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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.

Society World press 38 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 00:25

Two people arrested in drug investigation targeting celebrities

Sayat Zurnacı and Aytaç Kart, referred to court in the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation, were arrested; actress Nilperi Şahinkaya, former footballer Hasan Şaş and one other suspect were released under judicial control. Sources gave differing figures for the number detained, ranging from 15 to 21.

Sport 20 sources 5 updates 18 Sept, 20:58

Beşiktaş beats Marseille 4-1 to open Europa League campaign

In the match played at Tüpraş Stadium, Beşiktaş's goals were scored by İlhan Fakılı, Vaclav Cerny, Amir Murillo and Ernest Poku; Marseille's goal came from Keyliane Abdallah. The black-and-whites will travel to Hoffenheim on October 15 for their second-round match.

FT 4–1

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.

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.

Sport 28 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 01:35

Kasımpaşa and Konyaspor draw 0-0

In the opening match of Süper Lig's 6th week, Kasımpaşa and Konyaspor drew 0-0; Kasımpaşa rose to 10 points and Konyaspor to 4, with Kasımpaşa completing the league's first six weeks unbeaten for the first time.

FT 0–0

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.

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.

Society 3 sources 19 Sept, 03:05

Fight between truck drivers at Cilvegözü Border Gate: 3 injured

Near the Cilvegözü Border Gate in Hatay's Reyhanlı district, a fight broke out between drivers after one truck collided with another truck waiting to cross while overtaking; 3 people were injured. The gendarmerie detained those involved in the fight and launched an investigation.

Sport 8 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 01:23

Fenerbahçe lost to Olympiakos 92-90 in the EuroLeague Super Cup semi-final

After the match played at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Fenerbahçe Head Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius said, "Losing a match like this is painful." In the other semi-final, Real Madrid beat Dubai Basketball 98-95 in overtime to become Olympiakos's opponent in the final.

Society World press 21 sources 19 Sept, 00:01

3.8-magnitude earthquake recorded off Kuşadası Gulf

AFAD reported a 3.8-magnitude earthquake at 9:09 p.m. with its epicenter in the Kuşadası Gulf in the Aegean Sea; the depth was given as 7.83 kilometers by AFAD and 8.1 kilometers by Kandilli Observatory.

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.

Sport 9 sources 19 Sept, 01:44

Muğlaspor and Iğdır FK draw 2-2

In week 8 of the Trendyol 1. Lig, Muğlaspor drew 2-2 with Iğdır FK at home. Iğdır FK Assistant Coach Joti Stamatopoulos said conceding a goal in the final seconds was a great disappointment.

Politics 4 sources 19 Sept, 01:13

Çiftçi calls on governors for 'on-site assessment' in social aid

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi, speaking at a meeting attended by the governors of all 81 provinces and foundation officials, said, "We are obliged to identify our citizens' needs in time and to meet those needs at the right time and place," and asked that foundation performance scorecards be monitored.

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.

Politics 3 sources 19 Sept, 01:44

Justice Minister Gürlek in Adana: 13th Judicial Package planned for October

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek met with judges and prosecutors at the Adana Courthouse, saying the 13th Judicial Package is planned to be enacted in October and that a scoring system has been introduced for appointments. Gürlek also met with young people in Adana.

Economy World press 8 sources 18 Sept, 23:18

Two executives step down at Tera Finansal Yatırımlar and Hedef Holding

Erkan Kilimci, Deputy Chairman and General Manager of Tera Finansal Yatırımlar Holding, resigned of his own accord; Hedef Holding notified the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that board member Namık Kemal Gökalp resigned due to a legal process against him.

Sport 7 sources 19 Sept, 02:15

Gattuso: Icardi's quality is beyond question, but we had already made our choice

Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso commented on Mauro Icardi, whose contract with Galatasaray ended and who remained without a club over the summer, saying "No one can question his quality, he's a player who has scored 250 goals, but we made our choices earlier; we said Pinamonti and Gudmundsson," adding that he had also discussed the matter with the club president.

Society 3 sources 18 Sept, 16:58

26 detained arrested in Sakarya-based illegal betting operation

In an operation carried out in Sakarya, Istanbul and Kocaeli, 31 suspects were caught; a transaction volume of approximately 562 million lira was reportedly identified in account activity. Star also reported a separate operation across 7 provinces based in Aydın.

Society 13 sources 18 Sept, 23:36

3 people rescued from car swept away in flood in Ürgüp, fields flooded in Niğde

In the village of Karakaya in Nevşehir's Ürgüp district, three people in a car swept by floodwaters and trapped against a bridge were rescued with the help of villagers. In Niğde, cultivated land in some towns was flooded, while heavy rain disrupted traffic in Trabzon and caused a power outage in one neighborhood.

Economy 6 sources 19 Sept, 01:35

Trakya Birlik sets advance purchase price for sunflower at 37,000 lira per ton

Trakya Birlik set the advance purchase price for sunflower seed with 44% oil content at 37,000 lira per ton; it reported that 235,979 tons have been purchased since the start of the season.

Politics 6 sources 9 updates 18 Sept, 23:18

Güler makes "Terror-Free Türkiye" remarks at Veterans Day ceremony

Defence Minister (MSB) Yaşar Güler said at the ceremony at the Turkish Military Academy that they are carrying out the "Terror-Free Türkiye" process "meticulously, without making any concessions on the state's strength or the nation's sensitivities."

Politics 5 sources 9 updates 18 Sept, 23:36

Gürlek: full weapons handover and National Security Council determination required for law to take effect

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, speaking at the MHP Provincial Headquarters in Adana, said that for the regulation passed in the Grand National Assembly (TBMM) with 467 votes in favor to take effect, the organization must be dissolved with all its elements, weapons must be fully handed over, this must be determined and confirmed by the National Security Council (MGK), and the decision must be published in the Official Gazette.

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.

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.

Society 7 sources 17 Sept, 12:35

One more suspect detained in Divriği missing infant investigation

In the investigation into an 11-month-old infant missing since September 10 in Divriği, Sivas, a suspect was detained in Diyarbakır based on statements from siblings under state protection. According to Hürriyet, six suspects including the mother and father have been arrested.

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.

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%.