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Küfürlü videosu gündeme gelen Savcı Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk görevden uzaklaştırıldı - Evrensel — Photo: Evrensel

Society World press 42 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

Prosecutor Uçuk surrenders to courthouse, travel ban imposed against him

Bozova Public Prosecutor Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk, suspended for three months by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) on September 18, surrendered to Tekirdağ Courthouse with his lawyer after a detention order. The court imposed a travel ban citing "strong suspicion of crime"; Uçuk stated he did not publish the video.

State State Pro-government Pro-gov Independent Indep. Opposition Opp. Foreign Foreign

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State media, Pro-government press, Independent press, Opposition press, and Foreign press These reports convey that following the suspension decision by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK), the Tekirdağ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation for the crime of "insulting a public official" and issued a detention order for Uçuk; no information is provided regarding the subsequent stage.

Pro-government press, Independent press, and Opposition press According to these reports, following the detention order, Uçuk surrendered to the Tekirdağ Courthouse and gave a statement alongside his lawyer; the judgeship to which he was referred issued a judicial control decision in the form of a travel ban.

Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk Tekirdağ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bozova

Büyükçekmece'de Toprak Kayması: Göçük Altında Kalanlar Var — Photo: Gerçek Gündem

Society 32 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

Landslide in Büyükçekmece: 2 workers trapped under collapse at construction site

A landslide occurred during excavation in a villa garden in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece Alkent 2000 neighborhood, trapping 2 workers. Sources diverge on the outcome: some report both workers remain trapped, while others report one worker was rescued and efforts continue for the other.

State State Pro-government Pro-gov Independent Indep. Opposition Opp. Foreign Foreign

Where reports differ

State media, Independent press, and Opposition press These outlets reported that one of the two workers trapped under the collapse was rescued and taken to the hospital, while efforts continue for the other. Ali İkram Tuna, the District Governor of Büyükçekmece, stated that a 4-meter collapse occurred during unauthorized septic tank excavation and one worker was pulled out alive.

State media, Pro-government press, Independent press, and Opposition press These outlets reported that 2 workers remained trapped following a landslide at the construction site and teams' rescue operations were ongoing; they did not include information that any worker had been rescued.

Büyükçekmece Istanbul Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)

Anayasa Mahkemesi: Özgür Özel — Photo: Evrensel

Politics World press 12 sources 19 Sept, 23:42

Constitutional Court rules Özgür Özel's freedom of expression was violated

In the moral damages lawsuit filed by Fuat Oktay, the Constitutional Court ruled that ordering Özel to pay 10,000 lira constituted a violation of freedom of expression; it decided that Özel should be paid 50,000 lira in compensation and that the file be sent back to the Ankara 25th Civil Court of First Instance for retrial.[TRUNC]

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Özgür Özel Fuat Oktay Constitutional Court Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Türk Telekom

İstanbul'da yarın bazı yollar trafiğe kapatılacak — Photo: BirGün

Life World press 29 sources 19 Sept, 23:28

Some roads in Istanbul to close Sunday for running and cycling events

The Istanbul Police Department announced that some roads in Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Beykoz will be closed from 06:00 until the end of tomorrow's running and cycling events, with alternative routes designated. Road closures were also reported in Ankara.

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Istanbul Police Department Istanbul Fatih Beyoğlu Beykoz Ankara

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Fon yöneticisi ve holding patronlarının mal varlıklarına tedbir konuldu — Photo: Tele2 Haber

Economy World press 33 sources 19 Sept, 09:37

Differing figures on number of arrests in capital markets investigation

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that suspects, including a fund management board chairman and members, were arrested over allegations of manipulative trading, and 51 people were banned from leaving the country; access to 246 social media accounts was blocked.

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Where reports differ

State media and foreign press TRT Haber and DW Türkçe reported in their headlines that a total of 20 suspects were arrested.

Opposition and independent press Tele2 Haber and Bloomberg HT, citing Gürlek's statement, highlighted that 4 suspects were arrested and 51 people were subjected to a travel ban.

Akın Gürlek Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Capital Markets Board (SPK) Cybersecurity Directorate

Salah 85 metrelik koşuyla hesabı erken açtı: İlk derbisine goller ve asistle başladı — Photo: Nefes

Sport 40 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 23:13

Trabzonspor defeats Galatasaray 4-0; Salah scores 3 goals, Buruk shown red card

In the 6th week of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 4-0 at Papara Park; Salah brought his tally to 7 goals this season with a hat-trick. Sent-off manager Okan Buruk stated he did not insult the referee, claiming "he sent me off intentionally."

