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8/31/26

Turkish Economy Recorded 2.3 Percent Growth in the Second Quarter of 2026

While national income exceeded 1.7 trillion dollars, the current account deficit materialized at 38.9 billion dollars, and sectoral contributions to growth became clear.

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8/31/26

Statements Targeting Turkey from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu described Turkey as a new rival in his recent statements, arguing that they must prevent it.

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8/31/26

Sultans of the Net defeat Italy to become Mediterranean Games champions

At the 20th Mediterranean Games held in Taranto, our national volleyball players reached the summit, while medal joy was also experienced in the shooting and judo branches.

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8/31/26

Heavy data flow and expectations on the weekly economic agenda

According to the Ahlatcı Yatırım report, growth, inflation, central bank interest rate decisions, and employment data will be closely monitored in domestic and foreign markets.

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8/31/26

130 Million Bottles Recycled in Two Months with the Deposit-Based Packaging System

Millions of beverage packages were brought back into the economy thanks to the eco-friendly practice launched nationwide in July.

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8/30/26

Turkish Men's National Basketball Team prepares for its 1067th match in history

The crescent-and-star team is preparing to play a new match after 1,066 encounters in its history spanning over 90 years, while head coach Ergin Ataman will also take charge for his 104th test.

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8/30/26

Turkey Agenda and Cooperation Decision at Defense Meeting in Athens

The defense ministers of Greece and Israel met in Athens to evaluate joint defense projects against Turkey's military capacity.

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8/30/26

Turkey-focused assessment on Greece from former CIA official

John Kiriakou stated that Greece signed a multi-billion euro defense agreement with Israel due to its concerns regarding Turkey.

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8/30/26

Defense Policy Debate in Greece and the Turkey Example

The Greek opposition criticized the government's foreign-dependent arms procurement policy and called for using Turkey's domestic defense industry initiatives as an example.

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8/30/26

President Erdoğan Emphasizes August 30 Victory Day and Sacred Struggle

In a message published on the 104th anniversary of the Great Victory, it was emphasized that Turkey is moving firmly toward its goals and that its determination will continue.

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8/30/26

Turkey Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in Idlib

Turkey strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on a military airbase in Syria's Idlib province, calling on the international community to take a resolute stance.

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8/30/26

Sedat Peker's Social Media Post Sparks Claims of Return to Turkey

Sedat Peker's recent social media post has reignited debates in the public eye regarding his return.

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8/30/26

Emphasis on Rights in East Mediterranean Energy Activities

TRNC Minister Amcaoğlu reacted to the unilateral steps of the Greek Cypriot Administration and announced that technical preparations for the pipeline project with Turkey have begun.

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8/30/26

Turkey's Trade Volume with Turkic Republics Increased

Commercial relations between Turkey and the Turkic world continue to strengthen with the contribution of regional transportation projects.

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8/30/26

Turkey's Call for Restraint Regarding Violence in Niger

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for restraint so that calm can be restored as soon as possible following the acts of violence in Niger.

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8/30/26

Political Developments Behind Israel's Targeting of Turkey

The upcoming elections and political atmosphere in Israel, along with Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements, are increasing regional tensions.

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8/30/26

Atatürk's Economic Vision and the Turkish Economy from 1923 to the Present

In an analysis written on the occasion of August 30 Victory Day, Atatürk's economic policies, his pragmatic etatism approach, and Turkey's economic development between 1923 and 2025 are examined by comparing them with US data.

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8/30/26

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reacts to Israel's Statements Targeting Erdoğan

Turkey strongly responded to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statements targeting President Erdoğan, criticizing the mindset of the Netanyahu government.

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8/30/26

Israel's Attack on Abu al-Duhur Air Base Cuts Off Contacts with Syria

Following Israel's airstrike on Syria, the Damascus administration announced that all contacts have been severed, while geopolitical risks in the region are being debated.

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8/30/26

Joint Defense Agreement Signed Between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

The agreement signed between the three countries in Mecca stipulates that an attack on one of the parties will be considered an attack on all of them.

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8/30/26

Turkey Won 967 Medals in the History of the Mediterranean Games

National athletes achieved a significant success by winning a total of 967 medals in the past 19 Mediterranean Games organizations.

