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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

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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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

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

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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

Ayder Yaylası yolu Çamlıhemşin Tüneli açıldı mı? Yayla yolu 1,5 kilometre kısaldı, seyahat süresi 20 dakikaya indi — Photo: Karar

Society 1 source 19 Sept, 23:42

Çamlıhemşin Tunnel opens in Rize, shortening Ayder route by 1.5 kilometres

Opened to traffic with a ceremony by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the Çamlıhemşin Tunnel and its connecting bridges constitute the new 2-kilometre stage of the 39.5-kilometre route. Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said the road was shortened by 1.5 kilometres, travel time was reduced by 20 minutes, and an annual saving of 772 million lira (TL) is projected.

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Abdulkadir Uraloğlu Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Rize Ayder Plateau

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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Where reports differ

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

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)

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

Son Dakika | Destek Yatırım Bankası’nın patronu Altunç Kumova tutuklandı — Photo: Halk TV

Economy 16 sources 19 Sept, 18:46

Destek Investment Bank Chairman Kumova arrested

Altunç Kumova, who was detained on September 17 as part of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into irregular capital market transactions, was arrested. In the course of the process, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) had ordered the liquidation of 130 funds belonging to 7 companies.

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Altunç Kumova Destek Investment Bank Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Capital Markets Board (SPK) Hedef Holding

Boykot yapanlara ‘vatan haini’ demişti… Fon skandalındaki isim Başbakan danışmanıymış! - Sözcü Gazetesi — Photo: Sözcü

Economy 4 sources 19 Sept, 20:12

Names in Tera management in spotlight after Capital Markets Board liquidates 131 funds

Following the Capital Markets Board (SPK) decision to liquidate 131 funds traded on TEFAS belonging to 7 portfolio management firms, the executives of Tera Portföy and Tera Yatırım are being discussed; Sözcü noted that serving in management does not constitute an accusation of wrongdoing in itself.

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Capital Markets Board (SPK) Tera Portföy Yönetimi Tera Yatırım Menkul Değerler Emre Alkin Kerem Alkin Abdülkadir Özkan Public Disclosure Platform (KAP)

Ekrem İmamoğlu'ndan 3 dakikalık video: Bir davanın anatomisi, Tuzla davası — Photo: Gazete Oksijen

Politics 6 sources 19 Sept, 18:06

İmamoğlu explains Tuzla case verdict in video, highlights judge change

Jailed İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu released a three-minute video about the 2-year-1-month prison sentence he received on September 11, 2026, in the Tuzla case, in which he had twice been acquitted, and emphasized that the judge had been changed during the proceedings. His wife, Dilek Kaya İmamoğlu, had called for his release.

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Ekrem İmamoğlu Şadi Yazıcı Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Tuzla

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

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

Bursa'da soğuk hava deposunda yangın — Photo: BirGün

Society 11 sources 19 Sept, 18:46

Fire breaks out at cold storage facility in Bursa's Yenişehir district

A fire broke out at a cold storage facility in the Karaköy neighborhood, with numerous fire crews responding; smoke was seen from many points in the district. According to one source, the facility processed black figs for export.

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Bursa Yenişehir Bursa Metropolitan Municipality

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

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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Gerekçe ''Ailem Güvende'' soruşturması: Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği’nin X hesabına erişim engeli talebi — Photo: BirGün

Society World press 6 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 17:07

Turkish Psychiatric Association: Access block requested on our X account

The association announced that, as part of the "Ailem Güvende" investigation, a request was first made to block access to CETAD's X account and then to its own. The association, which has 7,138 members, said that restricting access to scientific health information poses a risk to public health.

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Turkish Psychiatric Association Association for Sexual Education, Treatment and Research (CETAD) X Ailem Güvende investigation

Yargıtay'dan emsal nitelikte karar: Nafaka ödemeyecek | NTV Haber — Photo: NTV

Society 10 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 16:11

Court of Cassation overturns poverty alimony ruling for spouse with comparable income

The Court of Cassation's 2nd Civil Chamber found unlawful the ruling by the Bakırköy 13th Family Court that awarded poverty alimony to a retired woman with a regular income whose income level was close to her spouse's; the divorce ruling itself was upheld.

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Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) Bakırköy 13th Family Court Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals Istanbul

Bakan Yumaklı Erzurum’da açıkladı: — Photo: Mersin Haber

Economy 10 sources 19 Sept, 17:07

Yumaklı: Vaccination and identification free, 6 billion lira allocated for this item

Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said in Erzurum that breeders will not be charged for vaccination and identification, and veterinarians will not demand additional fees; around 6 billion lira (TL) has been allocated for this. Over the past 24 years, livestock support has reached 654 billion lira (TL).