FT 4–0

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Trabzonspor Galatasaray Mohamed Salah Okan Buruk Thomas Reis Uğurcan Çakır

Nuri Şahin: 'Hepimizin ana hedefi Başakşehir'i yeniden o yarışa sokmak' — Photo: Sabah (spor)

Sport 14 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 23:28

Başakşehir defeats Gençlerbirliği 4-0, Nuri Şahin calls match a "reaction"

In week 6 of the Süper Lig, Başakşehir defeated Gençlerbirliği 4-0 at home, taking their tally to 7 points. Manager Nuri Şahin said the team showed the expected reaction following last week's 5-0 loss.

FT 4–0

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Istanbul Başakşehir Gençlerbirliği Nuri Şahin Süper Lig

Kaşif Kozinoğlu soruşturması: Hasan Atilla Uğur adliyeye sevk edildi — Photo: Artı Gerçek

Politics World press 74 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 21:28

4 detained in Kozinoğlu investigation, prosecutor's office announces charges

The Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced 4 people were detained in Istanbul and Tekirdağ in the investigation into former intelligence agency MİT official Kaşif Kozinoğlu, who died in prison in 2011; charges include "intentional killing", forming a criminal organization, and violating Law No. 2937. Two former prosecutors were previously arrested.

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State media, Pro-government press, Neutral press, and Opposition press According to these sources, considering their ages and health conditions, the judgeship ruled for judicial control measures in the form of house arrest for retired Colonel Hasan Atilla Uğur and retired Captain Hasan Ataman Yıldırım.

Pro-government press According to this account, an arrest decision was issued for the two retired officers rather than house arrest.

Kaşif Kozinoğlu Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Akın Gürlek intelligence agency MİT Silivri

Ünlülere yönelik yeni "uyuşturucu" operasyonu: Nilperi Şahinkaya ve Hasan Şaş hakkında adli kontrol, 3 kişi hakkında tutuklama talebi — Photo: Gazete Oksijen

Society World press 49 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 19:40

Two arrested in drug investigation; Hasan Şaş and Sefo released

Of the 21 people detained in an investigation by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Sayat Zurnacı and Aytaç Kart were arrested, while Hasan Şaş and Nilperi Şahinkaya were released under judicial control. Rapper Sefo (Seyfullah Sağır) was released after processing, and stated that no criminal element was found at his home.

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Where reports differ

Pro-government press (A Haber) A Haber reported that of the five suspects brought before the court, Sayat Zurnacı and Aytaç Kart were arrested, while a judicial control order was issued for Muhammed Kahyaoğlu, Nilperi Şahinkaya and Hasan Şaş.

Pro-government press (Yeni Akit) Yeni Akit also wrote that Zurnacı and Kart were arrested, but only listed Nilperi Şahinkaya and Hasan Şaş as those released under judicial control.

Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Nilperi Şahinkaya Hasan Şaş Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command

Politics World press 11 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 19:40

In new-party name dispute, decision left to the Constitutional Court

Following an application by the Yenilik Party, the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) Chief Public Prosecutor's Office sent Yeni Parti a notice regarding a name change; CHP leader Özgür Özel said they would not change the name, but if the Constitutional Court finds "there is confusion," they would proceed with a minor change.

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Where reports differ

Pro-government press Haber7 relayed a claim made by journalist Sinan Burhan on tv100: that Öztürk Yılmaz proposed giving up the party's name in exchange for being declared the presidential candidate during negotiations.

Opposition and foreign press Sözcü and Sputnik Türkiye focused on Özel's statements: according to legal experts, there is no name similarity, and the decision rests with the Constitutional Court.

Özgür Özel Yeni Parti Yenilik Partisi Öztürk Yılmaz Constitutional Court Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) Chief Public Prosecutor's Office

Pusula ve Tera'dan 2 üst düzey yönetici gözaltına alındı — Photo: Nefes

Economy World press 57 sources 19 Sept, 19:40

Five executives from Pusula and Tera detained in fund investigation

In the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's capital markets investigation, Pusula Holding Chairman Serdar Turhan, Tera Yatırım Holding Chairman Emre Tezmen, and executives Alper Öztürk, Emre Alkin and Kerem Alkin were detained. In the case file, 4 suspects are under arrest, and 51 people are subject to a travel ban and asset freeze.

