Stories from Turkey

The Baykar-developed K-2 kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Sivrisinek loitering munition performed a joint mission for the first time. Five K-2 UAVs conducted consecutive takeoffs during the operation.

Mustafa Yılmaz, President of the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), stated that Turkey's petroleum supply will not be affected by energy crises originating from the Strait of Hormuz. Yılmaz confirmed that Turkey currently holds oil reserves equivalent to 90 days of net imports. The remarks addressed concerns regarding potential blockades or closures of the Strait. A system requires operators and states to maintain strategic reserves for energy security. These reserves are designed to cover 90 days of petroleum product consumption and 30 days of gas consumption. The system is described as being in a state of permanent self-replenishment.

The BIST 100 index recently tested the 14,339 point level. This designation includes the exchange in a prestigious global list of financial markets.

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has introduced new title restrictions for electricity supply companies.

Istanbul authorities decided to use all revenue generated from the upcoming fair to fund drone production and training centers across 81 provinces. This decision follows observations regarding the defense industry's response to ongoing warfare.

Mine workers who have been on a hunger strike for nine days have reached an agreement. Some workers have already received their unpaid wages, while others are expected to receive theirs within 15 days. The agreement followed a meeting between the parties involved.

Search operations are underway in the Bağlar district of Diyarbakir after a three-year-old girl, Yazgul K., disappeared while playing with siblings. AFAD, gendarmerie, and medical teams are searching irrigation channels and surrounding terrain.

The investigation concerns the deaths of Özge Ceren Deniz and İnanç Öktem, who died after being electrocuted last year. The employees involved hold civil servant status. The defendants face charges for causing multiple deaths and injuries through conscious negligence.

An individual wanted for 10 years for membership in the FETÖ terrorist organization was captured in the Çankaya district of Ankara. The suspect faces charges including membership in an armed terrorist organization, abuse of office, and destruction of evidence. The case is being processed by the Ankara 16th Criminal Court.

A joint working group met in Kars on April 28 to discuss the restoration and operation of the Gyumri-Kars railway. The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Turkey.