Deutsche Bank Research's report reveals Turkey as the most expensive market for the iPhone 17 Pro, costing over twice the US price, while Japan offers the cheapest. The report highlights taxes, tariffs, and currency weakness as key factors in price disparities, particularly widening the Europe-US gap.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Five wildfires persist across Turkey's western and southern coasts, with the agriculture ministry warning of continued high risk next week. While 202 of 206 recent fires are controlled, residents in affected areas describe devastating losses of homes and livelihoods.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing nine and wounding 23 across five districts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreated from a promise to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought his help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
Russia's Ambassador to Turkey, Sergey Vershinin, expressed satisfaction with the current $50 billion annual trade volume between Russia and Turkey, noting the strategic goal to increase this to $100 billion annually.
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Vershinin states that Western sanctions against Russia are illegal under international law, hindering bilateral trade and negatively impacting the global economy. Russia and Turkey aim to reach $100 billion in annual trade despite these challenges.
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Sergey Vershinin confirms ongoing discussions with Ankara over the S-400 missile systems Turkey purchased from Russia, amid reports of potential resale to a Persian Gulf country.
Ozgur Ozel, the ousted leader of Turkey's opposition CHP, formed the "New Party" (Yeni Parti) with 90 other lawmakers, making it the second-largest party in parliament. This move follows deep divisions and legal challenges within the CHP, with Ozel vowing to lead the fight against President Erdogan.
After being ousted from the CHP by a court ruling, former leader Ozel formed the Yeni Parti, attracting 91 lawmakers and becoming Turkey's second-largest party. This split follows the CHP's success in 2024 local elections and raises questions about Ozel's potential challenge to President Erdogan in 2028.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
Pamukkale, meaning 'cotton castle,' and the ancient city of Hierapolis in Turkey form a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known for its dazzling white calcite terraces formed by thermal springs and the ruins of a Hellenistic spa town, the site attracts many tourists. Turkish authorities and an Italian archaeological team manage conservation efforts to protect its natural and historical integrity from tourism impacts.
The EU, in its 21st anti-Russian sanctions package, blacklisted 15 Chinese companies and 11 from Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, UAE, and India. These entities are accused of supporting Russia's economy or defense industry, bringing the total blacklisted entities to 3,100.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
The Halfeti black rose, or Karagül, is a unique flower found in southeastern Turkey, known for its near-black buds that transform into deep crimson blooms. Its extraordinary color is due to specific local soil and climate conditions, making it a rare botanical spectacle and a symbol of Halfeti, despite challenges from the Birecik Dam.
Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag was released under judicial supervision in Turkey after approximately 25 hours in police custody on suspicion of inciting hatred and spreading misleading information. His detention drew criticism from the German government and Turkish press organizations.
Italy and Brazil secured their spots in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League Finals semi-finals in Macau, with Italy beating the Netherlands 3-0 and Brazil overcoming Japan 3-1. Ana Cristina was key for Brazil, scoring 30 points. Turkey, Canada, China, and the USA will compete for the remaining semi-final places.
NATO countries approved a €27 billion deal to modernize the alliance's military fuel transport system, including new pipelines in eastern and southeastern Europe, and increased its common funding budget. The agreement, part of NATO's war preparation efforts, was finalized after Turkey dropped its last-minute objections.
Burj Al Babas, a $200 million luxury castle village project in Mudurnu, Turkey, designed for wealthy international buyers, was abandoned in 2018 after its developer, Sarot Group, faced financial difficulties, leaving hundreds of partially built villas empty and creating a surreal ghost town.
One year after the PKK symbolically burned weapons, a conference in Diyarbakir assessed the fragile peace process between Turkey and the militant group. Despite progress, challenges remain regarding disarmament, legal guarantees, and the future of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, amidst changing regional security dynamics.
Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced his resignation from the Republican People's Party (CHP) and plans to launch a new political party, deepening a split within the opposition amidst ongoing investigations targeting CHP-run municipalities.
Turkey's main opposition CHP faces a major split as leader Ozgur Ozel and allies announce their resignation to form a new party, Yeni Parti. This follows a court ruling annulling Ozel's chairmanship and reinstating Kemal Kilicdaroglu, deepening the opposition's crisis amid a legal crackdown.
Deutsche Welle correspondent Alican Uludag has been re-arrested in Turkey, two months after his conditional release, over a social media post criticizing the Turkish judiciary. DW condemned the arrest, calling for respect for his rights and a fair trial.
The 1936 Montreux Convention grants Turkey sovereignty over the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, making it the gatekeeper to the Black Sea. During wartime, Turkey can block warships from belligerent nations, a clause invoked in 2022 to restrict Russia's naval reinforcement and shape the Ukraine conflict's maritime dynamics.
