Çanakkale

Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

85 clusters · 239 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Turkey conducts nationwide ‘Sokaklar Güvende’ crime operations

Turkey’s security drive intensified throughout July 2026, adding new layers to the multi‑front campaign against organised crime, drug trafficking, illegal gambling and terrorism. On 3 July, coordinated sweeps in 16 provi

TOKİ housing debt discount campaign

2 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: TOKİ announces 25 percent discount for early debt settlement

The Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOKİ) announced a discount campaign targeting approximately 228,000 housing and workplace owners. Under the program, announced by Minister Murat Kurum, individuals who

Turkey public property auctions and leases expand Aug 2026

66 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkish enforcement offices announce real estate auctions

The public‑property auction programme, launched in July 2026, continues to expand across Turkey through municipal tenders, court-ordered sales, and leasing processes. In Bursa, municipal leasing activities include a 10-y

Community environmental volunteerism in Turkey

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Denizli residents launch neighborhood cleaning campaign

Local volunteer initiatives have emerged in various Turkish cities to address environmental cleanliness and community maintenance. In Çanakkale, the “Tertemiz Bir Çanakkale Topluluğu” (A Clean Çanakkale Community) was f

Turkey summer music & cultural festivals 2026

42 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ankara hosts Türkiye Culture Road Festival with art and gastronomy

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s nationwide summer programme continued through September 2026, with the Türkiye Culture Route Festival expanding across multiple regions. In Çanakkale, the festival highlighted regio

Ongoing seismic activity in Turkey

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Aegean Sea experiences series of earthquakes

Turkey has experienced a series of seismic events across various provinces and maritime regions. Initial reports indicated multiple small-scale earthquakes in Balıkesir, specifically within the Sındırgı district, with ma

Eti Bakır copper production expansion in Turkey

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Eti Bakır announces $2.2 billion investment in Turkish copper production

Eti Bakır, a subsidiary of Cengiz Holding, is significantly expanding its copper production capabilities in Turkey through large-scale investments. Initial reports highlighted the economic impact of the company’s Siirt

Turkey school year security and transit preparations

2 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces new security measures for schools

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Turkey, national and regional authorities are implementing measures to manage security, transit, and infrastructure. On a national level, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has dire

Turkey forest fire response, May–Sep 2026

49 clusters · 545 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Adana forest fires damage homes in Kozan and surrounding districts

Turkey’s 2026 fire season saw intense activity through July and August, with major surges in southwestern provinces like Muğla. In early September, wildfires intensified across Antalya, Adana, and Mersin. In Mersin’s Bo

Cultural and economic developments in Gökçeada

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Gökçeada aims to compete with Greek islands through tourism and wind sports

Gökçeada, a Turkish island, is characterized by both its cultural heritage and its growing tourism industry. Historically, the island has served as a gathering point for the Greek diaspora to celebrate the Feast of the

Bursa 700th conquest anniversary celebrations

9 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities conclude summer cultural and youth festivals

The 700‑year conquest anniversary programme, launched in early July, has continued to expand across Bursa’s 17 districts. In late June, Yıldırım Municipality hosted the “Maddi ve Manevi Yönleriyle Bursa’nın Fethi Miniatu

Turkey senior bocce league championship

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Osmaniye Nursing Home wins senior Bocce League championship

The 8th Turkey Bocce League Championship for adults aged 60 and over was held in Çanakkale at the Güzelyalı National Teams Camp and Training Center. Organized by the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the tournament

Turkey Culture Route Festival in Çanakkale

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: YÖK investigates 23 foundation universities over tuition hikes

The 16th stop of the Turkey Culture Route Festival was scheduled to take place in Çanakkale from August 29 to September 6, 2026. The nine-day program was designed to highlight the city’s historical and cultural heritage

CHP Vice President Yıldırım Kaya's reform advocacy

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Yıldırım Kaya calls for democratic reforms and regional development

Yıldırım Kaya, the Republican People's Party (CHP) Vice President for education policies, has utilized CHP Party School executive training sessions to advocate for various reforms across Turkey. In Erzurum, Kaya focused