AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTurkey-EU/Regional Diplomacy: Turkey is reportedly set to allow the reopening of Istanbul’s historic Halki Theological School after more than 50 years, a move framed as a goodwill gesture ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara. NATO & US-Turkey Stakes: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces and bases in Europe after accusing allies of “shameful” free-riding during the Iran war, with the review tied to NATO’s push for Europe-led defense. World Cup, Turkey in the spotlight: Australia’s 2-0 win over Turkey in the tournament opener continues to shape Group D talk, while the US and Australia meet next with both sides chasing top spot. Judicial Cooperation: Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev met top court leaders from Turkic states, including Turkey’s judiciary officials, to expand legal cooperation and digital justice. Aviation & Business: Turkish Airlines says it will expand Turkish Technic’s third-party MRO business, including new hangar work at Istanbul Airport and talks to boost widebody component services. Politics at home: Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay quits CHP amid escalating internal turmoil after a court restored Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to leadership, intensifying factional conflict.
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