Asia Turkey Number of organ transplants decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particularly large drop for heart and lung transplants; around 22.735 people are on the waiting list for an organ and tissue transplant according to the Ministry of Health
Asia Turkey Rising temperatures in Istanbul have led to an increase in sightings of pine processionary caterpillars in forested areas, with experts warning that the insects can trigger allergic reactions in both humans and pets
Asia Turkey Social media companies have reportedly agreed that Turkish citizens will have to verify their identities to create and use social media accounts, a move to end anonymity that critics of the government say it could made things more difficult for dissent
Asia Turkey Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday that prolonged instability around the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a broader international alignment against Iran, as global powers weigh military and diplomatic responses to escalating regional tensions
Asia Turkey A European higher education accreditation agency will review İstanbul University’s business faculty over the controversial annulment of diplomas of 28 graduates, including jailed İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, President Erdogan's main political rival