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The Turkish Orthodox Church has criticized plans to reopen Istanbul’s Halki Seminary, warning of potential geopolitical implications.

Türkiye is developing a spaceport in Somalia and planning new space technology projects to strengthen its independent capabilities.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Egypt to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage Cairo to join the Saudi Arabia–Türkiye–Pakistan Mecca Agreement.

Türkiye and Bulgaria are planning a new railway route via Edirne, Lesovo, Elhovo and Yambol to improve transport links and ease pressure on the Kapıkule border crossing.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation and strategic partnerships.

RestProperty morning briefing for 14 August 2026: Erdoğan on anti-terrorism, Turkey-Egypt relations, lunar lander launch in 2027, Colombia earthquake (265 dead), Germany heatwave (12,500 dead), exchange rates, and weather in Turkish resorts.

The Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 12–13. Find out when and where to watch the meteor shower in Alanya.

The August 12, 2026 solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the United States. Find out where it can be seen and whether it is visible in Türkiye.