Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a 3-week mission to International Space Station

Turkey’s first astronaut returned home to a hero’s welcome Monday, portrayed as a symbol of the country’s advances in technology and aerospace. Alper Gezeravci was greeted by bouquet-laden children at Ankara’s Esenboga Airport as he returned from a private three-week mission to the International Space Station. In return, he handed out Turkish flags he had…

17 people detained after attack at Istanbul election campaign event, official says

Turkish authorities detained 17 people in connection with an attack at an Istanbul campaign event for upcoming municipal elections, Turkey ‘s interior minister said Sunday. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya provided no details on the assailants’ affiliation or motive for the attack that critically injured a woman. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at an election rally…

Government braces for a tough week ahead

The government is gearing up for a challenging week ahead, with three contentious pieces of legislation set to be voted on or tabled in Parliament. Additionally, a crucial meeting between the prime minister and farmers’ representatives will determine whether we will witness protest tractors arriving in Athens. Three bills, concerning same-sex marriage, private universities, and…