US President Donald Trump, who came to Turkey within the scope of the NATO Summit, answered the questions of the press before the bilateral meeting. Trump's statement 'If the summit were not in Turkey, I might not have attended' brought up the possibility of the US withdrawing from NATO. Foreign Policy Expert Umur Tugay Yücel…

The Russian Armed Forces have launched a strike on military industrial facilities in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. This strike was a response to terrorist attacks on civilian infrastructure. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that a group attack was carried out on military industrial facilities in Kiev during the night. As a response to…

The Secure Payment System, which will perform title transfer and money transfer simultaneously, is scheduled to be implemented on October 1 after the completion of technical preparations. This new system aims to reduce risks such as carrying cash, counterfeit money, insufficient payment, and security concerns. The countdown has begun for the Secure Payment System, which…

Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Venezuela after two major earthquakes struck the country two weeks ago. The death toll has risen to 3,685 as debris removal efforts continue in La Guaira state, where the most significant destruction occurred. Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on social media that the number of injured…

The Turkish Women's National Volleyball Team won their first match in the third week of the 2026 FIVB Nations League, defeating Poland 3-1. The team achieved their 7th victory in the VNL, currently taking place in Japan, while Poland suffered their 3rd loss. Melissa Vargas scored 23 points, and Zehra Güneş, who missed the first…

The allegations that French President Emmanuel Macron would go for a morning run during his visit to Ankara for the NATO Summit had created a wide buzz on social media. Macron went for a run in Seğmenler Park before the summit. The Seğmenler Park, where Macron preferred to go for a run, was heavily guarded…

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that the recent US strikes against Iran were necessary. Rutte expressed that he expects the allies to reaffirm their stance on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Rutte emphasized the importance of the US responding strongly. The NATO Secretary-General noted that any disappointment from the US towards some of its…

A new draft regulation by the Ministry of Health is expected to bring significant changes to healthcare services. An electronic approval system, a patient and employee rights application system, and new measures against violence in healthcare are planned to be implemented. Patients' consent for medical interventions can now be obtained electronically. Additionally, a Patient and…

The 36th NATO Summit, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, continued in Ankara today with the main session. The main session started at 11:15 am, with President Erdoğan and the NATO Secretary-General welcoming the leaders in an official ceremony. Following the family photo shoot, the leaders' meeting began. The summit brought together the heads of…

The Social Security Institution (SGK) provides four significant support services to the beneficiaries left behind after the death of an insured person. These services include death pension, funeral allowance, marriage (dowry) allowance, and lump-sum death payment. However, to benefit from these supports, certain premium payment and insurance conditions must be met. SGK Expert and author…