Gaza Flotilla Accountability: France has asked the public prosecutor to investigate reports of sexual violence, beatings, cold exposure and repeated humiliation of French nationals detained during a Gaza-bound activist flotilla, after a consul report from Turkey. Regional Politics & Diplomacy: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will expand cooperation with Muslim and neighboring countries, citing Eid al-Adha calls with leaders including Turkey, Pakistan and Malaysia. Turkey in Memory & Identity: Türkiye marked the 33rd anniversary of the 1993 Solingen racist arson attack, honoring five members of the Genç family and reiterating a fight against racism and Islamophobia. Culture & Heritage: Cappadocia’s Contemporary Art Museum is expanding the region’s cultural identity beyond fairy chimneys and balloons, with 350 works and a growing local artist community. Lifestyle & Food Culture: Türkiye has registered its first domestic salep varieties, aiming to boost cultivation and protect wild orchid habitats. Tourism Business: Istanbul strengthened its lead as Türkiye’s top tourism gateway in April, while Safaryar Holidays expands contracted hotel room supply ahead of peak summer. Education in English: The University of Cyprus launched applications for its first English-language undergraduate degree in urban sustainability studies under a European university network. Music Event Buzz: Kanye West is set for a massive Istanbul concert expected to draw around 100,000 people, with a festival-style lineup of Turkish artists.