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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

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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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

Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, BM Genel Kurulu için ABD'ye gidecek - Dünya Gazetesi — Photo: Dünya

World 20 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

Erdoğan travels to US on September 20-23 for UN General Assembly

Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced that President Erdoğan will attend the UN General Assembly sessions in New York and speak on September 22. Bilateral meetings with the UN Secretary-General and various leaders are planned during the visit.

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State media and neutral press TRT Haber and Dünya, citing the Communications Directorate statement, reported that the visit will take place on September 20-23 as part of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Erdoğan addressing the body on September 22.

Pro-government and opposition press A Haber reported the visit as the "82nd General Assembly" and highlighted a meeting with Trump, while Nefes cited the statement and noted US Ambassador Barrack had announced an Erdoğan-Trump meeting.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Burhanettin Duran United Nations New York Donald Trump Tom Barrack

Hakan Fidan’dan İsrail’e Suriye mesajı: Hesaplarımızı iyi yapıyoruz — Photo: Takvim

World 15 sources 19 Sept, 23:28

Fidan makes statements on Mecca Alliance, Syria, and disarmament process

Foreign Ministry head Hakan Fidan said on NTV that the Mecca Alliance is "at a really good stage" and they are closely monitoring Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Fidan stated that "concrete steps have not been taken" in northern Iraq's disarmament process.

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Hakan Fidan Foreign Ministry NTV Saudi Arabia Syria Israel

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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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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

Başkan Erdoğan: Kardeşi kardeşe kırdırma planları boşa düştü — Photo: Sabah

Politics World press 22 sources 9 updates 19 Sept, 21:51

Erdoğan spoke on Veterans Day; will visit US September 20-23 for UN General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at a drawing ceremony in Istanbul that they view the "Terror-Free Türkiye" process as a "state project." Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced that Erdoğan will travel to the US on September 20-23 for the 81st UN General Assembly and deliver a speech on September 22.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Ministry of Family and Social Services Haliç Congress Center Istanbul

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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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

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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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

Sermaye Piyasası soruşturmasında tutuklanan Destek Holding’in patronu Altunç Kumova’nın ifadesi ortaya çıktı — Photo: Ekonomim

Economy 19 sources 19 Sept, 19:40

In his testimony, Kumova described his deal with Tera Yatırım over the IPO

Altunç Kumova, the major shareholder of Destek Holding who was arrested in the investigation, said they agreed with Tera Yatırım on a 2% commission for Destek Faktoring's initial public offering (IPO), and that 20% of the IPO was purchased by Tera Group companies and qualified investors. He described the valuation rising to 1.3 trillion lira (TL) as an "abnormal figure."

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Altunç Kumova Destek Holding Destek Faktoring Tera Yatırım Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Capital Markets Board (SPK)

15 ilde FETÖ operasyonu: 15 tutuklama — Photo: Nefes

Politics World press 16 sources 19 Sept, 17:07

15 arrested in FETÖ investigation spanning 15 provinces led from Ankara

In an operation carried out in 15 provinces under the coordination of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 15 of those detained over allegations that marriages within the "secret" structure inside public institutions were organized by the organization have been arrested; sources give differing figures of 26 and 28 for the number of detention warrants.

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Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office intelligence agency MİT FETÖ/PDY Ankara

Denizli'de siyaset dünyasını sarsan tutuklama: İlçe başkanı cezaevine gönderildi — Photo: Muhalif

Politics 15 sources 19 Sept, 17:07

CHP's Denizli Kale district chairman arrested, provincial branch removes him from post

In a gendarmerie operation coordinated by the Denizli Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, marijuana was found at his home and Indian hemp on his land; Süleyman İnce was arrested on charges of "drug trafficking" and "illegal cannabis cultivation." The CHP provincial branch removed İnce from his post; sources differ on the number of hemp plants seized, citing either 20 or 21.

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CHP Süleyman İnce Denizli Denizli Chief Public Prosecutor's Office

İBB yolsuzluk soruşturmasında ek iddianame: Ana davayla birleşmesi talep edildi — Photo: Sabah

Politics World press 24 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 10:21

Additional indictment prepared for 29 suspects in İBB investigation

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office prepared a 195-page additional indictment concerning Ağaç ve Peyzaj AŞ naming 29 suspects. Sources diverge on the total number of defendants after merger: 435 or 443.

