Spain and Türkiye are launching a joint scientific effort to better understand the worsening effects of droughts and sinkholes in central Türkiye, with a particular focus on Konya, the country’s vital grain-producing region. The collaboration, which brings together Zaragoza University in Spain, Niğde University in Türkiye and the Turkish water authority, aims to map and …

Türkiye’s restaurant industry is grappling with soaring inflation, rent, energy and food costs, while facing growing public resentment over menu prices, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce’s (İTO) Restaurants, Food and Beverage Committee. Ebru Koralı Industry leaders warn that without urgent support, closures and job losses could accelerate. The committee, …

Türkiye battles climate-driven water crisis with innovation and regional cooperation… Water is not only a vital source of life but also a fundamental natural resource that supports food and energy production, transportation, waste management and industrial development. The total volume of water on Earth is estimated at approximately 1,386 million …