AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIstanbul Floods: Torrential rain flooded roads and homes, killing at least three people and leaving four missing; officials said more than 2,700 people were evacuated. Press Freedom: Police raided opposition broadcaster Halk TV, halted its live broadcasts and authorities appointed a trustee to run it, deepening concerns over a crackdown on independent media. Regional Diplomacy: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan walked out during Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s speech at a summit in Baku, then met Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss trade, energy and regional issues. Ankara also urged Washington to lift sanctions as talks continue over six F-35s built for Türkiye. Archaeology: Researchers off Kekova Island uncovered cargo from a shipwreck estimated at up to 4,700 years old, potentially the oldest known seagoing vessel. Energy and Economy: Türkiye’s first floating production platform is set to head to the Black Sea on Oct. 17, with a goal of doubling gas output at the Sakarya field. Foreign investment, however, fell 35% in the first eight months of 2026.
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