AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBlack Sea Shipping Risk: Turkey summoned Ukraine’s ambassador in Ankara after drone attacks damaged two Turkish-operated vessels near Tuapse, raising fresh concerns for civilian shipping safety in the region. Diplomatic Push: Ankara also warned that lives, property, navigation and the marine environment must be protected, while no responsibility was publicly confirmed. Tourism Cost Pressure: Bloomberg reports Turkey’s “cheap holiday” edge is fading as hotel, dining and leisure prices rise with currency policy, pushing some European visitors to look elsewhere. SCO Summit in Bishkek: Leaders of 17 countries plus UN chief António Guterres are set to attend the SCO summit on Sept. 1, with Erdoğan among the expected participants. Halkbank Funding Boost: Halkbank says it raised $1.1bn after a US criminal case ended, improving access to international lenders. Energy Supply Watch: Reports say the US overtook Russia as Turkey’s top crude supplier in June, reflecting shifting energy routes. Legal/Politics: A Turkish court ordered the seizure and ban on sales of Ekrem İmamoğlu’s book “Millet Şahidimdir.”
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