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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.The Turkish Statistical Institute reported on Monday that annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September, undershooting market projections of 30.3%, as monthly price increases moderated despite persistent pressure in housing and transportation costs, official data showed.Türkiye's premier aviation and technology festival TEKNOFEST opened its southeastern leg in Sanliurfa on Wednesday, bringing together tech enthusiasts and industry leaders for exhibitions, air shows and the finals of technology competitions running through Oct. 4.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Newsweek that Ankara would not accept a binary choice between East and West, emphasizing that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was not directed against Iran, Israel, or any third country amid shifting global power dynamics.Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held discussions with members of the Syrian diaspora and US congressional representatives during his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, focusing on reconstruction efforts and the strategic role of expatriates in strengthening Damascus-Washington relations.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday that Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of astrophysical high-energy neutrinos, recognizing a breakthrough enabling observation of distant cosmic processes through particles traveling at near-light speeds.The Turkish Statistical Institute reported on Monday that annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September, undershooting market projections of 30.3%, as monthly price increases moderated despite persistent pressure in housing and transportation costs, official data showed.Türkiye's premier aviation and technology festival TEKNOFEST opened its southeastern leg in Sanliurfa on Wednesday, bringing together tech enthusiasts and industry leaders for exhibitions, air shows and the finals of technology competitions running through Oct. 4.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Newsweek that Ankara would not accept a binary choice between East and West, emphasizing that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was not directed against Iran, Israel, or any third country amid shifting global power dynamics.Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held discussions with members of the Syrian diaspora and US congressional representatives during his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, focusing on reconstruction efforts and the strategic role of expatriates in strengthening Damascus-Washington relations.

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Türkiye’s defense industry emerges as Europe’s strategic partner

Türkiye’s defense industry emerges as Europe’s strategic partner

BBVA Research said Türkiye's defense sector offers complementary manufacturing capabilities to address European military supply shortages, projecting exports will reach $10 billion by 2025 while creating opportunities in unmanned aerial vehicles and ammunition production.

06 October 2026

Türkiye targets space sovereignty with 100-satellite constellation

Türkiye targets space sovereignty with 100-satellite constellation

Haluk Bayraktar, chair of SAHA Istanbul, said Türkiye is developing an independent satellite constellation of more than 100 craft to secure orbital sovereignty, marking the country's transformation from technology importer to global aerospace exporter with annual defense sales reaching $11 billion.

05 October 2026

Istanbul Airport stays Europe’s busiest with 1,587 daily flights

Istanbul Airport stays Europe’s busiest with 1,587 daily flights

Istanbul Airport maintained its position as Europe’s busiest aviation hub with 1,587 daily flights during the week of Sept. 21-27, according to EUROCONTROL data, as Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu highlighted the facility’s continued dominance in European air traffic.

05 October 2026

Türkiye annual inflation slows to 29.73% in September, below forecasts

Türkiye annual inflation slows to 29.73% in September, below forecasts

The Turkish Statistical Institute reported on Monday that annual consumer inflation eased to 29.73% in September, undershooting market projections of 30.3%, as monthly price increases moderated despite persistent pressure in housing and transportation costs, official data showed.

05 October 2026

Long-term energy contracts face mounting risks at Istanbul Arbitration Days

Long-term energy contracts face mounting risks at Istanbul Arbitration Days

Experts at the Istanbul Arbitration Days warned on Friday that geopolitical volatility and regulatory shifts are straining long-term energy agreements, urging practitioners to revise contractual safeguards and price-review mechanisms as disputes over supply terms and sanctions exposure multiply across the sector.

03 October 2026

Türkiye trade minister eyes $50B US, $30B Saudi trade at G20

Türkiye trade minister eyes $50B US, $30B Saudi trade at G20

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat held separate talks with American, Saudi, Canadian and European Union officials in Milwaukee to expand economic cooperation, setting ambitious bilateral trade targets and reviewing free trade negotiations on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting.

01 October 2026

Türkiye acts to speed payments for troubled fund investors: Minister

Türkiye acts to speed payments for troubled fund investors: Minister

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said on Thursday that Türkiye is implementing measures to ensure investors in troubled funds receive payments as quickly as possible and at the highest possible level, adding that the Justice Ministry is pursuing legal action to protect their rights and hold responsible parties accountable.

