Stories from Turkey

May Day, also known as Labor and Solidarity Day, was celebrated across Turkey with enthusiasm. Rallies were held in all 81 provinces, featuring music and celebrations.

Fenerbahce is expected to field Mert Günog, Semedo, Çağlar, Oğuz, Terbolda, Levent, İsmail, Kante, Musaba, Talişka, Kerem, and Şerifon Biri. Mert Müldür, Brown, Nenedor Geles, and Arlı will not be available due to treatment or other reasons.

Fenerbahce will host Başakşehir, while Trabzonspor will host Göztepe in their match this evening. Both teams are competing for second place in the league standings, as they have fallen behind leader Galatasaray. Both teams aim to qualify for the Champions League preliminary rounds next season. Fenerbahce, after a derby loss, parted ways with coach Tedesko and decided on an extraordinary election.

Turkey aims to lay the foundations for three projects this year, which are expected to contribute to the city. The university has been involved in reactor technology and human resource development in this field since the 1950s. Turkey is advancing to become a central country in supply chains and energy. The nation is attractive globally due to its domestic market, young population, and production power. Foreign investors are now turning their attention to Turkey. President Erdoğan announced new incentives that will guide Turkey's direction in global finance. Turkey has launched a new investment and incentive package aimed at attracting foreign investors. The package offers tax advantages and aims to provide fast and secure access to global markets for foreign investors. The country is focusing on growth in industry, export, defense, and energy sectors.

The Bayraktar TSS system is expected to create approximately 300 new job opportunities. The project will contribute to the country's economy and the historical city. The foundations for three facilities are planned to be laid this year. An agreement for a 1.5 billion euro loan was signed with international financial institutions to provide 10-year funding. Specifically, 150,000 jobs are for women and 50,000 for adolescents.

New footage has emerged regarding the armed attack on the Saray muhabirleri derneyi yemeği. The images reportedly show the moment the attacker came face-to-face with an intelligence agent at the door.

Baykar recently introduced the K2 Kamikaze UAV and the Aseslan smart ammunition system. The system is capable of fully autonomous flight using artificial intelligence. Mizrak is designed to work in digital coordination with Bayraktar TB2, TB3, and Akıncı drones. These units utilize visual recognition and AI to fly while avoiding electronic attacks and harmful signals. A new unmanned marine vehicle was unveiled in Turkey on May 6, 2026. The vehicle is described as having high speed, advanced capabilities, and transport capacity. The announcement included the introduction of new products that will remain on display. The vehicle has reportedly drawn interest due to its specific features. The source did not specify the exact length or the specific name of the missile. The rocket is reported to have a geographic coverage range extending from Ireland to India.

Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, announced three new investments totaling $500 million. Bayraktar stated that three new facilities will be opened as part of these investments.

Turkey has extended support for the conversion of foreign currency earnings by companies into Turkish Lira. This measure aims to encourage the conversion of foreign currency revenues into Turkish Lira. These actions aim to bolster the national currency. New footage has emerged showing the planning and execution of an attack, indicating it was premeditated. Mothers who have not completed the 24-week period by their birth date are eligible for this additional leave. Mothers who have already completed the 24 weeks are not eligible for this additional leave. If a mother requests this additional leave within 10 working days of her existing maternity leave ending, she can benefit from it. This policy change affects working mothers and their families. This detail was part of a regulation that increased maternity leave.

Two individuals, identified as Süreyya İbrahim and Metin Ermağan, were found dead in their home. The fire caused panic among residents. Numerous fire, health, and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Explosions occurred intermittently in the burning warehouse.