Türkiye

Türkiye parliament speaker welcomes Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay

Numan Kurtulmus welcomed the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay on Saturday, praising her independent documentation of alleged Israeli crimes in Gaza and describing the honor as a victory for humanity's conscience in the pursuit of justice.

10 October 2026

Bayraktar warns unchecked tech race risks 'terrible extinction'

Baykar Chairman Selçuk Bayraktar warned Friday that unchecked technological ambition risks bringing "a terrible extinction" upon humanity, calling on global leaders to rethink the purpose of innovation while highlighting Türkiye's advances in space technology at the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya.

10 October 2026

Türkiye strongly condemns deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Friday condemned deadly Houthi attacks on two Saudi airports that killed three people and injured 36 others, stating that Ankara stands in full solidarity with Riyadh and urges all parties to resolve existing disputes through dialogue and diplomacy rather than violence.

10 October 2026

Türkiye's Erdogan says international agreements 'lost effectiveness'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday criticized the existing global order and the United Nations, warning that binding international accords and judicial rulings are increasingly ignored while the UN system lacks legitimacy for failing to reflect the will of the global community.

09 October 2026

Syrian foreign minister visits Ankara for talks with Fidan

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday received his Syrian counterpart Hassan al-Shibani in Ankara for discussions on bilateral relations and regional security arrangements, as the two neighbors deepen diplomatic engagement following Fidan's recent visit to Damascus.

09 October 2026

Türkiye ready to submit Mecca defense pact to parliament: Fidan

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday that Ankara has finalized preparations to submit the Mecca defense agreement to parliament for approval, stressing that the pact provides for mutual defense and does not authorize attacks or troop deployments to other countries.

08 October 2026

Türkiye and China sign satellite technology deal at Antalya congress

TURKSAT and China Satcom have signed a comprehensive protocol to jointly develop satellite technologies including UAV communications and smart border security systems, expanding their year-old partnership into hardware and software production at the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya.

08 October 2026

Europe

Türkiye, France sign roadmap to deepen defense cooperation

The Turkish National Defense Ministry said on Thursday that Ankara and Paris have signed a comprehensive roadmap to place bilateral defense and security cooperation on a more institutional footing, envisioning joint military exercises, intelligence sharing and collaborative defense industry projects.

08 October 2026

Turkey Economy

Türkiye rules out Treasury funding for investment fund losses

Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said on Wednesday that the government will not use Treasury resources to cover private losses at investment funds undergoing liquidation, outlining a repayment plan that prioritizes small investors using fund assets and recovered proceeds.

08 October 2026

Turkey Economy

Erdogan vows decisive action on fund market irregularities

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Türkiye is taking decisive steps to address problems in the fund market, pledging that authorities will not tolerate negligence or legal violations while working to ensure citizens' savings are repaid without burdening the public treasury.

08 October 2026

McDonald’s branch faces closure

07 October 2026

Asia

Erdogan tells Putin Türkiye ready to mediate Russia-Ukraine talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that Ankara stands ready to facilitate direct contacts between Moscow and Kyiv, emphasizing Black Sea navigational safety and congratulating the leader on his birthday and election success.

07 October 2026

Turkey Economy

Türkiye aviation powerhouse, seventh largest: IATA

Mark Searle, the International Air Transport Association's global safety director, highlighted Türkiye's position as an aviation powerhouse and the world's seventh-largest market during a conference in Istanbul, noting that international passenger traffic in the country grew by nearly 70% over the past decade.

07 October 2026

Erdogan receives family of slain Palestinian child Hind Rajab

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday received the family of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in an Israeli military strike last year, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara ahead of the third anniversary of the genocide in Gaza, with Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy also attending.

07 October 2026

Justice minister: 85 detained in fund probe as 'Terror-Free Türkiye' continues

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said authorities have detained 85 suspects and taken action against 207 people in an ongoing investigation into alleged fund manipulation, while pledging no reversal on the "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative.

07 October 2026

Türkiye's Fidan meets UN Libya envoy Tetteh in Ankara

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday received Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, the UN secretary-general's special representative for Libya and head of UNSMIL, in the capital Ankara for consultations regarding the political process and security developments in the North African nation, according to Turkish diplomatic sources.

07 October 2026

Türkiye's Kacir meets ministers at 77th International Astronautical Congress

Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Spain, Luxembourg, the UAE, Uzbekistan and Zimbabwe in Antalya on Tuesday, vowing to pave the way for new partnerships in technology and innovation as the 77th International Astronautical Congress entered its second day.

07 October 2026

Türkiye's TAI targets mid-2027 launch for homegrown Hursat satellite

Turkish Aerospace Industries said it will launch the Hursat-1 optical observation satellite in mid-2027, marking the debut of the country's first mass-produced satellite family as the firm seeks to position Türkiye among elite spacefaring nations with independent orbital access and cost-competitive export platforms.

