SAHA EXPO 2026: Türkiye'nin Önde Gelen Savunma ve Havacılık Fuarı İstanbul'da Başladı

 

SAHA EXPO 2026: Türkiye'nin Önde Gelen Savunma ve Havacılık Fuarı İstanbul'da Başladı

Avrupa'nın en büyük savunma ve havacılık buluşmalarından biri olan SAHA EXPO 2026 Uluslararası Savunma ve Havacılık Fuarı, İstanbul'da kapılarını açtı. Yerli ve yabancı savunma sanayii devlerini bir araya getiren fuarın, yapay zeka destekli savaş teknolojilerine odaklandığı bildiriliyor. SAHA İstanbul Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı ve Baykar CEO'su Haluk Bayraktar, etkinliğin standart bir ticari fuarın ötesine geçtiğini belirterek, fuar kapsamında yaklaşık 8 milyar dolarlık bir anlaşma hacminin beklendiğini ifade etti. Etkinlik, Türkiye'nin savunma sanayisindeki son atılımlarını ve uluslararası işbirliklerini sergilemek açısından büyük önem taşıyor.

Kaynak Linkleri:

• Daily Sabah - About $8B deal volume expected at major Türkiye defense trade show

• TRT World / YouTube

• Xinhua News

Jailed Istanbul Mayor Warns Against Equating Turkey with Russia and China

 

Jailed Istanbul Mayor Warns Against Equating Turkey with Russia and China

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the elected mayor of Istanbul and presidential candidate for Turkey's Republican People's Party (CHP), recently spoke out regarding the international perception of Turkey. Currently held in pretrial detention, İmamoğlu urged the global community not to treat Turkey in the same vein as authoritarian states like Russia and China, emphasizing the country's democratic foundations.

Source Link: POLITICO

How Istanbul is Reinventing Luxury for the Modern Traveller

 

How Istanbul is Reinventing Luxury for the Modern Traveller

Istanbul is currently undergoing a transformation in the high-end travel sector by blending its deep cultural history with modern sophistication. Recent coverage highlights how the city is redefining luxury for modern travelers, offering experiences that range from historic Ottoman palaces to ancient cultural rituals tailored to contemporary standards.

Source Link: Euronews (Video Segment)

Istanbul University Contributes to Urological Surgical Research

Istanbul University Contributes to Urological Surgical Research

The Department of Urology at Istanbul University's Cerrahpasa School of Medicine has contributed to a published peer-reviewed medical study. The research explores the use of a transversely tubularized bowel segment for segmental ureteral replacement, contributing to reconstructive urological surgical techniques.

Source: PubMed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Addresses Belarus Border Activities from Istanbul

 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Addresses Belarus Border Activities from Istanbul

Amid persistent Russian military strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the ongoing conflict during an interview with The Associated Press in Istanbul. A primary focus of the discussion centered on Ukraine's strategic monitoring of military and logistical activities along the Belarus border.

Source: Al Jazeera

Istanbul Hosts the 2026 Junior European Judo Cup

 

Istanbul Hosts the 2026 Junior European Judo Cup

The 2026 Istanbul Junior European Cup, organized by the European Judo Union, took place in Türkiye on May 2-3, 2026. The sporting event gathered prominent junior judokas from across the continent to compete at the international level.

Source: European Judo Union

British Man Detained by Israel Defense Forces Located in Istanbul

 

British Man Detained by Israel Defense Forces Located in Istanbul

Ben Trowell, a 36-year-old British national from Bristol, has been found alive but injured in Istanbul. Trowell had been reported missing after his vessel, which was acting as part of an aid flotilla, was intercepted and detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in international waters.

Source: Bristol24/7