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Judge and prosecutor assistant interview results announced: 1,038 candidates successful
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced the results of the 2024 and 2025 judge and prosecutor assistant interviews. A total of 1,038 candidates succeeded and qualified to join the Turkish judiciary.
Murat Ongun leaves unanswered question about 300,000 lira villa rent in Istanbul Municipality case
Murat Ongun, detained in the corruption investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, left a question about the rent on his luxury villa in Acarkent unanswered in court. Ongun, who previously stated he received financial support from Ekrem Imamoglu, also provided no details on this matter.
US customs tariff expectations push freight rates to 2-year high
Forced-labor tariffs imposed by the US on 60 countries and Trump's digital tax threats have driven global shipping costs to their highest level in two years. According to a Financial Times report, the freight index climbed 80 percent, while experts see opportunities for Arab markets.
Pioneer of defense industry Ahmet Mithat Ertuğ laid to rest
The funeral of Ahmet Mithat Ertuğ, a pioneer of the Turkish defense and aerospace industry, was laid to rest after a prayer at Cebeci Asri Cemetery. Ertuğ, who died at the age of 78, had made significant contributions to the sector, especially through domestic production and clustering efforts.
Turkey's men's grooming market reaches $1.3 billion, Russian brands arrive with scientific products
According to IMARC Group data, Turkey's men's grooming market reached $1.3 billion in 2025. Along with the market's growth, Russian brands ResedaOdor and Geltek, offering products based on clinical research, are also expanding into Turkey.
London Stock Exchange company losses deepen as takeovers exceed $81 billion in first half of the year
Company departures from the British stock exchange are accelerating. Takeover offers in the first half of 2026 reached 61 billion pounds ($81 billion), while IPOs cannot offset these losses.
Extreme heat kills 6,000 tons of poultry in France
The extreme heat wave affecting France has hit the agriculture and livestock sector. While 6,000 tons of poultry died in Brittany, government officials announced that credit and compensation support will be provided to farmers.
Interior Minister Çiftçi declares 2026 as year of fight against organized crime and drugs
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi described the efforts to combat organized crime groups at the MGK Conference. He announced that 2026 has been declared the 'Year of Fight against Organized Crime Groups and Drugs'.
Bank for International Settlements issues four critical warnings for global economy
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) reported in its annual report that persistent inflation, supply chain disruptions, bubble risk in artificial intelligence investments, and high public debt threaten the global economy. The report warned that these risks are interconnected and any shock could spread quickly.
Czech Parliament Transfers President's Diplomatic Appointment Authority to Foreign Minister
The lower chamber of the Czech parliament approved a legislative amendment transferring the president’s authority to appoint and dismiss permanent mission chiefs to international organizations to the Foreign Minister. The bill will now be on the Senate's agenda.
Minister Bayraktar: Energy cooperation between Türkiye and Iraq carries strategic importance
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that cooperation with Iraq in the energy field has gained strategic importance for regional energy security. Bayraktar emphasized that they see the Development Road Project as a strategic energy corridor.
Iraqi Prime Minister instructed to ease visa procedures for Turkish businesspeople
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi received the Turkish Ambassador and businesspeople in Baghdad and instructed to ease visa procedures for Turkish investors. The meeting also discussed economic relations between the two countries and the Development Road project.
40.6% of internet traffic in Türkiye came from YouTube
According to BTK data, in the first quarter of the year, users in Türkiye spent the most time on the internet watching videos. YouTube ranked first in overall traffic with 40.6%, followed by Instagram with 16%.
EU to allocate 200 million euros for transportation and energy infrastructure in the South Caucasus
The European Union announced it will provide up to 200 million euros in grants to strengthen transportation, energy and digital connections in the South Caucasus. The announcement came after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku.
AK Party Spokesperson Çelik: Israeli foreign minister's criticism is political arrogance
AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik gave a harsh response to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's criticism of President Erdoğan's meeting with an EU official. Çelik described the criticism as 'beyond political hypocrisy, directly political arrogance.'
NATO Mobile Training Group organizes military course in Baku
NATO's Mobile Training Group has launched a military management course in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, in cooperation with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense under the 'Partnership for Peace' program. The course, which will run until July 2, focuses on NATO standards and modern technological solutions.
Trump's cryptocurrency income declared as $1.4 billion in financial disclosure
A financial disclosure for U.S. President Donald Trump revealed he earned at least $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency projects last year, Bloomberg reported, surpassing his hotel and golf course income.
Turkey assumes key role in NATO with second largest army and strategic mind
National Defense Ministry sources stated that Turkey has the second largest army in NATO and is a central ally in the alliance's security architecture with its military and diplomatic strength.
Leila Gannam and Turkish consul discuss Israel's attacks in West Bank
Ramallah and Al-Bire Governor Leila Gannam and Turkiye's Consul General in Palestine Ismail Cobanoglu discussed Israel's increasing attacks in the occupied West Bank and the Palestinian economy's hardships. The Turkish diplomat said the Palestine issue will be on the agenda at the NATO meeting in Istanbul.
Yemen parliament not renewed since 2003: 60 members died, representation crisis continues
After the last parliamentary elections in Yemen in 2003, the chamber has not been renewed for 23 years, with no elections held to replace 60 deceased lawmakers. Millions of young people have never had the chance to vote, while constitutional extension debates and civil war have stripped the institution of its representative and oversight functions.

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