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Turkey’s Digital Divide: Inside the State of Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in 2025

Turkey’s Digital Divide: Inside the State of Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in 2025

Turkey’s fiber backbone expanded from 425,000 km in 2020 to over 605,000 km by 2024. Fiber broadband subscribers reached 8.1 million, making up 39.4% of fixed broadband lines. The 4.5G network covered the nation with over 87 million users by 2024, while commercial 5G is set for launch after a spectrum tender in August 2025. Turkcell led mobile market share in Q1 2024 with 40.2% of subscribers.
10 July 2025
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Drone Laws in Turkey: A Comprehensive 2025 Report

Drone Laws in Turkey: A Comprehensive 2025 Report

Turkey requires drones weighing 500 grams or more to be registered with the General Directorate of Civil Aviation under 2016 rules. Recreational pilots need a license for drones over 4 kg, and commercial operators must get flight permission for each mission. No-fly zones include a 9 km airport buffer. Fines for violations can reach 131,176 TL, and privacy laws restrict filming private spaces.
27 June 2025
Drone Laws in Turkey 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Flying (Permits, No-Fly Zones & Big Fines!)

Drone Laws in Turkey 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Flying (Permits, No-Fly Zones & Big Fines!)

Turkey requires all drones 500 g or heavier to be registered with the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM), with pilots also registered; foreigners must use a special process and cannot register online. Recreational drones under 4 kg need no license, but flights above 500 g require pre-flight permission and must avoid airports and sensitive areas. Fines for unauthorized flights rose to ₺78,701 in 2025. Commercial operators need a license and liability insurance.
11 August 2025
Borsa Istanbul week ahead: BIST 100 turns to Turkey inflation test after Friday drop

Borsa Istanbul week ahead: BIST 100 turns to Turkey inflation test after Friday drop

Borsa Istanbul’s BIST 100 index closed Friday down 1.17% at 13,717.81, with market value at 13.59 trillion lira ($310.2 billion) and turnover of 191 billion lira. Banks fell 1.71% while tech shares rose 3.08%. February inflation data is due Tuesday, with the central bank set to meet March 12. The lira hit a record low of 44.00 per dollar in February, down 20.68% over 12 months.
1 March 2026
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Turkey’s Space and Satellite Industry: 2025 Market Report and 2030 Outlook

Turkey’s Space and Satellite Industry: 2025 Market Report and 2030 Outlook

Turkey launched its first domestically-built communications satellite, Türksat 6A, in July 2024 and sent its first astronaut to space the same year. The Turkish Space Agency, founded in 2018, oversees at least 18 satellites in orbit. The government’s 2025 space budget will rise to $140 million, a 30% increase. Private startups and state firms are expanding Turkey’s space sector.
24 September 2025
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Turkey’s Gas Revolution: Erdogan’s LNG Pivot Threatens Russia & Iran’s Energy Grip

Turkey’s Gas Revolution: Erdogan’s LNG Pivot Threatens Russia & Iran’s Energy Grip

Turkey has signed long-term LNG contracts worth $43 billion with U.S. suppliers as it moves to cut pipeline gas imports from Russia and Iran. Major Russian and Iranian pipeline deals expire by 2026, with Turkey expected to renew only smaller, flexible volumes. U.S. and G7 officials have pressed Ankara to curb Russian energy purchases. Turkey’s new LNG capacity allows it to meet most demand domestically or via imports.
8 October 2025
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Turkey’s KAAN Stealth Fighter at a Crossroads: Engine Dependence, Eurofighter Bridge and Rising Export Hopes (24 November 2025)

Turkey’s KAAN Stealth Fighter at a Crossroads: Engine Dependence, Eurofighter Bridge and Rising Export Hopes (24 November 2025)

Turkey has secured Qatar’s fleet of up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, adding to its £8 billion contract for 20 new Typhoons from the UK, as delays hit the KAAN stealth fighter program. An op-ed in EurAsian Times highlights KAAN’s reliance on U.S.-made F110 engines, with Turkish officials confirming the engine license remains stalled in the U.S. Congress. Ankara insists KAAN remains on schedule for 2028 service entry.
24 November 2025
GE Aerospace Stock (NYSE: GE) Watch: Ex-Dividend Date Monday, Turkey KAAN Engine Update, and What to Know Before the Next Session

