AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Economy: Turkey’s licensed accommodation capacity has topped 1.9 million beds, with Antalya holding about a third of the total and Istanbul close behind, according to Culture and Tourism ministry figures. Black Sea Energy: TPAO has applied for a new Black Sea production licence after an oil discovery, while its Tekirdağ exploration licence was extended to assess hydrocarbon potential. Markets & Politics: Turkey’s $18bn investment fund scandal is widening scrutiny around President Erdoğan’s nephew, Üsame Erdoğan, as the Capital Markets Board links the probe to alleged stock manipulation and investor losses. Justice & Rights: A court convicted comedian Deniz Göktaş for insulting Erdoğan but ordered his release pending licence after months in custody. Sports (Istanbul-relevant): In the Nations League, France began Zidane’s era with a late 1-0 win over Belgium via Michael Olise, while Italy bounced back by thrashing Turkey 4-1 in Bursa. Regional Security: Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are pushing closer defence coordination amid Houthi attacks, with Saudi’s defence minister inviting the UAE vice president amid signs of Gulf thaw.
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