Trabzon

Cleaner of 17 years a ‘symbol’ of dedication at hospital in Türkiye

Fevzi Ozkaya has been responsible for cleaning the grounds at Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) Farabi Hospital in Trabzon for almost two decades.

Turkish family grapples with tragic murder of loved one in Paris

University student Akin Genc was killed in an armed attack on the way home from school in Aulnay-sous-Bois, a suburb of Paris.

Türkiye condemns Greek statements on 'unfounded Pontian claims'

'It is regrettable to see that Greek authorities continue their irrational efforts to misrepresent history,' says Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Turkey's majestic Sumela Monastery reopens for prayers after being restored

The site, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List, was closed to visitors in September 2015 for carrying out restoration work due to the risk of rocks falling over the structure.

What attracts foreign tourists to Turkey?

A rich culture, historic sites, and awe-inspiring natural features attract millions from around the world to Turkey each year.

Who is Ekrem Imamoglu — Istanbul's mayoral candidate?

CHP’s candidate for Istanbul, the cultural and economic capital of Turkey, is facing the country's veteran politician and former prime minister Binali Yildirim.

Can politics change the fact that Arab tourists love Turkey?

Arab visitors to Turkey, especially from Gulf nations, have steadily increased in recent years as have tensions between Turkey and some Gulf countries. So far it hasn't bled into the tourist scene, but there have been attempts to link the two.

Bullet in head gives Turkish man insomnia for 45 years

Yakup Cakmak, 54, says he was accidentally shot in front of their house in Black Sea province of Trabzon when he was a child.

Turkey aiming to host Euro football championship for the first time in 2024

The UEFA will choose a country to host the Euro 2024, deciding between bids from Turkey and Germany on Thursday.

Erdogan: bye bye to those who prefer terrorists

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the US is destroying a strategic partnership and accused US President Donald Trump of declaring war "against the whole world including our country."

Turkey Elections 2018: How did the largest cities vote?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been elected president under Turkey’s new presidential system with 52.6 percent of the vote. And his party’s electoral alliance secured 53.6% of votes in parliament. Here’s a breakdown of the votes in Turkey’s biggest cities.

Turkish passenger plane stuck on cliff after sliding off runway

The Pegasus airlines flight was carrying 162 passengers, two pilots and four flight attendants landing to Turkey's Trabzon. No injuries were reported.