Ankara

Sincan Municipality supermarket security investigation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Sincan Municipality bans bag-sealing practice at supermarket

Sincan Municipality in Ankara launched administrative and legal proceedings against a chain supermarket following complaints that the retailer was taping customers' bags and pouches to prevent theft. The store had also b

International military FPV drone competition in Turkey

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Turkey wins first international military drone competition

The Turkish Land Forces Command hosted the inaugural International Best Military FPV Drone Team Competition (BIMDTC-2026) in Ankara. The event, which ran from October 20 to October 24, involved 32 countries, including 18

Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

99 clusters · 285 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Turkish police dismantle fraud network across 27 provinces

Turkey’s security drive intensified throughout 2026, targeting organised crime, drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and terrorism. In August, investigations into Dinamikpay Elektronik Para ve Ödeme Hizmetleri A. Ş. led t

Turkey municipal services and highway maintenance updates

28 clusters · 117 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Bursa roadworks trigger traffic changes on Ring Motorway

Since June, municipalities across Turkey have conducted extensive cleaning, safety, and infrastructure upgrade programs. These efforts have expanded from initial street cleaning and noise inspections to large-scale urban

Turkey and Cyprus 2026-27 school year commencement

34 clusters · 251 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of National Education announces 2026-2027 academic calendar

The 2026–2027 academic year in Turkey and Cyprus is characterized by significant administrative preparations, new curriculum implementations, and ongoing debates regarding educator welfare. While higher education institu

Turkey public property auctions and leases expand Oct 2026

87 clusters · 121 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Turkish judicial authorities 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. Throughout August and September 2026, enforcement and

Turkish public institution procurement tenders

28 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Turkish public institutions announce various procurement tenders

Turkish public institutions and municipalities continue to issue procurement tenders under Public Procurement Law No. 4734, covering goods, services, and infrastructure. In the healthcare sector, recent activity includ

Turkey advances COP31 preparations amid participation shifts

59 clusters · 187 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: UN warns of emissions gap ahead of COP31 summit in Türkiye

As Turkey prepares to host the COP31 summit in Antalya (November 9–20, 2026), preparations have transitioned from academic engagement to formal diplomatic, technological, and financial frameworks. President Recep Tayyip

Turkey minimum wage and salary projections amid inflation

38 clusters · 162 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Turkey minimum wage projections suggest increase to 36,500 lira

The gap between Turkey’s minimum wage and the cost of living widened significantly through mid-2026. In July, the Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ) reported the food poverty line for a four-person family in

Presidential Tennis Cup in Ankara

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: 2nd Presidential Tennis Cup concludes in Ankara

The second Presidential Tennis Cup took place in Ankara at the Turkish Tennis Federation (TTF) Ankara Camp Training Center from October 19 to 23, 2026. The tournament featured 128 athletes, consisting of 64 men and 64 wo

Turkey real estate and tourism regulation updates

6 clusters · 64 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: TOKİ to auction 725 land plots across 61 Turkish provinces

Turkey continues to implement regulatory changes in the real estate and tourism sectors to increase transparency and prevent fraud. In real estate, the Ministry of Trade is expanding the Electronic Listing Verification S

Turkey violent crime and judicial cold case developments

185 clusters · 266 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkish authorities investigate long-term missing persons cases

Turkey continues to see a significant wave of violent crimes alongside a major judicial push to resolve long-standing cold cases through the Ministry of Justice’s Unsolved Crimes Research Department. Justice Minister Akı

Pediatric cardiac procedures in Turkish hospitals

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Gaziantep City Hospital treats two siblings for heart defects

Medical facilities in Turkey have successfully performed specialized cardiac interventions on pediatric patients. At Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, surgeons performed a rare procedure on a six-month-old infant diagnosed

Consumer fraud warnings and legal actions in Germany, AT and

41 clusters · 215 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Authorities warn of fraudulent QR code scams in Germany and Switzerland

By late 2026, organized fraud networks continued to cause significant financial losses across Germany, Austria, and surrounding regions through diverse impersonation and digital tactics. In Austria, the Economic and Corr

Turkish business formation and closure trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey company formations and closures rise in September

Data from the first nine months of 2026 indicates a rise in small business closures in Turkey, with 93,095 closures recorded—an 11.8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The Confederation of Turkish Trad

