Gaziantep

Turkey 2026 scheduled power and water outages

56 clusters · 133 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Planned electricity outages scheduled in Çınar and Van districts

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

Turkey educational infrastructure development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: TOKİ completes 1,505 schools and 31,782 classrooms in Turkey

Turkey is implementing various educational infrastructure projects through the Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) and local government investments. Initial reports highlighted specific regional developments, suc

Preservation of traditional Turkish crafts and heritage

11 clusters · 34 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Gaziantep artisans recycle Kutnu fabric scraps into handmade goods

Efforts to preserve traditional Turkish crafts and archaeological legacies are being led by veteran practitioners and new entrepreneurs across various regions. In Eskişehir, jeweler Hüseyin Altay maintains the Sivrihisar

Turkey on-call pharmacy scheduling

11 clusters · 17 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Duty pharmacy schedules released for Gaziantep and Northern Cyprus

Turkish health authorities continue to issue on-call and on-duty pharmacy schedules for multiple provinces to ensure continuous access to medicines. In early July 2026, Kırıkkale and Denizli released schedules covering c

MHP district and provincial congress rollout continues

20 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: MHP holds 15th Zonguldak Provincial Congress

The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) continued its nationwide rollout of 15th Ordinary Congresses through mid-September 2026. Following earlier sessions in Sivas, Manisa, Amasya, and various districts in Istanbul, Bursa,

Cyprus peace talks: Leaders meet amid UN-led efforts

163 clusters · 269 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Christodoulides and Erkurman scheduled for meeting on Cyprus issue

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the Cyprus dispute have entered a phase of intensified dialogue following a visit by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Guterres has assigned “homework” to both sides to establish the ne

Turkey seismic activity & Marmara Sea fault movement

36 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey earthquake risks: Istanbul building safety and seismic activity

Seismic monitoring in Turkey remained intense through August 2026. Following a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Gaziantep on 9 August, activity intensified in the Marmara Sea near the Princes' Islands between 18 and 20 August

Turkish agricultural trends, harvests, and export shifts

10 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey agricultural sectors begin new harvest seasons

Turkish agricultural sectors continue to navigate a complex landscape of seasonal harvests, economic pressures, and shifting production forecasts. While the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) has commenced hazelnut purchases for

Pepper seed preservation in Denizli

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey seasonal preparations: Pepper harvests and herbal demand

In the Beyağaç district of Denizli, local farmers are working to preserve regional pepper varieties, such as Kapya, Kale, Beyağaç, and Kayaca. To maintain the production chain, farmers like Hatice Parıldayan select hea

Agricultural production and harvests in Turkey

4 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkish farmers face economic crisis amid rising costs

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

Cultural and culinary tourism growth in Turkey and Northern_

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Turkey's regional culinary and cultural heritage attracts tourists

Tourism in Turkey and Northern Cyprus is expanding through a focus on cultural heritage, scenic attractions, and gastronomy. In Northern Cyprus, initiatives aim to extend the tourism season by developing routes that high

Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

82 clusters · 237 sources · last updated 4 days ago

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

Gaziantep Dülük-OSB Tunnel construction

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Gaziantep tunnel accident leads to one death and three detentions

Construction is underway on the Dülük-OSB Tunnel in Gaziantep, a strategic infrastructure project intended to connect the city center with the Gaziantep Organized Industrial Zone. The project, a collaboration between the

Turkish Court of Cassation real estate rulings

6 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey rental disputes: Maintenance duties and eviction tactics

The Turkish Court of Cassation has issued several significant rulings clarifying legal obligations in real estate and rental disputes. In a landmark precedent regarding property ownership, the court ruled that a title de

Turkey summer family and sports programs

7 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities conclude summer youth sports programs

As the summer season concludes, Turkish municipalities have finalized a wide array of youth programs spanning sports, arts, and digital literacy. In the sports sector, scale remains significant. Yıldırım Municipality in

Turkish court sentencing in fatal pedestrian accident

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Gaziantep prosecutor seeks life sentences for fatal armed attack

A Turkish court has sentenced Şenay Koparal to aggravated life imprisonment following the death of British tourist Lisa Jane Di Palma in Fethiye, Muğla. The incident occurred on August 6, 2025, when Koparal, driving wi