01 October 2026

Türkiye’s SPK approves interim payouts for investors in liquidation funds

Türkiye’s SPK approves interim payouts for investors in liquidation funds

The Capital Markets Board has approved interim payments of up to 1 million Turkish liras for eligible investors in funds undergoing liquidation, as regulators move to manage the wind-down of portfolios established by Tera, Pusula, Atlas and Hedef portfolio management companies.

01 October 2026

German state vows to deepen economic ties with Türkiye

German state vows to deepen economic ties with Türkiye

Hendrik Wust tells an Istanbul business forum that North Rhine-Westphalia will introduce a fast-track visa process for Turkish entrepreneurs and backs modernization of the 30-year-old EU Customs Union to better reflect current global supply chain realities.

30 September 2026

Türkiye joins global steel overcapacity action framework

Türkiye joins global steel overcapacity action framework

Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Türkiye and fellow members of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity adopted the Comprehensive Framework for Joint Action during the G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, vowing to continue efforts against structural overcapacity.

30 September 2026

Türkiye transfers 3 banks, 2 factoring firms to deposit fund

Türkiye transfers 3 banks, 2 factoring firms to deposit fund

The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency said Wednesday it transferred management of three investment banks and two factoring companies to the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund, citing the ongoing fund investigation and noting that TMSF will exercise voting rights during a six-month transition.

30 September 2026

Türkiye's unemployment rate drops to 7.8% in August

Türkiye's unemployment rate drops to 7.8% in August

The Turkish Statistical Institute announced that Türkiye's unemployment rate dropped to 7.8% in August from 8.1% the previous month, with the number of unemployed people falling by 106,000 to 2.74 million while employment rose by 136,000.

30 September 2026

German premier urges EU-Türkiye Customs Union reform

German premier urges EU-Türkiye Customs Union reform

Hendrik Wust, the premier of Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, said the EU-Türkiye Customs Union requires urgent modernization to support deepening economic ties, adding that visa procedures for Turkish citizens must also be streamlined to reflect the region's close social connections.

30 September 2026

Türkiye establishes fund liquidation board chaired by vice president

Türkiye establishes fund liquidation board chaired by vice president

The Communications Directorate said on Tuesday that Türkiye has established a board chaired by the vice president to coordinate the liquidation of investment funds and protect investors' rights, following a high-level meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to assess recent developments in the capital markets.

30 September 2026

Bolat heads to US as Türkiye pushes trade priorities at G20

Bolat heads to US as Türkiye pushes trade priorities at G20

Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat will travel to Milwaukee for G20 trade talks and a global forum on steel overcapacity, with food security, forced labor and industrial production among the key issues. Bolat is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with officials from the US, EU, Canada, UK, Poland, South Korea and Saudi Arabia on Türkiye’s trade and economic agenda.

29 September 2026

Türkiye urged to seize new trade routes as China shifts exports

Türkiye urged to seize new trade routes as China shifts exports

China’s retreat from the US market is opening fresh trade corridors from Africa and the Middle East to Europe. DEIK Chairman Nail Olpak says Türkiye’s production base, strategic location and logistics network can help Turkish companies benefit from the reshaping of global commerce, while warning that competition from Chinese exporters is intensifying in key markets.

29 September 2026

Türkiye economic confidence index rises to 101.3 in September

Türkiye economic confidence index rises to 101.3 in September

Türkiye's economic confidence index climbed 0.7% to 101.3 in September, signaling an optimistic outlook. Consumer, retail and manufacturing gauges improved, while construction was the only sub-index to decline, dipping 0.2% to 83 during the same period.

29 September 2026

Türkiye maintains legal action over market-disrupting transactions

Türkiye maintains legal action over market-disrupting transactions

Türkiye is continuing legal proceedings over transactions that authorities say have disrupted market operations, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said Monday. Simsek stressed that the government’s approach will focus on protecting legitimate investors while shielding investment, employment, production and export capacity from potential disruption.

28 September 2026

World Bank approves $750M for Türkiye agrifood sector

World Bank approves $750M for Türkiye agrifood sector

The World Bank has approved a $750 million financing package for Türkiye's agrifood sector to enhance value chain competitiveness and boost agricultural productivity, bringing the Bank's total financing to over $9 billion this year, according to the Treasury and Finance Ministry.

25 September 2026

Türkiye nominates Eker to lead UN FAO on food security

Türkiye nominates Eker to lead UN FAO on food security

Mehdi Eker said Türkiye secured support from nearly 100 states for his UN FAO bid. The former agriculture minister is campaigning to combat global hunger ahead of next summer's election in Rome.

25 September 2026

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