Stories from Ankara · Turkey

The 'Prospects' project is being implemented and is aimed at high school students.

A ship carrying 8,000 people is seeking aid off the coast of Turkey. The ship's metal components, control boards, and electrical systems were severely damaged in a large fire and are beyond repair. The vessel's situation is being monitored, and efforts are underway to provide assistance. Two individuals from the ship seeking aid off Turkey are expected to be transferred today after health checks. The ship's location is near the Turkish coast. The situation has prompted responses from various international entities, including Turkey itself, which is receiving injured individuals from abroad. Turkiye has received injured individuals from abroad, indicating ongoing efforts to assist those on a ship seeking aid off its coast. Details regarding the specific nature of the aid needed or the condition of those on board were not immediately available.

Turkey has implemented a ban on mobile phones that have not been registered with passports.

Turkey added 7 GW of new electricity capacity in 2025, with 99% of it coming from renewable sources. The country's total installed power capacity reached 122.5 GW, and the share of renewables is now 62%.

Turkish authorities detained 575 individuals during May Day protests. The detentions occurred amidst the May Day demonstrations.

France has declared a similar stance regarding missiles launched by Iran that were heading towards Turkish airspace. France will remain on the side of its allies when they are attacked. The statement was made in reference to potential Iranian attacks.

An AI model has taken over the duties of 20% of employees in Turkey. The AI is being used to improve medical service quality, but has led to a phenomenon where patients who undergo examinations without finding any illness complain and demand refunds.

In pediatric intensive care units, the rate of severe acute organ failure cases posing a life risk has increased to over 8%. The mortality rate after intensive care has risen to 24%.

An investigation into the death of Rabia Naz Vatan is ongoing, with a prosecutor and police officers from that period facing accusations of evidence tampering.

Turkey plans to establish a $10 billion digital hub. The country is also set to deliver its first Gökbey helicopter to the armed forces and is discussing nuclear energy and rare earth elements.