AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIstanbul Floods: Four people have died after record rainfall overwhelmed parts of the city, flooding homes and businesses and sweeping vehicles downhill. Authorities say the disaster is the worst since 1942, with more rain forecast. Markets and Media: MSCI has frozen some changes to Turkish stock indexes and warned the country could lose emerging-market status if concerns over fund-linked trading remain unresolved. The fund scandal is also fueling a media crackdown, with journalist Murat Ağırel detained and authorities taking control of opposition broadcaster Halk TV. Armenia Ties: Turkish and Armenian officials discussed opening direct trade and easing the transit of goods, as high-level contacts give fresh momentum to normalization. Election Outlook: Erdoğan’s chief adviser says elections could be held in March or April 2028; an early vote called by parliament could allow Erdoğan to seek another term. Ancient Discovery: Divers off Turkey’s coast are examining a possible Bronze Age shipwreck and its cargo of ceramic jars, which could shed light on early Mediterranean trade.
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