A deadly fire at Kartalkaya ski resort in Türkiye killed 78. Nine suspects detained as investigations continue into the tragedy.
A fire at the Kartalkaya ski resort hotel in northern Türkiye claimed at least 78 lives and injured others, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported on Tuesday. Of the injured, 17 have been discharged, while one remains in intensive care, according to Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu.
The fire that started in the hotel’s restaurant area, rapidly spread throughout the building, Bolu Governor Abdulaziz Aydin stated. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after 10 hours, with cooling efforts ongoing.
Emergency teams, including firefighters, medical units, and disaster response crews from nearby cities, responded to the scene. Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said an investigation is underway, involving six prosecutors and a five-member expert committee.
11 individuals, including the hotel owner, have been detained as part of the probe.
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy confirmed that the hotel had a valid fire safety certificate, as required by law, with regular inspections conducted by fire authorities.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences on social media platform X, wishing mercy for the deceased and recovery for the injured. At an AK Party meeting in Ankara, he pledged accountability and thorough investigations into the incident. F
oreign Minister Hakan Fidan also extended condolences and recovery wishes in a message on X.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a phone conversation today. During the call, PM Pashinyan extended his congratulations to President Erdogan on the occasion of Kurban Bayrami.
Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, has announced that Turkish low-cost carrier AJet will begin operating regular flights to Damascus later this month.
Iran and Türkiye are aiming to boost their bilateral trade to $30 billion annually through stronger cooperation in transport, customs, and infrastructure.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
Two influential Turkic states — Uzbekistan and Türkiye — are intensifying their diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, signaling a shift in regional dynamics focused on pragmatic cooperation over political isolation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has extended warm wishes to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha, calling for unity, compassion, and solidarity in a time marked by global conflict and division.
A U.S. appeals panel has rejected Apple’s request to pause a ruling that restricts the tech giant from charging commissions on in-app purchases made outside its payment system—delivering a major blow to the company in its long-running legal fight with Epic Games.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation reinstating a travel ban that restricts entry to the United States for citizens of 12 countries, citing national security threats and inadequate vetting processes.
In a historic move, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed sanctions on four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing their involvement in cases targeting U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Israeli officials over alleged war crimes.
Albania’s Parliament has approved a bilateral agreement to enhance security cooperation and provide long-term support to Ukraine, marking a new phase in Tirana’s alignment with Kyiv amid ongoing regional instability.
As peace talks progress, voices from Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Baku reveal hopes, concerns, and expectations for a future shaped by trade, trust, and generational change in the South Caucasus.
A bridge collapse in the Vygonichsky district of Russia’s Bryansk region, near the Ukrainian border, caused a train derailment and a traffic accident early Sunday, killing at least seven people and leaving 30 injured, according to emergency services.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has confirmed it carried out a third targeted attack against the Crimean Bridge, also known as the Kerch Bridge, early Tuesday morning, marking a new escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture early Monday, causing no reported injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued, officials confirmed.
Federal authorities have arrested 14 suspects in Los Angeles linked to an Armenian organized crime ring accused of stealing $30 million in COVID relief and Small Business loans intended to support American taxpayers.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has extended warm wishes to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha, calling for unity, compassion, and solidarity in a time marked by global conflict and division.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation reinstating a travel ban that restricts entry to the United States for citizens of 12 countries, citing national security threats and inadequate vetting processes.
In a historic move, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed sanctions on four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing their involvement in cases targeting U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Israeli officials over alleged war crimes.
Albania’s Parliament has approved a bilateral agreement to enhance security cooperation and provide long-term support to Ukraine, marking a new phase in Tirana’s alignment with Kyiv amid ongoing regional instability.
In a sweeping new proclamation issued late Wednesday night, President Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban on the enrollment of new Chinese and other foreign students at Harvard University.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has extended warm wishes to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha, calling for unity, compassion, and solidarity in a time marked by global conflict and division.
A U.S. appeals panel has rejected Apple’s request to pause a ruling that restricts the tech giant from charging commissions on in-app purchases made outside its payment system—delivering a major blow to the company in its long-running legal fight with Epic Games.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation reinstating a travel ban that restricts entry to the United States for citizens of 12 countries, citing national security threats and inadequate vetting processes.
In a historic move, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed sanctions on four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing their involvement in cases targeting U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Israeli officials over alleged war crimes.
Albania’s Parliament has approved a bilateral agreement to enhance security cooperation and provide long-term support to Ukraine, marking a new phase in Tirana’s alignment with Kyiv amid ongoing regional instability.
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