Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure

Danube low water hits historic lows and sparks diplomacy

66 clusters · 998 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Danube riverbed sill construction continues near Paks

Record-low Danube flows persisted into early September 2026, intensifying energy, water, and navigation crises across Europe. In Romania, the energy crisis intensified following the simultaneous shutdown of nuclear and t

Tempi train tragedy judicial proceedings

3 clusters · 48 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Tempi train crash trial enters substantive phase in Greece

The judicial proceedings regarding the Tempi train tragedy have entered a substantive phase at the Larissa Multipurpose Court of Appeals. Following a summer recess, the court held three sessions in early September 2026,

Turkey's summer cultural festivals continue nationwide

22 clusters · 74 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Mersin Metropolitan Municipality hosts cultural festival in Tekke Village

The municipal-driven cultural wave that began in early July has expanded across Turkey through August. In late June, Denizli opened the 6th International Cartoon Competition exhibition, drawing artists from 41 countries.

Bucharest transport faces debt crisis and service threats

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Metrorex faces financial crisis threatening Bucharest subway services

Following the Bucharest Tribunal’s rejection of STB’s insolvency request on 18 August 2026, the city’s public transport network faces heightened instability. New reports indicate that STB’s liabilities reached approximat

Mediterranean sea turtle and seal protection

15 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Hanzala the sea turtle released in Antalya with satellite tracker

Protection measures for Mediterranean marine turtles have intensified throughout the region. Since May 2026, Turkish authorities have designated a coastal cave in Kemer as a protected breeding site for the endangered Med

Turkish fishing season begins with high palamut yields

13 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bonito abundance drives down fish prices in Ordu

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

Turkey renewable surge, EV boom, and infrastructure gaps

45 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey accelerates renewable energy and industrial power transition

Turkey’s energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) adoption have accelerated through mid-2026. By July, renewable energy sources accounted for 58% of total electricity generation, a significant increase from 43% the pr

Turkish aviation infrastructure expansion

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkish Minister announces new airport developments in Malatya and Trabzon

Turkey is undertaking several major aviation infrastructure projects to expand its national capacity. At Istanbul Airport, a new 2,820-meter-long east-west runway is scheduled to begin service in mid-September to support

Romania and Moldova road and rail infrastructure updates

11 clusters · 95 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: European Commission labels Romania's A7 and A8 highways as security priorities

Work on the Sibiu-Pitești A1 motorway continues, with asphalt works progressing on the Cornetu–Tigveni segment and the Tigveni–Curtea de Argeș section nearing 97% completion. Significant progress persists on the A7 motor

Samsun infrastructure and urban development projects

7 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey industrial zones advance infrastructure and safety projects

Samsun is advancing diverse infrastructure, urban, and industrial development projects. In the Canik district, urban renewal efforts for the Mert River and the Gülsan Industrial Site have progressed, with the Samsun Metr

Turkey 2026 public hiring surge expands

68 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkish universities announce new contracted staff recruitments

The 2026 public hiring wave in Turkey has expanded through August, with a significant focus on school safety and university staffing. A major initiative involving the Ministries of Interior, National Education, and Labou

Turkey transport and logistics infrastructure development

10 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances major transportation and tunnel infrastructure projects

Turkey continues to expand and restructure its transport and logistics infrastructure, focusing on maritime cargo, rail networks, tunnel construction, and new privatization models for strategic assets. In the maritime s

Romanian traffic law and fiscal updates

9 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Romanian Senate adopts new mandatory maneuvers for driving exams

Romania continues to update its traffic laws and administrative procedures. Regarding driver licensing, the Romanian Senate has adopted a draft law to modify the practical exam for category B licenses. To eliminate incon

Turkish cruise tourism growth and expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Istanbul targets 150,000 cruise passengers in winter season expansion

Turkey has experienced record-breaking growth in cruise tourism, with passenger numbers for the January-July 2026 period reaching 1,070,481. This represents the highest volume recorded for that specific timeframe since d

Turkey high-speed rail development

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey tests first domestic electric high-speed train

Turkey’s high-speed rail infrastructure has seen significant milestones in both passenger usage and technological development. The Ankara-Konya high-speed line reached a milestone of 22.8 million passengers since its 20

