AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNATO & Diplomacy: At the Ankara NATO summit, President Erdoğan’s close ties with Trump stayed in focus as Trump warned allies that ignoring immigration and energy could “end” Europe, while also pressing defense-spending commitments. LGBTQ+ Travel & Culture Clash: The “Scarlet Lady” LGBTQ+ cruise was turned away by Turkey and then blocked again by Egypt, with passengers scrambling for rerouted ports and renewed debate over how Muslim-majority countries treat gay tourism. Women’s Empowerment: Türkiye’s Family and Social Services minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş joined an OIC women’s empowerment conference in Pakistan, where Türkiye and Pakistan also signed an MoU on family affairs, social services, and social protection. Literature & Heritage: Istanbul hosted a KADEM workshop spotlighting 19th-century Muslim women writers, while excavations at UNESCO-listed Ani in Kars continue uncovering Seljuk-era daily life. Arts & Lifestyle: The 33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival kept the city “listening,” and Cappadocia topped a global ranking for best sunset destinations. Regional Memory: Kahramanmaraş marked its UNESCO Creative City of Literature milestone, celebrating a living literary identity.
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