February 23, 2026 Agenda: President Erdoğan’s Ethiopia Visit and Galatasaray-Juventus Match Take Center Stage

Diplomatic Traffic: President Erdoğan in Ethiopia President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is conducting an official visit to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, for diplomatic talks.
He will be received with an official ceremony and meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The discussions will focus on bilateral relations, regional issues, and strategic cooperation.
Following the signing of various agreements, the leaders are scheduled to hold a joint press conference and attend an official dinner in his honor.
Intense Political Agenda in Ankara In the capital, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Numan Kurtulmuş and Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will participate in the "Governors' Meeting" program.
Yılmaz is also set to hold a strategic dialogue meeting regarding the technology ecosystem.
At the TBMM, political parties including the CHP, MHP, and DEM Party will hold their weekly group meetings to evaluate current developments as the General Assembly continues its sessions.
Ministerial Programs and Local Developments Cabinet members will participate in various programs throughout the day.
Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş will attend summits on family and human rights in Ankara and Istanbul.
Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change Murat Kurum will meet with citizens in Konya for a lottery ceremony involving 15,200 housing units and workplaces.
Other political highlights include advisory council meetings attended by AK Party Deputy Chairmen and the ongoing governors' conference under the Ministry of Interior.
Economic Data and Financial Indicators The economic management calendar includes several critical data releases today.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) will announce the House Price Index for January.
Additionally, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) will release the results of the 2025 Life Satisfaction Survey and motor vehicle statistics to the public.
Major Match in the Sports World: Galatasaray Takes the Field While the ceasefire process and humanitarian situation in Gaza remain international priorities, excitement is peaking in the sports world.
Galatasaray will host the Italian side Juventus in Istanbul for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 play-off.
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak will be in attendance to watch the critical match.
In the field of education, Council of Higher Education (YÖK) President Prof.
Erol Özvar will chair a strategic meeting aimed at expanding vocational schools within organized industrial zones.