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Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Pusula Portföy Tera Yatırım Akın Gürlek Destek Yatırım

Muş merkezli yasa dışı bahis operasyonu: 16 şüpheli tutuklandı — Photo: Milat

World World press 35 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 18:46

Number of detentions in forex fraud investigation rises to 201

In the "Israel-linked forex fraud" operation carried out by MİT and police under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the number of detentions rose to 201; 9 of those detained are Israeli nationals and 11 are Pakistani nationals. Assets worth 1.5 billion lira belonging to suspects were seized, along with 80 vehicles and 12 properties.

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Where reports differ

State media, pro-government press, neutral press, opposition press and foreign press According to information reported in the initial stage, 174 to 175 suspects were detained in the operation and assets worth 1.5 billion lira were seized.

Pro-government press, neutral press and opposition press These sources report that of 248 people under investigation, 201 have been detained, and that 45 of those in custody are nationals of 20 different countries.

Akın Gürlek Interior Ministry intelligence agency MİT Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Interpol

Ferdi Kadıoğlu ilk 11'de başladı, Brighton Arsenal'ı yıktı — Photo: Nefes

Sport 15 sources 19 Sept, 21:51

Brighton, featuring Ferdi Kadıoğlu, defeats Arsenal 3-0

In the 5th week of the Premier League, Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 with goals from Gross, Kostoulas, and Andres; Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season. National player Ferdi Kadıoğlu started the match in the first 11.

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Where reports differ

Neutral press NTV Spor wrote that Ferdi Kadıoğlu was substituted off in the 77th minute, while Ajansspor reported that the player stayed on the pitch for 90 minutes.

Pro-government press Türkiye Gazetesi reported that Ferdi Kadıoğlu played for 76 minutes in the match.

Ferdi Kadıoğlu Brighton Arsenal Premier League

Özel: Muhalefet olmayı kabul etseydim, önceki görevimdeydim — Photo: Ekonomim

Politics World press 8 sources 19 Sept, 22:05

Özel: Mansur Yavaş's candidacy is a very important option

Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel told T24 that Ekrem İmamoğlu is a candidate "as long as he is legally eligible," adding that Mansur Yavaş's candidacy is also "a very important option." Özel said, "They will do everything so President Ekrem cannot run," and noted he was informed beforehand about Yavaş's September 9 meeting with Erdoğan.

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Özgür Özel Ekrem İmamoğlu Mansur Yavaş Yeni Parti CHP T24

Bakanlık fındık borsalarına inceleme başlattı: Müfettiş görevlendirildi — Photo: BirGün

Economy World press 23 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Trade Ministry assigns inspectors to hazelnut exchanges

The ministry announced it has assigned inspectors to examine transactions at the Ordu, Giresun, Ünye and Fatsa Commodity Exchanges. It said administrative sanctions would be applied if activities disrupting market balance and free competition are identified during the inspections.

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Trade Ministry Ordu Giresun Ordu Commodity Exchange

EuroLeague Süper Kupa yarı finalinde Fenerbahçe, Olympiakos — Photo: Evrensel

Sport 23 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 20:12

Fenerbahçe Tarfin finishes third in EuroLeague Super Cup

Fenerbahçe Tarfin, defeated 92-90 by Olympiacos in the semifinals of the tournament in Abu Dhabi, beat Dubai Basketball 85-77 in the third-place match; Real Madrid and Olympiacos will face off in the final.

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Fenerbahçe Olympiacos Real Madrid Dubai Basketball EuroLeague

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Avusturya'daki sprint yarışında 17. oldu — Photo: Gazete Oksijen

Sport 10 sources 19 Sept, 18:46

Razgatlıoğlu finishes MotoGP Austria sprint race in 17th place

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished the sprint race held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg in 17th place; the race was won by Jorge Martin. The main race, over 28 laps, will take place at 15:00 Turkey time.

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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Jorge Martin MotoGP Prima Pramac Yamaha Spielberg

Son Dakika | Destek Yatırım Bankası’nın patronu Altunç Kumova tutuklandı — Photo: Halk TV

Economy 16 sources 19 Sept, 18:46

Destek Investment Bank Chairman Kumova arrested

Altunç Kumova, who was detained on September 17 as part of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into irregular capital market transactions, was arrested. In the course of the process, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) had ordered the liquidation of 130 funds belonging to 7 companies.

