Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious update to Türkiye’s green climate goals and said the country would “transform” key sectors to hit 2053 targets toward net zero emissions and green development. “Türkiye will increase its installed wind and solar energy capacity from 31,000 to 120,000 megawatts by 2035,” Erdoğan told the World Leaders Climate Summit at COP29 in the Azerbaijani capital Baku. “The Zero Waste Project adds strength to our fight against climate change,” Erdoğan continued, referring to the initiative launched in 2017 under first lady Emine Erdoğan’s patronage to raise environmental awareness and manage waste following…
A former Turkish Süper Lig football executive was sentenced to over three years in prison Monday for an on-field assault against a referee, according to Anadolu Agency (AA). The incident occurred in December 2023 following a 1-1 draw between Ankara’s MKA Ankaragücü and visiting Rizespor in Türkiye’s top flight. Footage from the scene showed Ankaragücü’s then president Faruk Koca rushing onto the pitch and punching referee Halil Umut Meler after he blew the final whistle, shouting: “I’m going to kill you!” He appeared to be incensed over the ref’s decision to send off one of his players, and disallowing an…
On Nov. 11, Türkiye will once again celebrate National Forestation Day under the slogan “Breath for Humanity.” This year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is leveraging the day not only to promote environmental restoration but also to highlight humanitarian crises in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the recent human rights issues associated with Israel’s attacks in Gaza. With this effort, the ministry aims to bring the total number of saplings planted in Türkiye to an impressive 500 million by the end of 2024. National Forestation Day was established on Nov. 6, 2019, when President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan officially…
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged the Islamic world to increase pressure for applying an arms embargo on Israel, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. Fidan spoke at an extraordinary summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)-Arab League foreign ministers in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh on Sunday. He noted that Türkiye received support from 52 countries, including permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, on the issue and said everyone should do whatever they can and take more responsibility. “It is time to demonstrate our unity,” he said. Türkiye is a major opponent of Israel’s brutal campaign amounting to genocide that…
During her visit to Kyrgyzstan, first lady Emine Erdoğan expressed her deep appreciation for the country’s warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage. Accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the 11th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Turkic Council in Bishkek, Erdoğan engaged in several significant events, reflecting the strong ties between Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan. In her social media post about the visit, Erdoğan described her journey: “We left Kyrgyzstan with unforgettable memories, witnessing the deep traces of history and the warm reflection of friendship. I believe that feeling the ancient spirit of culture with every step…