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PoliticsIzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay Defects to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Party in Landmark Shift
Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay has defected to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party, sparking local protests and renewing criticism over the state of Turkish democracy.
The National|October 8, 2026
CultureForging Fantasy: How a Turkish Family Keeps Ancient Blacksmithing Alive Through Pop Culture
A Turkish family in Izmir's Kemeralti Bazaar has revitalized their generational blacksmithing workshop by crafting custom fantasy weapons inspired by video games and TV shows for a global clientele.
Al Jazeera English|September 18, 2026