Turkey — country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Turkey

country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

In brief

A ninth-grade student opened fire outside a Manisa high school on Sept. 22, 2026, wounding 11, two seriously; he and three relatives were detained.

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the FIA, reintroduces Portugal to the Algarve's Portimão circuit for June 18–20 and adds Turkey back to the schedule in October, with several new venues including Sprint races in five locations. The plan prioritizes geographic efficiency and broader regional economic impact, emphasizing sustained on-track activity across Europe and beyond as part of a broader push for sustainability and growth.

Police detained 26 in Türkiye's 'My Family is Safe' raids on LGBTQ+ venues; Gurlek said proceedings target 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 companies.

A passenger ferry capsized off Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, shortly after leaving the port, with hundreds of people aboard as rescue teams including coastguard boats and helicopters scrambled to assist. Authorities cite varying reports of passengers—ranging around 259 to 279—with injuries unconfirmed and investigations into the vessel’s condition and cause ongoing.

LatestTurkey blocks T24 over alleged LGBT propaganda contentTurkey has blocked independent news outlet T24’s website and social media accounts, alleging that 118 articles amounted to “LGBT propaganda” and weakened family values. T24 and journalists condemned the order as an attack on independent reporting and said they would challenge it, amid a broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and activists.Oct 2, 2026

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