AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoWorkplace Disaster: The blast at İzmir’s HABAS steel plant killed 17 people and injured about a dozen. Authorities issued 11 more arrest warrants, including one for the company chairman, as relatives awaited DNA identification and labor groups called for protests. COP31: Antalya’s climate summit is pushing electrification, but Türkiye’s celebration of new oil discoveries has exposed tensions over fossil fuels. UN chief António Guterres urged a shift away from them, while Greta Thunberg warned that “everything and everyone we love is at stake.” Political Fallout: Nearly 72% of voters surveyed found allegations of improper gains by ruling-party officials in a major fund scandal credible. Separately, police detained the wife of opposition lawmaker Ahmet Şık on an espionage suspicion after he questioned the investigation. Regional Ties: Iraq says Turkish forces will begin leaving the Bashiqa camp this month, with full withdrawal expected by year-end. On Cyprus, leaders agreed to open two crossing points, while Ankara urged Greek Cypriots to take a more constructive approach. Kurdish Peace Process: Turkey’s Human Rights Association called for transparent rules and democratic reforms to help turn the government’s initiative into lasting peace.
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