Turkey vehicle inspection system updates and safety guidance

4 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey launches AI-driven vehicle inspection model center in Istanbul

Turkey is preparing for a major overhaul of its vehicle inspection system, scheduled to begin on August 15, 2027. The new era, managed by TURKA for a 20-year period (2027–2047), involves an investment program of approxim

Turkey R&D budget and technological investment growth

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey R&D tax incentives reach 169 billion TL in 2025

Turkey has seen a substantial increase in its central government research and development (R&D) budget, rising from 13.2 billion lira in 2017 to a projected 308.5 billion TL in 2026. Funding has grown dramatically in str

Romania economic and green transition reforms

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Romania approves new funding guides for green transport and transition

Romania is implementing new fiscal and investment strategies focused on economic relaunch and green transition. Following the conclusion of National Recovery and Resilience Plan reforms and the implementation of OECD Pil

Turkish transportation infrastructure development

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances major tramway and infrastructure projects in Van, Konya, and Samsun

Turkey’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure continues to manage several large-scale infrastructure developments across the country. In Istanbul, the ministry has officially assumed responsibility for the constructi

Istanbul Airport runway expansion and hub growth

8 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Istanbul Airport maintains European leadership despite global ranking shift

In late July 2026, Istanbul Airport opened its sixth runway (09/27), a 2,820m by 45m east-west strip primarily for domestic departures. Designed to avoid intersecting the main north-south traffic corridor, the runway all

Migratory stork electrocutions in Europe and Turkey

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements stork protection on 153-year-old railway

Migratory white storks are experiencing high mortality rates due to electrocution on power lines across Europe and Turkey. In Istanbul, Turkey, 52 storks died and five were injured near Küçükçekmece Lake. The Turkish Sta

Havamaş transport services at Çukurova International Airport

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: HAVAMAŞ reports losses due to illegal transportation services

Havamaş, a transport provider for Çukurova International Airport, initially expanded its summer services to manage a surge in passenger traffic. To accommodate travelers, the company deployed a new fleet of 2026-model ve

TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan maritime technology festival

6 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan concludes in Gölcük with record attendance

The TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan 2026 festival concluded on August 23 at the Gölcük Shipyard Command in Kocaeli. Organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the Turkey Technology Team Foundation (T3 Vakfı), the four-day ev

Karabük University academic and research development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Karabük University holds academic meeting on AI and digital transformation

Karabük University has emphasized its focus on research, internationalization, and technological integration. Initially, the university highlighted its project-based education model and scientific infrastructure, noting

Turkey civil aviation digital transformation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority praised for digital service improvements

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) in Turkey has announced a digital transformation initiative under the New Civil Aviation Model. Coordinated by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the project ut

Türksat completes Türksat 3A satellite service migration

5 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Türksat retires 3A satellite after 18 years of service

Turkey's satellite operator, Türksat, has successfully completed a major transition of television and radio services from the aging Türksat 3A satellite to newer, higher-capacity satellites in its fleet, including Türksa

Konya urban transportation infrastructure development

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Konya launches tender for 16 new suburban train vehicles

Konya is expanding its urban transportation infrastructure through several major projects involving rail and bus networks. The municipality is advancing a new intercity bus terminal, with construction expected to begin i

Romania energy stability and Metrorex debt management

3 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Rompetrol implements energy optimization at Petromidia refineries

Romania continues to navigate energy security and infrastructure financing challenges. In Bucharest, the metro operator Metrorex is addressing electricity debts exceeding 11 million lei owed to Hidroelectrica. Interim Tr

Turkey telecommunications and 5G expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Turkey telecommunications sector sees 218 million number portabilities

Following the launch of commercial 5G services in Turkey on April 1, 2026, the country has seen rapid technology adoption. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu reported that 5G subscribers grew from

Turkey Rail Expansion and Infrastructure Progress

24 clusters · 110 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Turkey YHT high-speed train ticket prices increase

Turkey’s transport network continues to expand through massive rail and infrastructure projects. Progress continues on the Ankara-İstanbul high-speed rail (YHT) upgrades; the completion of the 5,587-meter T26 tunnel and