Süleyman Soylu
Interior minister vows to catch 'big fish' amid police probe
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has announced an intensified crackdown on major criminal organizations during a recent series of briefings, emphasizing the scope of the operations.
Seed sowing postponed due to lack of rain
Prolonged drought is having an increasingly negative impact on agricultural production in Türkiye, with dry days increasing and the soil becoming increasingly dry.
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Lack of young farmers ‘threaten food production’
With an average age of farmers estimated at 58, Türkiye, as in the rest of the world, is facing an aging crisis in the farming and agriculture sector, an expert has warned, suggesting that incentive policies to encourage young people living in cities to return to villages and engage in farming practices are need of the hour.
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Former ministers elected as parliamentary commission heads
Following a voting session in the Turkish parliament, the heads of specialized commissions have been determined, with former ministers taking leadership positions in commissions relevant to their respective fields.
During the general assembly meetings, the commissions convened to select the members of the Presidential Council.
Heavy rainfall forces changes in grain harvest calendar
This year's heavy rains in May and June, particularly in Central Anatolia, have disrupted farmers' calendars. Prolonged rains in some regions and sudden and heavy rains in others have pushed back the harvest calendar for crops such as barley and wheat by an average of two weeks.
Parliament’s 1st agenda to include limit on rent increase
As the parliament prepares to commence its duty next week, the agenda is expected to include a limitation on house rent increases and a one-time tax-free right to purchase mobile phones and computers for young people, local media has reported.
Erdogan announces new cabinet
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday named diplomat and intelligence officer Hakan Fidan as foreign minister as he announced the cabinet for his new five-year term.
General Yasar Guler takes over the position of defense minister.
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Türkiye marks conquest of Istanbul on 570th anniversary
Türkiye on May 29 has marked the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul on its 570th anniversary with a series of events in the Turkish metropole.
Istanbul was besieged 28 times throughout history before its conquest in 1453 by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II.
Over 53 mln dropped votes in nearly 200,000 ballot boxes
Over 53 million people on May 14 dropped their votes in more than 190,000 ballot boxes set up across the country for the elections.
The number of voters imprisoned and convicted of negligent crimes was over 50,000.
Bosniak Politicians Campaign for Erdogan in Turkish Elections
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the cornerstone ceremony for the Belgrade-Sarajevo highway in Sremska Raca, Serbia, 8 October 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/KOCA SULEJMANOVIC
They sent messages over the weekend via social media, and paid visits and joined meetings and political rallies in Turkey itself.