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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

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.

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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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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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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

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

Karadeniz'i sağanak vurdu! Trabzonspor-Galatasaray maçı öncesi stadyumun son hali ortaya çıktı | NTVSpor — Photo: NTV Spor

Sport World press 29 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 23:42

Trabzonspor defeat Galatasaray 4-0 as referee controversy continues after match

In Week 6 of the Süper Lig, in a match officiated by Batuhan Kolak, Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray 4-0; Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk received a red card in the 72nd minute. Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan criticized the referee and the Central Referee Board (MHK), while Galatasaray's İrfan Saraloğlu reacted against the fourth official.

FT 4–0

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Trabzonspor Galatasaray Papara Park Batuhan Kolak Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez

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

Sport 40 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 23:13

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

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

FT 4–0

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Trabzonspor Galatasaray Mohamed Salah Okan Buruk Thomas Reis Uğurcan Çakır

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

Sport 14 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 23:28

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

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

FT 4–0

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Istanbul Başakşehir Gençlerbirliği Nuri Şahin Süper Lig

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

Society 3 sources 19 Sept, 23:28

Suspect detained in Hatay for wounding stray dog with shotgun

Police teams in Samandağ found an injured stray dog by the roadside, determined it had been shot with a shotgun, and transported it to a vet; the dog is reportedly in good condition. Suspect G.B. was detained, and a shotgun and 2 cartridges were found at his home.

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Hatay Samandağ Hatay Provincial Police Department

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

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

İstanbul’da 7 ilçede sauna ve spa merkezlerine operasyon: 16 kadın mağdur tespit edildi — Photo: Takvim

Society 8 sources 19 Sept, 21:51

Prostitution investigation across 7 districts in Istanbul: 20 addresses searched

In an investigation by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, simultaneous searches were conducted across 7 districts at 20 addresses suspected of operating as spas and massage parlors. Sources diverge on the number of suspects, reporting either 31 or 15 individuals.

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Pro-government press, neutral press and opposition press These reports stated that 31 people were detained as part of the operation.

Opposition press Oda TV reported that 20 addresses were searched to apprehend 15 suspects assessed to have engaged in organized encouraging of prostitution, intermediation, and providing premises, with 16 female victims identified.

Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Istanbul Provincial Police Department Istanbul A Haber Muhalif

Numan Kurtulmuş'tan Flaş 'Çerçeve Yasa' Mesajı — Photo: Gerçek Gündem

Politics 11 sources 9 updates 19 Sept, 21:28

Kurtulmuş explains the legal regulation in Kırşehir and sends a message to Israel

Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş said the 12-article regulation contains three "safety valves," and that the law will not take effect until the organization's disarmament and dissolution are confirmed. Kurtulmuş used the phrase, "Let Israel not chase futile daydreams."

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Numan Kurtulmuş Grand National Assembly (TBMM) National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission Kırşehir

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

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

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2016 2026

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

Sport 15 sources 19 Sept, 21:51

Brighton, featuring Ferdi Kadıoğlu, defeats Arsenal 3-0

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

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

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

Ferdi Kadıoğlu Brighton Arsenal Premier League

Culture 13 sources 19 Sept, 21:28

Felipe Massa tours Istanbul as part of TGA program

Brazilian driver Felipe Massa, who won all three Formula 1 races held at Istanbul Park, visited the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet as part of a program organized by the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA); he said, "I loved the Bosphorus the most."

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Felipe Massa Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) Culture and Tourism Ministry Istanbul Formula 1

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

Economy World press 23 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Trade Ministry assigns inspectors to hazelnut exchanges

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

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Trade Ministry Ordu Giresun Ordu Commodity Exchange

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

Sport 23 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 20:12

Fenerbahçe Tarfin finishes third in EuroLeague Super Cup

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

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Fenerbahçe Olympiacos Real Madrid Dubai Basketball EuroLeague

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

Society 18 sources 19 Sept, 16:11

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

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

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Trabzon Tahir Şahin AFAD Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality ÇORUH EDAŞ

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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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

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

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

Büşra bebek soruşturmasında kilit isim hakkında karar verildi — Photo: Haber7

Society 11 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 15:06

One suspect released in investigation into missing 11-month-old baby Büşra in Sivas

M.K., alleged to have been given the baby in exchange for a debt, was detained in Diyarbakır and released under judicial control after giving a statement to prosecutors. The mother and father are among 6 people in custody; search efforts continue as a Forensic Medicine Institute report is awaited.

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Divriği Sivas Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Gendarmerie General Command

DMM’den Harp Okulu’ndaki marş iddialarına yalanlama: “TSK’da herhangi bir marş yasaklanmadı” — Photo: Türkiye Gazetesi

Politics 9 sources 19 Sept, 17:22

Center for Combating Disinformation denies claims that anthems were banned in the Turkish Armed Forces

The Center for Combating Disinformation at the Presidential Directorate of Communications said that posts about anthems at Military Academy graduation ceremonies were unfounded, and that there was no question of banning any anthem identified with the military.

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Center for Combating Disinformation Presidential Directorate of Communications Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) Military Academy

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

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

Economy World press 8 sources 19 Sept, 12:18

Two executives step down at Tera Finansal Yatırımlar and Hedef Holding

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

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

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

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

Sport 3 sources 5 updates 19 Sept, 17:56

Genesio's future debated in Marseille after Beşiktaş match

According to RMC Sport, Marseille's management was dissatisfied with the team's performance following a 4-1 defeat to Beşiktaş, and pressure on head coach Bruno Genesio was reported to have increased.

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Beşiktaş Marseille Bruno Genesio RMC Sport

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

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

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

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