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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

Sport World press 25 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 23:42

National team's 29-man preliminary squad announced, Mert Günok retires from national team

Vincenzo Montella called up 29 players for the UEFA Nations League A matches against France, Italy and Belgium; İlhan Fakılı, Bartuğ Elmaz, Adil Demirbağ and Melih Kabasakal were called up for the first time. 37-year-old goalkeeper Mert Günok has left the national team; the squad will gather in Riva on September 21.

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

Turkish National Football Team Vincenzo Montella Mert Günok Fenerbahçe UEFA Nations League

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.

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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)

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

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

Narin Güran’ın babası Amed’den Ankara’ya yürüyüş başlattı — Photo: Yeni Yaşam

Society 6 sources 19 Sept, 21:51

Narin Güran's father begins march to Ankara, family appeals to Erdoğan

Arif Güran, father of 8-year-old Narin Güran found dead in Diyarbakır's Bağlar district in 2024, launched a "march for justice" to Ankara demanding a reassessment of the case. The family addressed President Erdoğan, stating they seek all facts uncovered, not privileges.

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Diyarbakır Ankara Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Justice for Narin and Her Family Platform

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

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

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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Where reports differ

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

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

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

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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Where reports differ

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

Bakan Gürlek: Kanunun yürürlüğe girebilmesi için örgütün tamamen tasfiye edilmesi gerekiyor — Photo: Ekonomim

Politics World press 11 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 07:35

Justice Minister Gürlek makes remarks on 2028 election and "Terror-Free Türkiye"

Speaking at the AKP provincial organization in Adana, Gürlek said "an election will be held in 2028 to re-elect our President." In remarks at the MHP provincial headquarters, he said that for the law to take effect, the organization must be dissolved and weapons laid down.

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Akın Gürlek Recep Tayyip Erdoğan AK Party MHP Mehmet Uçum Adana

CHP Belediye Başkanını ihraç etti — Photo: Oda TV

Politics World press 6 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 11:19

CHP expels Mezitli Mayor Tuncer from the party

The CHP Supreme Disciplinary Committee expelled Mezitli Mayor Ahmet Serkan Tuncer under Article 68/1-b of the party charter; the committee also removed the files of nine MPs who joined the YENİ Party from consideration. Tuncer said he found the decision, issued without granting him the right to defense, "unjust and unlawful."

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CHP Ahmet Serkan Tuncer YENİ Party Mezitli

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)

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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Where reports differ

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

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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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

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

HSK, Savcı Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk — Photo: TGRT Haber

Politics World press 33 sources 19 Sept, 01:35

Prosecutor Uçuk suspended from duty, detention order issued against him

The Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) Second Chamber unanimously decided to temporarily suspend Bozova Public Prosecutor Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk from duty for three months. Afterward, the Tekirdağ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an ex officio investigation for "insulting a public official" and issued a detention order.

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Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk Tekirdağ 4th High Criminal Court

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

Trabzon’da sağanak hayatı felç etti: Galatasaray kafilesi son anda kurtuldu - Sözcü Gazetesi — Photo: Sözcü

Society World press 9 sources 19 Sept, 04:35

Heavy rain disrupts transport in Trabzon, yellow-code warning issued for four provinces

The Trabzon Governor's Office reported that rainfall reached about 50 kilograms per square meter in some parts of the city, that 114 calls were received by the 112 Emergency Call Center, and that 533 personnel were deployed. The Meteorology authority issued a yellow-code warning for Giresun, Trabzon, Rize and Artvin for September 19.

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Trabzon Governor's Office General Directorate of Meteorology Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Trabzon Nevşehir Hatay

Rojin Kabaiş'in tek başına gülümseyerek kadraja baktığı bir fotoğrafı. Üzerinde beyaz bir kıyafet ve somon rengi bir başörtüsü var — Photo: BBC Türkçe

Society World press 2 sources 18 Sept, 23:18

New detentions and DNA testing in Van death investigation

In the investigation led by the Van Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a couple who were detained gave statements and had DNA samples taken, and their home was searched; the couple was later released. The family's lawyer said they might request exhumation of the grave if necessary.

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Van Chief Public Prosecutor's Office BBC Turkish Van

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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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

Dolar, euro, altın, borsa.... Bu hafta kim kazandırdı, kim kaybettirdi? - Sayfa 1 — Photo: Ekonomim

Economy 10 sources 18 Sept, 20:58

BIST 100 closes the week down 8.18% at 13,284 points

On Borsa Istanbul (BIST), the BIST 100 index saw a weekly low of 12,817.01 and a high of 14,355.46 points, closing the week down 8.18%; the dollar rose 0.36% to 48.7810 lira, while the euro fell 0.91%.

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Borsa Istanbul (BIST) BIST 100 Kapalıçarşı Anadolu Ajansı

Fiyatlara isyan ettiler: Fındık üreticileri traktörlerle yollara döküldü — Photo: Halk TV

Economy World press 23 sources 18 Sept, 23:18

Inspectors begin audit of hazelnut exchanges, growers protest with tractors in Sakarya

The Trade Ministry assigned inspectors to examine transactions at the Ordu, Giresun, Ünye and Fatsa commodity exchanges. In Kocaali, Sakarya, growers formed a convoy of about 130 tractors to protest the Soil Products Office (TMO)'s purchase prices of 255 lira for Giresun quality and 250 lira for Levant quality.

