Abdulkadir Uraloğlu

Turkey's summer cultural festivals continue nationwide

22 clusters · 74 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Mersin Metropolitan Municipality hosts cultural festival in Tekke Village

The municipal-driven cultural wave that began in early July has expanded across Turkey through August. In late June, Denizli opened the 6th International Cartoon Competition exhibition, drawing artists from 41 countries.

Turkey formalizes COP31 hosting and expands climate agenda

46 clusters · 142 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Antalya agricultural leaders call for climate adaptation and water management

Turkey is intensifying preparations for the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference, scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya. Following the decision by 196 countries at COP30 in Brazil, Turkey has assumed the presidency

Mediterranean sea turtle and seal protection

15 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Hanzala the sea turtle released in Antalya with satellite tracker

Protection measures for Mediterranean marine turtles have intensified throughout the region. Since May 2026, Turkish authorities have designated a coastal cave in Kemer as a protected breeding site for the endangered Med

Turkey renewable surge, EV boom, and infrastructure gaps

45 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey accelerates renewable energy and industrial power transition

Turkey’s energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) adoption have accelerated through mid-2026. By July, renewable energy sources accounted for 58% of total electricity generation, a significant increase from 43% the pr

Turkish aviation infrastructure expansion

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkish Minister announces new airport developments in Malatya and Trabzon

Turkey is undertaking several major aviation infrastructure projects to expand its national capacity. At Istanbul Airport, a new 2,820-meter-long east-west runway is scheduled to begin service in mid-September to support

Maritime accidents and search operations in Turkey

4 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Silivri search continues for 10 missing crew after ship collision

On September 2, 2026, the Turkish-flagged cargo vessel Tuğberk İmamoğlu, carrying 4,199 tons of steel, collided with the tanker Alsu in the Sea of Marmara near Silivri. The Tuğberk İmamoğlu sank within 11 minutes, leavin

Samsun infrastructure and urban development projects

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey industrial zones advance infrastructure and safety projects

Samsun is advancing diverse infrastructure, urban, and industrial development projects. In the Canik district, urban renewal efforts for the Mert River and the Gülsan Industrial Site have progressed, with the Samsun Metr

Turkish road and infrastructure development

90 clusters · 158 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pamukkale Municipality begins 10km asphalt project in Kocadere

Turkish municipalities and national agencies continue extensive road infrastructure, maintenance, and modernization projects across various provinces. These efforts include large-scale asphalt resurfacing, the constructi

Turkey transport and logistics infrastructure development

10 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances major transportation and tunnel infrastructure projects

Turkey continues to expand and restructure its transport and logistics infrastructure, focusing on maritime cargo, rail networks, tunnel construction, and new privatization models for strategic assets. In the maritime s

Turkey high-speed rail development

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey tests first domestic electric high-speed train

Turkey’s high-speed rail infrastructure has seen significant milestones in both passenger usage and technological development. The Ankara-Konya high-speed line reached a milestone of 22.8 million passengers since its 20

Turkey vehicle inspection system updates and safety guidance

4 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey launches AI-driven vehicle inspection model center in Istanbul

Turkey is preparing for a major overhaul of its vehicle inspection system, scheduled to begin on August 15, 2027. The new era, managed by TURKA for a 20-year period (2027–2047), involves an investment program of approxim

Turkish transportation infrastructure development

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances major tramway and infrastructure projects in Van, Konya, and Samsun

Turkey’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure continues to manage several large-scale infrastructure developments across the country. In Istanbul, the ministry has officially assumed responsibility for the constructi

Istanbul Airport runway expansion and hub growth

8 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Istanbul Airport maintains European leadership despite global ranking shift

In late July 2026, Istanbul Airport opened its sixth runway (09/27), a 2,820m by 45m east-west strip primarily for domestic departures. Designed to avoid intersecting the main north-south traffic corridor, the runway all

Turkey UAV regulatory changes and pilot growth

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkey sees 367% increase in UAV pilot applications

Turkey’s Civil Aviation General Directorate (SHGM) implemented a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) regulation that shifts flight authorization from aircraft weight to pilot license levels (P0, P1, and P2). This new frame

Istanbul Global E-Export Summit 2026

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Istanbul to host Global E-Export Summit in 2026

Istanbul is scheduled to host the Istanbul Global E-Export Summit (IGEXX 2026) from September 3–5 at the Haliç Congress Center. Coordinated by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), and the

Migratory stork electrocutions in Europe and Turkey

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements stork protection on 153-year-old railway

Migratory white storks are experiencing high mortality rates due to electrocution on power lines across Europe and Turkey. In Istanbul, Turkey, 52 storks died and five were injured near Küçükçekmece Lake. The Turkish Sta

TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan maritime technology festival

6 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan concludes in Gölcük with record attendance

The TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026 festival concluded on August 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the Turkey Technology Team Foundation (T3 Vakfı), the four-day ev

Türksat satellite broadcasting transition

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Samsung addresses TV channel access issues following Türksat update

Turkey migrated 573 television channels and 215 radio stations from the aging Türksat 3A satellite to newer, higher-capacity satellites in the Türksat fleet during the night of August 15-16, 2026. Minister of Transport a

Turkish archaeological restoration and UNESCO designations

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Justinianus Bridge reopens in Sakarya after eight-year restoration

The historic Justinianus Bridge in Sakarya, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era structure, has reopened to the public following an eight-year restoration project. The effort, involving the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and

Türksat completes Türksat 3A satellite service migration

5 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Türksat retires 3A satellite after 18 years of service

Turkey's satellite operator, Türksat, has successfully completed a major transition of television and radio services from the aging Türksat 3A satellite to newer, higher-capacity satellites in its fleet, including Türksa

Infrastructure development in Trabzon

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Trabzon infrastructure: Minister Uraloğlu announces road improvements

In Trabzon, officials have highlighted ongoing and future infrastructure projects aimed at improving road access to local plateaus. During the inaugural Honefter Plateau Festival in the Düzköy district, Minister of Trans

Turkey telecommunications and 5G expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Turkey telecommunications sector sees 218 million number portabilities

Following the launch of commercial 5G services in Turkey on April 1, 2026, the country has seen rapid technology adoption. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu reported that 5G subscribers grew from

Turkey Rail Expansion and Infrastructure Progress

24 clusters · 110 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Turkey YHT high-speed train ticket prices increase

Turkey’s transport network continues to expand through massive rail and infrastructure projects. Progress continues on the Ankara-İstanbul high-speed rail (YHT) upgrades; the completion of the 5,587-meter T26 tunnel and

Ayder Plateau road infrastructure development

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Çamlıhemşin Tunnel to open August 17 in Rize

Turkey is progressing with the 36.5-kilometer Pazar-Ardeşen Junction–Çamlıhemşin–Ayder Provincial Road project, an infrastructure development designed to improve access to the Ayder Plateau. On August 17, Minister of T

PTT AŞ operational and digital service expansion

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: PTT AŞ service used by 16.7 million to verify vehicle mileage

PTT AŞ, Turkey’s postal and logistics provider, has reported significant growth in both its cargo operations and the utilization of its digital verification services. In the first half of 2026, the organization handled

Turkey infrastructure and public-private partnership growth

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Turkey expands transportation infrastructure with major bridge and rail growth

Turkey has seen significant expansion in its transportation and healthcare infrastructure through large-scale construction and public-private partnership (PPP) models. In the first half of 2026, the Turkish government