Stories from Ankara · Turkey

President Erdogan received Czech Republic President Petr Pavel in Turkey. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. Erdogan stated that the primary security issue in the region is Israel's policy. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The meeting occurred as part of Sheikh Mansour's working visit to Turkey.

Turkey has been chosen to preside over the International Logistics Forum for the 2027-2028 term. The presidency is scheduled to run from May 2027 to May 2028. The announcement was made during a forum discussing various logistics and delivery topics.

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz spoke at an Anadolou meeting in Ankara regarding geopolitical risks. He stated that Turkey has taken steps during this period. These actions have reportedly attracted more capital and skilled individuals to the country.

TUSAŞ Director General Mehmet Demiro announced that serial production for the KAAN fighter jet is progressing rapidly. The delivery of the fighter aircraft, originally scheduled for 2029, has been moved forward to 2028.

This brings the total number of companies holding this status to 103.

Cevedet Yilmaz, CEO of AI Compute, announced a $30 billion incentive package called HIT30 through the Ministry of Industry and Technology. The program aims to support artificial intelligence development.

Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek is assessing the effects of geopolitical developments on the Turkish economy. Şimşek stated that Turkey has secured the top position in the global financial finance sector. He noted that the country's potential is significantly higher during a joint meeting with Dem Party leader and Shura Council Secretary Aisha Gül Doğan. The minister said that necessary actions are being taken to maintain the program. Turkish Finance and Budget Minister Mehmet Şimşek stated that conflict is affecting the Turkish economy, potentially leading to changes in inflation and financial targets. The Turkish Embassy in Geneva sent a message regarding a program change in this context. Şimşek also said that Turkey's energy supply is not linked to the Black Sea, which he considers an advantage.

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has granted foreign trade capital company status to 10 additional firms. Turkey's Ministry of Trade has approved 10 additional companies for export capital company status. Minister Bolat stated that the multilateral trade system requires fundamental reform. This move expands the list of entities approved for such status. This brings the total number of companies with this status to 103.

The number of industrial robots in Turkey is projected to reach more than 200,000 by the year 2030. This indicates growth in automation within the country's industries.

The Turkish Statistical Institute released traffic accident statistics for the year 2025. A total of 1,549,000 traffic accidents occurred during the year. These accidents resulted in 6,035 deaths. Driver error was identified as the primary cause of the accidents.