Stories from Turkey

Artificial intelligence and ethics were the primary subjects of discussion at the Medtrust event.

The highway connecting Mersin and Çeşme, including the Kızılcalisi section, costs 38 million lira per year.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed marriage age, failure rates, and birth rates during a meeting with a population family in Istanbul. Erdogan stated that current demographic figures are concerning for the country. The remarks focused on the relationship between family structures and national population trends.

A fire is currently burning at a warehouse in the Gürsu district of Bursa. The facility was reportedly owned by Elif Çalif. As of 8:30 PM, the fire remains active. No casualties or threats to residential areas have been reported.

Italian cyclist David Palerini completed the first stage of the 2026 race in Ankara. The event features 155 athletes representing 27 different countries. The final stage of the 66th Turkish motorcycle race is scheduled to take place in Ankara today. Authorities stated that certain roads in the capital will be closed for the event. The fair is open to participants starting tomorrow. Organizers stated it is currently the largest Tasbih fair in the world, with a very high participation rate.

A United Nations report on family policy indicates that approximately 60 out of every 100 women in Turkey exit the workforce after becoming mothers. About 35% of these women do not return to professional life.

A discussion on cybersecurity noted that software like Pegasus allows for phone accessibility if a number is known. The segment mentioned that various countries have purchased such applications.

New information indicates Turkey will encourage companies established or partnered with foreign entities to bring profits back to the country. This initiative aims to increase the presence of engineers and software developers in domestic markets through tax guarantees.

Minister Uraloo inspected the Çeşmeli Castle railway project in Turkey. The site features a cable car system that attracts approximately 300,000 visitors annually. A specialized 13-person team from Switzerland performed difficult maintenance work.

Six train trips in Bursa have been cancelled due to bad weather conditions. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu inspected a railway road project in Çeşmeli while in Mersin.