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Libya's House of Representatives in the east approved the 2019 Turkey‑Libya maritime agreement, ending a years‑long deadlock. The move has been denounced by Greece, the EU and Cyprus as illegal and threatens to heighten tensions over Eastern Mediterranean energy zones.
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Heavy rain, the worst in eight decades, triggered flash floods across Istanbul, leaving four dead and three missing. More than 2,700 residents were moved to shelters as authorities issued emergency warnings for several districts.
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Turkish police entered the headquarters of Halk TV, an opposition-leaning broadcaster, and appointed a government‑appointed trustee. The operation is part of a wider pattern of state interventions in media outlets critical of the authorities.
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A tremor off the coast of Yalova province was reported and felt across Istanbul, prompting Turkish authorities to activate emergency protocols. The event highlights the persistent seismic risk in the Marmara region.
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A police officer was shot dead during an armed incident at a security checkpoint in Turkey's capital, Ankara. The killing, reported by state broadcaster TRT Haber and Azerbaijan news agency Apa.az, has become the country's top domestic story.
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The Turkish government has declared a historic cut to gasoline prices, prompting an overhaul of fuel price signage across the country. The move, reported by the newspaper Sözcü, signals a significant policy shift in domestic energy pricing.
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A roof collapse at the Soma coal mine in western Turkey has killed five workers and left two injured survivors, while rescue teams continue to search for additional victims. Nine people have been detained as authorities investigate the incident.
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A prosecutor's investigation into former minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband has broadened into a sweeping fund scandal, leading to dozens of arrests, travel bans and an estimated 4 trillion lira loss on Borsa Istanbul. The probe is igniting political backlash and raising questions about market manipulation linked to the ruling AKP.
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Turkey's capital markets regulator removed precautionary measures in a high‑profile fund investigation, triggering sharp volatility on Borsa Istanbul. The move coincided with the detention of two Tera Holding executives and the resignation of an AK Party deputy chair over alleged stock‑trade misconduct.
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The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has cancelled the operating licence of digital payments company Papel. The move underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny of fintech firms amid a volatile economic environment.
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A joint statement denouncing Turkey’s recent actions was signed by seven countries, prompting a sharp rebuke from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who instructed her government not to endorse the document. The episode highlights growing diplomatic friction over Turkey’s domestic policies and regional posture.