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Turkish transportation and aviation infrastructure expansion

9 clusters · 42 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Turkey's domestic high-speed train reaches 250 km/h in tests

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

Turkey Torna S26 naval maneuvers

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: STM Tonga-X drone successfully intercepts target in naval exercises

During the ‘Torna S26’ naval maneuvers in the Gulf of Antalya and the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey conducted several successful tests of unmanned systems. On October 24, the Aksungur unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comp

Borsa İstanbul corporate developments

14 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Borsa İstanbul companies announce new orders and biotechnology developments

Companies listed on Borsa İstanbul continue to report diverse operational, financial, and strategic developments. Following earlier defense and energy sector contracts, new announcements on September 19 via the Public Di

Turkey fund liquidation: Legislative and legal developments

38 clusters · 328 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey to begin interim payments for liquidated investment funds on October 30

The Turkish investment fund crisis has entered an active recovery and legal enforcement phase. Following the mid-September 2026 market volatility, the Fund Coordination Board has advanced liquidation processes. Ziraat Ba

Türkiye joining the Artemis Accords and AYAP-1 progress

8 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey plans Moon mission and space weather center by 2027

Türkiye has officially become the 71st signatory to the Artemis Accords, a NASA-led framework for peaceful space exploration. Following this, NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson expressed interest in a deeper partner

Turkey expands AI integration in education and cybersecurity

30 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey introduces AI-powered EBA education platform

Turkey continues to advance its 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan through expanded human capital and educational initiatives. Following the establishment of the National Artificial Intelligence Board, the cou

Turkey and Cyprus 2026-27 school year commencement

36 clusters · 257 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: ÖSYM announces 2027 national examination 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 and student costs. While higher

Turkey's expanding cultural and gastronomy festival season

33 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Antalya tourism surges with 15 million foreign visitors

The cultural and gastronomy festival season in Turkey continues to expand, with new programming focusing on regional heritage and tourism development. In September, the landscape included the 95th Izmir International Fai

Gold, currency, and Borsa İstanbul market volatility

12 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Borsa Istanbul index shows volatility amid economic forecasts

Gold prices and currency exchange rates in Turkey maintained an upward trend through mid-October 2026. By October 13, gram gold prices fluctuated between approximately 6,643 TL and 6,755 TL, while quarter gold prices ran

ASELSAN defense technology developments

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: ASELSAN successfully tests KGK-84 winged guidance kit

ASELSAN has conducted successful tests of new defense systems. In early October, the company tested GÖKALP, an autonomous kinetic drone defense system designed to protect military bases and critical facilities. The syste

ASELSAN defense industry contract developments

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Aselsan secures €523 million contract for next-generation defense systems

ASELSAN continues to secure significant defense contracts, expanding its domestic and international footprint. Building on previous agreements with the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) for radar systems and ROKETSA

AFRIDEX 2026 defense exhibition in Nigeria

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Africa International Defence Exhibition opens in Lagos

The inaugural Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX 2026) opened on October 26 at Eko Atlantic in Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by dmg events in partnership with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICO

Turkish defense industry technological developments

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey develops laser defense systems for drones and aircraft

The Turkish defense sector is advancing various unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and directed energy technologies. Companies such as Havelsan have focused on educational outreach, including robotics and coding workshops for

International military FPV drone competition in Turkey

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pakistan places second in military drone competition in Ankara

The Turkish Land Forces Command hosted the inaugural International Best Military FPV Drone Team Competition (BIMDTC-2026) in Ankara from October 20 to October 24. The event involved 22 teams from 18 participating countri

Turkish defense industry UAV and maritime advancements

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: TURNAs-2026 exercise tests unmanned defense systems in Turkey

Turkish defense companies have demonstrated significant progress in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology through various military exercises. During the Ateş Serbest-2026 exercise, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ)

Turkey defense industry growth and regional impact

15 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 6 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

Borsa Istanbul volatility and fund investigation

4 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Borsa İstanbul faces volatility amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes

The Borsa Istanbul BIST 100 index experienced volatility in early October 2026, driven largely by the trading activities of Bank of America (BofA) clients. After a brief recovery on October 13, the index faced downward p

TOMTAŞ aviation and defense industry development

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: TOMTAŞ celebrates 100th anniversary with aviation conference in Kayseri

TOMTAŞ is working to establish Kayseri as a central hub for the aviation and defense industries. The company’s strategy focuses on supporting the mass production, assembly, maintenance, repair, and logistics of existing

Polish General Staff leadership and defense cooperation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Poland General Staff Chief visits Turkish defense industry

President Karol Nawrocki reappointed General Wiesław Kukuła to a three-year term as the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, effective October 10. The formal presentation of the appointment is scheduled

Turkish financial market volatility and investment trends

4 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Borsa İstanbul BIST 100 index closes week with 4.44% loss

Turkish financial markets have experienced a period of volatility and shifting investment patterns. In late September 2026, the BIST 100 index saw a decline of 2.74%, driven by losses in banking and holding company share

Ateş Serbest-2026 military exercise

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkish Armed Forces conduct Ateş Serbest-2026 military exercise

The Ateş Serbest-2026 military exercise has concluded in Polatlı, Ankara, showcasing the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) firepower, operational capabilities, and inter-branch coordination across Land, Naval, Air, and Special

Turkey hosts 77th International Astronautical Congress

12 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Turkey leads paper submissions at 77th International Astronautical Congress

The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya, Turkey, set new records for participation and scientific engagement. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in coordination with

TEKNOFEST 2026: Regional Expansion and Festival Outcomes

31 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 17 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

Somalia-Turkey space cooperation

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Turkey plans satellite constellation and Somalia spaceport

Somalia and Turkey have entered a strategic partnership to develop aerospace capabilities, beginning with plans for Somalia to launch its first satellite by 2027. This initiative involves establishing a facility for scie

Malaysia-Turkey maritime defense cooperation

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Malaysia launches MPMS-1 patrol vessel built by Turkey's DESAN

Malaysia and Turkey have strengthened strategic defense cooperation through the launch of the MPMS 1, a 99-meter, 3,300-tonne multi-purpose mission ship. Built at the Desan Shipyard in Turkey, the vessel is designed for

Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant construction progress

6 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces lunar mission and satellite network at space congress

Construction of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Mersin, Turkey, has reached several infrastructure and safety milestones. In late August 2026, the site commissioned a second independent fire station to bolster emergenc

Turkish domestic smartphone development project

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: ASELSAN and Türk Telekom advance domestic smartphone project

Aselsan and Türk Telekom are collaborating on a domestic smartphone project intended to reduce Turkey’s reliance on foreign communication technologies. The project, coordinated by TTT İnovasyon, aims for a market release

Azerbaijan defense industry and security cooperation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Azerbaijan and Turkey sign $500 million in defense deals

Azerbaijan is expanding its international defense and security partnerships through significant industrial and intelligence agreements. In cooperation with Slovakia, Azerbaijan has entered into a framework agreement fo

Turkish municipalities deploy AED devices

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Gebze Municipality installs AED devices in high-traffic areas

Municipalities in Turkey have initiated programs to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces to improve response times for sudden cardiac arrest. In İzmir, the Metropolitan Municipality began in

2026 Türkiye Culture Route Festival: Regional Updates

17 clusters · 82 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: GastroAntep Kültür Yolu Festival celebrates culture and gastronomy

The summer 2026 Türkiye Culture Route Festival continues to drive regional engagement and tourism across Nevşehir, Malatya, Erzurum, Ordu, and Kahramanmaraş. In Nevşehir and the Cappadocia region, the program has boosted