"The helicopter fell to the ground after having struck the fourth storey of a hospital during take-off," Mugla Governor Idris Akbiyik said. The crash resulted in the deaths of all four on board—the two pilots, the doctor, and the medical worker.



Video: Ambulance helicopter slams into hospital in Turkey, killing all 4 onboard

Turkey earthquake: Rescue workers save mother and new-born from rubble after four days

According to Turkiye's provincial government, flash flooding has damaged at least 500 vehicles and around 100 houses. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: At least 500 cars, 100 houses damaged due to flash floods in Turkiye

3 dead, 58 hospitalised as wildfire in south Turkey rages on

Turkey has officially pulled out of the Istanbul convention on gender violence. The decision has triggered massive protests in major Turkish cities, but President Erdogan remains unmoved.

Gravitas: Turkey pulls out of treaty on gender violence

Turkey is battling an outbreak of Sea Snot. A thick layer of slimy sludge has blanketed shorelines & harbours. It's killing marine life & the livelihood of farmers. President Erdogan is facing political heat.

Gravitas: 'Sea Snot' outbreak in Turkey

EU Commission chief Ursula Von Der leyen left without a seat as Turkey President Erdogan & EU Council head Charles Michel snap up the only 2 chairs during Ankara meet. Confusion or Sexism?

'SofaGate': Turkish Sofa arrangement hits European Union

Turkey was hit by a wave of student protests last month after Erdogan appointed a loyalist as the head of Bogazici University.

LGBTQ+ groups face rising hate in Turkey

Erdoğan told his Iranian counterpart that he saw a window of opportunity for Iran and the United States after recent statements on sanctions.

'Hope US lifts restrictions on Iran', says Turkish President Erdogan

Police kept the protesters some 300 meters away from the embassy and also tried to prevent journalists from covering the protest

Uighurs stage protest outside Chinese Embassy in Turkey

Turkish police detained dozens of protesters on Thursday (February 4) demonstrating against Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's appointment of a new rector to Istanbul's Bogazici University.

Turkish police detains dozens protesting against Erdogan appointed rector

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced student protesters as “terrorists” and vowed to crack down on demonstrations opposing the appointment of a government loyalist to head Istanbul’s most prestigious university.

Erdogan vows crack down on demonstrations in Istanbul

Turkey is facing a major drought situation as the country's water levels are at a critically low level. Experts blame it on the Erdogan government's policies.

Turkey's water reservoirs at their lowest levels in 15 years

Under the guidelines of Turkey’s Council of Higher Education (YOK), rectors are chosen from a pool of candidates with the highest votes following elections held within academic institutions.

Turkey: Students protest rector tapped to head top Turkish university

Turkey is paying the price of Erdogan's ambition. The EU and The US are slapping sanctions on Turkey. Ankara is also losing friends left, right, and centre. Turkey's President has managed to upset the whole world.

Gravitas: Double trouble for Erdogan

Turkey announces life imprisonment for convicts in 'bloodiest coup' against Erdogan

A three-year-old girl was rescued alive from rubble on Monday, days after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Turkey's Aegean coast.

Turkey: 3-year-old girl rescued 65 hours after earthquake

39 people died & over 900 have been injured in Turkey & Greece after an earthquake that measured 7 on the Richter scale hit the Aegean sea off the coast of Greece & Turkey.

Search & rescue continues in Turkey & Greece

A strong earthquake of magnitude of up 7.0 struck overnight in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, killing at least 22 people and injuring over 700 amid collapsed buildings and flooding.

Strong earthquake jolts Turkey & Greece, at least 22 killed & more than 700 injured

A strong earthquake of magnitude of up 7.0 struck overnight in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, killing at least 26 people and injuring over 700 amid collapsed buildings and flooding.

Earthquake hits Turkey & Greece, bringing deaths & floods

A strong earthquake of magnitude of up 7.0 struck the Aegean Sea on Friday and was felt in both Turkey and Greece, local and international observatories said.

Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Aegean Sea

Turkey orders arrest of 82 including mayor over pro-Kurdish protest

War of words: Erdogan lashes out at 'incapable' Macron

India has slammed Pakistan, Turkey and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at United Nation's Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after they raked the Kashmir matter at the Geneva-based body.

