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According to World Steel Association data, Türkiye ranked 6th in steel exports with 17.5 million tons in 2025; it ranked 5th in imports with 19.8 million tons.…

The temporary safeguard measure published by the European Commission on 18 September will enter into force on 25 September. A tariff quota of 14,161.55 tonnes was allocated to Türkiye for lamination and cores; the duration is 155 days.…

Fatih Şener, head of the DEİK Logistics Business Council, said Turkish truck drivers are turned back at borders due to Type C visas. He noted that resolving the issue requires a Type D visa agreement with the EU and issuing 25,000 visas.…

The average diesel price per litre in the European Union reached a 2026 record at 2.26 euros. In Türkiye, the price of diesel rose 61% compared to the end of February.…

According to Eurostat and Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, Türkiye's cattle population rose 4.3% in 2025 to 17,709,000, while France, first among EU countries, had 16,237,000. Türkiye's sheep population stands at 46,689,000 and goat population at 11,186,000.…

In operations spanning 15 provinces, legal proceedings were reportedly launched against 162 suspects, 9 associations and 13 businesses. The EU said it was following the detentions and access blocks "with concern," had "noted" reports that most detainees were released, and reiterated its call for anti-discrimination recommendations to be implemented.…

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat discussed cooperation in space and defense, energy, telecommunications and critical raw materials with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and stressed the importance of updating the Customs Union.…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Strasbourg, proposed a social media ban for under-13s and limited, supervised access up to age 15; the plan must still be debated and voted on by the 27 member states.…