Turkcell to offer Google AI tools as ‘digital perk’ for employees

Turkcell staff to use Gemini, NotebookLM and Nano Banana from Google’s AI tools Turkcell, Turkiye’s leading GSM operator by subscriber numbers, will allow its employees to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools including Gemini, NotebookLM and Nano Banana, the company’s chief executive said. Chief Executive Ali […]

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EV charging sockets surpass 40,000 in Türkiye

Figure of electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets in Türkiye exceeds 40,000, led by Istanbul The number of electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets in Türkiye rose to 40,575 in February, according to data from the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK). Total installed capacity at charging stations […]

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Top 3 tech, startup and sustainability stories of the week, March 23-27, 2026

This week’s stories are about tech, startup and sustainability, coming from the EU and the USA Uber robotaxis, now, in Las Vegas Uber began offering robotaxi rides to passengers in Las Vegas, with autonomous vehicles appearing as a selectable option in the Uber app. The […]

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EU proposes Türkiye to join payments system

EU’s proposal to Türkiye can help cost-saving in payments system The European Union (EU) proposed that Türkiye join its cost-saving payments system, in a move aimed at boosting economic integration and lowering the cost of cross-border money transfers. Jurgis Vilcinskas, EU Chargé d’affaires in Türkiye, […]

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Turkey to hold 5G tender in October, services to begin in 2026

Turkey expects 5G to transform its digital infrastructure, boosting mobile internet speeds at least tenfold Turkey will hold its long-awaited 5G spectrum tender on Oct. 16, with commercial services set to begin in April 2026, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced.  (Link in Turkish) […]

Top 3 tech, startup and sustainability stories of the week, Aug 4-8, 2025

This week’s are about tech, startup and sustainability, coming from China, Taiwan and the USA 1-TSMC trade secrets leak: three arrested Authorities in Taiwan have arrested three people suspected of stealing trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker. I […]

Top 3 tech, startup and sustainability stories of the week, July 14-18, 2025

This week’s stories are about tech, AI and coming from Europe and the USA 1-EU’s fight against disinformation: ChatEurope A coalition of prominent European news organizations unveiled ChatEurope, a multilingual chatbot designed to fight disinformation by delivering fact-checked journalism on European affairs. I saw this […]