four crew members

13 October 2014

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