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Fidan engages Pakistan, Afghanistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia to de-escalate border crisis
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held phone diplomacy Friday with his counterparts from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to address escalating cross-border clashes that have killed dozens. The calls mark Ankara's latest effort to mediate tensions between Islamabad and Kabul, building on previous mediation that secured a ceasefire last October.
27 February 2026
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Ayazma Mosque in Istanbul reflects Western influences in Ottoman design
The Ayazma Mosque in Istanbul’s Üsküdar district highlights 18th-century Ottoman architecture shaped by Western styles. Captured on February 24, 2026, the mosque showcases the integration of European design elements into traditional Ottoman structures, underlining the cultural and artistic exchange that influenced the period.
27 February 2026
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TDV expands Ramadan food aid in Tanzania
The Turkish Religious Foundation (TDV) delivered food assistance to educational institutions serving orphans and underprivileged families in Tanga, Tanzania, as part of its 2026 Ramadan humanitarian campaign. The initiative highlights Türkiye’s continued outreach in East Africa during the holy month, focusing on food security and support for vulnerable children.
27 February 2026
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'La ilaha illallah' illuminates Hagia Sophia's minarets in Ramadan mahya display
Aerial footage captures the centuries-old Ottoman tradition of mahya lights strung between the iconic mosque's minarets, spelling out the Islamic declaration of faith during the holy month.
27 February 2026
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MKE Ankaragucu organizes Gaza iftar aid drive
MKE Ankaragucu, currently competing in Türkiye’s TFF 2. Lig, has distributed iftar meals to 1,500 children in Gaza as part of a Ramadan solidarity campaign. The Turkish football club said the initiative aims to remind Palestinian children they are not forgotten, while broader humanitarian efforts continue amid a fragile ceasefire and winter hardship.
27 February 2026
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Türkiye consults NGOs on COP31 preparations, vows to champion climate justice
Environment Minister Murat Kurum convened NGOs in Ankara Thursday as Türkiye accelerates preparations to host COP31 in Antalya this November. Kurum declared Türkiye will serve as "the voice of countries seeking development through climate justice and just transition," emphasizing that fighting climate change promotes inclusive prosperity rather than limiting growth.
27 February 2026
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World leaders call Erdoğan to offer birthday greetings, strengthen bilateral ties
Several heads of state including Azerbaijan's Aliyev, Serbia's Vučić, and Greece's Mitsotakis telephoned President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Thursday to convey birthday wishes. Erdoğan expressed gratitude and reaffirmed his determination to advance relations with each country during the separate conversations.
27 February 2026
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Türkiye signs landmark Hürjet export deal with Spain, including advanced simulators
Türkiye's defense industry has achieved a historic milestone with the export of TAI's Hürjet jet trainer to Spain, marking the first sale of a Turkish combat aircraft to a NATO and EU member state. Havelsan will supply full mission simulators as part of the comprehensive package, reversing decades of Turkish import dependency.
27 February 2026
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Türkiye monitors US operations in Syria, Iraq, denies S-400 deployment in Somalia
Türkiye's National Defense Ministry announced Thursday it is closely tracking US activities in Syria and Iraq, noting Syria's anti-Daesh coalition membership and expanding government control influence Washington's military reassessment. Officials denied plans to deploy S-400 systems in Somalia, emphasizing they remain for Turkish Armed Forces' operational needs.
27 February 2026
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Erdoğan hosts TRNC PM Üstel in Ankara, reaffirms strong ties on birthday visit
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Ünal Üstel at the Presidential Complex in Ankara Thursday, with Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also attending. Üstel congratulated Erdoğan on his birthday, expressing that Turkish Cypriots feel "serene" thanks to Türkiye's strength.
27 February 2026
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Türkiye marks 34th anniversary of Khojaly Massacre, condemns 'shameful stain on humanity'
Ankara remembers 613 Azerbaijani civilians killed by Armenian forces on February 26, 1992, calling the atrocities "a shameful stain on the conscience of humanity." The massacre claimed 106 women, 63 children, and 70 elderly.
26 February 2026
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Baykar-Leonardo mid-class UAV production to finish by April, CEO says
Leonardo's Roberto Cingolani announces rapid progress in Turkish-Italian drone collaboration, with first medium-class UAVs set for April completion. Testing phase to showcase swarm ops and specialized landings before mass production.
26 February 2026
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Fidan hosts OIC envoys at Ramadan iftar, touts Islamic unity amid global crises
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convened ambassadors from OIC member and observer countries at a Ramadan iftar in Ankara Wednesday, emphasizing the organization's growing role in advancing global justice. As chair of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, Türkiye pledged continued support for joint Islamic action on humanitarian and political challenges.
26 February 2026
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Turkish presidential adviser meets Russian envoy on Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization
Akif Cagatay Kilic received Igor Khovayev in Ankara to discuss bilateral ties and the latest developments in the South Caucasus peace process.
25 February 2026
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Northern Cyprus sends 10,000 foot-and-mouth vaccine doses to Greek Cypriots
The first batch of vaccines was delivered Friday as part of a 20,000-dose shipment to combat an outbreak detected in Larnaca, with technical cooperation continuing to protect animal health.
25 February 2026
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Erdogan: Israel escalating Gaza, West Bank attacks despite October ceasefire
The Turkish president condemned ongoing Israeli assaults during Ramadan, praising Gazans who break their fast amid ruins as an example of faith and resilience against oppression.
25 February 2026
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Erdoğan: Investigation launched into F-16 crash that killed Turkish pilot in Balıkesir
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan confirmed Wednesday that authorities have launched a full investigation into the crash of a Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet in western Balıkesir province, which killed pilot Major İbrahim Bolat. The aircraft lost radio contact shortly after takeoff from the 9th Main Jet Base Command.
25 February 2026
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Türkiye needs sustained rainfall to ease two-year water deficit
Türkiye has entered 2026 facing its most acute water deficit in the past two years, with meteorological drought cascading into hydrological and agricultural stress, according to Mikdat Kadıoğlu, professor of meteorological engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU).
25 February 2026
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Türkiye’s top banks post record 2025 profits
Türkiye’s 10 largest banks generated a combined net profit of 674.8 billion lira ($17.06 billion) in 2025, marking a 41% annual increase as total sector assets climbed to $960.8 billion. The results highlight robust balance-sheet expansion, rising credit support and stronger capital buffers amid a 39.55 average lira-dollar exchange rate.
25 February 2026
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