PKK announced it would end its armed struggle and begin disarmament and Türkiye signaled a cautious opening to peace; experts say the move could reduce violence but obstacles remain, including Kurdish political rights, legal reforms and mutual distrust

The Forty Children Armenian Church in the Iskenderun district of Hatay Province is being renovated with a $105.000 contribution by the state; built in 1876, it was severely damaged in the 7,7 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey on 6 February 2023

Türkiye's domestically developed fifth-generation fighter jet has successfully completed the pre-flight taxi test of its latest prototype; footage posted on social media showed the Kaan warplane conducting the ground test

Hundreds of athletes participated in the swimming marathon for friendship, peace and solidarity from the Greek island Kastellorizo to the Turkish resort town Kaş; the iniziative took place within the 27th International Lycia-Kaş Culture and Art Festival