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Concert by Maxim Galkin in Istanbul cancelled after protests over his stance on Israel

The concert by Maxim Galkin, scheduled for October 25, 2026 at the Harbiye hall of the Istanbul Congress Center, did not take place. According to TRT, the cancellation was preceded by a campaign in Turkish media and social networks demanding that the artist's performance be prevented because of his public support for Israel. The organizers stated that the decision was made by the Governor of Istanbul on grounds of public order and safety.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Incidents

Turkish authorities launch investigation after reports of mass poisoning of Russians in Side

The Manavgat municipality launched an inspection after complaints from Russian tourists about mass poisoning in the resort region of Side. According to the Telegram channel , the hospital reportedly said there had been thousands of cases from a single district; since August, insurance companies have received 23 claims from guests of the Bosphorus Sorgun hotel.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Financial Times names the Black Sea the most dangerous shipping route in the world

According to the Financial Times, citing shipowners and maritime associations, the Black Sea in 2026 became more dangerous than the Persian Gulf: more than 570 incidents and the deaths of at least 40 sailors. Among the causes cited are Ukraine’s attacks on Russian vessels and retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian ports. Turkey has handed the parties proposals for a ceasefire in the region.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Istanbul court begins hearing case against Netanyahu and 34 other defendants over the Global Sumud flotilla

At the first hearing of the case against 35 defendants, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Istanbul High Criminal Court ordered an investigation into claims that Turkish citizens took part in mistreating flotilla activists while they were in Israeli custody. The court kept the arrest warrants and Interpol requests in force, ordered evidence to be gathered on crimes against civilians in Gaza, and requested documents from the ICC and the UN. The hearing was adjourned until 30 March 2027. At the first hearing of the case against 35 defendants, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Istanbul heavy penal court ordered an examination of claims that Turkish citizens were involved in the mistreatment of flotilla activists held in Israeli custody. The court kept the arrest warrants and Interpol requests in place, ordered evidence to be gathered on crimes against civilians in Gaza, and requested documents from the ICC and the UN. The hearing was adjourned until March 30, 2027.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Verona Forum Held in Istanbul: Multipolarity, Europe's Role, and Paths to Ending the War in Ukraine

At the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held for the first time in Istanbul, politicians and experts from more than 30 countries discussed the emergence of a multipolar world, the future of Europe, Russia-West relations, and options for settling the Ukrainian conflict. At the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held for the first time in Istanbul, politicians and experts from more than 30 countries discussed the emergence of a multipolar world, the future of Europe, Russia–West relations, and options for resolving the Ukrainian conflict.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
Politics

Eastern Libya's parliament approves maritime agreement with Turkey, escalating dispute with Greece and the EU

The parliament of eastern Libya has unanimously approved the Turkish-Libyan maritime corridor agreement, which this part of the country had previously rejected. Greece and the European Union stated that the memorandum violates the sovereign rights of third states and 'has no legal force'. The agreement affects areas with large gas reserves and could complicate the EastMed pipeline project. Eastern Libya's parliament has unanimously approved the Turkish-Libyan maritime corridor agreement, which this part of the country had previously rejected. Greece and the European Union stated that the memorandum violates the sovereign rights of third states and 'has no force.' The agreement affects areas with major gas reserves and could complicate the EastMed pipeline project.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Economy

Third GO! GLOBAL Türkiye Summit Opens in Istanbul: Investors with Over $800 Billion in Capital and Turkish Startups

The third GO! GLOBAL Türkiye Summit opened in Istanbul and will last three days. Organizers are DEIK, the TAIK council and Endeavor Türkiye. More than 50 investment firms with combined capital exceeding $800 billion, 250 startup founders and 900 participants are expected. The program includes over 200 pre-scheduled meetings, as well as speeches by ministers and representatives of Uber, OpenAI, Google DeepMind and other companies.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Economy

Turkish Parliament passes law on liquidation of certain investment funds and return of funds to investors

Turkey's Parliament approved a law establishing the procedure for liquidating investment funds that, by a September 17 decision of the CMB, were required to cease operations but were not liquidated by the date of the law's publication. The law provides for interim payments to investors of up to 1 million lira, liability of management companies, and the involvement of the Deposit Insurance Fund in recovering assets.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Methane Explosion at a Coal Mine in Turkey: People Killed, Injured Reported

On October 23, a methane explosion occurred at a private coal mine in the Kilimli district of Zonguldak province in northwestern Turkey. According to Zamon.uz citing TRT Haber, three people were killed and five hospitalized. Euronews reported two dead and one miner trapped underground, with whom contact has been established. An investigation has been launched.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Turkey and Canada signed three agreements on defense, air transport and energy

In Ankara, in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, three documents were signed: a memorandum on defense industry partnership, an agreement on air transport, and a joint declaration on energy cooperation. According to the head of Turkey's Defense Industries Secretariat, Haluk Gorgun, the talks concerned elevating relations to the level of a strategic partnership.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
Economy

BIST 100 index closed down more than 3%

Turkey's BIST 100 stock index fell 3.08% to 11,220.37 points at the close of trading on Thursday. Only five of the index's 100 stocks rose in price. The market capitalization of the index stood at about 11 trillion liras, with trading volume at 111 billion liras.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Turkey prepares to host COP31 in Antalya: a course toward energy and climate diplomacy

From November 9 to 20, 2026, Antalya will host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). Turkey will assume the COP31 presidency and lead the Action Agenda, while Australia will serve as the negotiations president. Priorities include electrification, a clean energy transition, green industrialization, the circular economy, climate-resilient cities, and climate finance. Turkey aims to raise installed renewable energy capacity to 120 GW by 2035.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read