Published November 08,2025

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Speaking at a ceremony in Baku to commemorate the anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Victory Day on November 8, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his sentiments.

“On this proud day, I believe that our brothers in the Organization of Turkic States are sharing this excitement with us. Blessed be our victory! May God grant Azerbaijan and the Turkic world many more victories. I express my gratitude to our heroic veterans whose hearts beat with the word ‘Motherland’ each time, and I pray to God for their approval. I once again congratulate all members of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces who ended 30 years of occupation with their legendary struggle at the cost of their lives. I also heartily congratulate my brother Ilham Aliyev, the architect and leader of this great victory, and wish for his continued success.

You should know that the liberation of Karabakh is a source of great pride not only for Azerbaijan but for the entire Turkic world. Every step that the Azerbaijani army has taken on the land of Karabakh and every drop of blood shed for independence and dignity has been inscribed in the history of the Turkic world as marks of honor.

Today here, the Azerbaijani military stands shoulder to shoulder with their soldier brothers from Türkiye. Looking at our soldiers, we can all see what it means to be ‘two states, one nation.’ The flag of liberty, rising above the blood of our martyrs mixed together, waves with pride, honor, and glory across Karabakh.”

“We believe that peace prevailing in the Caucasus will serve the prosperity of the entire region from Asia to Europe. I would like to emphasize specifically here: We are very hopeful and optimistic about achieving lasting peace. We appreciate the sincere efforts of my brother Ilham Aliyev in establishing lasting peace. We are also pleased to follow the brave steps taken by Armenian Prime Minister Mr. Pashinyan on this path. Hopefully, this magnificent victory will culminate in a lasting agreement that will fortify peace and tranquility in the region, thanks to the constructive attitudes of both leaders. As Türkiye, we will continue to fulfill our role in this regard, God willing.”

Published November 08,2025

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Turkish intelligence and gendarmerie forces detained two suspects in coordinated raids in Istanbul and Adana targeting a cyberespionage network, according to security sources on Saturday.

The operation was carried out under the direction of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Investigators discovered that the two suspects were linked to a larger cybercrime organization.

During the searches, officers seized digital equipment and foreign-linked systems suspected of being used in illegal cyber activities.

The suspects confessed during questioning and provided information about individuals and groups involved in unauthorized access to personal data.

Both suspects were formally arrested under Türkiye’s cybersecurity law, while arrest warrants were issued for others believed to be abroad.

The investigation remains ongoing and is expected to expand as new evidence emerges.

As part of the operation, access to 24 websites containing query panels built from stolen personal data was blocked.

Published November 07,2025

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the UK on Friday of escalating the conflict in Ukraine.

Commenting on media reports claiming Britain sent Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine to show support as US President Donald Trump hesitates to supply American Tomahawks, Zakharova asserted that from the onset of the conflict, London has consistently acted to obstruct peace efforts.

“Therefore, the positions of Britain and official London in this case have not changed in any way. We understand perfectly well what they are doing. They are escalating the conflict. That’s all they need in the context of Ukraine,” she argued.

The remarks follow Trump’s statement on Nov. 3, in which he said he was “not really” considering the possibility of transferring Tomahawks to Ukraine but noted that he might change his position.

At the same time, in late October, the Pentagon had approved the delivery of Tomahawks to Ukraine and notified the White House that they would not damage American arsenals, contradicting Trump’s previous remarks that the US would not like to give Tomahawks to Ukraine, because it needs them “to protect the country.”

Meanwhile, in a separate statement, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olha Stefanishyna said on Friday that negotiations with Washington on the purchase of Tomahawk cruise missiles and other long-range weapons are continuing.

According to her, there are positive developments in the talks.

“The discussion is still ongoing, but we have many delegations that are working to increase the available financial resources to acquire more military capabilities in the United States,” Stefanyshina said.

Published November 07,2025

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Türkiye is increasing its efforts to boost the number of food products recognized under the EU’s geographical indications and traditional specialties schemes from 40 to 60 next year, as per the 2026 Presidential Annual Program.

The program aims to develop an innovative environment for intellectual property (IP) rights, protect the rights of IP holders within the country and worldwide, provide opportunities for innovation and the creation of value-added global brands via support programs, and combat rights violations.

The program also provides technical assistance to institutions submitting EU applications, as well as support for pilot products for identification, branding training, awareness campaign organization, and other activities.

The program also includes the creation of a plan for using artificial intelligence (AI) in registration processes.

The number of people working on patent applications for green and digital transformation will grow, and informative seminars will be held to discuss industrial property issues.

The number of registered and valid patents in the green and digital transformation sectors is expected to reach 4,000 this year and 4,400 next year.

The number of international patent applications from Türkiye is expected to reach 2,100 by the end of next year and 2,300 by 2026.

Among these targets are EU geographical indication registrations. In addition to “Gaziantep baklava,” the EU recently certified one of the country’s traditional pastries, “kaytaz boregi,” which is a landmark in the southeastern city of Hatay.