Lifelong reading habits in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Gaziantep resident İbrahim Halil Uzak dedicates life to reading

Reports highlight individuals in Turkey who have dedicated significant portions of their lives to reading and utilizing public libraries. In Adana, 68-year-old Mevlüt Alpay has maintained a reading habit for 56 years, b

Turkish cuisine in TasteAtlas rankings

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: TasteAtlas ranks world's best börek varieties

The gastronomy platform TasteAtlas released an updated ranking of the world’s best varieties of börek. Turkish cuisine showed significant dominance in the list, with eight of the top ten varieties originating from Turkey

Şahinbey Municipality agricultural support programs

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Şahinbey Municipality distributes 2,000 tons of subsidized fertilizer

Şahinbey Municipality in Gaziantep has implemented a series of agricultural support initiatives in coordination with the Gaziantep Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. Initially, the municipality signed

Fiber internet infrastructure access issues in Turkey

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Türk Telekom restores fiber internet access in Altındağ apartment

In Gaziantep, residents of the Cebeler neighborhood in the Şahinbey district have protested the lack of fiber internet infrastructure. Approximately 160 households have relied on insufficient VDSL connections for nearly

Turkish local government and municipal activities

4 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkish officials conduct inspections in Olur and Salihli

Local administrative activities in Turkey have focused on community engagement, religious education, and public order enforcement. Initial reports highlighted various provincial activities, including inspections of sport

International chess tournaments in Turkey

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey hosts major international chess tournaments in Sultangazi and Gaziantep

Turkey has hosted major international chess tournaments in Sultangazi and Gaziantep. In Sultangazi, the 9th International Istanbul Open Chess Tournament concluded with 682 athletes from 19 countries and 45 Turkish provin

Turkish municipal death notices (June–Aug 2026)

15 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Kırıkkale Municipality announces funeral schedules for August 31

The routine of publishing detailed municipal death registers continued through July and August 2026, expanding geographic coverage and frequency. Following earlier entries from Trabzon and Nevşehir in mid-July, local new

Turkish agricultural import and production policy

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkish agricultural sector faces widespread economic pressure

Turkey continues to navigate complex agricultural challenges involving import policies, market volatility, and climate impacts. The ongoing debate regarding onion import duties persists, with local producers protesting p

Healthcare infrastructure expansion in Turkey and Northerncy

4 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances major hospital construction projects

Healthcare facilities in Turkey and Northern Cyprus are undergoing significant technological and infrastructural expansions. In Turkey, recent developments include the modernization of Gördes State Hospital, the impleme

Gaziantep Commodity Exchange food sector initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Gaziantep Commodity Exchange holds export risk management training

The Gaziantep Commodity Exchange (GTB) has implemented initiatives to support the food sector's international competitiveness. As part of the ‘Gaziantep Commodity Exchange Food Sector 3rd UR-GE Project’ supported by the

Traffic accidents and road violence in Turkey

5 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Turkey traffic accidents cause multiple fatalities in Gaziantep and Manisa

Reports from Turkey indicate a series of fatal traffic accidents and incidents of road violence involving pedestrians and drivers. Fatalities and serious injuries have been recorded in several provinces. In Karaman, a mo

Religious education for people with disabilities in Turkey

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Gaziantep friends overcome disabilities to learn Quran

In Gaziantep, two individuals with disabilities, İbrahim Halil Karakurt and Ahmet Can Özdemir, are participating in daily Elifba lessons at a mosque. Karakurt is assisting Özdemir with learning the letters and fundamenta

MHP regional field visits in Turkey

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: MHP Gaziantep officials visit İslahiye and Nurdağı

Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) officials have conducted various regional visits across Turkey to engage with local communities and address regional needs. In the Gömeç district of Balıkesir, MHP district chairman Kazı

Traditional Turkish soup varieties

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkish cuisine features diverse traditional soup recipes

Turkish culinary traditions feature a diverse range of regional soup recipes. In Gaziantep, the hearty ‘Öz çorbası’ is prepared using wheat, chickpeas, and lamb meat, which is simmered slowly and finished with clarified