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Where reports differ

Pro-government press Highlights the Trade Ministry's inspection launched at exchanges in Ordu and Giresun and its aim of protecting producer rights.

Opposition press Highlights the purchase prices announced by TMO and the producer protest with about 130 tractors in Kocaali, Sakarya, along with union support.

Trade Ministry Soil Products Office (TMO) Ordu Giresun Sakarya Agricultural Workers' Union (Tarım-Sen)

Türkiye yollarındaki elektrikli otomobil sayısı — Photo: Diyarbakır Söz

Economy 5 sources 19 Sept, 00:01

TÜİK: Number of electric cars in traffic surpasses 472,000

According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, as of August the number of electric cars registered in traffic rose 53.2% year-on-year to 472,157, accounting for 2.62% of the total 18,037,907 cars.

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Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) Togg Anadolu Agency

Son Dakika | Aziz İhsan Aktaş'a suikast davasında iki tahliye! Tutuklu sanık kalmadı — Photo: Halk TV

Politics 7 sources 19 Sept, 01:35

Release order for two suspects in Aktaş assassination-plot case

Selahattin Yılmaz and Cem Duman, who had been held in pretrial detention for 13 months over an alleged armed attack plot targeting Aziz İhsan Aktaş, were ordered released after an objection to their detention. Duman was freed; Yılmaz will remain in prison because he is convicted in another case.

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Aziz İhsan Aktaş Halk TV Cumhuriyet

Montella'nın bomba kararını TFF duyurdu! 30 yaşında ilk kez A Milli Takım'a çağrıldı | NTVSpor — Photo: NTV Spor

Sport World press 26 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 23:18

National team announces 29-man provisional squad; France and Italy also announce their lists

On Vincenzo Montella's list, Adil Demirbağ, Bartuğ Elmaz, Melih Kabasakal and İlhan Fakılı appeared for the first time; the team will gather in Riva on September 21. The first match is on September 25 at Kocaeli Stadium against France, managed by Zinedine Zidane.

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Where reports differ

Opposition press Yeniçağ wrote that the announced provisional squad included 29 players and that four names were called up for the first time.

Pro-government press A Spor reported that Montella's list included 33 players; TRT Haber and Diken reported the same list of names without giving a squad number.

Turkish National Football Team Vincenzo Montella UEFA Nations League Beşiktaş Konyaspor Fenerbahçe Trabzonspor

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

Finansal İstikrar Komitesi nedir, amacı nedir? Finansal İstikrar Komitesi üyeleri kimler? — Photo: Cumhuriyet

Economy 31 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

Financial Stability Committee holds emergency meeting: "No structural risk"

Following the decline in Borsa Istanbul (BIST), the committee, chaired by Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, said the issue stemmed from credit and liquidity strains in certain funds of a limited number of portfolio management companies, and that it was temporary and manageable.

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Financial Stability Committee Treasury and Finance Ministry Mehmet Şimşek Borsa Istanbul (BIST)

SPK’dan fon piyasasına sert müdahale: 7 şirketin TEFAS işlemleri durduruldu, 130 fon tasfiye edilecek — Photo: Karar

Economy 29 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

Capital Markets Board halts trading of 7 portfolio companies' funds on TEFAS

The Capital Markets Board (SPK) suspended buying and selling of funds managed by Tera, Pusula, Hedef, Atlas, A1, Pardus and Bulls Portföy on TEFAS; according to ForInvest data, a liquidation decision was taken for 130 funds, and the equity ratio for margin trading was lowered to 20%.

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Capital Markets Board (SPK) Borsa Istanbul (BIST) Tera Portföy Yönetimi Pusula Portföy Yönetimi TEFAS

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

LGBTİ+ hakları savunucularının Çağlayan Adliyesi önündeki gösteri polis tarafından engellendi, 15 Eylül 2026 — Photo: Euronews Türkçe

Society World press 16 sources 17 Sept, 21:25

Access blocked to 419 social media accounts; arrests in LGBTI+ investigation

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced it had blocked access to 419 accounts and one link. Sources differ on the number arrested: at least 60, or, according to rights groups, 62 arrested and more than 100 detained.

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Where reports differ

Foreign press (BBC Turkish) BBC Turkish reported that at least 60 people were arrested in the investigation targeting LGBTI+ associations.

Foreign press (The Guardian) The Guardian, citing rights groups monitoring the detentions, wrote that 62 people were arrested and more than 100 detained, while more than 150 people were detained in protests against the raids.

Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Freedom of Expression Association Kaos GL Akın Gürlek Federation of Women's Associations of Türkiye

Son dakika | Emlak Katılım duyurdu: Katılımevim ve Birevim'in satışı için görüşmeler başladı — Photo: Halk TV

Economy 19 sources 17 Sept, 12:35

Emlak Katılım begins acquisition talks for Katılımevim and Birevim

Türkiye Emlak Katılım Bankası notified the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that its subsidiary had begun talks to acquire Katılımevim and Birevim Tasarruf Finansman. The companies had recently been acquired by Tera Yatırım Holding from Pusula Finans Holding; that transfer was still awaiting official approval.

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Türkiye Emlak Katılım Bankası Katılımevim Tasarruf Finansman Birevim Tasarruf Finansman Tera Yatırım Holding Pusula Finans Holding Public Disclosure Platform (KAP)

#		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