AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarthquake Risk: Turkey’s Natural Disaster Insurance Institution (DASK) says about 42% of homes still lack compulsory earthquake insurance, even 27 years after the 17 August 1999 Marmara quake—coverage is lowest in the Black Sea region at 45%. Climate & Wildfire Pressure: Turkey is stepping up probes into forest fires, with authorities identifying 43 suspects, as Europe continues to battle extreme heat-driven blazes. Marine Protection Clash: Greece rejects Turkey’s newly declared “national marine parks” in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean, saying the zones extend into international waters and violate the Law of the Sea. Renewables Push: Turkey has outlined a timeframe for its first offshore wind tender (early 2027) and plans to expand renewable cooperation with Saudi Arabia. Plastic Pollution: A report flags a microplastic crisis gripping Turkey’s tourist coasts amid record plastic imports. Energy Security: Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains halted amid the Iran standoff, keeping regional energy risks in focus.
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