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Turkey News
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Turkey faces economic turbulence as inflation surges to 65%, the highest in 15 years, despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Central Bank. Meanwhile, deadly wildfires rage across the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, forcing evacuations in Antalya and Muğla. In foreign policy, President hosts Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Istanbul to discuss grain exports and Black Sea security.
Political News
President AK Party suffers setbacks in local election recounts, with opposition CHP securing key cities like Istanbul and Ankara. Tensions rise within the ruling coalition as nationalist MHP leaders criticize economic policies. The government introduces a controversial social media bill, requiring platforms to open local offices or face bandwidth throttling.
Election News
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March 2024 local elections: CHP’s Ekrem İmamoğlu confirmed as Istanbul mayor after AKP’s appeals fail.
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Speculation grows about early parliamentary elections (2025) amid economic discontent.
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Kurdish-focused HDP rebrands as DEM Party, vowing to challenge Erdoğan’s dominance.
Legal News
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Canan Kaftancıoğlu, CHP’s Istanbul chair, sentenced to prison for "insulting public officials."
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Journalists arrested under "disinformation law" for reporting on wildfires.
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Historic Hagia Sophia court ruling allows continued use as a mosque, rejecting secularist appeals.
Entertainment News
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Netflix’s The Protector concludes with a surprise Turkish finale.
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Tarkan’s comeback album *10* breaks streaming records.
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Istanbul Biennial (Sept 14–Nov 17) announces theme: No More Silent Tears.
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⚽ Football: Turkey advances to Euro 2024 quarterfinals after dramatic win over Austria.
���� Basketball: Fenerbahçe signs NBA veteran for EuroLeague push.
���� Olympics: Turkish wrestlers aim for gold in Paris, with 12 athletes qualified.
Forecast
(Istanbul/Ankara/Antalya averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ���� 38°C – Heatwave (Antalya)
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Tue 2 Jul: ����️ 35°C – Scorching (Ankara)
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Wed 3 Jul: ����️ 30°C – Strong winds (Istanbul)
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Thu 4 Jul: ⛈️ 28°C – Thunderstorms
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Fri 5 Jul: ☀️ 33°C – Hazy sunshine
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Sat 6 Jul: ���� 31°C – Coastal humidity
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 29°C – Dust storms (East)
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Turkey balances economic crisis, political tensions, and sporting triumphs as wildfires and heatwaves strain resources. The coming months may determine Erdoğan’s ability to maintain control amid growing opposition. ��������
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