Stories from Turkey

Russian boxer Sergey Gorokhov left Turkey following a mass brawl that erupted after a match. The fight began when spectators entered the ring in response to Gorokhov's emotional celebration of his victory. TASS reported that Gorokhov is currently en route to Russia. No specific number of injuries or participants in the brawl were provided. The incident occurred after Gorokhov celebrated his victory, which reportedly upset local spectators. Some audience members entered the ring to confront the boxer, triggering the fight. TASS confirmed the athlete's departure from the Turkish team.

Mustafa Varank, Chairman of the Industry Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, criticized recent changes to unlicensed electricity production regulations. The new application implemented by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority in April replaced monthly offsetting with hourly calculations for production and consumption balances. Varank stated that these changes could undermine the feasibility of projects for businesses that have already secured credits and completed feasibility studies. He called for a review of the system to prevent economic disruption for energy producers. The energy market regulatory body in Ankara implemented a new application that shifts unlicensed electricity production offsetting to hourly calculations. There are concerns that existing feasibility studies and loans for these projects may be invalidated by the change.

Two healthcare institutions in Istanbul successfully performed a remote surgery on a test animal using 5G technology. New 5G-enabled medical technology allows experienced surgeons to perform remote robotic surgeries from Istanbul. The procedure involves robotic assistance to ensure precision during remote operations. The procedure involved establishing a simultaneous connection between two different health institutions located in two separate districts of the city. This operation marks a new era for telemedicine capabilities through high-speed connectivity. The surgical mission was reported as a successful completion. Surgeons are utilizing 5G technology to perform remote medical procedures on animals at training centers. The procedure involved coordination between medical centers in the Atasehir and Sariyer districts.

Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced plans to implement proton therapy treatments in Turkey. The first center is scheduled to begin treating patients at Etlik City Hospital starting in December 2026. The initiative follows discussions regarding free cancer screenings for bowel, breast, and uterine cancers at existing health centers. The minister stated that work on the project is currently underway and planned for rapid implementation. Turkey has completed the formulation and filling stages of the Hepatitis A vaccine locally for the first time. The vaccine is now being made available for use in all provinces across the country. This development follows the localization of Hepatitis A and chickenpox vaccines through technology transfers over the last year. Efforts continue to localize all vaccines in the national program, including the rabies vaccine.

A fight broke out in the ring during a boxing championship held in Trabzon involving Turkish and Russian boxers. The tension escalated into a physical altercation where dozens of people reportedly attacked each other within the ring. The event featured Turkish boxer Emir Han Kalkan competing against Russian opponent Sergei Gorokov for a UBO world championship belt. Tensions that began in the ring escalated to the stands, leading to the match being abandoned.

MIA Teknoloji Lider Sistem Teknolojileri has applied to the Capital Markets Board (SPK) to merge with Lider Sistem Teknolojileri A.Ş.

Basketball Federation President Hidayet Türkoğlu has been included in the FIBA Honor Roll. He is the first Turkish individual to receive this recognition. The announcement was discussed regarding the significance of the achievement within international basketball. The announcement was confirmed by TRT Radyo 1 in Ankara. The recognition follows developments in Turkish sports culture and increasing interest in disciplines outside of football. The recognition highlights his contributions to the sport within Turkey. Broadcasters noted that interest in sports disciplines outside of football is gradually increasing in the country.

MIA Teknoloji has applied to the Capital Markets Board (SPK) to merge with Lider Sistem Teknolojileri A.Ş.

Søren Kragh Andersen has secured his third victory of the season at the Tour of Turkey, also achieving top 10 finishes in other races. While he is a strong sprinter, winning the overall classification is considered unlikely due to the race's climbing demands. He has received the leader's jersey.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has proposed a 20-year tax exemption for new residents in Turkey. The proposal applies to both individuals and companies that have not been tax residents of Turkey for the last three years. Income earned within Turkey will continue to be taxed under a progressive scale. The measure aims to attract foreign residents and businesses to the country. The plan aims to leverage the diaspora, estimated at 30-40 million people globally, who actively invest in Turkey. Economic authorities believe this will capture billions of dollars in capital from regions like Russia and Iran. Turkey has become a key destination for Russian business relocation, with over 10,000 Russian companies opening in the country during 2023. Proposals are being discussed to reduce inheritance and gift taxes to 1% from the current 30%.