Oktay Saral

Azerbaijan school hijab restriction and protest controversy

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Diyarbakır protesters condemn hijab restrictions in Azerbaijan

Tensions have escalated in Azerbaijan following the enforcement of hijab restrictions in state schools. The controversy stems from the Cabinet of Ministers' decision 309, adopted on September 21, 2026, which restricts cl

Turkey tobacco and health policy developments

9 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey Health Minister warns of rising youth smoking rates

The Turkish Ministry of Health is advancing a legislative package to combat rising smoking rates and protect minors. Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu has noted that tobacco-related illnesses are linked to nearly 60% of de

Azerbaijan-Turkey diplomatic crisis intensifies

8 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey and Azerbaijan face diplomatic rift

Diplomatic friction between Azerbaijan and Turkey has escalated into an unprecedented crisis. The rift originated from comments by Oktay Saral, a senior advisor to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, regarding religi

Azerbaijan-Turkey tensions and Karabakh reconstruction

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Azerbaijan reacts to Turkish criticism and peace treaty demands

An Azerbaijani parliamentary working group has expressed serious concern regarding biased information campaigns in Turkish media and social networks. The group specifically addressed unfounded accusations made by certain