Erdoğan reaffirms support for Türkiye's Alevi community
The month of Muharram, one of the holiest periods in the Islamic calendar, continues to serve as a time of reflection on the values of justice, sacrifice and unity symbolized by th...
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Yazidi families return to village in SE Türkiye as safety improves
Life is returning to Mağara, a historic Yazidi village in the Idil district of Şırnak, southeastern Türkiye, after extensive infrastructure investments and efforts to encourage for...
Türkiye launches new action plan for Roma citizens
As Türkiye continues reforms aimed at integrating ethnic, religious and minority communities, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has approved a new long-term strategy document and acti...
Top Alevi figure hails Turkish govt reforms '500-year revolution'
Once a taboo in relations between the Turkish state and the Alevi community, government officials now visit cemevis, the places of worship of Alevism. Their goal has been to meet w...
Epiphany rites draw Orthodox faithful to Istanbul’s shores
Orthodox Christians gathered Tuesday at the Aya Triada Greek Orthodox Church in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district to mark the anniversary of the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ with a...
Optimism prevails for reopening of Orthodox seminary in Türkiye
A Catholic pontiff's visit to Türkiye instills hope in the Orthodox community. As Pope Leo XIV prepares to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Türkiye to mark a ke...
In Türkiye's Edirne, one Romani leader’s music speaks for many
In the historic city of Edirne in northwestern Türkiye, Çeribaşı Fikri Ocak stands as one of the most prominent figures embodying the vibrant and joyful spirit of Romani culture....
President Erdoğan highlights diversity in Christmas message
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of diversity in Türkiye as he congratulated the Christians celebrating Christmas. 'On the occasion of Christmas, I ext...
Türkiye prepares for Nevruz, expects influx of Iranian tourists
As Nevruz celebrations near, Türkiye becomes the first place among the countries preferred by Iran for their festive activities. The country expects an influx of Iranians the most...
Christmas preparations begin in Türkiye's quake-hit church
Christmas preparations have begun in the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in the southeastern province of Hatay, which was slightly damaged during the Feb. 6 catastrophic earthquak...