Cyprus-France Tensions: Türkiye’s Defence Ministry condemned the SOFA between the Greek Cypriot administration and France, warning it could destabilize the Eastern Mediterranean and violate the 1960 Cyprus accords, while Ankara said it is ready to respond to threats to Turkish Cypriots’ security. Anti-Terror Parliament Push: Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş urged parties to speed up the “terror-free Türkiye” process, saying work could continue even during the summer recess, and stressed the need for verifiable confirmation that the PKK has fully dissolved. Competition Crackdown in Ankara: Turkey’s competition watchdog fined a casting and talent management sector group and 36 firms a total of 42.16 million liras for anti-competitive coordination, and introduced structural rules to prevent conflicts like “package casting.” Economy Watch: The Central Bank held the policy rate at 37%, warning it will tighten if inflation outlook worsens, aiming to support the disinflation path toward a 5% target. AI Roadmap: President Erdoğan is set to unveil Türkiye’s new AI strategy on June 13, targeting digital transformation, data infrastructure, AI workforce training, and domestic model development. Regional Security Backdrop: As the Iran-US exchange of strikes continues and ceasefire efforts strain, Ankara’s broader security concerns remain tied to Eastern Mediterranean and regional escalation risks.