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Altunç Kumova Destek Investment Bank Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Capital Markets Board (SPK) Hedef Holding

Society 18 sources 19 Sept, 16:11

Downpour in Trabzon and Rize: damage reported in 9 neighborhoods and 7 villages in İyidere

İyidere Mayor Saffet Mete said that after two streams overflowed, major damage occurred in 9 neighborhoods and 7 villages, that 7 homes were evacuated as a precaution, and that there was no loss of life. The Trabzon Governor's Office said rainfall reached about 50 kilograms per square meter in places and that 533 personnel were in the field.

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Trabzon Tahir Şahin AFAD Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality ÇORUH EDAŞ

BDDK, Bank Mellat'ın Türkiye'deki faaliyet iznini kaldırdı — Photo: Ekonomim

Economy World press 36 sources 19 Sept, 13:15

BDDK revokes operating license of Iran-based Bank Mellat

Under a decision dated September 18 published in the Official Gazette, the operating license of Bank Mellat's Istanbul Türkiye Central Branch was revoked under Article 71/1-b of the Banking Law; according to DW and Euronews, the justification cited a threat to depositors' rights and the trust and stability of the financial system.

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BDDK Bank Mellat Official Gazette TMSF Iran

In your money

Inflation

Cost of living

Istanbul metro (full fare) 46,20 TL
Gasoline (1 liter) 80,40 TL 12.40%
Diesel (1 liter) 96,30 TL 16.40%
LPG autogas (1 liter) 34,99 TL
Electricity (residential, 1 kWh) 3,24 TL/kWh
Average residential rent, Istanbul (monthly) 45.510 TL

Turkey by the numbers Resmî Gazete

Net minimum wage TL/month

28,075.5

2016 2026

The numbers

Year	TL/month
2016	1,300.00
2017	1,404.00
2018	1,603.00
2019	2,020.00
2020	2,324.00
2021	2,826.00
2022	4,253.00
2023	8,506.00
2024	17,002.00
2025	22,104.00
2026	28,075.50

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Bursa'da soğuk hava deposunda yangın — Photo: BirGün

Society 11 sources 19 Sept, 18:46

Fire breaks out at cold storage facility in Bursa's Yenişehir district

A fire broke out at a cold storage facility in the Karaköy neighborhood, with numerous fire crews responding; smoke was seen from many points in the district. According to one source, the facility processed black figs for export.

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Bursa Yenişehir Bursa Metropolitan Municipality

Society World press 14 sources 19 Sept, 17:22

Minister Tekin: Mid-term breaks could be scrapped in years when the calendar doesn't fit

Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said on a television broadcast that they try to align mid-term breaks with the Ramadan and Sacrifice holidays, and that in years when the calendar does not align, mid-term breaks could be scrapped. Tekin noted that under regulations, students must attend school for 180 working days.

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Yusuf Tekin Education Ministry (MEB) CNN Türk

Gerekçe ''Ailem Güvende'' soruşturması: Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği’nin X hesabına erişim engeli talebi — Photo: BirGün

Society World press 6 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 17:07

Turkish Psychiatric Association: Access block requested on our X account

The association announced that, as part of the "Ailem Güvende" investigation, a request was first made to block access to CETAD's X account and then to its own. The association, which has 7,138 members, said that restricting access to scientific health information poses a risk to public health.

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Turkish Psychiatric Association Association for Sexual Education, Treatment and Research (CETAD) X Ailem Güvende investigation

Küçükçekmece’de kentsel dönüşüm aşamasındaki bina kendiliğinden çöktü: 2 yaralı var, AFAD ekipleri enkazda arama çalışmalarını tamamladı — Photo: TGRT Haber

Society World press 19 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 10:21

Remaining part of building under demolition collapses in Küçükçekmece

Sources diverge on the number injured: 2 or 3 people. The standing part of a block in Şirin Sitesi in İnönü neighbourhood, being demolished as part of urban renewal, collapsed; a search with dogs was carried out in the rubble.

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Where reports differ

State media, Pro-government press, Neutral press, Opposition press and Foreign press These sources reported that the collapse, which occurred around 20:30, injured 2 passers-by, and that a search by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and fire department with dogs found no one under the rubble.

Opposition press Yeniçağ, citing DHA, reported that 3 passers-by were lightly injured and that a dog search began for 2 people believed to possibly be trapped under the rubble.

