Nov 5, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC

The Planning and Budget Committee of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey has convened to evaluate the Trade Ministry's proposed budget of 104.28 billion liras for 2027. During the committee proceedings, discussions centered on national trade policies and whether recent record export performance is translating into tangible economic welfare for the public.

The morning session was also marked by minor friction among media personnel covering the proceedings inside the crowded committee hall. Tensions arose early in the day due to limited seating allocated for press members, after several journalists attempted to reserve spots using paper slips, prompting complaints and brief arguments from colleagues.

Sources: Cumhuriyet

World Health Organization experts have recommended expanding clinical trials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to include two new candidate Ebola vaccines. The initiative aims to bolster efforts against an ongoing outbreak in the country and potentially save human lives.

Large-scale clinical trials initially launched in late October utilizing Ervebo, an authorized vaccine used against specific Ebola strains. Following recommendations from WHO advisory groups, researchers plan to evaluate the two additional candidates to gather critical data regarding their safety and effectiveness in active outbreak settings.

International health officials expect that incorporating these candidates will enhance response efforts and broaden preventative options across vulnerable regions.

Sources: Digi24.

Turkey Nuclear Energy Inc. (TÜNAŞ) has signed a preliminary agreement with the Export-Import Bank of Korea to explore financing options for a proposed nuclear power plant in Sinop. The deal was formalized on November 3 during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's official visit to South Korea.

The agreement marks a new step in bilateral negotiations for Turkey's second planned nuclear power facility, located at İnceburun. However, the initiative proceeds amid persistent criticism regarding unaddressed environmental and technical issues. Opponents point to significant forest loss in the project area, unresolved plans for managing radioactive waste, and questions surrounding the legal framework of the facility's Environmental Impact Assessment. Official responses to these environmental objections remain pending as talks progress.

Sources: Cumhuriyet