07 October 2026

Education

Young female students from Bangladesh begin Quran studies in Istanbul

06 October 2026

Malatya

Sun-dried tomato production in Malatya, Türkiye

In Malatya, Türkiye, workers salt tomatoes laid out to dry under the sun on September 28, 2026. The dried tomato production, launched to diversify agricultural output and add value to the local economy, is becoming increasingly widespread. Tomatoes grown in the Akcadag district are harvested in the early morning hours during the final days of summer, then washed, sliced and left to dry naturally under the sun before being shipped across Türkiye.

06 October 2026

Business

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

Travel

IATA World Safety and Operations Conference opens in Istanbul

The International Air Transport Association World Safety and Operations Conference 2026 opened in Istanbul on Tuesday, gathering global aviation leaders for three days of discussions on flight safety, cabin operations, and crisis management, hosted by Turkish Airlines to advance operational excellence through international partnerships.

06 October 2026

World

South Korea rejects Ukraine apology over North Korean POW disclosure

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Seoul considers the apology from Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha inadequate regarding the public disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war, adding that the government is reviewing diplomatic measures including the potential recall of its ambassador to Kyiv.

06 October 2026

Artemis II results to headline day two of space congress in Türkiye

NASA's Artemis program manager will join industry panels on Tuesday to discuss April's lunar flyby mission as the 77th International Astronautical Congress continues in Antalya, with SpaceX executives and global agency heads also convening to address orbital sustainability and the intersection of commercial space and geopolitics.

06 October 2026

Türkiye condoles Nigeria over fatal military helicopter crash

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry said Monday it is deeply saddened by the loss of life after a military helicopter carrying 25 passengers and seven crew crashed in Nigeria's southwestern Ondo state, offering condolences to the victims' families and the Nigerian people as search and rescue operations continue.

05 October 2026

British envoy hails Türkiye's young engineers at TEKNOFEST

British Ambassador to Ankara Jennifer Elizabeth Anderson said her visit to the TEKNOFEST aerospace festival in southeastern Türkiye offered a window into the creativity of the nation's young engineers and scientists, while highlighting new avenues for cooperation between London and Ankara in the technology sector.

05 October 2026

Mecca Alliance weighs Saudi defense support amid Yemen tensions

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the Mecca Defense Alliance examined both military assistance options and diplomatic pathways to ease regional tensions, as the bloc formed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan appointed Pakistan's Nauman Mahmood as its first secretary-general during talks in Istanbul.

05 October 2026

Asia

Mecca Alliance agrees to immediate collective defense deployment

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan agreed Monday to immediately implement collective defense commitments and fast-track military deployments to the Kingdom, appointing a retired Pakistani general as the alliance's first secretary-general during emergency talks in Riyadh.

05 October 2026

Istanbul

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

Ministers gather in Antalya for 77th Astronautical Congress

Senior officials from Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Uzbekistan and Spain opened the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya on Monday, outlining national strategies to expand commercial space activities and secure independent access to orbit.

05 October 2026

Erdogan meets SpaceX executives at International Astronautical Congress

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with senior executives from US aerospace company SpaceX on Monday during the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, with Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu and Industry Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir also present at the talks.

05 October 2026

Erdogan: Türkiye won't abandon goal of becoming strong space power

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye will not deviate from its goal of becoming a major space power as he opened the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya on Monday, highlighting domestic advances in lunar exploration and satellite technology while criticizing efforts to weaponize space.

05 October 2026

Hakkâri

Turkish military teams begin mine clearance in Hakkari

Turkish Armed Forces teams have launched a mine and explosive clearance operation in rural Çukurca, Hakkari, close to the Iraqi border. On September 17, 2026, specialized units secured the area before systematically searching terrain cleared during counter-terrorism operations, identifying and neutralizing landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in place.

05 October 2026

Local News

Türkiye slams Israel's 'Sufa 53 line' activities in Syria's Quneitra

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned Israel's resumption of activities along the so-called 'Sufa 53 line' in Syria's Quneitra province, calling the move a violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and urging the international community to take decisive action against Tel Aviv's expansionist policies.

05 October 2026

Türkiye

Aselsan signs $2.75B deals for hybrid air defense systems

Defense giant Aselsan signed comprehensive agreements worth €2.46 billion ($2.75 billion) with Türkiye's Secretariat of Defense Industries for the procurement of hybrid air defense systems, the company announced on Monday, confirming the deals would boost revenues while advancing Türkiye's Steel Dome architecture and strengthening domestic defense capabilities.

05 October 2026

World’s largest space congress opens in Türkiye’s Antalya

The world’s largest annual space gathering opened Monday in Türkiye’s Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, bringing together more than 10,000 scientists, astronauts and policymakers to discuss lunar exploration and international cooperation under the theme "The World Needs More Space."

05 October 2026