Küçükçekmece Istanbul Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Küçükçekmece Municipality

Yeni Parti Genel Başkanı Özgür Özel: — Photo: Evrensel

Politics World press 5 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 14:10

Özel responds to early election debate: We will reach that ballot box

Yeni Parti Chairman Özgür Özel said he visited Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey, who was arrested and suspended from duty, in prison. Özel said, regarding the early election debate, "They cannot deceive the people, we will reach that ballot box and we will win that election too," and called for the "Tera Fund" transactions to be disclosed.

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Özgür Özel Yeni Parti Mustafa Bozbey Bursa AK Party (AKP)

Beşiktaş, Amedspor deplasmanında seriyi sürdürmek istiyor — Photo: BirGün

Sport 31 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 17:07

Four players missing from Beşiktaş's squad for Amed Sportif Faaliyetler match

Beşiktaş announced its travel squad for tomorrow's 8:00 p.m. match in Diyarbakır; four footballers are absent from the list. Sources differ on the reasons for their absence: some cite injury for all four, while one reports injury only for Trossard.

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State media, pro-government press, neutral press and opposition press Reports based on these sources stated that Leandro Trossard, Semih Kılıçsoy, Mustafa Erhan Hekimoğlu and Yasin Özcan were left off the squad due to injuries.

Neutral press Mersin Haber wrote that only Leandro Trossard was diagnosed with "traumatic bone edema in the heel bone," and that Yasin Özcan, Semih Kılıçsoy and Mustafa Hekimoğlu were simply not taken to Diyarbakır, without giving a reason.

Beşiktaş Amed Sportif Faaliyetler Leandro Trossard Diyarbakır Trendyol Süper Lig

Foça halk buluşmasında — Photo: Evrensel

Politics 5 sources 19 Sept, 20:12

Public gathering held in Foça against mayor's switch to AKP

Reacting to Foça Mayor Saniye Fıçı, elected from CHP in the 2024 local elections, resigning and joining the AK Party (AKP), citizens gathered in the square upon a call by the "Foça Defends Its Democratic Will Initiative" and called for her resignation.

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Saniye Fıçı CHP AKP Foça Evrensel Cumhuriyet

Bakan Şimşek'ten 'fon krizi' açıklaması: Yapısal bir sorun yok — Photo: Artı Gerçek

Economy World press 25 sources 19 Sept, 07:19

Capital Markets Board begins liquidation of 131 investment funds, Şimşek says "no systemic risk"

The Capital Markets Board (SPK) began liquidating 131 funds under a 17 September decision and appointed İş Bankası and Ziraat Bankası as custodians; the process will be completed within three months at most. Minister Şimşek said the problem stemmed from credit and liquidity issues in a limited number of funds.

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Capital Markets Board (SPK) Mehmet Şimşek Türkiye İş Bankası Ziraat Bankası TEFAS Financial Stability Committee

Public holidays

2026

Republic Day 29 Oct
Atatürk Commemoration Day 10 Nov
First mid-term break School 16–20 Nov
Teachers' Day 24 Nov

2027

New Year's Day 1 Jan
Semester break School 25 Jan–5 Feb
Start of second term in schools School 8 Feb
Second mid-term break School 8–12 Mar
Eid al-Fitr (date unverified) 9–11 Mar
Çanakkale Victory and Martyrs' Day 18 Mar
National Sovereignty and Children's Day 23 Apr
Labour and Solidarity Day 1 May
Eid al-Adha (date unverified) 16–19 May
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day 19 May
End of school academic year School 25 Jun
Democracy and National Unity Day 15 Jul
Victory Day 30 Aug
Republic Day 29 Oct
Atatürk Commemoration Day 10 Nov
Teachers' Day 24 Nov

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Politics 7 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers repeats call for release of Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ

At its meeting on September 15-16, 2026, the committee, citing rulings by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), called on Türkiye to ensure the "immediate release" of former HDP co-chairs Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ. It also requested clarification on whether the new law covers applicants in the Demirtaş case file.

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Council of Europe Committee of Ministers European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Selahattin Demirtaş Figen Yüksekdağ HDP Grand National Assembly (TBMM)

Tera ve Hedef Holding'de iki yönetici istifa etti - Sözcü Gazetesi — Photo: Sözcü

Economy World press 8 sources 19 Sept, 12:18

Two executives step down at Tera Finansal Yatırımlar and Hedef Holding

According to disclosures to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), Tera Finansal Yatırımlar Holding Vice Chairman and General Manager Erkan Kilimci resigned of his own accord, while Hedef Holding Board Member Namık Kemal Gökalp resigned due to a legal process being conducted against him.