India slams Pakistan, Turkey and OIC at UN Human Rights Council

Turkey criticises US decision to lift Cyprus arms embargo

Turkey said it will hold a military exercise off northwest Cyprus for the next two weeks

Turkey Begins Military Drill Near Cyprus

Turkey expects big drop in gas imports after historic discovery in Black Sea

Turkey tightens grip on social media with new law to silence dissent

Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that allows the Erdogan government to reduce internet bandwidth and cut access to Twitter Facebook, and Youtube, if they do not abide by censorship orders.

Gravitas: Erdogan pushes law to censor social media in Turkey

Turkey’s parliament approved a law early on July 29 that gives authorities greater power to regulate social media despite concerns of growing censorship. Watch report.

Govt to regulate social media in Turkey: Fears on curbs on freedom of speech

Human Rights Watch calls on Turkey to probe alleged 'serious abuses' by police

After 86 years of operating as a museum, Istanbul's Hagia Sophia reopens as a mosque today for Friday prayers. Watch report.

First Friday prayers after reconversion of Hagia Sophia

Turkish President Erdogan rejects criticism over Hagia Sophia's conversion to mosque

An earthquake with a 5.7 magnitude shook Bingol province in eastern Turkey on Sunday, killing one and injuring 18 people and causing the collapse of a military observation tower.

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake kills one, injures dozen in Eastern Turkey

Turkey launched waves of airstrikes against what it claimed were Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) elements in northern Iraq

Turkey carries out airstrikes against Kurdish rebels in Iraq

The bazaar -- home to almost 3,000 shops where more than 30,000 people work -- was closed on March 23 as part of measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has killed over 4,300 people in Turkey

Tukrey: Istanbul's Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen

Turkey has unveiled a plan to revive tourism by giving travellers, resorts and employees seals of approval in a programme meant to jumpstart a crucial industry hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Turkey unveils plan to revive tourism

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Russia to "get out of our way" in northern Syria as his forces fight President Bashar Al-Assad's regime.

Turkey warns Russia to 'get out of our way' in northern Syria

A powerful earthquake shook the delivery room of a private hospital in Turkey's Malatya, minutes after a baby was born on Friday (January 24), video shows. The delivery room of a private hospital in Turkey's Malatya shakes as a midwife cleans a newborn baby.

Baby born as earthquake rocks Turkey

Dozens pulled from rubble as Turkey quake toll hits 35

Turkey ready to 'teach a lesson' to Haftar if Libyan forces continue attacks

The Turkish military's offensive inside Syria is a stress test for US-Turkey relations

Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield: Ankara may be fighting IS but the Kurds are also in gunsight

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Video: Ambulance helicopter slams into hospital in Turkey, killing all 4 onboard

Video: Ambulance helicopter slams into hospital in Turkey, killing all 4 onboard

Turkey earthquake: Rescue workers save mother and new-born from rubble after four days

WION Climate Tracker: At least 500 cars, 100 houses damaged due to flash floods in Turkiye

3 dead, 58 hospitalised as wildfire in south Turkey rages on

Gravitas: Turkey pulls out of treaty on gender violence

Gravitas: 'Sea Snot' outbreak in Turkey

'SofaGate': Turkish Sofa arrangement hits European Union

'SofaGate': Turkish Sofa arrangement hits European Union

LGBTQ+ groups face rising hate in Turkey

'Hope US lifts restrictions on Iran', says Turkish President Erdogan

Uighurs stage protest outside Chinese Embassy in Turkey

Turkish police detains dozens protesting against Erdogan appointed rector

Erdogan vows crack down on demonstrations in Istanbul

Turkey's water reservoirs at their lowest levels in 15 years

Turkey: Students protest rector tapped to head top Turkish university

Gravitas: Double trouble for Erdogan

Turkey announces life imprisonment for convicts in 'bloodiest coup' against Erdogan

Turkey: 3-year-old girl rescued 65 hours after earthquake

Search & rescue continues in Turkey & Greece

Strong earthquake jolts Turkey & Greece, at least 22 killed & more than 700 injured

Earthquake hits Turkey & Greece, bringing deaths & floods

Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Aegean Sea

Turkey orders arrest of 82 including mayor over pro-Kurdish protest