What are the latest news in Turkey? September 1st, 2026
Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs
- SCO Summit in Bishkek: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Summit. On the sidelines, he met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to discuss the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, regional cooperation, and preparations for hosting the COP31 summit in Antalya. Anadolu Ajansı
- Trilateral Defense Cooperation: Following recent security discussions in Istanbul, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan announced initial operational steps and a roadmap to institutionalize defense collaboration under the Mecca pact framework. www.hurriyetdailynews.com
- Artemis Accords: Türkiye officially became the 71st signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords, establishing a legal and cooperative framework for peaceful space exploration and future lunar initiatives. Anadolu Ajansı
- Northern Cyprus Rescue Operation: Turkish military and coast guard assets, including specialized search vessels and aerial units, continue supporting search-and-rescue operations following a recent ferry capsize off the coast of Northern Cyprus. Anadolu Ajansı
- Fishing Season Opens: Commercial fishing fleets across the Black Sea and Aegean coasts set sail as the seasonal fishing ban was officially lifted. www.turkiyetoday.com
- Monetary Policy & Inflation Outlook: The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye delivered briefings regarding the third inflation report of the year, underscoring ongoing disinflation measures amidst fluctuating global energy markets and regional trade dynamics. the BIS