Polling began at 7 a.m. local time (0400GMT) to take earlier daylight hours into account Voting in 32 eastern provinces of Turkey ended at 4.00 p.m. local time (1300GMT) on Sunday. Voting in the rest of the country is due to continue to 5.00 p.m. local time (1400GMT). A referendum is being held on an 18-article constitutional reform bill that would shift the country from a parliamentary to a presidential system. The 32 provinces are Read More
Detainees accused of planning ‘sensational’ attack ahead of Sunday’s referendum Police on Saturday arrested 49 Daesh suspects allegedly planning a “sensational” act of terror ahead of Turkey’s constitutional referendum on Sunday. The suspects, including 41 foreign nationals, were taken into custody during simultaneous raids in seven districts across Istanbul including Basaksehir, Beylikduzu, Fatih, Esenyurt, Kartal, Kucukcekmece and Pendik, a security source said. During the operation, police also seized three handguns — two for firing blanks Read More
Third airport will provide new opportunities for airlines, Lufthansa chief says Istanbul’s third airport will provide a boost to the global aviation sector, Lufthansa’s Turkey chief said Friday. “The airport will provide an important gain for the aviation industry,” Kemal Gecer said. “Its geographical advantage for passengers and its comfort are significant. This airport will be an advantage for air carriers.” The first stage of construction will finish next year, when the airport on the Read More