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8/30/26

Intense desert dust arriving from the Mediterranean stopped at the Turkish border

An intense mass of desert dust moving from the Mediterranean towards the Balkans was turned back from the Turkish border thanks to the airflow created by northeast winds (poyraz).

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8/30/26

Turkish Men's National Basketball Team Defeats Lithuania by a Large Margin

Facing Lithuania in the second round of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, the crescent-and-star team left the court with a 28-point victory, securing their 7th win in the group.

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8/30/26

Turkey's Reaction to Greece's Move in the Aegean

Turkey emphasized that Greece's spatial framework plan covering the Aegean Sea will not produce any legal consequences.

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8/29/26

ChatGPT Predicted the UEFA Europa League Champions for the Next 30 Years

Popular artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT has generated a list ranking the clubs that will win the UEFA Europa League over the next thirty years.

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8/29/26

President Erdoğan: History is being rewritten, open the roads, Great Turkey is coming

Speaking at the 25th founding anniversary of the AK Party, President Erdoğan shared his achievements over a quarter-century of power and his future vision.

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8/29/26

German Foreign Minister Wadephul to meet Hakan Fidan in Ankara

The main agenda of German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's talks with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during his visit to Ankara will be the war with Iran and bilateral relations.

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8/26/26

President Erdoğan's Special Article Published for AK Party's 25th Anniversary

Evaluating the AK Party's quarter-century political journey, President Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey has become a strong country capable of making its own decisions.

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8/26/26

Defense Industry Cooperation Agenda Between Turkey and Brazil

Following the phone call between the two leaders, partnership options in the defense industry between Brazil and Turkey are being evaluated.

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8/26/26

Short-Term Bond Yields Decline with Central Bank Steps

The CBRT's return to repo auctions pulled down short-term benchmark bond yields while significantly reviving investor demand for these maturities.

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8/26/26

Russia Starts Importing Gasoline from Turkey Due to Refinery Constraints

Suffering from reduced refinery capacity and fuel shortages due to Ukrainian attacks, Russia has started buying gasoline from Turkey, following Morocco and India.

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8/26/26

Transportation and Trade Cooperation Between Turkey and Belgium

Speaking at the Belgian Economic Mission Seminar, Minister of Transport Uraloğlu highlighted the deep-rooted ties and strategic projects between the two countries.

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8/26/26

Blue Homeland Law Preparations Cause Wide Repercussions in Greece

While Turkey's Blue Homeland law regarding maritime jurisdiction areas has been dominating the agenda in Greece, it is claimed that the submission of the bill to Parliament has been postponed to October.

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8/26/26

Harsh Criticism from Yanis Varoufakis on Greece's Israel-Backed Air Defense System

Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis criticized his country's "Achilles Shield" air defense project, to be established in partnership with Israel, stating that it is far from being a deterrent, and reacted against spending the defense budget on armaments instead of social areas.

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8/26/26

Strong Reaction from Presidential Communications Director Duran to Netanyahu's Statements

Communications Director Burhanettin Duran evaluated the Israeli Prime Minister's remarks targeting Turkey and Syria.

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8/26/26

Turkey's Population Increased by 228 Thousand People in the First Half of 2026

In line with the data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the country's total population registered an increase in the first six-month period of 2026.

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8/26/26

Turkey Experiences an 8.5 Percent Decline in the British Tourism Market

While outbound air traffic from the UK generally grew in the first half of 2026, Turkey fell behind its Mediterranean rivals and became the only country to lose market share.

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8/26/26

Turkey's regional power and influence in the Balkans in the neighboring press

The Greek press examined in detail Turkey's historical, political and cultural ties, investments and defense cooperations in the Balkans.

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8/26/26

Statements on the Aegean and Imia by Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis argued that dialogue channels in relations with Türkiye should be kept open, while stating that they would not tolerate crises similar to the Imia crisis.

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8/26/26

New Regulation on Visa Conditions for Syrians Traveling to Turkey

The Embassy of Turkey in Damascus announced that the requirement for Syrian citizens to travel by air when entering Turkey has been abolished.

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8/26/26

Turkey's Combating Desertification at COP17 and COP31 Diplomacy

While sharing its policies on combating desertification at the COP17 summit in Ulaanbaatar, Turkey is conducting climate diplomacy for COP31, which it will host in Antalya in November.

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