AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnimal Policy Shift: Turkey says it has removed about 1 million stray dogs from streets by 2025, and now is moving beyond “neuter and return” toward a mixed approach: shelters for many animals, but euthanasia for aggressive or terminally ill dogs, under updated municipal rules. Health Crackdown: Turkey’s Health Ministry has sanctioned and suspended over 100 obstetricians over high caesarean rates, after a 2025 ban on non-medically necessary C-sections in private hospitals. Tourism Boom: Turkey hit a historic milestone, ranking 4th globally for 2026 with 60.6 million foreign visitors and $56.3bn-plus in tourism revenue. Cyprus Anniversary Diplomacy: On the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 invasion, Turkey cites the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee, while Greece and Cyprus leaders press for UN-led talks—both sides linking progress to Turkey’s stance. Istanbul Politics: CHP-run Izmit mayor Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet was detained on corruption charges tied to alleged criminal organization, bribery, and tender rigging. World Spotlight: Separately, CNN reports Trump says Qatar-gifted Air Force One will be “maxed out” with further upgrades after security concerns.
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