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İbrahim Yumaklı Agriculture and Forestry Ministry Central Union of Turkish Red Meat Producers Erzurum

Borcunu ödemeyenin kapısına icra dayanacak! — Photo: Ekonomi Manşet

Economy 8 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Stricter enforcement expected on SGK premium debts in the year's final quarter

Based on the Medium-Term Program's clause that "premium debt monitoring and collection processes will be made more effective," reports say employers who have not applied for restructuring may face the cancellation of incentives, as well as enforcement and seizure proceedings between October and December. The deferral interest rate had been cut from 39% to 29% annually.

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Social Security Institution (SGK) Medium-Term Program İsa Karakaş Türkiye Gazetesi

Ankara Samsun hızlı tren ne zaman açılacak? Çorum hızlı tren ne durumda? Fiziki ilerleme yüzde 25 — Photo: Karar

Economy 1 source 19 Sept, 22:05

Fieldwork continues on Ankara-Samsun high-speed rail line

It was stated that once the 293-kilometer line coordinated by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is completed, travel between Ankara and Samsun will decrease to approximately 2.5 hours. With a design speed of 200 kilometers per hour, the line is projected to have an annual capacity of 14 million tons of freight and 12 million passengers.

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Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Ankara Samsun Çorum Kırıkkale

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 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

Politics 7 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers repeats call for release of Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ

At its meeting on September 15-16, 2026, the committee, citing rulings by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), called on Türkiye to ensure the "immediate release" of former HDP co-chairs Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ. It also requested clarification on whether the new law covers applicants in the Demirtaş case file.

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Council of Europe Committee of Ministers European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Selahattin Demirtaş Figen Yüksekdağ HDP Grand National Assembly (TBMM)

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 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

Yaşamak için en iyi ülkeler hangileri? Türkiye yaşanabilir ülkeler listesinde kaçıncı? Dünyada en yaşanabilir ülkeler listesi — Photo: Karar

Economy 1 source 19 Sept, 21:51

Türkiye ranks 97th among 192 countries in a relocation index

According to Karar, Türkiye ranked 97th with 60.9 points in the 2026 Global Relocation Index by Singapore-based Rumavi Global; Estonia topped the list. The index is calculated across 24 indicators.

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Rumavi Global Türkiye Estonia Karar

WSJ'den Türkiye'deki borsa ve fon krizine dair çarpıcı analiz — Photo: Ekonomi Manşet

Economy 3 sources 19 Sept, 17:56

WSJ assesses Türkiye's investment fund crisis and liquidation of 131 funds

The Wall Street Journal examined the process that began when some funds failed to meet redemption requests and spread to Borsa Istanbul (BIST); the Capital Markets Board (SPK) began liquidation proceedings for 131 funds belonging to seven portfolio management companies.

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Wall Street Journal Capital Markets Board Borsa Istanbul Pusula Portföy Tera

Bakan Tekin'den öğretmenlere önlük şartıyla ilgili açıklama - Haberler — Photo: Habertürk

Society 8 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Minister Tekin: We preferred the smock system for teachers

Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said on a CNN Türk broadcast that there was an option of either requiring compliance with dress-code regulations or the use of smocks, and that they preferred the smock. Tekin also commented on mobile phones in classrooms, school registrations and PISA results.

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Yusuf Tekin Education Ministry (MEB) OECD CNN Türk

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)

Avrupa Konseyi Osman Kavala için süre verdi! "Bu tarihe kadar kararınızı açıklayın" dediler — Photo: Halk TV

Politics 6 sources 19 Sept, 16:11

Council of Europe asks Türkiye for information on Kavala by October 14

The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, at its meeting on September 15-16, repeated its call for the immediate release of Osman Kavala and asked that concrete steps taken or planned be reported by October 14. The file will be taken up again no later than the December 1-3 meeting.

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Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Osman Kavala ECHR Burak Ceyhan Justice Ministry

Türkiye hayvan varlığında Avrupa ülkelerini geride bıraktı — Photo: Karar

Economy 7 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Türkiye's livestock numbers exceed EU countries

According to Eurostat and Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, Türkiye's cattle population rose 4.3% in 2025 to 17,709,000, while France, first among EU countries, had 16,237,000. Türkiye's sheep population stands at 46,689,000 and goat population at 11,186,000.

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Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) Eurostat European Union France

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

Economy 7 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Turkish Airlines ranks fifth in the world and first in Europe at Skytrax 2026 awards

At the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards announced in London, Turkish Airlines rose to 5th place in the world ranking and was named "Best Airline in Europe" for the 11th time; the company left the ceremony with a total of 8 awards. Singapore Airlines took first place.

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Turkish Airlines Skytrax Murat Şeker Singapore Airlines London

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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Where reports differ

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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#		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