Stories from Ankara · Turkey

Koksal met with leaders of Turkey's Justice and Development Party (AK Party) for two days.

A new regulation states that employees are permitted to use their civilian mobile phones during military service, but only within designated areas. This policy provides guidelines for personal device usage during service.

Employees wishing to obtain a weapon have until May 31, 2026, to complete the process.

Aleyna Çakır received a prison sentence for encouraging suicide and mistreating her colleagues.

A Turkish state broadcaster asserted the country's "missile capabilities, equipment, and launch capability on February 28th." This statement highlights Turkey's defense readiness and military strength. This development places Turkey among 30 countries globally that possess ICBM capabilities.

The Turkish Ministry of Health has issued a statement confirming that there are no hantavirus cases in Turkey. The ministry confirmed that no positive cases have been identified in Turkey so far. Concerns were also noted about new cases emerging in Chile and Uruguay.

A report from Turkey indicates that between 15% and 20% of a group has been subjected to persecution. The specific group was not identified in the broadcast.

Turkish President Erdogan and his AKP party, who have governed for 24 years, prefer women to prioritize family over professional success.

Turkey is not involved in the current global war or conflict, according to the source. There is a plan to completely change the region to achieve peace and tranquility, without altering borders or land ownership.

Havelsan in Turkey has developed new technologies, including the Barkhan 3, which is described as a remotely controlled weapon for operations. This system can be monitored and remodeled for various operational situations.