Murat Kurum

Turkey earthquake reconstruction and recovery

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

Latest: Turkey reconstruction efforts following earthquakes draw US media attention

Following the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, Turkey has engaged in large-scale reconstruction efforts involving infrastructure, schools, and historical city centers. Reports indicate construction activities

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

154 clusters · 746 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Turkey weather: Heavy rain and dense fog warnings issued

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. During this transition, western and southern r

Turkey COP31 preparations and green transition efforts

5 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 1 day ago

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

Turkish road and infrastructure development

100 clusters · 185 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey infrastructure projects: Road and flood works across multiple provinces

Turkish municipalities and national agencies continue extensive road infrastructure, maintenance, and modernization projects across various provinces. These efforts include large-scale asphalt resurfacing, the constructi

Turkey advances COP31 preparations amid policy and finance]s

60 clusters · 189 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UN warns of emissions gap ahead of COP31 summit in Türkiye

As Turkey prepares to host the COP31 summit in Antalya (November 9–20, 2026), preparations have transitioned from academic engagement to formal diplomatic, technological, and financial frameworks. President Recep Tayyip

Istanbul rental market and TOKİ social housing

11 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey social housing project reaches 80,000 completed units

The rental housing market in Istanbul faces pressure from strict tenant screening and urban transformation. Landlords have increasingly implemented rigorous processes, requesting sensitive personal data, Findeks credit r

Cemil Tugay joins AK Parti amid İzmir council deadlock

8 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay discusses political shifts and service plans

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay has officially joined the AK Parti following his resignation from the Republican People's Party (CHP). During a meeting in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presente

COP31 Preparations: Infrastructure and Diplomatic Tensions

12 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Antalya to host COP31 UN climate summit in November 2026

As the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference approaches in Antalya (November 9–20, 2026), preparations have expanded to include significant infrastructure and cultural investments. The summit will be hosted at the former EX

Turkey earthquake mitigation and urban resilience

8 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 4 days ago

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

Malatya post-earthquake reconstruction efforts

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Malatya reconstruction focuses on multi-center urban planning

Malatya Metropolitan Municipality is executing various reconstruction and revitalization programs following the February 6 earthquakes. Initial efforts focused on a 4 billion TL investment in sports and cultural infras

Ongoing seismic activity and geological risk debates in Tur

15 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Seismic activity reported across Aegean Region and Turkey

Turkey has experienced a series of seismic events across various provinces and maritime regions. In late August 2026, activity was recorded in Balıkesir and Tunceli. By early September, tremors occurred in the Aegean Sea

Flooding and disaster relief in Istanbul

6 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Istanbul floods kill at least 10 people in worst rainfall in 84 years

Severe flooding and the most intense rainfall recorded in Istanbul in 84 years have resulted in at least 10 fatalities. The Istanbul Governor's Office confirmed that search operations concluded following the recovery of

Turkish government administrative appointments

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey extends Istanbul urban transformation support to 2027

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has implemented a series of high-level government appointments and removals across various Turkish ministries and public institutions, as published in the Official Gazette. Initial changes

Protests over Halk TV trustee appointment

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Halk TV faces trustee appointment and social media restrictions in Turkey

Following the appointment of a trustee to Halk TV by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, political and media figures have organized responses to defend press liberty. Initially, the YENİ Parti announced a sol

TOKİ housing debt discount campaign

4 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: TOKİ discount campaign for housing and workplace buyers ends October 19

The Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOKİ) is conducting a 25 percent discount campaign targeting approximately 228,000 housing and workplace owners. Under the program, announced by Minister Murat Kurum, i

Antigua and Barbuda environmental and climate policy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister advocates for climate justice in Australia

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has focused on both domestic environmental management and international climate advocacy. Domestically, the Prime Minister announced plans to expand artificial reef progr

Turkey urban transformation and earthquake resilience

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Tokat begins urban transformation and demolition works

Turkey is implementing various urban transformation and reconstruction projects to modernize housing and increase earthquake resilience across several cities. In Istanbul, the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and C

Pacific leaders and COP31 President push for urgent action

20 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Pacific Island nations demand urgent climate action at pre-COP31 summit

Pacific leaders and international delegates are intensifying demands for accountability and structural changes ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. During Pre-COP31 ministerial and stakeholder meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu,

Istanbul building structural risk assessments

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: AI analysis identifies high risk in collapsed Istanbul building

An inspection report from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) has identified 20,000 buildings in Istanbul as being at ‘high’ or ‘very high’ risk. Between July 2020 and July 2026, authorities inspected 40,000 bui

Small island states climate vulnerability and advocacy

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Climate crisis intensifies for island nations and ocean stability

Small island nations are intensifying calls for global climate action and systemic financial reform as environmental changes threaten their survival. During the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, leader

Turkey national smart city strategy implementation

2 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities showcase smart city projects in Seoul

The Turkish government has initiated a national digital transformation through the ‘2030 National Smart Cities Strategy and Action Plan.’ Coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, this

Fatal building and construction accidents in Istanbul

3 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Istanbul building collapse kills five in Maltepe

A series of fatal incidents involving buildings and construction sites has been reported in Istanbul. In mid-September, two separate accidents occurred in the Büyükçekmece and Küçükçekmece districts. A landslide at a re

Fenerbahçe leadership and financial performance

6 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Fenerbahçe prepares to release financial report amid rising net losses

Following the Ordinary General Assembly on September 26, 2026, where Fenerbahçe SK reported a total debt of 27.821 billion lira, new disputes regarding financial obligations have emerged. On September 28, 2026, Preside

Turkey marine ecosystem protection project

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkey launches marine protection project in Fethiye

Turkey has initiated the ‘Map-Buoy Management Systems Project’ as part of the ‘Zero Waste Blue’ project to protect Mediterranean marine ecosystems, specifically seagrass meadows. The initiative, coordinated by the Minist

COP31 presidency climate action agenda

4 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Pacific leaders convene for Pre-COP31 summit in Fiji and Tuvalu

The Pre-COP31 summit is currently underway in Fiji and Tuvalu, serving as a critical preparatory stage for the main COP31 summit scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey. Murat Kurum, the COP31 President and

Turkey implements strategic roadmap for plastic waste

15 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Adana hosts Zero Waste and climate change workshop

Turkey continues to face significant environmental pressure from plastic waste imports. In 2025, European countries exported nearly 699,000 tons of plastic waste to Turkey, generating $193.2 million for Turkish recycling

Global microplastic pollution and plastic waste trade

10 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Saadet Party official warns of rising plastic waste imports to Turkey

Global research continues to track the expansion of microplastic contamination. While previous studies highlighted deep-sea and North Sea pollution, new findings from the University of Plymouth and North Carolina State U