Turkey Roundup: 2024 as hottest year, decrease in stocks sales, 'attack' on LGBTQ community
2024 was Turkey's hottest-year on record
Turkey has faced a dual challenge in 2024, marked by significant environmental and social developments. Firstly, the National Weather Agency announced that Turkey recorded its hottest year on record, with an average temperature soaring to 15.6°C, exceeding the previous record set in 2010. This rise further signifies a global trend, with other nations also reporting extreme temperatures. Consequently, concerns regarding climate change have intensified, particularly with the UN's World Meteorological Organisation categorising 2024 as the hottest year globally. Drought conditions have worsened, particularly in regions like the Aegean coast where rainfall was notably below normal levels, Barron's reports.
Reviewing attendance for rehearsals (If it is time, day or people)
In a notable domestic security development, Turkey's National Intelligence Organisation (MİT) apprehended Muhammed Dib Korali, an alleged mastermind behind the 2013 Reyhanlı bombings which resulted in the tragic loss of 53 lives. The operation, conducted in Syria, reflects Turkey's ongoing struggle against terrorism and its proactive measures to ensure national security. As reported by DuvaR, this significant arrest follows previous efforts, including the capture of another suspect in 2018, underscoring the persistence of these operations in response to past atrocities.
Skull found identified as 11-year-old boy, not Cleopatra's sister Arsinoë IV
Turning to historical matters, a recent examination of a skull previously thought to belong to Cleopatra's half-sister, Arsinoë IV, has revealed it belonged to an 11-year-old boy. Through advanced methodologies such as CT scans and DNA analyses, researchers confirmed the age and gender of the remains, elucidating their physical anomalies indicative of Treacher-Collins syndrome. This discovery raises intriguing questions about the identity and final resting place of Arsinoë IV, contributing to the mysteries surrounding ancient history, Gadgets 360 reports.
Turkey's Erdogan launches 'Year of the Family' with an attack on the LGBTQ+ community
In socio-political news, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the "Year of the Family," a campaign intertwined with his controversial viewpoints on societal structures. His discourse positioned the LGBTQ+ community as a perceived threat to traditional family values, prompting measures intended to bolster birth rates through various financial incentives. This declaration highlights the ongoing tensions between governmental frameworks and minority rights in Turkey, as the government maintains a recoil against criticisms and stringent measures against the LGBTQ+ demographic, as reported by ABC News.
Turkey stocks lower at close of trade; BIST 100 down 1.79%
Turkey's stock market experienced a decline, with the BIST 100 index down by 1.79%. This downturn was reflected across various sectors, particularly Wood, Paper & Printing, as well as Holdings & Investments. Conversely, Investing.com reports that some stocks managed to gain, while commodities reflected a mixed outlook with declines in gold futures and an increase in crude oil prices. The fluctuating valuation of the Turkish lira against the dollar adds another layer of complexity to the economic landscape, as investors navigate these changes.
