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Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya proposed establishing TÜRKPOL, a joint law enforcement body within the Organization of Turkic States modeled on Interpol, to strengthen coordination.

The autumn holidays in Ukraine will run from October 26 to November 1, 2026. The travel agency “I’ll Fly Where I Want!” recommends Egypt, Tenerife, Cape Verde, Turkey and Cyprus for a week-long family trip, and Asia only if the holiday is extended to 10–14 days.

Turkish Vice President Yılmaz announced a 229% increase in defense spending for 2027–2029 and the expansion of the 'Steel Dome' naval air defense. Ankara is also discussing the format of a Drone Deal with Kyiv.

Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Jelyal, stated that Ankara is not against signing the Drone Deal but is seeking the most advantageous format and has not made a final decision. He also pointed to long-term cooperation on air engines with Baykar.

Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Jelyal, stated that Kyiv has prepared proposals for a moratorium on attacks in the Black Sea and the resumption of grain transit, and that Ankara could play a key role in pressuring Russia.

Turkish carriers Akkon and Arkas, as well as MSC, have fully abandoned voyages to Russian ports after drone attacks on container ships in the Black Sea. Cargo is being returned or discharged at Klaipėda.

The burnt Russian cargo vessel 'Omsky-107', attacked near Novorossiysk, was carried to the shores of Şile, Turkey, where it ran aground. The crew abandoned the ship in lifeboats immediately after the attack.

Turkey is holding round-the-clock talks with Kyiv and Moscow on a new security mechanism in the Black Sea. Shipping has halted, 100 million tonnes of grain cannot reach the market, and wheat prices have hit a three-year high.

In central Anatolia, archaeologists found 11 engraved obsidian arrowheads about nine thousand years old. The purpose of the geometric signs has yet to be deciphered.

Turkey summoned Ukraine's ambassador in Ankara, Neriman Jalal, to the Foreign Ministry over drone attacks on two Turkish vessels in the Black Sea. Ankara conveyed its reaction and warned that shipping safety is mandatory.

The Bulgarian parliament has approved the acquisition of seven minesweepers from Belgium and the Netherlands to strengthen Black Sea minesweeping within a joint NATO group with Romania and Turkey.

Israel's strike on Abu al-Duhur air base in Idlib on August 18 exposed the absence of a de-escalation mechanism between Tel Aviv and Ankara. The Jerusalem Post compares the situation to the 2015 scenario but emphasizes: Erdogan's Turkey is not Putin's Russia, and the "red lines" will not work here.

A drone of unknown origin crashed onto a police building in Trabzon. There are no casualties, and the investigation is ongoing. Similar cases with drones have previously been recorded in Turkey.

The deal to sell F-35 fighters to Turkey is blocked due to Russian S-400s. Senator Rick Scott confirmed that without dismantling the air defense system, the transfer of aircraft is impossible, despite Trump's promises.

🇹🇷 Turkey still does not receive F-35s due to Russian S-400s. Negotiations with the UAE on selling the systems have reached a deadlock. The US Senate demands a complete abandonment of Russian equipment. The Kremlin may block the transfer of S-400s, retaining a lever of influence. #Turkey #S400 #F35 #Trump #UAE

🇹🇷🇸🇾 Erdogan's Visit to Syria: A New Chapter in Ankara-Damascus Relations. Ambassador Yilmaz confirmed that President Erdogan's visit to Damascus will definitely take place before the end of 2026. This visit will be a landmark event, symbolizing a new phase in relations between Turkey and the government of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. #Turkey #Syria #Erdogan #Diplomacy

🇹🇷 Turkey announces the launch of its first lunar probe in early 2027! 🌕 Industry Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır confirmed that all tests are complete. The probe will be equipped with a domestically produced hybrid engine. This is a step within the "National Technological Leap" program. #Turkey #Moon #Space #2027

🇹🇷 Erdogan announced that Turkey no longer strives for the EU! The President stated that Europe needs Ankara more than it needs Brussels. 🔥 Behind the scenes — a tough trade for defense billions and access to the SAFE fund. 📉 Internal «shake-up» of the government against the backdrop of the failure of the contract with BYD. 🌍 Turkey is actively diversifying alliances: BRICS, SCO, and independence. #Turkey #Erdogan #EU #Geopolitics #XABinfo