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Turkish fishing season sees abundant yields and lower prices

14 clusters · 102 sources · last updated

Latest: Black Sea bonito abundance drives down fish prices in Turkey

The 2026-2027 Turkish fishing season has commenced following a four-and-a-half-month industrial ban. While operations began in the Black Sea, Marmara, and Aegean seas on September 1, the Mediterranean season is scheduled

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Back-to-school: rising costs, health, and psychological prep

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Latest: Experts offer guidance for students adapting to new academic environments

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins, the transition for students involves complex economic, psychological, and health challenges. Economic pressures in Turkey have intensified. While initial estimates placed equipment

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Turkish public institution procurement tenders

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Latest: Turkish medical institutions announce tenders for specialized equipment

Turkish public institutions and municipalities continue to issue procurement tenders under Public Procurement Law No. 4734, covering a diverse array of goods, services, and infrastructure projects. Recent activity inclu

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Turkey education and student living cost surge

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Latest: Turkey student housing: KYK dormitory results and rental market trends

As the 2026–2027 academic year begins, Turkish university students face significant economic pressure from rising housing and living costs. While the Ministry of Youth and Sports (GSB) has confirmed the Credit and Dormit

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Global Heatwave Health Risks and Urban Heat Trends

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Latest: Extreme heat impacts public health and residential living

Medical experts continue to warn of the severe health impacts caused by rising temperatures. Clinical data indicates that respiratory complaints in emergency and outpatient visits have increased by 20% over the last two

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Turkish open education administration updates

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Latest: Anadolu University announces student amnesty for Open Education

In early August 2026, Anadolu University’s Open Education Faculty (ATA AÖF) released results for make-up exams held on August 1–2. Students were provided specific deadlines for grade appeals via the ÖYS system or mobile

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Vehicle misuse scandal involving İdris Naim Şahin

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Latest: İdris Naim Şahin placed under judicial control in criminal probe

The investigation into the misuse of vehicles assigned to former Interior Minister İdris Naim Şahin has expanded as part of a broader probe by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office into the Alihan Kuriş organized c

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Mevlid Kandili observances in Turkey

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Latest: Çorum hosts Mevlid Kandili religious program

Mevlid Kandili, commemorating the 1501st anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, is being observed on Monday, August 24, 2026. The occasion follows the Hijri calendar, specifically the 12th night of the month o

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Turkish universities and cities climb global rankings

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Latest: Atatürk University rises to 801-900 band in ARWU 2026 rankings

Throughout mid-2026, Turkish higher-education institutions demonstrated significant growth across various international academic and sustainability indices. In the QS World University Rankings, Istanbul Technical Univer

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Death of neurologist Coşkun Özdemir

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Latest: Neurology pioneer Coşkun Özdemir passes away at 97

Prof. Dr. Coşkun Özdemir, a prominent Turkish neurologist and former president of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, has passed away at the age of 97. A specialist in neuropsychiatry and a pioneer in neuromuscular diseases,

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