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Preservation of traditional Turkish crafts and heritage

11 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Gaziantep artisans recycle Kutnu fabric scraps into handmade goods

Efforts to preserve traditional Turkish crafts and archaeological legacies are being led by veteran practitioners and new entrepreneurs across various regions. In Eskişehir, jeweler Hüseyin Altay maintains the Sivrihisar

[ACTIVE] [TECHNOLOGY] [TR]

Aerospace and rocket competitions in Aksaray

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: ROKETSAN hosts international rocket competition in Aksaray

In September 2026, Aksaray hosted major aerospace and rocket competitions as part of the TEKNOFEST festival. The 11th Türksat Model Satellite Competition featured 15 finalist teams selected from 302 applicants across n

[QUIET] [CRIME] [TR]

Turkey traffic-law crackdown and fines

30 clusters · 121 sources · last updated

Latest: Aksaray driver arrested after passing out at fuel station

The nationwide traffic-law enforcement drive in Turkey continues to result in heavy administrative penalties for high-risk violations. Recent incidents in Bursa’s Yıldırım district involved a female driver who crashed in

[QUIET] [INTERNATIONAL] [TR]

Traffic accidents and road violence in Turkey

5 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey traffic accidents cause multiple fatalities in Gaziantep and Manisa

Reports from Turkey indicate a series of fatal traffic accidents and incidents of road violence involving pedestrians and drivers. Fatalities and serious injuries have been recorded in several provinces. In Karaman, a mo

[QUIET] [HEALTH] [TR]

Hydrochloric acid leak in Sakarya, Turkey

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Sakarya chemical leak leaves two injured as Aksaray reports traffic incidents

A hydrochloric acid leak occurred in the Hendek district of Sakarya, Turkey, involving a truck transporting the substance from Kocaeli to Zonguldak. After noticing barrels leaking, the driver moved the vehicle to a side

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Istanbul road rage incident and arrest

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Latest: Istanbul driver arrested for slashing tires during road rage

Following a road rage dispute on August 18 in the Selahaddin Eyyübi neighborhood of Istanbul, a driver identified as O. Ç. pursued another motorist, A. M. A. S., and blocked their path. The suspect reportedly exited his

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Turkey food safety and import regulation updates

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Agriculture identifies 44 adulterated food products

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has taken steps to strengthen food safety and consumer health safeguards through regulatory changes and inspections. In late July 2026, the Ministry issued a decree revis

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Biological changes in Turkish lakes

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Lake Tuz turns pink due to algae and bacteria

Significant biological changes have been observed in major Turkish lakes during the summer months. In İznik Lake, a massive cyanobacterial bloom has turned the water turquoise. Environmental experts suggest this phenomen

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Turkey-Moldova economic and defense cooperation

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Ömer Bolat visits Aksaray and Çorum to highlight economic growth

Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat met with a Moldovan delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu and Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatii, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The discussions focused o

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