What's happening in Turkey and the world – 14 August 2026
What's Happening in Turkey and the World – 14 August
Key events to start your day: top stories from Turkey and around the globe, geopolitical statements, economic trends, and natural disasters.
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- Erdoğan stated: Turkey is determined to permanently eliminate terrorism.
- Hakan Fidan reported that relations between Turkey and Egypt are at an excellent level. The parties discussed bilateral and regional issues.
- Turkey and Libya signed a protocol on cooperation in labour and employment.
- Turkey plans to launch its own lunar lander in the first months of 2027.
- Ankara will continue to play a constructive role in Libya.
- New rectangular-plan structures have been discovered in Göbeklitepe.
- Turkey and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.
🌍 WORLD
- In England, temperatures reached 38.1°C — the highest reading of the year.
- In Germany, the death toll from the severe heatwave has risen to 12,500. ⚠️ Critical: extreme heat in Europe continues to claim lives.
- 🔴 Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 in Colombia: death toll rises to 265, rescue operations ongoing.
- In Gaza, six Palestinians were wounded in attacks by the Israeli army.
- Iran warned of potential consequences if Israeli and US vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz. ℹ️ Escalation in the region could affect global oil prices.
- A military helicopter crashed in Texas, killing two pilots.
- In the EU, coal-fired electricity generation reached an all-time low. ✅ Positive trend in the transition to renewable energy sources.
💱 EXCHANGE RATES – 14 AUGUST 2026
US Dollar
$1 = 34.50 ₺
Euro
€1 = 37.80 ₺
British Pound
£1 = 43.90 ₺
Euro
€1 = 37.80 ₺
Rates as of 09:00 Moscow time. For informational purposes only.
“Turkey will continue to play a constructive role in ensuring stability in the region and the world. Our goal is to strengthen peace and prosperity.”
— from a statement by Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey
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❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
President Erdoğan stated Turkey's determination to permanently eliminate terrorism. Also on the agenda: relations with Egypt, cooperation with Libya and Pakistan, and the space programme — a lunar lander launch planned for 2027.
In Germany, 12,500 people have died due to the heatwave. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 265. A military helicopter crashed in Texas. The EU has hit a historic low in coal-fired electricity generation.
As of 14 August: $1 = 34.50 ₺, €1 = 37.80 ₺, £1 = 43.90 ₺.
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