May 2003
Black Box of Ukrainian Plane Found
The black box of a Ukrainian plane that crashed in Turkey, killing all 62 Spanish peacekeepers on board, has been found. The plane was returning…
Bodies of 75 Passengers and Crew of Downed Airplane Found in Turkey - 2003-05-27
A Ukrainian-made Yak-42 airplane carrying 62 Spanish soldiers and 13 crew members crashed in northeastern Turkey, resulting in the recovery of 75 bodies. The plane…
Crash of Spanish Soldiers' Plane in Turkey - 2003-05-26
A plane carrying 75 Spanish soldiers returning from Afghanistan crashed in Turkey, resulting in no survivors. This incident highlights the risks faced by military personnel…
Heydar Aliyev Appears on Azerbaijani State Television
Heydar Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, made his first public appearance on state television after recovering from a serious illness. He spoke with Russian President…
Bomb Explosion in a Café in Ankara, Turkey's Capital - 2003-05-20
A bomb exploded in a café in Ankara, killing one woman and injuring another. The deceased was reportedly linked to a defunct Marxist group, raising…
Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, has gone to Turkey for examination and treatment
Heydar Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, has traveled to Turkey for medical treatment after fainting at a public event. His health issues coincide with growing…
Bodies of Two Students Retrieved from the Rubble of the Earthquake in Southeastern Turkey
Two more bodies of students have been recovered from the rubble of a dormitory that collapsed during a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in southeastern Turkey, raising…
The Last Bodies of Earthquake Victims in Turkey Pulled from the Rubble - 2003-05-04
Rescue teams in southeastern Turkey have recovered the last bodies of 84 elementary school students who died in a recent earthquake. The earthquake, measuring 4.6…
Withdrawal of Turkish Army from Iraq Borders - 2003-05-03
Turkey is withdrawing 40,000 troops and equipment from its borders with Iraq following President Bush's announcement of the end of military operations in Iraq. This…
Rescue and Relief Operations Continue in Earthquake-Stricken Turkey
Rescue operations in southeastern Turkey are ongoing after a severe earthquake. Rescuers are losing hope of finding survivors, with at least 64 children and one…
Survivors of Turkey Earthquake Clash with Police - 2003-05-02
A powerful earthquake in southeastern Turkey has resulted in at least 115 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Survivors are frustrated with the slow rescue efforts…
Severe Earthquake in Turkey - 2003-05-01
A severe earthquake hit southeastern Turkey, causing significant casualties and injuries, particularly among children. Prime Minister Erdoğan reported around 100 confirmed deaths and approximately 400…