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Turkish Public Servants Face Jail Over Deadly Istanbul Nightclub Fire

Kingsley Chukwu9 months ago02 mins

Almost six months after a fire at an Istanbul nightclub killed 29 people, prosecutors are seeking jail sentences for 13 public servants. The municipal and fire department employees in Istanbul’s Besiktas district were accused of misconduct and negligent homicide in connection with the issuing of construction permits. The state news agency Anadolu reported on Tuesday….

Türkish Airlines Suspend Flights To Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

Kingsley Chukwu9 months ago02 mins

Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, and the country’s low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, have cancelled their flights to and from Lebanon due to heightened risks. The decision came in response to Israel’s air strikes on Lebanon, affecting flights to and from Beirut scheduled for Wednesday, according to Haberturk daily. Currently, tickets from Istanbul to Beirut are…