Turkish entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem growth

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey hosts GO! GLOBAL Summit to boost tech investment

Turkey is expanding its support for startups and innovators through large-scale summits and increased government funding. Events such as the Growtech Antalya 2026 Startup Competition and the 3rd International Export and

Film festivals in Türkiye

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: 4th European Cinema Days begins in Turkey

The 4th European Cinema Days has commenced across several Turkish cities, including Trabzon, Antalya, Diyarbakır, İzmir, and Samsun. Organized by the European Union Delegation to Türkiye in cooperation with various embas

Turkish seasonal tourism and weather trends

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey weather forecast: Rain and temperature shifts expected

The Turkish tourism sector is experiencing a seasonal transition from summer to autumn, characterized by unseasonably warm weather and shifting economic indicators. Along the Mediterranean coast, high sea temperatures an

Turkey fuel prices: Tax restructuring and price divergence

66 clusters · 263 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey fuel prices: Gasoline price gap with diesel widens

The Turkish fuel market has undergone significant restructuring following the official termination of the ‘eşel-mobil’ stabilization mechanism on October 1, 2026. This system had previously mitigated the impact of global

Turkish real estate and economic market trends

7 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey housing prices approach 5 million TL average

The Turkish housing and real estate markets continue to face a disconnect between nominal price growth and inflation. While nominal prices have increased in TL terms, real housing prices have continued to decline. Data f

Labor union anniversaries in Cyprus and Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: HAK-İŞ celebrates 51st anniversary in Ankara

The Equal Rights and Justice Union (HAKSEN) marked its 10th anniversary in Lefkoşa. During the event, President Salih Erşangil released a ‘10th Year Declaration’ and criticized the government for indifference toward work

Turkey commercial advertising and consumer protection

8 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Trade hosts 29th Traditional Consumer Awards

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has intensified its efforts to combat deceptive practices in e-commerce and digital services. The Advertising Board continues to target artificial engagement, including fake reviews, likes,

Turkey municipal youth sports and community education

19 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Sakarya Municipality expands social and environmental initiatives

Turkish municipalities continue to expand social, educational, and athletic initiatives. In Malatya, the Metropolitan Municipality is organizing a sports summit to discuss strategic developments and youth social developm

Turkey 2026 scheduled power, water and road maintenance

75 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey experiences widespread planned power outages

The nationwide programme of planned electricity and water interruptions that began in May 2026 has continued through October. Outages are tied to network renewal, transformer replacement, line upgrades, and infrastructur

Turkey Republic Day celebrations

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey celebrates 103rd Republic Day with nationwide festivities

Preparations are underway across Turkey for the 103rd anniversary of the Republic. In Menemen, local municipalities have organized concerts featuring artists such as Blok-3 and Aşkın Nur Yengi. In İzmir, the provincial g

Turkish regional tourism and gastronomy development

10 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Trabzon Gastronomy Festival to showcase regional cuisine

Turkish regional authorities are implementing strategies to diversify tourism and boost local economies. In İznik, official Hasan Duşlu has emphasized that increasing visitor numbers must translate into direct benefits f

Ankara drug and prostitution investigation

2 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ankara teacher arrested in drug and prostitution investigation

Authorities in Ankara are conducting an investigation into drug trafficking and prostitution involving various individuals and entertainment venues. In late September, businessman Atilla Yıldırım was arrested following

Turkish transportation and aviation infrastructure expansion

8 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces major railway and tourism road infrastructure projects

Turkish aviation and transportation infrastructure continue to expand through significant investment. Data from the State Airports Authority (DHMİ) shows that Turkish airports served over 167.5 million passengers during

YENİ Parti expands organization and holds congresses

15 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Yeni Parti conducts nationwide primary elections and congresses

The YENİ Parti continues its nationwide organizational drive across Turkey, utilizing provincial congresses and primary elections to establish its leadership structure. In Istanbul, Özgür Çelik was re-elected as Provinci

CHP political shifts and legal challenges for Istanbul Mayor

13 clusters · 157 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan sentenced to prison over foundation activities

Political shifts within the Republican People's Party (CHP) continue as several local officials defect to the Justice and Development Party (AKP). During an expanded provincial chairmen's meeting in Ankara, President Rec