Turkey's Aselsan signs $1.1 billion defence export contract
Turkish company Aselsan has announced the signing of an international export contract worth $1.1 billion for the sale of air defence systems, without disclosing the identity of the client or the beneficiary country.
Palestinian Community Elections in Turkey Spark Debate Over Representation and Legitimacy
Debate escalates over the representation of Palestinians in Turkey; Muqat rejects the Ankara meeting and affirms the community's independence, Mohamed Mishinesh objects to appointment, while Al-Tahrawi criticises the election mechanisms
Turkey-OIC trade reaches $108 billion in 2026
Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announces an 8.2% rise in trade with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation countries during the first nine months of 2026, and reveals Ankara's target for 2028.
Turkey’s UN secretary-general candidate sets out his vision for reforming the organization
Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Turkey’s candidate for UN secretary-general, has set out his vision for strengthening preventive diplomacy, reforming the organization, international cooperation and sustainable development.
Turkey begins enforcing social media ban for children under 15 tomorrow
Restrictions on children's use of social media platforms in Turkey take effect on 1 November 2026, with age verification and the closure of accounts belonging to under-15s by March 2027.
Turkey issues winter directive to shelter homeless people in hotels and guesthouses
Turkey's Ministry of Family directs the governors of the 81 provinces to shelter homeless people in hotels and guesthouses and provide food, clothing and health care as temperatures fall.