GE Aerospace Stock (NYSE: GE) Watch: Ex-Dividend Date Monday, Turkey KAAN Engine Update, and What to Know Before the Next Session

GE Aerospace closed Friday at $315.14, down 0.5%, just below its 52-week high near $317. The stock enters the final trading week of 2025 with attention on a dividend event Monday and new headlines about F110 engine deliveries for Turkey’s KAAN fighter. U.S. markets reopen Monday after a light-volume session capped a quiet post-holiday week.
27 December 2025
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Turkey Sinkholes Crisis: Konya Basin Nears 700 Collapses as Drought and Groundwater Pumping Hit the Farming Heartland

Turkey Sinkholes Crisis: Konya Basin Nears 700 Collapses as Drought and Groundwater Pumping Hit the Farming Heartland

Researchers report nearly 700 sinkholes have opened across Türkiye’s Konya basin, with Karapınar fields hit hardest. Groundwater levels are dropping 4–5 meters per year, up from 0.5 meters in the early 2000s, as drought and heavy irrigation strain the region. Farmers describe sudden, deep collapses in their fields and rising fear over unpredictable ground failures.
23 December 2025
Pegasus Resumes Istanbul–Sulaymaniyah Flights as Turkey Lifts Airspace Ban, Giving Sabiha Gökçen a Year-End Route Boost

Pegasus Resumes Istanbul–Sulaymaniyah Flights as Turkey Lifts Airspace Ban, Giving Sabiha Gökçen a Year-End Route Boost

Pegasus Airlines resumed direct flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Sulaymaniyah on December 27, restoring service after more than two years. The route operates three times weekly, following Türkiye’s decision to lift airspace restrictions imposed in 2023. A small ceremony marked the first departure in Istanbul. The flight takes about two and a half hours.
27 December 2025
Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce share price steadies near highs as buyback rolls on and Turkey engine hub takes shape

Rolls-Royce bought 462,606 shares on Jan. 8 under its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 2.31 million shares. Shares traded near a 52-week high Friday, ranging from 1,274 to 1,297 pence. The company and Turkish Technic broke ground on a new engine maintenance site at Istanbul Airport, set to open by 2027. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 26.
9 January 2026
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Future Combat Air Systems: The Global Race for Sixth-Generation Fighters

Future Combat Air Systems: The Global Race for Sixth-Generation Fighters

The US NGAD program targets service entry by 2030–2032 with a manned fighter and drone wingmen, costing about $300 million per jet. Europe's FCAS/SCAF aims for 2040 with a €100 billion system including a Next-Generation Fighter and remote carriers. The UK–Italy–Japan GCAP plans a 2035 fighter and tri-national engine, while China, Russia, India, South Korea, and Turkey pursue parallel projects with varying timelines and technology goals.
9 July 2025
The State of AI in 2025: Breakthroughs, Backlash, and the Battle for Trust / Updated: 2025, July 10th, 00:00 CET

The State of AI in 2025: Breakthroughs, Backlash, and the Battle for Trust / Updated: 2025, July 10th, 00:00 CET

Nvidia became the first public company to reach a $4 trillion valuation in 2025, with its GPUs powering major tech firms’ data centers. Microsoft reported over $500 million in annual AI savings. The EU banned manipulative algorithms and predictive policing under its AI Act. Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot was banned in Turkey and investigated in Europe after antisemitic content surfaced.
10 July 2025
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Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Internet Access Chaos: Blackouts, Crackdowns & Broadband Breakthroughs (Sept 5–6, 2025)

A Verizon wireless blackout on Aug 30 left U.S. users without mobile service for nine hours, while Google services went down for an hour in Turkey and parts of Europe on Sept 4. Russia enacted new internet laws on Sept 1, fining citizens for searching banned content and banning VPN ads. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites on Aug 29 to expand broadband in high-latitude regions. Pakistan and Turkey set dates for long-delayed 5G spectrum auctions.
6 September 2025
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