Turkey Worker Death
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A 19-year-old worker died after being buried by soil during sewage construction in Kastamonu, Turkey. Separately, Turkish authorities arrested 22 celebrities in a major anti-drug operation. Meanwhile, 75% of Turkish e-commerce businesses actively use AI, according to the Ministry of Trade.
Turkey implements phased SCT adjustment for diesel fuel
- Turkey has implemented a new Special Consumption Tax (SCT) regulation for diesel fuel. - The SCT on diesel will be zero Turkish Lira per liter from August 13-31, 2026. - The tax will gradually increase monthly from September to December 2026, reaching 12 TL per liter in December, and will be 13.9006 TL per liter from January 1, 2027.
Missile threat forced Trump to switch planes in Turkey, CNN reports
- A credible threat of a portable missile attack prompted the Secret Service to implement a covert plan for President Donald Trump to switch planes in Turkey. - The intelligence was specific enough thโฆ
Rubio, Bessent Flew Decoy Plane from Turkey; Hegseth Flew Secretly with Trump
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traveled on a decoy plane from Turkey, while Secretary of War Pete Hegseth flew with President Donald Trump on a secret flighโฆ
Top Cabinet Secretary Was With Trump on Secret Flight From Turkey
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was with President Trump on a secret flight from Turkey after the NATO summit. - Other cabinet secretaries and White House aides were also on the flight, aware of the โฆ
What does Turkey's participation in the Mecca agreement mean?
- Lithuania questions Turkey's participation in the Mecca agreement, noting its NATO membership and nuclear umbrella via Pakistan. - The author suggests Turkey's move indicates a lack of blind trust iโฆ
Turkey Passes Law for Peace with PKK, Sparking Hope and Outrage
- Turkey's parliament passed a law enabling Kurdish militants to return home as part of a peace process aimed at ending the decades-long conflict. - The law, welcomed by mothers of Kurdish militants, โฆ
Germany Expands Intelligence Powers Amid Turkey's Move to Dissolve PKK
- Germany plans to grant its intelligence services expanded powers to actively intervene against perceived threats, including cyberattacks. - The proposed reforms aim to address a "new quality of hybrโฆ
Turkey's new cybersecurity law sparks fears of 'absolute digital subjugation'
- A new Turkish cybersecurity law grants the presidency extensive control over internet services, social media, and gaming platforms. - Human rights groups warn the law could lead to "absolute digitalโฆ
Israel allegedly lied to Trump about Iran assassination plot in Turkey
- A secret operation saw U.S. President Donald Trump secretly leave Turkey on a substitute military aircraft. - This occurred last month amid alleged threats from Iran to assassinate Trump. - The Whitโฆ
Turkey's private teachers demand 'floor wage' in ministry talks
- Private sector teachers in Turkey are demanding a "floor wage" and other improvements in working conditions. - They met with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, employer associations, and othโฆ
Rubio, Bessent flew decoy plane from Turkey; Hegseth joined Trump on secret military flight
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traveled on a decoy plane from Turkey amid an Iran-attributed threat, while Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accompanied Presideโฆ
Turkey's Alcohol Sales Data Revealed: Rise in Expensive Liquor Sales Noted
- Total alcoholic beverage supply in Turkey decreased by 9.7% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. - Beer sales saw a significant drop of 12.4%, while whiskey and rakฤฑ sales โฆ
Sister of Ex-Captain Linked to 2016 Assassination Plot Arrested in Turkey
- Turkish authorities arrested Ayลe Alanur Karatepe, sister of a fugitive ex-captain linked to a 2016 coup attempt. - She allegedly provided financial support and helped her brother, Burkay Karatepe, โฆ
Woman dies of suspected tick-borne disease in Turkey
- A 57-year-old woman in Turkey has died from suspected Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). - She was bitten by a tick a week prior to falling ill and was initially treated at a local hospital befโฆ
Framework Law passage shows public's desire for 'Turkey free of terrorism,' says Parliament Speaker
- Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuล stated that the "Framework Law" passed with broad support reflects the public's desire for a "Turkey free of terrorism." - He emphasized that the law aims โฆ
Sรผmela Monastery: A Journey Through Turkey's Altฤฑndere National Park
- The Sรผmela Monastery in Turkey is a historic site nestled in a national park. - Reaching the monastery involves a trek through Altฤฑndere National Park. - The journey begins on a rough stone path winโฆ
