Life in Turkey

Migros launches a sustainable tea production program in Rize, focusing on farmer training, soil improvement, logistics, and guaranteed tea purchases.

Turkish Defence Ministry states it will continue protecting TRNC rights and security while rejecting media claims and addressing regional tensions.

Tomato prices in Antalya dropped sharply to 5 TL per kg, forcing a farmer in Serik to distribute his harvest for free amid market pressure.

Turkey launches an investigation into companies using bots to capture Schengen visa appointments and resell them at inflated prices, raising public concern.

Turkey will build a new 127 km railway corridor through Istanbul to connect Europe and Asia, improve logistics, and integrate major airports into rail network.

Turkey’s data protection authority KVKK warns against improper use of CCTV cameras, including workplace monitoring, private space surveillance, and privacy violations.

Turkey is preparing stricter anti-smoking measures, including ID checks, closed cigarette displays, expanded smoking bans, and tougher penalties as youth smoking rates continue to rise.

A heatwave from Africa is pushing temperatures above 30°C across Turkey, bringing early summer conditions and brief regional rainfall.