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Tragedy Strikes Istanbul: Family Feud Escalates into Deadly Rampage, Seven Lives Lost

Istanbul, Turkey – A devastating shooting rampage across several districts in Istanbul left seven people dead, including the gunman, who concluded his violent spree by turning the weapon on himself. The assailant, identified as 33-year-old Bahtiyar Aladağ, tragically murdered members of his own family and others in a series of attacks that have shaken the local community. The deadly sequence began in the Celaliye neighborhood where Aladağ, after a heated dispute, shot his father, Muhammet …

Istanbul Syndicate Faces Over 500 Years in Prison for Exploiting Newborns in ICU Scam, Leading to Multiple Infant Deaths

ISTANBUL, Türkiye — Prosecutors in Istanbul are seeking lengthy prison sentences for members of a criminal syndicate accused of misusing neonatal care units for profit, leading to the deaths of multiple infants. The case, which has sent shockwaves through the country, implicates healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, in a scheme that prioritized financial gain over the well-being of newborns. During a comprehensive investigation that culminated this year, the Büyükçekmece Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office disclosed …

Two Arrests Made as Turkish Authorities Investigate Armed Attack on Pro-Kurdish Party Office in İstanbul

İstanbul, Turkey – In a recent surge of violence affecting political parties in Turkey, authorities have detained two individuals linked to a shooting at a pro-Kurdish party office in the Sultangazi district of İstanbul. The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 12:20 p.m., targeting the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party, an outspoken advocate for Kurdish rights and equality. The primary suspect, identified only by initials M.K., was arrested following a swift investigation that connected …

Tragic Incident in Istanbul: One Palestinian Fatally Shot, Two Injured on Busy Street

Istanbul, Turkey – Tensions rose in Istanbul following a violent attack that left one Palestinian dead and two others wounded. The incident unfolded on a bustling street, underscoring the surging violence involving foreign nationals in the city. Authorities identified the deceased as a Palestinian citizen, though his name has yet to be released. The two injured individuals, also Palestinians, are currently receiving medical treatment, and officials report that they are in stable condition. The motives …