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Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

131 clusters · 524 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey weather: High temperatures and localized storms forecast

By early September 2026, Turkey’s weather patterns continued to exhibit extreme regional diversity. In the south, provinces such as Muğla and Antalya maintained summer-like heat, with temperatures reaching as high as 40

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Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

82 clusters · 237 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey conducts major operations against money laundering and cyber fraud

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

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TEKNOFEST 2026: Tech Entrepreneurship and UAV Competition

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Latest: Trendyol and T3 Foundation conclude TEKNOFEST E-commerce Competition

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, including

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Turkish political and local administrative outreach

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkish mayors conduct regional visits in Trabzon and İzmir

Turkish political figures and local administrators continue to engage in regional outreach and official visits to address community needs and local development. In Şanlıurfa, Halil Aslan of the Anavatan Partisi met with

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Turkish law enforcement operations against organized crime

3 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey conducts major operations against crime and corruption

Turkish authorities have conducted a series of large-scale law enforcement operations targeting various criminal activities, ranging from organized crime syndicates to targeted fraud rings. In mid-August, the Istanbul an

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Agricultural production and harvests in Turkey

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkish agricultural producers face rising costs and low market prices

Agricultural activities and harvests continue to progress across various regions in Turkey. In Adana, the harvest of geographically indicated thin-skinned white kidney beans has begun in Tufanbeyli, with field prices rep

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Karahantepe archaeological discoveries

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Latest: Karahan Tepe archaeologists discover 11,000-year-old leopard rider statue

Archaeologists excavating the Karahantepe Neolithic site in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, have discovered an 11,000-year-old limestone sculpture depicting a human figure on the back of a leopard. The approximately 70-centimeter-tal

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Turkey summer Qur'an courses and community events

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Latest: Şanlıurfa records highest participation in summer Quran courses

The Diyanet’s seven‑week summer Qur'an courses, launched in early July 2026, continue to serve as a platform for diverse community activities across Turkey. Sedide Akbulut, General Director of Education Services for the

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Turkish football clubs legal action over social media

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Latest: Turkey launches investigations into social media hate speech

Fenerbahçe president Aziz Yıldırım filed a criminal complaint with the Bakırköy Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı, alleging that anonymous social media accounts posted hateful, threatening, and privacy-infringing content regarding

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Turkey heat wave, humidity, water scarcity and seismic risks

4 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: Istanbul faces water shortages and seismic activity

The extreme heat wave, known locally as Eyyam-ı Bahur, persisted through much of August 2026. Meteorological reports indicate volatile weather characterized by both extreme heat and localized heavy rainfall. While temper

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Turkey earthquake reconstruction housing

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey earthquake survivors face housing crisis and eviction threats

In early August 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change completed a large disaster‑relief housing project in the İslahiye district of Gaziantep, delivering 31,053 independent units—includi

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