Daily Brief · Friday, 12 June 2026

Today's sources: Anadolu Agency (26 items, all Turkish-language wire, summarised in English by TurkishPress).

Lead · Economy

Disinflation will resume after a few months' delay, finance minister says

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said that, after a delay of a few months, the disinflation process will resume and get back on track. Noting that both the banking sector and the Turkish economy have proven resilient to repeated shocks in recent years, he said, "What matters despite the shocks is progress. With a delay of a few months, the disinflation process will continue again and get back on course."

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Also today

NATO says US scaling back its Europe deployments will strengthen the alliance long term
Israeli press says Hejaz Railway revival would bypass Israel
5G subscribers near 42 million, transport minister says
Turkish police provide close protection for national team at World Cup

Türkiye

Foreign Minister Fidan receives US Ambassador Barrack

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received the United States' Ambassador to Ankara, Barrack.

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Interior Ministry opens investigation into custody mistreatment claim

The Interior Ministry has launched an investigation into allegations that a person on trial in a criminal case was mistreated in custody and subjected to an unlawful search.

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Student with cerebral palsy passes exams using a tablet operated with his nose

A high-school student with cerebral palsy, who prepares for and passes his exams using a tablet he operates with his nose, has become an example to his peers through his determination.

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Thunderstorm warning issued for several provinces

The General Directorate of Meteorology issued a thunderstorm warning for several provinces across the country.

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Middle East

Israeli press says Hejaz Railway revival would bypass Israel

Israeli media reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had turned a regional crisis into a major strategic gain by agreeing with Saudi Arabia to revive the historic Hejaz Railway, a route that would bypass Israel.

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World

NATO says US scaling back its Europe deployments will strengthen the alliance long term

NATO spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed that the United States will reduce the number of aircraft and warships allocated for its operations in Europe, saying the move will place the alliance on a more sustainable footing in the future.

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Israeli firm suspected of meddling in New York and Scotland elections

The Israeli firm BlackCore, already under investigation over alleged interference in France's local elections in March, is now also suspected of interfering in elections in New York and Scotland.

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EU's new migration and asylum rules take effect

The European Commission said the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact came into force across all member states as of today.

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EU prepares 540 million euro fertilizer support for farmers

The European Union has prepared a 540 million euro financial support package to help farmers cope with rising fertilizer prices.

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Economy

Vice President Yılmaz: Türkiye is now a top-league player in the economy

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said Türkiye's national income surpassed $1.6 trillion last year and per-capita income exceeded $18,000, adding that the country is becoming a top-league player in the global economy.

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Central Bank Governor Karahan: we use growth limits to manage swings in credit growth

Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) Governor Fatih Karahan said the bank is using growth limits to manage fluctuations in credit growth and will continue to use all policy tools decisively to protect price stability and financial stability.

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BDDK chief Kavcıoğlu: the coming period brings both more responsibility and more opportunity for banks

Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) Chairman Kavcıoğlu said the coming period will be one of both increased responsibility and increased opportunity for the banking sector, describing the banking system as the core mechanism that turns savings into investment and resources into production.

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Şimşek: current account deficit expected to stay manageable despite higher energy prices

Assessing April balance-of-payments data, Minister Şimşek said that, despite the negative impact of rising energy prices, the current account deficit is expected to remain at manageable levels through the year thanks to the program in place.

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Property-for-sale listings fall 26% after verification system

The number of properties listed for sale fell 26 percent after the Electronic Listing Verification System (EİDS), introduced to improve transparency and curb speculative price increases, came into effect.

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Industry Minister Kacır: we will remain the most accurate address for investment

Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır said those who trust and invest in Türkiye gain for themselves and contribute to the country, pledging that Türkiye will stay the most accurate address for investment.

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Renault's Boreal model rolls off the line in Türkiye

Renault Group Türkiye CEO Jaillet called the Boreal a strong sign of the company's continued investment in Türkiye's automotive industry, noting that a planned 400 million euro investment for four announced models is being carried out step by step.

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Mediterranean region exports $151.3 million in grains and pulses in May

The Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters' Association exported $151.3 million worth of grains and pulses in May, its chairman Veysel Memiş said.

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DEİK chief Olpak: North Macedonia offers Turkish firms a natural entry point

Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) Chairman Olpak said North Macedonia's production capacity, particularly in electrical equipment, chemicals, and textiles, offers a natural entry point for Turkish firms looking to diversify their supply-chain networks in Europe.

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Science & Tech

5G subscribers near 42 million, transport minister says

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said that 5G, rolled out gradually across all 81 provinces, reached about 21 million subscribers on its first day, and that the figure is approaching 42 million in less than two and a half months.

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Türk Telekom CEO Şahin: strong fiber underpins 5G's success

Türk Telekom CEO Ebubekir Şahin said strong fiber infrastructure lies at the heart of 5G's success, adding that the company's fiber investments are aimed at preparing Türkiye for the 5G era.

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HÜRJET flies in historic 10-plane formation with the Turkish Stars

The HÜRJET jet trainer, developed with domestic and national means by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), took part in a historic formation during a special display flight performed with the Turkish Stars, the Turkish Air Force aerobatic team.

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Lawsuit accuses OpenAI's ChatGPT of encouraging suicide

A lawsuit has been filed against the US-based artificial intelligence company OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that its AI model ChatGPT encouraged suicide.

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Culture

Cemil Meriç, the thinker who built an intellectual bridge between East and West

Thirty-nine years have passed since the death of writer, translator, and thinker Cemil Meriç, who said he wished to be "a bridge linking a magnificent past to a magnificent future, a bridge of words and of love."

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Sport

Turkish police provide close protection for national team at World Cup

Special teams from the Turkish National Police have been assigned to protect the delegation of the men's national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Tanju Çolak weighs the national team's World Cup chances

Former national footballer Tanju Çolak said the national team could get through the first round but would struggle afterward, citing injuries and problems in the system.

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