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Çelik rejects Hatimoğulları’s remarks, says parliament opened a new era with 467 votes
In a statement posted on his NSosyal account, Çelik rejected remarks by DEM Party Co-Chair Tülay Hatimoğulları targeting the AK Party and the government. Çelik said a new era had begun in parliament with 467 votes in favor and criticized Hatimoğulları’s assessment of Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
Presidential Communications Director Duran says one channel is not enough for Türkiye’s 62.3 million social media users
Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced that Türkiye has approximately 62.3 million active social media users at a program held at the Directorate of Communications. Duran said public institutions cannot limit themselves to a single communication channel when engaging with citizens in the digital age and introduced a social media guide.
Türkiye's art, antiques and collectibles trade reaches $117.5 million
Türkiye's foreign trade in artworks, antiques and collectibles reached $117.5 million between 2020 and September 2023. Artwork sales are estimated to contribute more than $200 million annually to the country's economy, while online auctions continue to grow.
Erzurum aims to open 700-year-old Ahi Toman Baba mausoleum in 2027
Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality aims to complete the restoration of the approximately 700-year-old Ahi Toman Baba mausoleum and open it to visitors in 2027. As part of the work, around 10 buildings in the surrounding area have been removed, while the registered Ahıskalılar House will also be brought back to light.
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rise to 4,449, deaths to 2,061
According to the latest data from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ministry of Health, the number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 4,449 and the death toll to 2,061. The outbreak continues in five provinces and 53 areas; 886 patients have recovered, while the case fatality rate has been updated to 46.3 percent.
South Korean army turns to AI and robots as troop numbers decline
The South Korean army is increasing its use of artificial intelligence, robots and autonomous systems in maintenance and logistics as the country’s population decline reduces troop numbers. South Korean Army Headquarters has launched research into automated maintenance, unmanned delivery and autonomous transport solutions.
Former Greek PM Tsipras proposes putting a tenth of the defense budget toward wildfires
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras assessed the forest fires affecting Greece and the climate crisis, proposing that a tenth of the defense budget be redirected toward combating wildfires. He said larger forested areas could be protected if the funds were used to purchase firefighting aircraft and helicopters.
President Erdoğan says Makkah Defense Agreement will strengthen regional security and stability for three countries
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the Makkah Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was a strategic step that would strengthen regional security and stability. Erdoğan said the agreement did not target any country and was open to all brotherly countries seeking peace and stability.
Palestine convoy from Bosnia waits at Iraq-Türkiye border with 400 activists from 20 countries
A Palestine convoy that set out from Bosnia and Herzegovina in solidarity with Gaza and the West Bank is waiting at the Ibrahim Khalil Border Gate on the Iraqi side, with around 400 activists. Diplomatic and logistical talks are under way to allow the convoy, which includes civil society activists from 20 countries, to continue along its route.
Turkish Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş says Terror-Free Türkiye law passed with 467 votes and is not a general amnesty
Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş described the approval of the legal regulation under the Terror-Free Türkiye process by 467 votes as a sign of political and intellectual consensus. Kurtulmuş said the regulation does not affect the state’s structure and does not constitute a general amnesty.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Turkish task force command in Tripoli
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited the Libya Task Force Command of the Turkish Armed Forces in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. During his two-day visit to Libya, Fidan had earlier met with Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh of the Government of National Unity and President of the Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi.
S7 Airlines will increase Moscow–Antalya flights to 11 per week from September 2
S7 Airlines will operate additional flights from Moscow and Novosibirsk to Antalya in September. Moscow–Antalya flights will increase to 11 per week on September 2, while additional Antalya flights from Novosibirsk will begin on September 7.
Russians living in Türkiye allegedly face a 15% Schengen visa refusal rate
Russian citizens living in Türkiye allegedly face difficulties when applying for Schengen visas, while appointments at some visa centers may take months. More than 1.26 million Schengen visa applications were submitted from Türkiye in 2025, with the refusal rate estimated at around 15%.
WEF invites Emine Erdoğan to deliver opening speech at New York meeting
The World Economic Forum has invited Emine Erdoğan to deliver the opening remarks at a high-level roundtable held as part of the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings in New York in September 2026. The program is expected to address the circular economy and sustainable development, with Samed Ağırbaş also expected to take part.
12 scientists studied the climate through 12 projects on Türkiye's Arctic expedition
The 12 scientists who took part in the National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition conducted 12 research projects in the Arctic and 82. The studies examined the effects of glacial retreat on ecosystems, the distribution of Arctic bird species and microplastic pollution in the atmosphere.
Couple cycling from Rome on a tandem bike reaches Bilecik after eight months
Italian electrician Federico Demazi and his wife, Baasansureng Ganhurel, a researcher at the National University of Mongolia, reached the eighth stage of their tandem cycling journey, which they began in Rome on December 7, 2025. The couple plans to continue their route through Türkiye via Artvin to Batumi and then travel to Ulaanbaatar to draw attention to air pollution caused by coal use in Mongolia during the winter months.
Turkish President Erdoğan will meet Palestinian President Abbas on Aug. 12
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday, Aug. 12. At Erdoğan’s invitation, Abbas will make a three-day official visit to Türkiye, and the talks will address the latest developments in Palestine and bilateral relations.
Ölüdeniz is the only Turkish beach featured in CV Villas study
Ölüdeniz was the only beach representing Türkiye on the list in CV Villas’ global study. The Fethiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlighted the area’s value in international tourism, citing its natural beauty and turquoise sea.
Minister Tekin meets 81 provincial education directors in Şırnak as meeting to last two days
Minister Tekin discussed educational activities and preparations for the new term with the national education directors of 81 provinces at the Şırnak Teachers’ Center. Following the passage by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye of the Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration, Tekin emphasized national unity and announced that preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year would continue for two days.
Türkiye weighs new cooperation opportunities in critical defense technologies
President of the Presidency of Defense Industries Haluk Görgün visited Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır in his office to discuss cooperation in defense technologies. The meeting covered the SİPER and GÖKTUĞ projects, along with joint work in navigation, radar, communications, advanced materials and atomic clocks.

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