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Turkey intensifies crackdown on crime, drugs and betting

100 clusters · 292 sources · last updated about 6 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 fuel prices: Tax restructuring and price divergence

67 clusters · 265 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Turkey fuel prices expected to rise due to tax adjustments

The Turkish fuel market has undergone significant restructuring following the official termination of the ‘eşel-mobil’ stabilization mechanism on October 1, 2026. This system had previously mitigated the impact of global

Turkish real estate and economic market trends

8 clusters · 54 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Turkey housing sales decline in first nine months of 2026

The Turkish housing and real estate markets continue to face a disconnect between nominal price growth and inflation. While nominal prices have increased in TL terms, real housing prices have continued to decline. Data f

Cultural festivals in Istanbul

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: 6th Korkut Ata Turk World Film Festival to be held in Istanbul

Istanbul is hosting multiple international cultural events in late 2026. The 10th Atta Festival, scheduled for November 20 to December 6, focuses on performing arts for children aged 0 to 12, featuring international cont

Turkey school year security and transit preparations

10 clusters · 94 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Turkey implements school security and health initiatives

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins in Turkey, national and regional authorities are implementing measures to manage security, transit, and infrastructure. On a national level, Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi has dire

Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism librarian recruitment

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism to hire 162 librarians

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced plans to recruit 162 contracted librarians for provincial organizations. The hiring process, conducted under Article 4/B of the Civil Servants Law No. 657, involves s

Turkey public property auctions and leases expand Oct 2026

88 clusters · 124 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities announce new construction and rental tenders

The public‑property auction programme, launched in July 2026, continues to expand across Turkey through municipal tenders, court-ordered sales, and leasing processes. Throughout August and September 2026, enforcement and

Makkah Defense Alliance Activates Collective Defense

40 clusters · 789 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Turkish Parliament to discuss Mecca Defense Agreement and 2027 budget

The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement (MJDA), signed August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, has entered its operational phase. Following an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee

Greek luxury real estate demand and residency shifts

24 clusters · 77 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Greece to revoke golden visas over rebate abuse and short-term rentals

In the first half of 2026, Greece’s luxury real estate market reached record buyer demand of €6.11 billion, a 35% increase over 2025. While domestic buyers remain the core market, non-domestic interest has surged, partic

Turkish public institution procurement tenders

30 clusters · 82 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities announce infrastructure and irrigation tenders

Turkish public institutions and municipalities continue to issue procurement tenders under Public Procurement Law No. 4734, covering goods, services, and infrastructure. In the healthcare sector, recent activity includes

Turkey tourism industry growth and targets

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Turkey tourism shows mixed trends in 2026

Turkey is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, with total overnight stays rising 11.8 percent to 181.6 million between January and August 2026. This growth is largely driven by domestic travelers, whose overnight

Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe derby preparations

3 clusters · 51 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Turkish Süper Lig features major matchups on October 26

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has confirmed that the Trendyol Süper Lig derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 21:30 at RAMS Park in Istanbul. The TFF Board of Di

Religious and local service schedules in Turkey

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Local service schedules for Samsun and Bursa

In late October 2026, various local service schedules were released across several Turkish cities. The Presidency of Religious Affairs announced Friday prayer times for major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.

Turkey fund liquidation: Legislative and legal developments

37 clusters · 322 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Turkey Justice Minister clarifies fund investigation and voluntary repayments

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

Volvo expands EV lineup and faces EX60 production hurdles

62 clusters · 367 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Volvo details EX60 specifications and announces EX50 model

Volvo’s electric vehicle programme continues to expand globally despite manufacturing challenges. The EX60 midsize SUV, which offers up to 810 km of range and 400 kW fast-charging, has seen high demand with over 50,000 o

Flood mitigation and water management in Turkey

6 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey flood response: Officials call for infrastructure improvements

Experts in Turkey have proposed various mitigation strategies to address flood risks caused by intense rainfall and urban encroachment. Recommendations include making rainwater harvesting mandatory in major cities like I

Turkish entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem growth

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: GO! GLOBAL Türkiye Summit concludes in Istanbul

Turkey is expanding its support for startups and innovators through large-scale summits and increased government funding. Events such as the Growtech Antalya 2026 Startup Competition and the 3rd International Export and

Turkish enforcement office property auctions

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Van assets including land and vehicles up for auction

Turkish enforcement offices continue to announce judicial sales of real estate and vehicles to settle outstanding debts. In Istanbul, the Küçükçekmece Enforcement Office has listed a residential property in the Halkalı

Deaths of prominent Turkish musicians

3 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Singer Nev dies at 57 from liver failure

The Turkish music community is mourning the loss of several prominent artists who passed away within a single week in October 2026. Nevzat Doğansoy, known professionally as Nev, died at age 57 at Başakşehir Çam and Saku

Turkish Red Crescent social empowerment initiatives

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkish Kızılay hosts culinary workshop for earthquake survivors

The Turkish Red Crescent has implemented various social initiatives to support economic empowerment and community welfare. In Nevşehir, the organization hosted its tenth ‘Cooking with Kindness’ (İyilikle Pişen Hayatlar)

Turkish Parliament Petition Commission activity

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: TBMM Petition Commission receives diverse citizen requests

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Petition Commission has reported significant volumes of public applications. An activity report for the 4th Legislative Year of the 28th Term noted that the commission receive

Turkey trade expansion and manufacturing growth

105 clusters · 317 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey reports diverse export growth in agricultural and free zone sectors

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. By September 2026, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced that annualized exports reached $283

Female entrepreneurship support in Türkiye

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: KAGİDER hosts networking event for female entrepreneurs in Turkey

Efforts to bolster female entrepreneurship in Türkiye have focused on both infrastructure development and corporate integration. In Istanbul, the Women and Democracy Foundation (KADEM) inaugurated the Women in Innovation

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

154 clusters · 750 sources · last updated 1 day 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

YENİ Parti expands organization and faces internal friction

15 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Yeni Parti faces internal disputes and financial allegations

The YENİ Parti continues its nationwide organizational drive across Turkey, utilizing provincial congresses and primary elections to establish its leadership structure. While the party has successfully established leader

Turkish tax compliance and digital audit intensification

6 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Türkiye Revenue Administration implements robotic process automation

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance has significantly intensified its efforts to combat tax evasion and the unregistered economy through expanded audits and digital transformation. The Tax Inspection Board (VDK)

Turkish Language and Literature Association activities

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: TDED and Istanbul University launch writing academy

The Turkish Language and Literature Association (TDED) has initiated several projects focused on cultural and literary development in Turkey. In Manisa, the TDED Manisa Branch held a meeting to evaluate previous activit

Mobile esports tournaments in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Istanbul to host major mobile esports championships

Mobile esports competitions in Turkey have progressed from regional amateur qualifiers to major international championship announcements. The PUBG Mobile Rising Stars tournament concluded its regional qualifiers across

Turkey lottery jackpot surge and festival

27 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Çılgın Sayısal Loto results announced for October 24, 2026

Following a period of record-breaking jackpots in June 2026, the Turkish National Lottery continued to see significant prize pools and rollovers through August. On 26 August, the Çılgın Sayısal Loto jackpot rolled over t

Toyota Hilux global rollout, electrification & hydrogen tech

56 clusters · 190 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Toyota unveils hydrogen fuel cell Hilux for 2027 Dakar Rally

Toyota is advancing the global rollout of its updated Hilux lineup, which includes internal combustion, hybrid, and electric powertrains. In Argentina, a new version of the Hilux was spotted at a service station in Santa