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Tera Finansal Yatırımlar Holding Hedef Holding Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) Erkan Kilimci Namık Kemal Gökalp Emre Tezmen

Bakan Tekin'den öğretmenlere önlük şartıyla ilgili açıklama - Haberler — Photo: Habertürk

Society 8 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Minister Tekin: We preferred the smock system for teachers

Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said on a CNN Türk broadcast that there was an option of either requiring compliance with dress-code regulations or the use of smocks, and that they preferred the smock. Tekin also commented on mobile phones in classrooms, school registrations and PISA results.

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Yusuf Tekin Education Ministry (MEB) OECD CNN Türk

Fahiş fiyat operasyonu: Çok sayıda şüpheli tutuklandı! — Photo: Haber7

Economy World press 13 sources 19 Sept, 07:35

40 suspects arrested in fresh fruit and vegetable investigation

In the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's "Price journey from field to market" investigation, 40 distributor company managers who were detained were arrested, while 1 suspect remains at large. Bianet, citing Central Bank (TCMB) studies, reported that many factors including intermediaries, costs and weather conditions play a role in high prices.

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İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Akın Gürlek Competition Authority Trade Ministry Central Bank (TCMB)

Ankara’da bomba transfer kulisi... 3 milletvekili daha AKP'ye geçiyor iddiası - Sözcü Gazetesi — Photo: Sözcü

Politics 6 sources 19 Sept, 10:21

Rumors claim 3 MPs may move to AKP

According to reports based on backstage information from Cumhuriyet, it is being discussed that two MPs from İYİ Party and one from YENİ Party may join the AK Party (AKP) when the legislative year begins on 1 October. The reports noted that 19 MPs have moved to AKP since the 2023 elections.

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AK Party (AKP) İYİ Party YENİ Party Ömer Çelik Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Cumhuriyet

SPK 131 fonun tasfiye yöntemini açıkladı: Tera fonları İş Bankası’na, diğer altı şirketin fonları Ziraat’e - Serbestiyet — Photo: Serbestiyet

Economy World press 41 sources 19 Sept, 05:05

Capital Markets Board (SPK) assigns İş Bankası and Ziraat Bankası for liquidation of 130 funds

Assets of 130 funds belonging to seven portfolio management companies will be converted to cash, with the process to be completed within three months at most. Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said, "There is no structural problem in the stock market or the fund market."

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State media According to a statement reported by TRT Haber, Şimşek said the problem was limited to a small number of free funds stemming from credit and liquidity issues, that 131 out of 2,038 funds were affected, and that there was no systemic risk.

Opposition press Artı Gerçek wrote that the funds subject to the liquidation decision belong to approximately 550,000 investors and have a total size calculated at around $17 billion (826 billion lira).

Capital Markets Board (SPK) Mehmet Şimşek İş Bankası Ziraat Bankası Tera Portföy Yönetimi TEFAS

Son dakika haberler: Uluslararası Forex operasyonu! İsrail bağlantılı şebeke çökertildi: 239 gözaltı kararı — Photo: Habertürk

Society World press 34 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 03:35

Operation in Istanbul and Muğla in forex and crypto fraud investigation

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced an operation against a network allegedly defrauding foreign nationals through call centers. Sources differ on the number of suspects detained: 174 or 191.

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Foreign press Cyprus Genç TV, citing the Interior Ministry's statement, reported that 174 suspects were detained in the operation and that assets worth 1.5 billion lira (TL), believed to be derived from crime, were seized.

Neutral press Dünya's report, however, stated that 191 suspects were taken into custody as part of the investigation.

Akın Gürlek Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office MASAK intelligence agency MİT Istanbul Muğla

Ünlülere Uyuşturucu Operasyonunda Deprem: Dosyadan Fuhuş ve Tedarik İddiaları Çıktı... 15 Kişi Gözaltında — Photo: Gerçek Gündem

Society World press 38 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 00:25

Two people arrested in drug investigation targeting celebrities

Sayat Zurnacı and Aytaç Kart, referred to court in the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation, were arrested; actress Nilperi Şahinkaya, former footballer Hasan Şaş and one other suspect were released under judicial control. Sources gave differing figures for the number detained, ranging from 15 to 21.

