Turkey's Agenda: Cyber Security Strategy, Export Records, and Critical Dam Levels

Three-Year Strategic Roadmap for Cyber Security The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has developed a comprehensive cyber security exercise calendar covering the next three years to protect Turkey's digital infrastructure.
According to the plan, 11 national and international exercises will be held in 2026, followed by 12 in 2027 and 13 in 2028.
The initiative aims to develop national cyber response tools and tighten audit mechanisms.
AK Party Deputy Chairman Ömer İleri emphasized the strategic importance of correct data management for digital sovereignty, stating the goal is to create a human-centric technology ecosystem.
Record Machinery Exports and New Transport Regulations The machinery sector started 2026 strongly, with January exports increasing by 3.3% compared to the same period last year, reaching $2.2 billion.
The export value per kilogram reached a historic peak of $8.9.
Kutlu Karavelioğlu, President of the Machinery Exporters' Association, highlighted the importance of cost control and international agreements for global competitiveness.
In the transportation sector, traffic fines have been increased as part of the fight against illegal transport services.
Mehmet Yiğiner, President of the TŞOF, stated that the new regulations would play a critical role in preventing unregistered transportation.
Urban Transformation Strategies and Istanbul's Water Crisis Expert Harun Tanrıvermiş, evaluating urban transformation processes, noted that the process cannot be managed by the public sector alone.
He suggested that municipalities, the private sector, and real estate investment funds must also be involved to ensure sustainable development.
Meanwhile, dam occupancy rates in Istanbul are reaching alarming levels.
Currently at 40%, which is significantly below seasonal norms, Prof.
Meriç Albay reminded that at least 70% occupancy is required for a safe transition into the summer months.
Conversely, air pollution in the city saw a positive development, decreasing by 36% in January compared to the previous year.
Volunteer Steps in the Fight Against Climate Change As part of the fight against the climate crisis, the Cemre Foundation announced new volunteer-based projects to increase social awareness of environmental issues.
The foundation aims to serve as a bridge between citizens who want to find solutions to environmental problems and active environmental projects.