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State media, Pro-government press, Neutral press, Opposition press and Foreign press These sources reported that the file prepared for 29 suspects, including Ekrem İmamoğlu, was requested to be merged with the main case involving 414 defendants, bringing the total to 443 defendants.

Neutral press Kısa Dalga reported that the Istanbul 33rd Heavy Penal Court accepted the additional indictment and merged the files, raising the number of acts in the main case to 155 and the number of defendants to 435.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Ekrem İmamoğlu Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Ağaç ve Peyzaj AŞ Istanbul 33rd Heavy Penal Court

World World press 22 sources 19 Sept, 16:11

Death toll rises to 15 in ship sinking off Girne, detentions extended in investigation

TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel announced that the body of one more person had been recovered from the "Filo Jet" ship that sank on August 30, bringing the death toll to 15, with 13 people still being searched for. Detention was extended by seven days for nine suspects in the investigation; police reported that more than 300 statements had been taken.

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Ünal Üstel TRNC Girne Taşucu Port

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

Şap hastalığı alarmı. Hayvan borsası 30 gün kapatıldı — Photo: Nefes

Economy 5 sources 19 Sept, 19:40

Livestock market in Ağrı closed for 30 days due to foot-and-mouth disease

The Ağrı Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry announced that, by decision of the Provincial Animal Health Police Commission, the Provincial Livestock Market will be closed for 30 days starting October 18, and that livestock movement from quarantined villages has also been temporarily halted.

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Ağrı Ağrı Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry Provincial Animal Health Police Commission

Osmaniye'de vahşet: Eşinin piknik tüpüyle öldürdüğü Didar ikizlere hamileydi — Photo: Haber7

Society 8 sources 19 Sept, 17:07

Didar Filiz, killed in Osmaniye, reportedly pregnant with twins

Didar Filiz, who was struck on the head with a camping gas cylinder during a fight that broke out in Kadirli on the night of September 17, died in hospital; she was reported to be pregnant with twins. Her husband K.F. was arrested, while 3 relatives who had been detained were released.

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Osmaniye Kadirli Kadirli State Hospital

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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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

Kaşif Kozinoğlu soruşturması! Hasan Atilla Uğur’un ifadesi ortaya çıktı: 3 soruya da aynı cevap — Photo: TGRT Haber

Politics 8 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 17:07

Hasan Atilla Uğur's statement in Kozinoğlu investigation reported in press

In the investigation into former intelligence agency MİT officer Kaşif Kozinoğlu, who died in a Silivri prison in 2011, cellmate Hasan Atilla Uğur, who was placed under house arrest, said he could not remember where he obtained the sublingual pill and blood pressure device he gave to Kozinoğlu.

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Kaşif Kozinoğlu Hasan Atilla Uğur Hasan Ataman Yıldırım Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office intelligence agency MİT

Cumhurbaşkanı genelgesi ile 2030 akıllı şehirler planlaması Resmi Gazete'de yayımlandı — Photo: Halk TV

Tech 12 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 11:19

2030 Smart Cities Action Plan published: 32 actions, 297 implementation steps

Published in the Official Gazette under a circular signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the five-year plan prepared under the coordination of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change includes 4 strategic goals, 8 targets, 32 actions and 297 implementation steps. Minister Murat Kurum stated the plan would make citizens' lives easier.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Official Gazette

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

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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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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)

Gürsel Tekin: Atanmış sıfatıyla görevim devam ediyor — Photo: Artı Gerçek

Politics 6 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 07:35

Court lifts injunction, Gürsel Tekin says he continues in his post

The İstanbul 45th Civil Court of First Instance lifted the injunctions it had issued on September 2, 2025 in the CHP İstanbul Provincial Congress case; the duties of Gürsel Tekin and the interim board came to an end. Tekin said Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu had appointed him provincial chairman and stated he continues in his post as an "appointee."

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CHP Gürsel Tekin Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Özgür Çelik Istanbul

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

Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan: Sivil havacılıkta şampiyonlar ligindeyiz — Photo: Ekonomim

Economy World press 30 sources 19 Sept, 04:35

Erdoğan opens İstanbul Airport's 4th main runway running east-west

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at the ceremony "We are in the Champions League of aviation" and noted that passenger numbers on domestic and international flights rose from 34.5 million in 2002 to more than 247 million in 2025. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said the 2,820-meter runway is the first built on an east-west axis.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan İstanbul Airport Transport Ministry Istanbul

Akın Gürlek açıkladı: Borsa manipülasyonu opaerasyonunda 20 tutuklama — Photo: Oda TV

Economy World press 31 sources 18 Sept, 23:18

Gürlek: 20 arrests in capital markets; 40 arrested in fruit-and-vegetable investigation

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that 20 people had been arrested in manipulative trading investigations and that 51 people had been banned from leaving the country. In Istanbul's fresh fruit and vegetable pricing investigation, all 40 suspects referred to court were arrested.

