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U.S. Ambassador to Turkey met President Trump & Secretary Rubio at the White House to discuss critical Middle East issues concerning Turkey and Syria. The Ambassador expressed optimism for achievable solutions.

The "Terror-Free Turkey" commission, established under the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM), will hold its first meeting tomorrow (August 5, 2025) chaired by TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş. The meeting will define working principles, and representatives from all political parties will share their views.

Memur-Sen General President Ali Yalçın and his delegation actively participated in the 113th ILO International Labour Conference, engaging in extensive diplomatic talks. Key outcomes included observer status for Palestine and the adoption of new biological hazards conventions. Minister Işıkhan emphasized Turkey's global labor contributions.

Ümit Özdağ's book "Vatan Yahut Silivri" examines judicial processes, patriotism, and critical periods in Turkey's recent political history. The work sheds light on the Ergenekon-Balyoz cases and national security debates from Özdağ's perspective.

Turkey is emerging as a "secure supplier" in the global metal industry, with exports reaching record highs in May 2025 in both volume and value, driven by stable production amidst global market uncertainties.

According to a DİSK-AR report, pension incomes in Turkey have dropped to 22% below the minimum wage. The report states that despite the rising number of pensioners, their share of resources is decreasing, forcing millions to work.

DİSK-AR's Q2 2025 report reveals Turkey's broad unemployment rate has surged to 32%, nearly triple the EU average. The number of jobless exceeded 13 million, with youth and women most affected.

A Presidential Decree published in the July 21, 2025, Official Gazette decided to terminate the Turkey-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreements and related texts. The gazette also included university regulations and economic announcements.

In June 2025, at least 164 workers died in Turkey, bringing the first half's work-related fatality count to 961. The report highlighted causes like falls from height, traffic accidents, and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, emphasizing the tragic plight of child, elderly, female, and migrant workers.

KESK Co-President Ayfer Koçak addressed the UNISON annual conference in England, speaking on Turkey and Middle East labor issues, including KHK dismissals, the upcoming CBA process, and pressures/trustee appointments on municipalities.

In a 24-hour period, four workers died and 15 were injured in workplace accidents across Turkey in construction, mining, and factories, highlighting severe safety negligence and insufficient inspections.

Turkey's unemployment rate fell to 8.4% in May 2025, according to Minister Vedat Işıkhan. Employment rose to 32.519 million, and youth unemployment also saw a decrease, reflecting the positive impact of investment and production-oriented growth strategies.

A devastating forest fire in Eskişehir, Turkey, claimed the lives of 10 heroes (5 forest workers, 5 AKUT volunteers). An investigation has been launched into the tragedy.

Memur-Sen Women's Commission held its 3rd Turkey Meeting, where Chairman Ali Yalçın and Sıdıka Aydın highlighted women public servants' issues, the importance of family structure, and demands for the 8th Term Collective Bargaining.

Explore the Grant Component Fair and Information Meeting held in Ankara under the Enhancing Adaptation Action in Turkey Project Grant Programme. Read about the implementation lessons, activities, and climate change adaptation goals of the 28 grant projects supported by the EU and the Republic of Türkiye.

KAMU-AR's July 2025 survey reveals Turkey's hunger line at ₺27,670 and poverty line at ₺85,344. Minimum wage and pensions fall below the hunger line, while civil servant salaries lag behind the poverty line.

Nakliyat-İş Sendikası, FedEx Express Turkey'de yaklaşık 900 işçiyi kapsayan toplu iş sözleşmesini üyelerin %70'ini aşan onayıyla imzaladığını duyurdu.

Birleşik Kamu-İş's June 2025 research reveals alarming figures: hunger line reaches 27,415 TL, poverty line 83,859 TL in Turkey. The study highlights the inadequacy of minimum wage, pensions, and civil servant salaries against rising living costs.

New regulations in Turkey's Official Gazette on May 31, 2025, shorten administrative processing times for tourist guides to 15 days and clarify disciplinary sanction definitions. Significant steps by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for guides.

The EIT Community Hub Türkiye Roadshow kicks off on June 16th at Kocaeli Bilişim Vadisi. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and TÜBİTAK will connect academics, industry, and entrepreneurs with European innovation opportunities.

A 69-year-old forest worker, Yılmaz Karabak, died in Bolu, Turkey, after being crushed by a tree he was felling. An investigation into the tragic accident has been launched.

KESK launches nationwide protests in Samsun, Adana, Izmir, and Van, demanding a "Pro-People Budget" and democracy. The union calls for unity against poverty and the exploitative system.

İSİG Assembly reports a shocking 1,566 workplace fatalities in the first nine months of 2025, with 206 deaths in September alone. The highest risks are in agriculture, construction (35% in earthquake zones), and transport.

TÜGİS (Turkish Food Industry Employers' Association) and Çalışma Hayatı Derneği (Working Life Association) have launched the EU and ILO-backed "Big Futures for Small Hands: Say No to Child Labor" project to combat child labor in Turkey. The project addresses the 720,000 child laborers in Turkey and global statistics, aiming to raise awareness and provide training for industry stakeholders.