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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > political-storm-turkish-mayor-detained-in-widening-crackdown-28868

Political Storm: Turkish Mayor Detained in Widening Crackdown

1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (323+ words) The investigation, coordinated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, extended far beyond Ku'adas, with simultaneous raids conducted across Aydn, "zmir, and Antalya. Along with Mayor G'nel, five other key figures were taken into custody, including: A.T.: Director of Zoning and…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > turkeys-development-road-to-reshape-global-logistics-28864

Turkey’s Development Road to Reshape Global Logistics

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (233+ words) The Development Road is not merely a local infrastructure project; it is a multilateral geostrategic move backed by Iraq, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Minister Uralo'lu highlighted that the corridor will solidify T'rkiye's status as a central logistics node,…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > istanbul-debt-crisis-half-of-residents-unable-to-clear-credit-card-balances-28862

Istanbul Debt Crisis: Half of Residents Unable to Clear Credit Card

2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (126+ words) The IPA's February 2026 data exposes a significant credit card debt bubble. While 49.6% of participants cleared their total balance, the remaining 50.5% are trapped in various stages of debt accumulation. The breakdown of those struggling provides a sobering look at the city's…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > turkish-press-a-third-missile-intercepted-28790

Turkish press: A third missile intercepted

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (547+ words) Sirens were heard early Friday morning at Incirlik Air Base, one of NATO's most important military facilities in T'rkiye and a key hub for U.S. operations in the region. According to T'rkiye's state-run Anadolu Agency, alarms sounded at approximately 03:25 local time,…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > the-iran-war-stress-test-what-ankara-demands-from-the-trump-administration-28565

The Iran War Stress Test: What Ankara Demands from the Trump Administration

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (387+ words) As the conflict deepens, the fragile momentum in U.S.-Turkish relations hangs in the balance. Ankara's primary fear is that a widening war will serve Israel's long-term regional designs at the expense of Turkish stability and sovereignty. The most acute point…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > experts-weigh-in-will-the-sell-off-in-borsa-istanbul-continue-28558

Experts Weigh In: Will the Sell-Off in Borsa Istanbul Continue?

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (387+ words) A week characterized by the "fire in the Middle East" scorching global markets has left Borsa Istanbul reeling. The BIST 100 index lost 6.74% of its value, retreating to 12,792 points'the most significant weekly drop since March of last year. Meanwhile, Brent crude…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > report-pkk-expanding-presence-in-iran-building-new-qandil-base-in-south-azerbaijan-28555

Report: PKK Expanding Presence in Iran, Building “New Qandil” Base in South Azerbaijan

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (628+ words) According to the report, the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK)the Iranian affiliate of the PKKis shifting part of its organizational structure from northern Iraq into Iranian territory. Sources speaking from the Iranian city of Urmia said the group has…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > commentary-fear-agricultural-shortages-the-invisible-front-of-the-iran-war-28549

COMMENTARY: Fear Agricultural Shortages: The Invisible Front of the Iran War

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (374+ words) By Okan Muderrisoglu, Daily Sabah Parallel to these warnings, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has noted that even if the war ended today, it would take months for the region's energy production and supply systems to return to normal. Qatar's…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > primer-could-a-kurdish-offensive-reshape-the-war-in-iran-28540

Primer: Could a Kurdish Offensive Reshape the War in Iran?

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1072+ words) The Kurds are one of the largest ethnic minorities in Iran, making up roughly 1012 percent of the country's population. They have lived for centuries along Iran's western frontier in regions bordering Iraq and T'rkiye. Distinct in language and culture from…...

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paturkey.com > news > 2026 > kurdish-groups-signal-support-for-war-against-iran-as-regional-tensions-escalate-28525

Kurdish Groups Signal Support for War Against Iran as Regional Tensions Escalate

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (744+ words) As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran intensifies, several Iranian Kurdish opposition organizations have indicated they could support military action against Tehran. Following President Donald Trump's remarks endorsing regime change in Iran, reports emerged that Washington and…...