Davut Gül

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

154 clusters · 753 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey weather alert: Heavy rainfall and storms expected across multiple provinces

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

Turkey's expanding cultural and gastronomy festival season

31 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: İzmir Culture Route Festival begins with 303 events

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

Flooding and disaster relief in Istanbul

6 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Istanbul floods kill at least 10 people in worst rainfall in 84 years

Severe flooding and the most intense rainfall recorded in Istanbul in 84 years have resulted in at least 10 fatalities. The Istanbul Governor's Office confirmed that search operations concluded following the recovery of

Turkish national veterans and martyrs commemorations

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkish veterans receive visits from officials and students in Çiçekdağı and Nevşehir

Turkish officials and local municipalities held various ceremonies and exhibitions to honor veterans and martyrs during Veterans Week. In Trabzon, Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç attended a photo exhibition titled ‘Homeland, Her

Maltepe building collapse and reconstruction efforts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Maltepe building collapse triggers urban transformation and emergency aid

Following the partial collapse of a seven-story building in the Cevizli neighborhood of Maltepe, Istanbul, on October 8, the Turkish government has announced relief and reconstruction measures. The incident resulted in f

Fatal building and construction accidents in Istanbul

3 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Istanbul building collapse kills five in Maltepe

A series of fatal incidents involving buildings and construction sites has been reported in Istanbul. In mid-September, two separate accidents occurred in the Büyükçekmece and Küçükçekmece districts. A landslide at a re

Emergency incidents in Berlin and Istanbul

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Emergency rescues reported in Berlin and Istanbul

In Berlin, a 34-year-old man rescued a six-year-old girl after she fell from a third-floor window in the Neukölln district. The man caught the child before she hit the ground, resulting in only minor injuries. Authoritie

Student violence incidents in Istanbul

2 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Istanbul school knife attack leaves one student dead

Incidents of violence involving students have been reported in Istanbul. In September, a 12-year-old student in Arnavutköy was assaulted by three peers; the victim reportedly pleaded for mercy due to epilepsy. Police det

Turkish regional liberation anniversary commemorations

11 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Istanbul marks 103rd anniversary of liberation from occupation

Turkey continues to observe the anniversaries of various cities and districts being liberated from occupation during the Turkish War of Independence. In Manisa, festivities included performances by artists such as Merve

Crime and security trends in Ordu

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Ordu and Istanbul officials report 2026 crime and security data

In Ordu, Governor Muammer Erol reported that during the first eight months of 2026, law enforcement apprehended 5,771 wanted individuals. While certain crimes such as child sexual abuse, deprivation of liberty, and auto

Legal and political disputes in Turkish municipalities

8 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities face investigations and political shifts

Legal and administrative disputes involving Turkish municipal officials continue to evolve following various removals and investigations. In Balçova, Mayor Onur Yiğit resumed his duties in late August after a two-month s

Turkey implements strategic roadmap for plastic waste

15 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Adana hosts Zero Waste and climate change workshop

Turkey continues to face significant environmental pressure from plastic waste imports. In 2025, European countries exported nearly 699,000 tons of plastic waste to Turkey, generating $193.2 million for Turkish recycling