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Last update : 06 October 2026, Tuesday / 14:21

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

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

Science

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

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

Ankara

Türkiye marks Turkic States Cooperation Day, OTS anniversary

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday marked Turkic States Cooperation Day and the 17th anniversary of the Organization of Turkic States founding agreement, emphasizing institutionalized solidarity ahead of Ankara hosting the bloc's 13th summit later this month.

03 October 2026

Middle East

Türkiye condemns the Houthi attack on Prophet's Mosque infrastructure

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran on Friday condemned the Houthi strike on civilian infrastructure serving Islam's second holiest site, vowing that Ankara will continue to stand by Riyadh under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's leadership.

03 October 2026

Istanbul

Overcast skies settle over Istanbul's Üsküdar district

Residents of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Türkiye, woke to grey, overcast weather on October 2, 2026, as cloud cover blanketed the district. The muted skies offered a cooler, calmer start to the day across the city's Asian side, with similar conditions expected to linger over the coming hours.

02 October 2026

Şanlıurfa

TEKNOFEST Southeast links Göbeklitepe to Türkiye’s defense future

TEKNOFEST Southeast entered its second day at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport on Thursday, connecting the 12,000-year legacy of Göbeklitepe with Türkiye’s latest unmanned aircraft through immersive exhibitions organized by the Industry Ministry and T3 Foundation, with Anadolu as global communications partner, to inspire young visitors.

01 October 2026

Şanlıurfa

TEKNOFEST Southeast opens in Türkiye's Şanlıurfa

TEKNOFEST Southeast, billed as the world's largest aviation, space and technology festival, welcomed visitors at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport on September 30, 2026, marking its 15th edition and extending the event's reach across Türkiye.

30 September 2026

Istanbul

D-8 Secretary-General visits Türkiye's Albayrak Media to discuss joint media efforts

During the meeting, opportunities for developing cooperation in the field of media and for conveying the D-8's activities to the international public more effectively were discussed.

29 September 2026

Kayseri

Historic Greek church in Türkiye to open as museum

A 190-year-old Greek Orthodox church in Kayseri's Incesu district is set to open to the public soon after restoration, converted into the Incesu City Museum. The St. Eustathios Church, built in 1836, will showcase the area's heritage and help draw visitors beyond Cappadocia's better-known sites.

29 September 2026

Istanbul

Turkish Navy marks 488th Preveze Victory in Istanbul

Turkish Naval Forces have celebrated the 488th anniversary of the Preveze Naval Victory and Naval Forces Day with a 15-vessel parade through the Bosporus in Istanbul, alongside port visits by nine warships at nine coastal destinations.

28 September 2026

Education

Türkiye to spotlight cybersecurity capabilities at ISC 2026

Türkiye will bring cybersecurity experts, academics, public institutions and industry representatives together in Ankara on Oct. 20-21 for ISC 2026, with the conference focusing on cyber warfare, resilience, deterrence and cyber espionage. The 19th International Information Security and Cryptology Conference will also examine artificial intelligence and emerging defense technologies shaping the security environment.

28 September 2026

Local News

Türkiye returns 76 fugitives from eight countries

The Turkish Interior Ministry announced Wednesday that coordinated international operations have secured the return of 76 wanted suspects from eight countries, including the United States, Germany, and France, asserting that enhanced cooperation with foreign law enforcement ensures no criminal will evade justice by fleeing abroad.

23 September 2026

Eskisehir

Türkiye's Sivrihisar Airshow dazzles skies over Eskişehir

The Turkish Air Force's aerobatic team, Turkish Stars, took to the skies over Sivrihisar Aviation Center in Eskişehir, Türkiye, on September 19, 2026, for the 11th Sivrihisar Airshow. The two-day event gathered civilian and military pilots, vintage aircraft replicas, and thousands of aviation enthusiasts.

21 September 2026

Football

Fenerbahce record historic 8-0 victory over Eyupspor

Fenerbahce secured their largest-ever Süper Lig victory with an emphatic 8-0 defeat of newly-promoted Eyüpspor at Ülker Stadium, as Vedat Muriqi netted four goals in a performance that established new club and league benchmarks.

20 September 2026

Istanbul

Sunset paints Istanbul skyline behind Grand Camlica Mosque

A glowing sunset settled over Istanbul, framing the Grand Camlica Mosque in the foreground as evening light spread across Türkiye's largest city. The scene highlighted the capital of culture and commerce at dusk, with the mosque's silhouette standing out against the fading sky.

19 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Istanbul Archaeological Museums reopen after extensive restoration

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the reopening of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums following extensive restoration work, stating the project preserves the historic complex's original architecture while introducing contemporary exhibition practices and creating a "living cultural space" for visitors.

18 September 2026

Ankara

Thailand targets strategic partnership with Türkiye by 2028

Thailand's newly appointed ambassador to Ankara, Chaturont Chaiyakam, said Bangkok hopes to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership level by 2028 as the two nations prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, identifying defense industry cooperation and expanded trade as key priorities.

18 September 2026

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