Hürriyet Daily News

Türkiye’s auto sector targets record $45.5 billion in exports in 2027

Türkiye’s automotive industry aims to increase its share in international markets and achieve a new export record of $45.5 billion in 2027, according to the 2027 Presidential Annual Program.

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Body found 56 days after Marmara ship collision

Search teams have found an unidentified man’s body off Silivri, Istanbul, 56 days after the freighter Tuğberk İmamoğlu sank with 10 crew in a Sea of Marmara collision.

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Türkiye’s ruling party reworks alimony reform proposals

Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is reworking proposals to set alimony durations using five criteria after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan requested broader consultations, with the changes potentially missing the 13th Judicial Package.

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Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 68

Spain began three days of mourning on Oct. 29 after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.

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Parliament to form panel to monitor PKK disarmament

Parliament will soon establish a committee to monitor the PKK’s disarmament and dissolution, Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş said on Oct. 28, outlining its role in the “terror-free Türkiye” initiative.

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SPK rejects claims of foreign investors exiting after large gains

The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (SPK) has said claims that foreign financial institutions made excessive profits, closed their positions and completely disposed of certain capital market assets in their portfolios do not reflect the facts.

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Türkiye’s October inflation expected at 2.2 percent

Economists surveyed in state-run Anadolu Agency Finans expect Türkiye’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) to increase by 2.2 percent in October.

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Antalya welcomes more than 15 million foreign tourists this year

More than 15 million foreign tourists visited Antalya between Jan. 1 and Oct. 27, according to data from the city’s airports, as the Mediterranean tourism hub continues to attract visitors during the autumn season.

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Şanlıurfa museum preserves centuries-old traditions

The Şanlıurfa City Museum welcomes 25,000 to 30,000 visitors annually with exhibits on the city’s traditional crafts, customs and family life

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Syrian mosaic artist revives family craft after returning home

After years in Türkiye, the Barini family has returned to Syria to rebuild its mosaic workshop, carrying on a decades-old tradition and seeking to pass the craft on to younger generations

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24 artists from Balkans paint historic Selimiye Mosque in Edirne

Twenty-four artists from Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Balkan countries have gathered in the northwestern city of Edirne to paint the historic Selimiye Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site regarded as the masterpiece of Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan.

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Türkiye to open 10 new-generation libraries in 2027

Türkiye plans to open 10 new-generation libraries, digitize 20,000 manuscripts and rare works and restore 1,100 historical items in 2027 as part of efforts to expand access to knowledge and preserve the country’s cultural heritage.

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Türkiye marks 103rd anniversary of republic with tributes to Atatürk, public events

Türkiye is marking the republic’s 103rd anniversary on Oct. 29 with ceremonies, parades, concerts and local celebrations across the country.

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Arab parties hold balance after inconclusive Israeli vote

Israel’s Arab-led parties were on course for a record 19 seats after the Oct. 27 election, putting them in a potentially decisive position as both main political blocs remained short of a parliamentary majority.

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Ankara hosts Turkic leaders for summit, Republic Day

Ankara is hosting Turkic leaders for Republic Day celebrations and a summit at which Türkiye will take over the rotating chairmanship of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) from Azerbaijan.

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Erdoğan, Trump discuss Hormuz, Yemen and Ukraine

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen and efforts to end the war in Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Oct. 28, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said.

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Türkiye, Bulgaria, Romania condemn Black Sea ship attacks

Türkiye, Bulgaria and Romania condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea on Oct. 28 and agreed to strengthen intelligence sharing and early-warning capabilities.

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Türkiye to deepen defense industry ties with Kazakhstan

Türkiye will broaden its defense industry cooperation with Kazakhstan, Defense Industries Secretary Haluk Görgün said on Oct. 28 following talks between the two countries’ presidents in Ankara.

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