Şanlıurfa

Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

100 clusters · 293 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Turkish authorities conduct illegal betting operation across five 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 2026 exam and university placement cycle

101 clusters · 267 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkish families participate in KPSS secondary education exam together

The 2026 Turkish academic and examination cycle continues to evolve with updates to the Public Personnel Selection Exam (KPSS) series. Legal challenges regarding the Harran University Osmanbey Campus irregularities in Şa

Ongoing seismic activity and geological risk debates in Tur

16 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey records multiple minor earthquakes across various provinces

Turkey has experienced a series of seismic events across various provinces and maritime regions. In late August 2026, activity was recorded in Balıkesir and Tunceli. By early September, tremors occurred in the Aegean Sea

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

154 clusters · 754 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey weather warnings: Heavy rain and storms expected

The meteorological shift in Turkey began in late August 2026, as a new weather system from the north replaced prolonged heatwaves with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures. By early September, flooding in the Black Sea

Romanian international trade expansion efforts

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Romania and Sri Lanka explore economic cooperation and labor opportunities

Romanian business chambers are actively working to expand bilateral economic ties and trade opportunities with various international partners. Initial efforts focused on strengthening relations with Sri Lanka and Mexico

Turkey defense industry growth and regional impact

15 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey defense industry signs $15 billion in new contracts

Turkey is accelerating its strategic shift toward domestic defense production, evolving from a nation dependent on foreign licenses to a global military technology power. The domestic ecosystem has expanded to over 4,500

Halef: Köklerin Çağrısı television series production

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Halef: Köklerin Çağrısı continues on NOW TV

The Turkish television series ‘Halef: Köklerin Çağrısı’ has entered its second season, which includes an expanded cast. New additions such as Ezgi Tombul, Yurdaer Okur, and Mustafa Yıldıran have been cast to introduce ne

Agricultural production and economic challenges in Turkey

14 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkish farmers face rising costs and falling incomes

Agricultural activities continue across Turkey, but producers face intensifying economic distress as production costs outpace revenues. In Adana, the corn harvest has commenced, while Sivas has seen record organic honey

Traffic accidents and safety concerns in Turkey

10 clusters · 159 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports multiple fatal and serious traffic accidents

Turkey continues to report a series of fatal and injurious traffic accidents across multiple regions. Recent fatalities include Ali Can Özçimen in Şanlıurfa, who died in intensive care following a crash on GAP Boulevard,

Turkish historical site preservation and restoration

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities launch historical site restoration projects

Turkish municipalities are implementing various projects to preserve historical sites and enhance urban landscapes to support tourism and local heritage. In Bursa, a cooperation protocol was established for the UNESCO W

Turkish political and local administrative outreach

10 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Japanese Ambassador Masami Tamura visits Trabzon Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç

Turkish political figures and local administrators continue to engage in regional and international outreach to address community needs, local development, and political processes. In Trabzon, Metropolitan Municipality M

Turkish education trends and societal impacts

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Education reform in Turkey shifts family planning preferences

Recent data and academic research highlight the evolving landscape of education and its societal impacts in Turkey. Statistical data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) indicates that the expected years of sch

Robotic surgery implementation in Turkish university medical

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Harran University Hospital introduces robotic surgery in Şanlıurfa

Turkish university hospitals are expanding access to advanced robotic surgery technologies. Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital in Konya has integrated two separate robotic surgery systems, having performed o

TEKNOFEST 2026: Regional Expansion and Festival Outcomes

31 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Turkish university students win awards at TEKNOFEST 2026

The TEKNOFEST 2026 technology festival continues to showcase advancements in maritime, quantum, and mobility sectors across Turkey. In Kocaeli, the Mavi Vatan festival featured naval and aerial demonstrations, while the

UNESCO Music Cities Annual Meeting in Şanlıurfa

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Şanlıurfa hosts UNESCO Creative Cities Network Music Meeting

Şanlıurfa, Turkey, hosted the UNESCO Creative Cities Network Annual Meeting for Music, marking the first time the organization held such an event in the country. The meeting brought together representatives, artists, and

Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

11 clusters · 196 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Borsa Istanbul investigation targets 109 suspects for fund manipulation

Turkish law enforcement continues to conduct large-scale operations targeting organized crime, fraud, and municipal corruption. Recent actions have expanded to address ‘new generation’ criminal networks and sophisticated

Turkish agricultural insurance reforms

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: TARSİM expands agricultural insurance coverage for 2027

The push for agricultural insurance reform in Turkey began following a parliamentary inquiry by Isparta Deputy Hikmet Yalım Halıcı. Halıcı raised concerns regarding rising TARSİM premiums and surcharges for 2026, noting

Food safety inspections and seizures in Turkey

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Haliliye authorities seize spoiled meat and close bakery

Authorities in Turkey have conducted several food safety inspections resulting in the seizure of expired and improperly labeled goods. In Gaziosmanpaşa, municipal police and the District Agriculture Directorate seized ap

Occupational fatalities and child labor in Turkey

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports 1,736 workplace fatalities in first nine months

Reports from the Health and Safety Labour Watch Turkey (İSİG) indicate a significant rise in occupational fatalities and child labor deaths in Turkey. In the first nine months of 2026, at least 1,736 workers died in wor

Production of Turkish series Eşref Tek

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Çağatay Ulusoy to star in new series Eşref Tek

Tims&B Productions announced ‘Eşref Tek’, a new series for Prime Video that serves as a prequel to the recently concluded series ‘Eşref Rüya’. The project is intended to explore the early life of the character Eşref, det