Tag: Turkish

Turkish rail officials jailed over crash that left 25 dead

A court in Turkey has sentenced nine rail officials to more than 108 years’ imprisonment over a crash six years ago that killed 25 people, local media reported. A passenger train operated by Turkish State Railways derailed in July 2018 as it passed through Corlu district, 68 miles west of Istanbul. The train was travelling […]

German president honours contribution of Turkish migrants to economy

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has honoured the achievements of the many Turks who have come to Germany since the 1960s, when they helped to fill the demand for labour and rebuild the country’s post-war economy. “They helped build our country, they made it strong and they belong at the heart of our society,” he said […]

Fenerbahce walk off field and forfeit Turkish Super Cup final in protest

Fenerbahce walked off the pitch and forfeited their Super Cup final with Galatasaray in protest against the Turkish Football Federation. The club fielded a starting line-up entirely of youth team players for the final against their arch rivals, with their first-team stars training back in Istanbul ahead of Thursday’s Europa Conference League tie at Olympiacos. […]

Dozens dead after fire at Istanbul nightclub, Turkish officials say

A fire at an Istanbul nightclub during renovations on Tuesday killed at least 29 people, officials and reports said. Several people, including managers of the club, were detained for questioning. At least one person was being treated at a hospital, the Istanbul governor’s office said in a statement. The Masquerade nightclub, which was closed for […]