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Akın Gürlek Justice Ministry Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Capital Markets Board (SPK)

Hasan Atilla Uğur Türkiye — Photo: CNN Türk

Politics World press 34 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 00:55

Murder and organized crime charges in Kozinoğlu investigation

In the investigation into the 2011 death of Kaşif Kozinoğlu at Silivri Prison, retired officials Hasan Ataman Yıldırım and Hasan Atilla Uğur were placed under house arrest on charges of "intentional killing," while then-Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor Ali İşgören and prison prosecutor Necip Doğan were referred to a magistrate's court with a request for arrest on charges of "membership in a criminal organization."

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Hasan Atilla Uğur Kaşif Kozinoğlu Hasan Ataman Yıldırım intelligence agency MİT Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office

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

Görevine son verilen Gürsel Tekin: Atanmış sıfatıyla görevim devam ediyor — Photo: Gazete Oksijen

Politics 14 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 20:58

Court lifts injunction on CHP's Istanbul branch, Tekin's temporary duty ends

The Istanbul 45th Civil Court of First Instance lifted the interim injunctions dated September 2, 2025, citing "changed circumstances and conditions." Gürsel Tekin said that since Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu had appointed him as provincial chairman, his duty continued in an "appointed" capacity.

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CHP Gürsel Tekin Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Özgür Çelik Istanbul 45th Civil Court of First Instance

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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SON DAKİKA: İBB Davasına ek iddianame hazırlandı - Sözcü Gazetesi — Photo: Sözcü

Politics World press 31 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 00:25

Additional 29-person indictment accepted in İBB case, number of defendants rises to 435

Istanbul's 33rd High Criminal Court accepted and merged with the main case a 195-page supplementary indictment against 29 people, including jailed İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, in the Ağaç ve Peyzaj AŞ investigation; the number of defendants rose to 435 and the number of alleged acts to 155.

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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Ekrem İmamoğlu Fatih Keleş Ağaç ve Peyzaj AŞ Istanbul 33rd High Criminal Court

Bahçeli’den Ahilik mesajı! Geleceğin çalışma hayatını inşa etmeliyiz — Photo: Takvim

Politics 8 sources 19 Sept, 02:15

Bahçeli describes the system as a "civilizational project" in his Ahilik Week message

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a written statement for Ahilik Week, describing the ahi tradition as a socio-economic model that shaped Anatolia from the 13th century onward, and calling it "the strongest and most functional guide" against ethical problems.

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Devlet Bahçeli MHP Ahilik Week

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

Society 23 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 00:01

Remaining part of building under demolition collapses in Küçükçekmece

The remaining section of a building under demolition at Şirin Sitesi in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece İnönü neighborhood collapsed around 8:30 p.m. Sources diverge on the number injured: either 2 or 3. It was determined no one was under the rubble and search efforts ended.

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Opposition press Evrensel, citing Anadolu Agency, reported that the collapsed section injured 2 passersby, who were taken to hospital after initial treatment.

Neutral press NTV and Mersin Haber reported that 3 passersby were injured after being struck by debris, and that all three received first aid at the scene.

Küçükçekmece Istanbul AFAD Küçükçekmece Municipality

Akıllı şehirlerde yeni dönem: 2030 yol haritası hazırlandı | Afet ve Çevre Haberleri — Photo: Yeni Şafak

Tech 11 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 02:35

Circular on 2030 strategy and action plan for smart cities published

According to the circular signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and published in the Official Gazette, the implementation period of the 2020-2023 plan has ended and the "2030 National Smart Cities Strategy and Action Plan" has been prepared. The circular set out the coordination role of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Official Gazette Türkiye

Sebze meyvede fahiş fiyat operasyonu: 40 kişi tutuklandı — Photo: Oda TV

Economy 13 sources 19 Sept, 00:25

40 people arrested in investigation into exorbitant fruit and vegetable prices

All 40 suspects detained in the investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office were arrested; efforts continue to capture one suspect for whom a detention order exists. The operation involved searches at 109 addresses in 22 provinces, and statements were taken from 1,029 farmers.

