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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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

Society 7 sources 19 Sept, 23:28

Suspect detained in Şişli for insulting a woman and Atatürk

In Şişli, Istanbul, suspect S.S. was detained at home after being identified insulting a woman walking on the street and uttering insulting remarks toward Atatürk in mobile phone footage. The suspect will reportedly be referred to court for "threats," "insults," and "insulting Atatürk."

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Şişli Istanbul Şişli District Police Department Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Bakan Ersoy başkentte startı verdi! Ankara Kültür Yolu Festivali başladı — Photo: Ekonomim

Culture 13 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 19:40

Ankara Culture Route Festival held in the capital September 19-27

The 19th stop of the Türkiye Culture Route Festival opened in Ankara with Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy visiting four exhibitions at CSO Ada Ankara. According to Yeniçağ, the festival includes 518 events at 42 venues.

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Mehmet Nuri Ersoy Culture and Tourism Ministry CSO Ada Ankara Ankara ASELSAN

Kılıçdaroğlu'ndan Özvarlı ailesine ziyaret — Photo: Ekonomim

Politics 3 sources 19 Sept, 20:12

Kılıçdaroğlu visits farming family in Bolu on the way to Istanbul

CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, traveling by road for meetings in Istanbul, chatted for a while in Bolu at the home of a farming family he had previously spoken with by phone through a lawmaker. CHP Bolu Provincial Chairman Ersan Türkoğlu was also present at the visit.

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Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu CHP Bolu Ersan Türkoğlu

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

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

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

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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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

Politics 1 source 19 Sept, 19:57

Özel meets producers in Yalova, criticizes VAT rate on ornamental plants

New Party Chairman Özgür Özel met with kiwi and ornamental plant producers in Yalova's Altınova district; he criticized the 20% VAT rate in the sector and proposed a phased reduction. Özel stated that the average age of farmers has risen from 38 to 57.

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Özgür Özel New Party Yalova Altınova

Motorine bu gece 4 lira indirim bekleniyor — Photo: Kısa Dalga

Economy World press 9 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 10:21

Diesel discount: price per liter falls below 100 lira

Sources diverge on the discount amount: 4.09 lira, 3.97 lira, or 4.10 lira. The price of diesel per liter in Istanbul is given as either 96.31 lira or 96.34 lira; no change was reported for gasoline.

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Pro-government press, Neutral press and Opposition press These sources gave the diesel discount as either 4.09 lira or 3.97 lira, reported the per-liter price in Istanbul as 96.31 or 96.34 lira, and reported no change for gasoline.

Foreign press Sputnik Türkiye reported that the price of diesel per liter fell by an average of 4.10 lira, and that following the 4.70-lira hike on 17 September, prices dropped back below 100 lira.

Istanbul Ankara Izmir ANKA News Agency

5 soruda işlenmeyen tarım arazilerinin kiralanması — Photo: Ekonomim

Economy World press 7 sources 19 Sept, 13:15

Listing process continues for seasonal leasing of unworked farmland

Under Law No. 5403 and the related regulation, the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry leases land left unworked for two consecutive years on a seasonal basis, paying rent to the owners; the listing process that began on September 1 continues.

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Agriculture and Forestry Ministry Farmer Registration System Türkiye

Türk Telekom Ar-Ge ve İnovasyon Bilim Kurulu kuruldu! — Photo: Haber7

Tech 7 sources 19 Sept, 16:11

Türk Telekom establishes R&D Science Board for 6G and artificial intelligence

The company announced the establishment of an R&D and Innovation Science Board including six academics from Türkiye and abroad; the board will work on 6G, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, satellite communications and next-generation networks.

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Türk Telekom Ebubekir Şahin Middle East Technical University Istanbul Technical University

“Hocaların hocası” Prof. Dr. Uğur Ersoy yaşamını yitirdi — Photo: Ekonomim

Society 9 sources 19 Sept, 12:18

Prof. Dr. Uğur Ersoy, doyen of civil engineering, dies

Uğur Ersoy, born in Mersin in 1932 and a retired faculty member of Boğaziçi University and ODTÜ, died at the age of 91. The Chamber of Civil Engineers issued a condolence message; the first ceremony will be held in Istanbul, with Ersoy to be buried in Mersin.

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Uğur Ersoy Boğaziçi University ODTÜ Chamber of Civil Engineers TMMOB Cem Say

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

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

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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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

Economy 10 sources 19 Sept, 05:48

Banking regulator BDDK revokes Bank Mellat's Istanbul branch operating license

Under a decision dated September 18, the banking regulator BDDK revoked the operating license of the Istanbul Türkiye Central Branch of Iran-based Bank Mellat, under paragraph (b) of the first clause of Article 71 of the Banking Law. The decision was published in the Official Gazette.

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banking regulator BDDK Bank Mellat Official Gazette Iran

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

Reuters: TCMB, çarşamba günü 5 milyar dolar döviz sattı — Photo: Ekonomim

Economy World press 4 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 16:58

Public institutions take steps in fund crisis, Central Bank foreign currency sales in focus

The Treasury and Finance Ministry convened the Financial Stability Committee, and the Central Bank (TCMB) raised repo funding to 300 billion lira. According to reports citing Reuters, the Central Bank sold approximately $5 billion on Wednesday; the Turkey Wealth Fund was reported to have made purchases on the stock exchange.

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Where reports differ

Pro-government press Highlights the simultaneous measures taken by the Treasury, the Central Bank, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) and the banking regulator BDDK, as well as the Turkey Wealth Fund's role as a strong buyer on the stock exchange.

Opposition press Emphasizes the cost of the intervention: citing bankers' calculations, it reports that the Central Bank sold $5-5.2 billion in a single day and that a liquidation decision was made for a fund worth approximately 900 billion lira.

Treasury and Finance Ministry Central Bank (TCMB) Capital Markets Board (SPK) Turkey Wealth Fund Borsa Istanbul (BIST) Emlak Katılım

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

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

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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Where reports differ

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.

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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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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.

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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

#		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