Republic of Turkey

Turkey forest fire response, May–Sep 2026

48 clusters · 545 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Adana forest fires cause widespread destruction and displacement

Turkey’s 2026 fire season saw intense activity through July and August. In late July, a major surge occurred in southwestern provinces. In Muğla’s Seydikemer district, a blaze on 29 July prompted the evacuation of approx

Turkey martyr and veteran benefits legislation (2024-2026)

13 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey to pay 217.2 million lira to veterans and martyrs' relatives

Following extensive consultations by the Defence Commission, a draft law to improve support for families of martyrs and veterans was prepared and debated. By early August 2024, a joint AK Party‑MHP amendment was approved

Turkey export and trade expansion

84 clusters · 284 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey export growth driven by Far East and automotive sectors

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. The “Export to Target Countries” strategy generated $94 billion in exports to 60 designated

Turkey economic data shows mixed trade and inflation trends

21 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey construction materials industry sees mixed production and rising energy costs

Turkey’s economic landscape remains characterized by high inflation and mixed sectoral performance. While consumer-price inflation was 31.75% in July 2026, financial sector representatives have raised year-end inflation

Turkey implements strategic roadmap for plastic waste

12 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Türkiye Zero Waste Foundation signs climate pact with London Climate Action Week

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

Turkey 2026 public hiring surge expands

68 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 4 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 fuel price volatility and diesel tax adjustments

45 clusters · 207 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey fuel prices rise as diesel exceeds 90 TL per liter

Turkey is navigating significant fuel price volatility driven by a scheduled phased tax increase and global market shifts. Following a Presidential Decision to zero out the Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) on diesel from Au

Turkey intensifies F-35 push amid S-400 and regional impasse

65 clusters · 485 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Greece PM cites legal hurdles for Turkey's F-35 return

The deadlock over Turkey’s return to the F-35 programme remains complex. While President Donald Trump has indicated he may lift CAATSA sanctions, the U.S. Congress remains cautious, and the State Department maintains tha

Turkey inflation forecasts rise; policy calibration underway

49 clusters · 213 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey inflation hits 31.51% in August amid rising housing costs

In mid-August 2026, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) revised its year-end inflation forecast upward from 26% to 28%, citing supply-side shocks and energy price volatility. TCMB President Fatih Karahan no

Turkey and Northern Cyprus commemorate 104th Victory Day

11 clusters · 221 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey reaffirms support for Lebanon during Victory Day reception

Turkey and Northern Cyprus are observing the 104th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating the 1922 Great Offensive and the Battle of the Commander-in-Chief led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The holiday marks the success t

Turkey Enacts Conditional Pardon Law for PKK Disarmament

11 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkey passes law to end conflict with PKK

The “National Solidarity and Strengthening Social Integration Law Proposal” has transitioned from legislative debate to formal enactment. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has signed the law, which was published in the Offi

Turkey debt management and restructuring measures

9 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Türkiye tax debt restructuring deadline ends August 31

In late July 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance detailed a three‑month internal borrowing programme worth approximately 1.2 trillion lira to be raised through market sales, direct sales, and public offerings

Turkey 2027 property tax valuation updates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkey updates 2027 real estate tax calculation methods

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change have issued new regulations regarding property tax valuations for 2027. Initial decrees established updated c

Turkey artificial intelligence development initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkish Technic opens seventh hangar at Atatürk Airport

Turkey is advancing artificial intelligence integration through both national policy and corporate strategy. Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır launched a national initiative aiming to provide AI litera

Turkey 500k Social Housing Lottery and Auctions

6 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: TOKİ announces housing updates in Afyonkarahisar and Istanbul

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change continued expanding Turkey’s 500,000‑unit social‑housing programme in August 2026. Following the Malatya draw on 24 July that allocated 8,448 households, Minis

Turkey 2026 vehicle tax deadline and new minimum ÖTV

5 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey's Revenue Administration hits record MTV collections via SMS

Turkey’s Revenue Administration confirmed that the second instalment of the 2026 Motorlu Taşıtlar Vergisi (MTV) must be paid by 31 July 2026. Payments can be made via the Digital Tax Office, mobile apps, partner banks, t

Greece tourism spatial planning reforms

5 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Greece tourism planning framework sparks industry debate

On 7 August 2026, the Greek government formalized the Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism (EΧΠ‑Τ) via a Joint Ministerial Decision. The framework implements a graduated system for hotel bed capacity, allowing