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Pro-government press, Neutral press and Opposition press According to these sources, 40 suspects were detained in the investigation and all were arrested; one suspect with a detention order outstanding was reported to be still sought.

Neutral press Bursa Hakimiyet, citing İHA, reported the number of suspects detained as 41, of whom 40 were arrested.

Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Trade Ministry Competition Board Tax Inspection Board Istanbul Police Department

Society 2 sources 18 Sept, 23:36

Public order operations in Adana's Ceyhan district: 51 of 86 detained are arrested

In operations conducted by the Ceyhan Police Department across the district, 86 suspects were detained, and of those referred to the courthouse, 51 were arrested. Teams seized 1 ton 540 kilograms of contraband tobacco, 6 pistols and 317,000 lira (TL) in cash.

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Ceyhan Adana Ceyhan Police Department

İlaçlarda kağıt prospektüs kalkıyor | Video — Photo: CNN Türk

Life 2 sources 19 Sept, 00:55

Mandatory paper drug leaflets to end on January 1, 2027

Under a regulation by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, the gradual shift to electronic instructions for use will become mandatory from January 1, 2027; patients will access information by scanning the QR code on the box with their phone, and printed instructions may still be provided to those who request them.

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Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency Manisa Chamber of Pharmacists

3 akrabasıyla birlikte 20 yaşındaki hamile eşini döverek öldürdü - CNN Türk Haberler Son Dakika — Photo: CNN Türk

Society 2 sources 18 Sept, 19:13

Woman beaten in Osmaniye dies in hospital, suspects detained

A 20-year-old woman beaten in her home in Kadirli died despite medical intervention at the hospital. Sources diverge on the number detained: CNN Türk reported four people, while Star reported three including her husband.

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Pro-government press (CNN Türk) CNN Türk reported that the 20-year-old woman, said to be six months pregnant, was beaten by her husband K.F. and three relatives, that four people were detained as murder suspects, and that the investigation continues.

Pro-government press (Star) Star wrote that the woman, beaten by her husband during an argument at home, could not be saved at the hospital, that two people considered linked to K.F. were detained, that K.F. was arrested, and the others were released; it made no mention of pregnancy.

Osmaniye Kadirli Kadirli State Hospital CNN Türk

MSB'den Miçotakis'in Meis Adası ziyaretine tepki: Barışa katkı sağlamıyor — Photo: Ekonomim

Politics World press 13 sources 17 Sept, 12:35

Defence Ministry reacts to Mitsotakis's visit to Meis Island: 'Inconsistent with the island's status'

The Defence Ministry (MSB) said it was closely monitoring Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's visit to Meis Island, stating that under the 1947 Paris Peace Treaty the island holds demilitarized status and the presence of military elements there does not contribute to peace and stability.

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Defence Ministry Zeki Aktürk Kyriakos Mitsotakis Greece Meis Island

Kaşif Kozinoğlu soruşturması: Hasan Atilla Uğur dahil 4 kişi hakkında gözaltı kararı — Photo: BirGün

Politics 35 sources 4 updates 17 Sept, 12:35

Detention orders for four in investigation into Kozinoğlu's 2011 death

The Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued detention orders for the then chief prosecutor, the prison prosecutor and two cellmates in the investigation into the prison death of intelligence agency MİT member Kaşif Kozinoğlu; three people were detained, while Hasan Atilla Uğur said he would return to Istanbul that evening to give a statement.

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

ARŞİV: Mekke'de yüz binlerce Müslüman Mescid-i Haram'da Kâbe'yi tavaf ederken, Ebrac el-Beyt Kuleleri'nin dört yüzlü saati görünüyor. — Photo: Euronews Türkçe

World 11 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

Türkiye condemns attempted drone attack targeting Mecca

The Foreign Ministry said it "strongly" condemned a Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca and reiterated its support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty. The Saudi military said the drone was shot down south of the city; Houthi official Hizam al-Assad denied the claim.

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Foreign Ministry Burhanettin Duran Saudi Arabia Mecca Houthis

Society 3 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

İSKİ data: Istanbul reservoir occupancy falls to 38.32%

According to İSKİ's September 17 data, average occupancy at reservoirs supplying Istanbul fell from 38.61% the previous day to 38.32%. The highest rate, 66.1%, was recorded at Elmalı, and the lowest, 4.24%, at Pabuçdere Dam.

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İSKİ Istanbul Elmalı Dam Pabuçdere Dam

#		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

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