Start of the most important choice: municipal elections

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Turkey has severed trade ties with Israel.

The visit of the Head of the National Intelligence Organization to the headquarters of the Republican People's Party (CHP) to brief the leader of the main opposition party is a step that serves to strengthen the tradition of state governance in Turkey. This action reinforces a trend that emerged after the democratic transition of power on May 14, 1950, which has since become irreversible.

The "Astana Process," initiated in January 2017 by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to address the Syrian conflict, has held 21 summit meetings to date. The process, involving Turkey, Iran, and Russia, saw a significant change during its latest session held on November 11-12 in Astana, where representatives from the Damascus regime and the opposition were also invited. Ankara played a role in this unexpected move, as it has been attempting to normalize relations with the Damascus regime for nearly a year. Despite previous unsuccessful efforts, hopes have now turned to the "Astana Process."

As Donald Trump solidifies his comeback bid, having become only the second individual in U.S. history to mount a successful return after defeat, a notable shift ripples across Turkey’s political landscape.