Daily Sabah

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.

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.

Society 11 sources 17 Sept, 12:35

Data operation targets company supplying software to unions: 5 detained

Coordinated by intelligence agency MİT, the Cybersecurity Directorate and the Gendarmerie General Command raided Ankara-based Aydo Yazılım; five people, including the company owner and employees, were detained. It was determined that a query interface allowing access to third parties' data had been added to the software.

Economy 18 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 21:25

Fed raises policy rate by 25 basis points, sharp moves seen in gold

The U.S. Federal Reserve unanimously raised its target rate range to 3.75-4%, the first increase since 2023. Sources differ on the spot gold figures following the decision: $4,310.49 or $4,240.

Politics 3 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Bahçeli says İmralı structure is "not a villa, but a 250-square-metre residence"

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli rejected comments that a villa was built for Abdullah Öcalan on İmralı, saying a 250-square-metre residence was built within the prison compound. In the same remarks he reiterated that the People's Alliance candidate is Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Economy 8 sources 17 Sept, 12:35

TÜİK: Housing sales fell 14.7% year-on-year in August

127,410 homes were sold across Türkiye in August; secondhand sales dropped 19.4% and first-hand sales fell 4.5%. Mortgaged sales rose 7.2% while the Housing Price Index climbed 23% year-on-year.

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.

Politics 4 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

MİT chief Kalın holds talks in Kabul and Kandahar

According to security sources, İbrahim Kalın met with Afghan General Directorate of Intelligence chief Abdul Haq Wasiq; in meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Baradar, Defence Minister Yaqoob Mujahid and Interior Minister Haqqani, security and intelligence cooperation and the fight against drug and human trafficking were discussed.

Sport 13 sources 5 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

Beşiktaş host Marseille in Europa League; Trossard not in squad

Beşiktaş play Olympique Marseille tonight in the first week of the UEFA Europa League league phase; the match will be broadcast free-to-air on TRT 1. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano said Leandro Trossard will not play due to tendon pain.

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Economy 1 source 17 Sept, 12:26

Report says THY's order for 150 Boeing jets could be signed next week

According to a Daily Sabah report citing Reuters, the order for 150 Boeing 737 Max jets, which had stalled due to an engine maintenance dispute, is back on track and could be signed next week. Boeing and CFM declined to comment, and THY did not respond to a request for comment.

Economy 2 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Şimşek: Disinflation succeeding but slower than desired

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said inflation would today be at least 7 points lower if not for the war; annual inflation was 31.5% in August. Central Bank (TCMB) Governor Fatih Karahan said recurring energy shocks could complicate the fight against inflation.

World 3 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Fidan comments on Israel and Greece during Syria visit

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told reporters during a visit to Syria that "Syria wants to live in peace" and warned Greece over defence cooperation with Israel. Daily Sabah reported that the deployment of the 51st Commando Brigade to Söke, Aydın, had become a topic of discussion in Greece.

World 5 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

EU unveils proposal to ban social media for under-13s

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Strasbourg, proposed a social media ban for under-13s and limited, supervised access up to age 15; the plan must still be debated and voted on by the 27 member states.

Economy 5 sources 17 Sept, 01:17

Şimşek: We will not give up on disinflation even during the election process

Şimşek said disinflation was not progressing at the desired pace but would continue during the election process. He said year-end inflation would have been around 20-22% without the war, and that civil servant and pensioner salaries would rise at least in line with inflation.

Politics 8 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 01:17

Hearings continue in İBB case, defendants not under arrest present defense

At the 82nd hearing of the İBB case, defendants not under arrest presented their defense; Babacan denied the bribery allegation and Karakaya denied claims that he had organized the tenders himself. In a separate development, the lawyer for İPA Head Buğra Gökçe requested release, stating that the maximum detention period had expired.

Politics 7 sources 9 updates 17 Sept, 01:17

Bahçeli: No villa in İmralı, a 250-square-meter residence was built within prison grounds

MHP leader Bahçeli said no 'villa' had been built on İmralı, but rather a 250-square-meter residence within the prison compound. Bahçeli reiterated that MHP's candidate in the next election would be President Erdoğan.

World 19 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 01:17

Türkiye condemns drone attempt targeting Mecca; Houthis deny the claim

Saudi Arabia announced it destroyed a drone south of Mecca on the evening of September 15. Türkiye's Foreign Ministry condemned what it said was a Houthi attempt to target Mecca, while the Houthis denied the claim, saying they had only targeted oil facilities and military bases.

Tech 6 sources 17 Sept, 01:17

5 detained in software firm data probe in MİT-coordinated operation

Coordinated by intelligence agency MİT, the Cybersecurity Directorate and Gendarmerie raided Ankara-based Aydo Yazılım, a company selling software to trade unions, detaining five people including the company owner. Investigators found a hidden interface added to union software allowed access to leaked data, and that databases included records of people under 18.

Society 8 sources 17 Sept, 01:17

Expert examination ordered for "Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu" series in Kozinoğlu investigation

The Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office ordered an expert examination in the investigation into the 2011 death of former MİT officer Kaşif Kozinoğlu, covering allegations that the TV series 'Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu' depicted a character being killed as a "traitor to the homeland" and contained FETÖ propaganda involving vehicles with "FG" plates. Three screenwriters of the series gave statements, and proceedings were launched against 11 suspects in the investigation.

World 5 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 01:17

51st Commando Brigade relocated to Söke, Fidan calls on Greece for "good neighborliness"

The 51st Commando Brigade, previously stationed in Tunceli, has been relocated to Söke in Aydın province, opposite Greece's Samos Island, with about 2,000 troops now deployed there. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on Greece for good neighborliness, saying the militarization of the islands poses a threat.

Sport 15 sources 5 updates 17 Sept, 01:17

Beşiktaş hosts Marseille in Europa League opening week

Beşiktaş will host Olympique de Marseille at Tüpraş Stadium at 22:00 on September 17 in the opening week of the Europa League, marking their 265th match in European cups. Whether captain Orkun Kökçü, sidelined with a toe injury, will play will be decided on match day.

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Economy 2 sources 17 Sept, 01:17

Housing prices rose 0.9% monthly in August, ninth month of real decline

According to the Central Bank (TCMB), housing prices rose 0.9% monthly and 23% annually in August but fell 6.5% annually in real terms adjusted for inflation. The real decline extended to a ninth month, while the new-tenant rent index fell 3.9% in real terms in July.