AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIstanbul Floods: The death toll from this week’s torrential rains has risen to five in Istanbul, with two people still missing; flooding also killed one person in nearby Kocaeli. Energy: Türkiye expects to receive Russian diesel under a US-Russia supply deal, while a new Black Sea gas platform planned for 2028 is expected to lift output to 45 million cubic metres a day. Kurdish Policy: Parliament is preparing to monitor PKK disarmament as debate grows over the future of the village guard system, still numbering tens of thousands after four decades. Media and Politics: Authorities’ takeover of opposition broadcaster Halk TV and arrests linked to a major investment-fund scandal have intensified concerns about pressure on critical media. Regional Ties: Türkiye is part of a Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement as regional tensions rise; Ankara also urged greater unity among Muslim-majority countries. Climate: As Türkiye prepares to host COP31, reports say environmental defenders face restrictions and the country’s sea turtles are showing signs of climate stress.
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