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Turkey-AB Agriculture Trade Rises, Istanbul Traffic Disruption

Turkey-AB agricultural trade grows 10.7%, while a multi-vehicle accident disrupts traffic in Istanbul.

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Business conditions in Turkey remain stable with notable growth in agricultural trade with the EU and minor traffic disruptions in Istanbul. Commodity markets show shifts due to geopolitical developments, but overall impact on business is limited.

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In this briefing 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü · Brent crude oil · gold market · İbrahim Yumaklı · Turkey · European Union

Disruption

  • Logistics

Traffic disrupted by accident on 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü

a city with lots of traffic on it at night
Ahmet Hikmet Turan / Unsplash

A multi-vehicle accident involving five cars occurred on the 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü in Istanbul, causing significant traffic congestion, according to reports from Yeni Safak. The incident led to delays for commuters and logistics operators using this critical route. Emergency services were deployed to the scene to manage the situation and clear the affected area. The accident highlights the vulnerability of Istanbul's traffic infrastructure to disruptions.

Impact Logistics operators and commuters face delays due to traffic congestion on a key Istanbul bridge.

Sources: Yeni Safak ↗

Markets

  • Finance

Petrol prices fall, impacting gold and silver markets

Petrol prices have declined as diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran gain momentum, affecting global energy markets, according to Yeni Safak. The price of Brent crude oil fell close to $110 per barrel. Concurrently, gold and silver prices continued their downward trend, reflecting market adjustments to the changing geopolitical landscape. The developments indicate a shift in investor sentiment and potential impacts on commodity markets.

Impact Commodity traders see falling petrol prices and continued declines in gold and silver.

Sources: Yeni Safak ↗

Trade

  • Agriculture

Turkey-AB agricultural trade reaches $11.4 billion

Turkey's agricultural trade with the European Union increased by 10.7% in the first nine months of 2026, reaching approximately $11.4 billion, according to Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. The growth reflects stronger bilateral trade relations and increased demand for Turkish agricultural products in the EU market. Yumaklı highlighted the importance of this trade for Turkey's economy and its agricultural sector. The increase comes amid a backdrop of global economic challenges, underscoring the resilience of Turkey's agricultural exports.

Impact Agricultural exporters to the EU benefit from a 10.7% trade growth, reaching $11.4 billion.

Sources: STAR ↗

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