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Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

155 clusters · 754 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey experiences heavy rainfall and storm warnings

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

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Turistik Doğu Ekspresi winter season schedule

3 clusters · 44 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey's Touristic Eastern Express announces 2026-2027 season

The 2026-2027 winter season schedule for the Turistik Doğu Ekspresi has been released. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the service will consist of 70 total trips, split equally

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Turkish Red Crescent social empowerment initiatives

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

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)

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Turkey COP31 preparations and green transition efforts

6 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

Latest: Antalya to host COP31 UN Climate Summit in November 2026

As the COP31 United Nations Climate Change Conference approaches in Antalya (scheduled for November 9–20, 2026), Türkiye is intensifying preparations across environmental, financial, and social sectors. Hosted by the Min

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Turkey and Cyprus 2026-27 school year commencement

34 clusters · 252 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkey Ministry of National Education announces 2026-2027 academic 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. While higher education institu

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Public investment programs in Turkish provinces

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Turkish provinces report significant public investment spending

In October 2026, several Turkish provinces reported significant progress regarding public investment and regional development projects. In Adana, Governor Mustafa Yavuz announced that 179.7 billion lira has been investe

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Turkey earthquake mitigation and urban resilience

8 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Karşıyaka Municipality conducts disaster awareness training

Turkey continues to address vulnerabilities in its building stock and disaster preparedness through a combination of scientific integration and localized strategic planning. At the 40th General Assembly of the European S

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Cultural and environmental initiatives in Kars

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Kars to restore historic Mazlum Ağa Hamamı with 27 million TL investment

Various local initiatives are underway in Kars focused on cultural preservation and environmental development. The newly appointed Provincial Mufti, Dr. Selami Aykul, has begun efforts to maintain the city’s spiritual he

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AK Party local governance and strategic planning

19 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: AK Party holds second ‘Listening to Istanbul’ meeting in Bayrampaşa

In late September and early October 2026, the AK Party continued its nationwide ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Buluşmaları’ (Meetings of the Century of Türkiye) program, focusing on political stability and the goal of a ‘terror-free T

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Brown bear foraging behavior in Turkey

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Sarıkamış bears appear in streets searching for food

Brown bear activity has been observed in various Turkish regions, characterized by animals seeking food scraps left by humans. In Sivas, wildlife photographers documented bears engaging in intense physical confrontation

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Turkish national security and regional policy priorities

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Yaşar Güler addresses regional security and Cyprus interests

Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler has outlined several key pillars of Turkey’s national security and regional policy. In late September, while visiting Kars, Güler emphasized the goal of a ‘Terror-free Turkey

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Kars infant death investigation and arrests

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Kars infant death investigation leads to arrests of mother and grandmother

Authorities in Kars, Turkey, launched a criminal investigation into the death of a one-day-old male infant after hospital officials flagged the circumstances of the death and burial as suspicious. Following a judicial o

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Turkish goose production and market authenticity

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Kars goose producers begin fattening season amid quality concerns

Goose production in Turkey is characterized by both individual entrepreneurial success and regional concerns regarding product authenticity. In Kastamonu, Suat Bayramoğlu has expanded a goose farming operation from 130 b

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Turkish provincial education security measures

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Karabük education officials review school security and investments

In Kars, Governor Ziya Polat chaired a provincial commission meeting at Kafkas University to establish security protocols for the upcoming academic year. The discussions focused on ensuring a safe environment for student

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