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State media, Pro-government press, Neutral press, Opposition press and Foreign press These outlets reported differing detention figures of 21, 20, 18, 16 and 15, and said that arrest was requested for three of the five people referred to court.

Opposition press Aykırı wrote that 24 suspects were processed across two investigations, that the number detained reached 21 during the day, and that of those referred to court, 2 people were arrested and 3 were released under judicial control.

Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command Aras Bulut İynemli Melis Sezen Hasan Şaş Nilperi Şahinkaya

ARŞİV: Adalet Bakanı Akın Gürlek İstanbul Adalet Sarayında düzenlenen 2026-2027 Adli Yıl Açılış Programı’nda / 1 Eylül 2026 — Photo: Euronews Türkçe

Politics World press 20 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 20:58

Gürlek: An election will be held in 2028 to re-elect the President

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek told the AK Party provincial organization in Adana, "We need to re-elect our President." CHP Chairman Özgür Özel said a decision for an early election would require 360 votes in the Grand National Assembly (TBMM), adding, "They won't be able to escape the ballot box."

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Akın Gürlek Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Özgür Özel Mehmet Uçum AK Party (AKP) Grand National Assembly (TBMM)

Üniversitelerde yeni dönemin ilk dersi 'Terörsüz Türkiye' olacak! — Photo: Konya Yenigün

Politics World press 17 sources 18 Sept, 16:58

Higher Education Council (YÖK) sends letter to universities: "Terror-Free Türkiye" to be covered in first class

In a letter signed by YÖK Chairman Erol Özvar and sent to all universities, it was requested that the goal be covered at 2026-2027 academic year opening ceremonies and first classes, and that panels, conferences and workshops be organized.

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YÖK Erol Özvar Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Terror-Free Türkiye

Tera ve Pusula ile gündeme geldi: Fon krizi nedir, nasıl patladı, son durum ne? — Photo: BirGün

Economy 7 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 16:58

Funds of seven portfolio companies closed, 131 funds enter liquidation process

On September 17, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) closed the Electronic Fund Trading Platform (TEFAS) funds of Tera, Pusula, Hedef, Atlas, A1, Pardus and Bulls Portföy to buying and selling; according to BirGün's calculations, the 223 funds of these companies total approximately 1.10 trillion lira in size, with 932,000 investors.

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Capital Markets Board (SPK) Tera Portföy Pusula Portföy İş Bankası Ziraat Bankası Bloomberg

Üretici yerine şirketler kazandı: Hasat sezonu hüsranla kapandı — Photo: BirGün

Economy 1 source 2 updates 19 Sept, 05:48

BirGün: Harvest season ended in losses for farmers, support payments below inflation

According to BirGün's report, producers suffered losses on many products from sunflower to hazelnut due to purchase prices and input costs; the newspaper reported that the state debt arising from the gap between the support envisaged in the Agriculture Law and the support actually paid amounted to approximately 2 trillion lira.

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BirGün Official Gazette Türkiye

Month	y/y	m/m
Sept 2025	33.29% y/y	3.23% m/m
Oct 2025	32.87% y/y	2.55% m/m
Nov 2025	31.07% y/y	0.87% m/m
Dec 2025	30.89% y/y	0.89% m/m
Jan 2026	30.65% y/y	4.84% m/m
Feb 2026	31.53% y/y	2.96% m/m
Mar 2026	30.87% y/y	1.94% m/m
Apr 2026	32.37% y/y	4.18% m/m
May 2026	32.61% y/y	1.71% m/m
Jun 2026	32.11% y/y	0.99% m/m
Jul 2026	31.75% y/y	1.78% m/m
Aug 2026	31.51% y/y	1.84% m/m

#		P	GD	Pts
1	Galatasaray	6	+3	13
2	Beşiktaş	5	+8	12
3	Kocaelispor	6	+3	12
4	Alanyaspor	6	+2	11
5	Trabzonspor	6	+8	10
6	Amedspor	5	+7	10
7	Kasımpaşa	6	+2	10
8	Çaykur Rizespor	5	+1	9
9	Gaziantep FK	6	0	8
10	Fenerbahçe	5	+2	7
11	Çorum FK	6	+1	7
12	Başakşehir	6	-1	7
13	Gençlerbirliği	6	-8	7
14	Konyaspor	6	-4	4
15	Samsunspor	5	-5	4
16	Erzurumspor	5	-9	4
17	Eyüpspor	5	-6	3
18	Göztepe	5	-4	2