Stories from Ankara · Turkey

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.

Turkey is discussing nuclear energy and rare earth elements in the context of global conflicts and geopolitical moves. The country's potential steps in these areas are being examined. Turkey is considering nuclear energy, with known technologies like Akkuyu and small modular reactors based on fission. Future wars will be fought not only geopolitically and economically, but also geotechnologically. Turkey is among the leading countries possessing these technologies. Investments are being made in nuclear power and rare earth elements. This positions Turkey for future technological independence and defense industry self-sufficiency.

The primary risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is age, not genetics. While certain genetic predispositions can increase risk, the disease is not fundamentally genetic. The speaker said the importance of understanding what is meant by 'genetic' in relation to Alzheimer's.

Rainy weather is expected to continue into the beginning of next week across much of Europe. Monday is forecast to be warmer. Some areas will see cooler temperatures, while others will experience warmer conditions.