Türkiye

Turkey export and trade expansion

84 clusters · 283 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Turkey chemical industry targets US and Asian markets amid export growth

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

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

132 clusters · 524 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Turkey records 16th warmest August in 56 years

By early September 2026, Turkey’s weather patterns continued to exhibit extreme regional diversity. In the south, provinces such as Muğla and Antalya maintained summer-like heat, with temperatures reaching as high as 40

Turkey education and demographic trends

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Turkey shows rapid academic progress in OECD PISA 2025 report

Turkey continues to see shifts in its educational performance and demographic profile. Building on previous PISA trends, the 2025 results show Turkey rising to 19th place in science, 18th in reading, and 28th in mathemat

Turkey minimum wage falls behind rising hunger and poverty

18 clusters · 100 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Turkey minimum wage prediction suggests 25% increase for 2027

The gap between Turkey’s minimum wage and the cost of living has widened significantly through mid-2026. In July, the Turkish Confederation of Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ) reported that the food poverty line for a four-person

2026 record grain and sunflower harvests in China and Turkey

19 clusters · 75 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: TMO announces dried raisin prices amid producer concerns

China’s summer grain harvest in early July 2026 reached a historic 150.75 million tonnes, the first time output exceeded 150 million tonnes. In Turkey, the 2025–2026 season has seen record production driven by favorable

Azerbaijan-Türkiye energy and investment cooperation

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Azerbaijan expands investment and energy ties with Asia and Turkey

Azerbaijan and Türkiye are deepening their strategic energy partnership, transitioning from a focus on traditional oil and natural gas toward an electricity-centric model. During the 5th Azerbaijan-Türkiye Energy Forum i

Turkey implements 2026-2030 AI Action Plan and growth zones

17 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Council of Higher Education highlights Turkish AI and technology advancements

Turkey has formalized its national strategy through the 2026-2030 Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, enacted via a Presidential Circular. Coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the plan is built on fou

Turkey 2026 exam and university placement cycle

85 clusters · 241 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: ÖSYM announces 2026 KPSS Field Knowledge exam schedule

The 2026 Turkish academic and examination cycle continues to evolve with updates to the Public Personnel Selection Exam (KPSS) series. Following the Undergraduate General Ability and General Culture session on September

Turkey 2026 scheduled power and water outages

55 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey electricity providers announce widespread planned outages

The nationwide programme of planned electricity and water interruptions that began in May 2026 has continued through mid-September. Outages are tied to network renewal, transformer replacement, line upgrades, and infrast

Turkey formalizes COP31 hosting and expands climate agenda

46 clusters · 143 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Antalya agricultural leaders call for climate adaptation and water management

Turkey is intensifying preparations for the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference, scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya. Following the decision by 196 countries at COP30 in Brazil, Turkey has assumed the presidency

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Makkah Defense Pact

22 clusters · 623 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Mecca Joint Defense Agreement tested by Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Following the formalization of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on August 7, 2026, the Makkah Defense Alliance has begun institutionalizing its operations. On August 30, the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Mecca Defense Pact

5 clusters · 143 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Pakistan shifts from regional mediator to defense ally

The Mecca Defense Pact, or Makkah Joint Defense Agreement (MJDA), is facing its first operational test following Houthi missile and drone strikes on southern Saudi Arabian cities, including Abha, Jizan, Najran, and Khami

Central Bank of Türkiye balance of payments and reserves

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Central Bank of Türkiye reserves fall to $184.2 billion

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) has addressed discrepancies in its balance of payments reporting by revising its Financial Account. To clarify these changes, the bank released an educational video titl

Turkey Trade Ministry consumer protection and enforcement

4 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Türkiye reports July current account surplus and market inspection fines

Turkey’s Trade Ministry has significantly expanded its market oversight and enforcement actions throughout 2026. Following mid-July crackdowns on price gouging and hazardous child products, the scale of administrative pe

Digital integration trends in Turkish enterprises

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Türkiye enterprises show rising digital and social media usage

Data from the 2026 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Usage Survey by the Turkish Statistical Institute indicates increasing digital integration among Turkish enterprises. Approximately 92.7% of businesses wi

Turkey renewable surge, EV boom, and infrastructure gaps

45 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 3 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

Turkey economic data shows mixed trade and inflation trends

21 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 3 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

Red Sea maritime security coalition developments

7 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigeria and Netherlands condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Saudi Arabia has initiated a Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition to secure navigation through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden, primarily in response to Houthi threats. Formally announced

Record back-to-school spending and shifting retail logistics

18 clusters · 169 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Back-to-school season drives complex retail logistics

The 2026 back-to-school season is characterized by record-high spending alongside intensifying financial pressure on families. While total U.S. spending forecasts vary, the National Retail Federation (NRF) projects K-12

Baku Climate Action Week and regional cooperation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan elevate relations to alliance

During Baku Climate Action Week, international leaders and regional officials focused on transitioning from climate negotiations to the implementation of tangible projects and securing necessary finance. COP29 President

US expands sanctions on Iran aviation, banking and crypto

3 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: US sanctions Iran's entire aviation sector under Operation Economic Outcast

The U.S. Treasury Department has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a campaign targeting Iran’s aviation, banking, and cryptocurrency sectors. The sanctions include 36 entities, specifically blacklisting 27 commercia

Life expectancy gains and shifting labour markets in Turkey

7 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey unemployment rises as municipalities announce new job openings

Turkey’s July 2026 statistical release confirmed that average life expectancy at birth rose to 78.5 years, with women at 81.1 years and men at 75.9 years, preserving a 5.2-year gender gap. Healthy life expectancy stayed

Turkish bank promotion distribution and competition

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkish banking sector sees shifting interest rates and deposit trends

In Turkey, a legal disparity exists regarding bank salary promotions. Due to gaps in labor and obligation laws, public sector employees and retirees regularly receive these payments, while many private sector workers are

Gaza and West Bank: Escalating famine, disease, and aid gaps

167 clusters · 614 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Gaza authorities report critical humanitarian aid shortages

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank continues to intensify. In Gaza, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of imminent epidemic risks due to deteriorating sanitary conditions. Microbiological water

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 YKS 2026 placement, housing, and scholarship updates

21 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces 2026-2027 student dormitory placement results

Following the release of the 2026 Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) placement results, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) detailed the preferences of the top 1,000 students. In the numerical category, 490 stude

Turkey expands e-Devlet services and digital tax oversight

11 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey introduces new digital real estate listing regulations

In late July 2026, Turkey rolled out new e-Devlet tools to boost financial transparency. The Ministry of Trade portal allows individuals to view commercial enterprises where they serve as owners or representatives and in

Yeni Parti expansion and Üsküdar political crisis

38 clusters · 331 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Dündar Ziya Gültekin elected Deputy Mayor of Üsküdar

Since its formal registration in July 2026, Yeni Parti has undergone rapid expansion under Özgür Özel. After reporting membership numbers exceeding 600,000 in late August, the party has focused on organizational growth a

Somali piracy resurgence and maritime escalation

9 clusters · 130 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Somalia faces resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Piracy activity off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden has surged to its highest levels since 2013. Since the beginning of 2026, at least 15 attacks have been recorded, with eight occurring in the Gulf of Aden

Türkiye joining the Artemis Accords

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey joins Artemis Accords to advance lunar mission goals

Türkiye has officially become the 71st signatory to the Artemis Accords, a NASA-led international framework for peaceful and transparent space exploration. The signing ceremony was held at NASA headquarters in Washington