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Küfürlü videosu gündeme gelen Savcı Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk görevden uzaklaştırıldı - Evrensel — Photo: Evrensel

Society World press 42 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

Prosecutor Uçuk surrenders to courthouse, travel ban imposed against him

Bozova Public Prosecutor Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk, suspended for three months by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) on September 18, surrendered to Tekirdağ Courthouse with his lawyer after a detention order. The court imposed a travel ban citing "strong suspicion of crime"; Uçuk stated he did not publish the video.

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

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State media, Pro-government press, Independent press, Opposition press, and Foreign press These reports convey that following the suspension decision by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK), the Tekirdağ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated an investigation for the crime of "insulting a public official" and issued a detention order for Uçuk; no information is provided regarding the subsequent stage.

Pro-government press, Independent press, and Opposition press According to these reports, following the detention order, Uçuk surrendered to the Tekirdağ Courthouse and gave a statement alongside his lawyer; the judgeship to which he was referred issued a judicial control decision in the form of a travel ban.

Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk Tekirdağ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Bozova

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

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

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

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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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Where reports differ

State media, Independent press, and Opposition press These outlets reported that one of the two workers trapped under the collapse was rescued and taken to the hospital, while efforts continue for the other. Ali İkram Tuna, the District Governor of Büyükçekmece, stated that a 4-meter collapse occurred during unauthorized septic tank excavation and one worker was pulled out alive.

State media, Pro-government press, Independent press, and Opposition press These outlets reported that 2 workers remained trapped following a landslide at the construction site and teams' rescue operations were ongoing; they did not include information that any worker had been rescued.

Büyükçekmece Istanbul Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)

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

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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

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

Ereğli’de traktörün çarptığı 4 yaşındaki çocuk hayatını kaybetti — Photo: Konya Yenigün

Society 4 sources 19 Sept, 23:42

4-year-old child dies after being struck by reversing tractor in Konya

In the courtyard of a farmhouse in Ereğli's Barbaros Neighborhood, a reversing tractor struck a 4-year-old child around 5:15 p.m. The child was determined to have lost their life at the scene; the father driving the tractor was detained, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Ereğli Konya 112 Emergency Call Centre

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

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

Sakarya’da mahalle bazlı ilk dönüşüm: Tığcılar 1. Etap'ta 718 bağımsız bölümün kentsel dönüşümü başladı | Sakarya Haberleri — Photo: Yeni Şafak

Society 4 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

First building demolished in urban transformation in Sakarya's Tığcılar Neighborhood

The first demolition began with a ceremony in the 1st phase of the urban transformation project covering 718 independent units in Adapazarı's Tığcılar Neighborhood; the municipality reported that 91% of right holders reached an agreement.

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Sakarya Adapazarı Yusuf Alemdar Rahmi Doğan Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality

Çavuş: “Üreten kazanacak, üretici güçlenecek, ülkemiz kazanacak” - Havadis Gazetesi | Kıbrıs Haber — Photo: Havadis

World World press 5 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 23:13

Güzelyurt Cold Storage Facility built with Türkiye's financing opens in TRNC

The 15,000-ton capacity Güzelyurt Cold Storage Facility, established with financing from Türkiye and contributions from TOBB, was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Prime Minister Ünal Üstel of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC). KKTC Agriculture Minister Hüseyin Çavuş stated the facility is an investment aimed at the entire production sector.

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Cevdet Yılmaz Ünal Üstel Hüseyin Çavuş Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Güzelyurt

Eskişehir’de Türk Yıldızları gökyüzüne imza attı — Photo: Mersin Haber

Society 4 sources 19 Sept, 23:42

Turkish Stars conclude SHG Airshow in Sivrihisar

Organized for the 11th time by the Sivrihisar Aviation Club Association at the Necati Artan Facilities, the SHG Airshow was held with intense participation. Aerobatic pilot Semin Öztürk Şener flew with her aircraft "Yeni Menekşe", while the Turkish Stars, taking off from the Konya 3rd Main Jet Base Command, performed the closing display.

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Turkish Stars Semin Öztürk Şener Sivrihisar Aviation Club Association Eskişehir SHG Airshow

Yılmaz: “Bu stadyum ve diğer projelerimizle KKTC’deki mühürlerin sayısını daha da çoğaltacağız” — Photo: Kıbrıs Manşet

World World press 6 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

New Atatürk Stadium and sports complex project unveiled in Nicosia

At the presentation in the Republic Assembly of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC), Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz described the project as a "hallmark project"; the complex will be built across an area of approximately 56,000 square meters with an 8,000-person capacity. Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak said a multifunctional stadium will be constructed in the city center.

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Cevdet Yılmaz Ünal Üstel Osman Aşkın Bak Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Nicosia Cyprus Turkish Football Federation

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

Rize İl Sağlık Müdürlüğünden şiddetli yağışlar sonrası içme suyu uyarısı — Photo: Mersin Haber

Society 2 sources 19 Sept, 23:28

Drinking water warning in Rize after heavy rainfall

The Rize Provincial Health Directorate urged residents not to consume water of unknown source and origin, and to boil and cool it before use when necessary. The announcement stated that caution should be exercised for 5-7 days after rainfall ends.

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Rize Provincial Health Directorate Rize

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

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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Where reports differ

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

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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

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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Dehşete düşüren görüntü: 3 katlı bina asılı kaldı - Dünya Gazetesi — Photo: Dünya

Society 6 sources 19 Sept, 21:28

Ground beneath three-storey building collapses after landslide in Rize

Following heavy rainfall in the Eastern Black Sea region, a landslide in the Pazar district of Rize caused the ground beneath a house to give way; Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) teams examined the site, and no evacuation decision has been made so far.

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Rize Pazar AFAD

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)

Gece boyu sürdü, sabah manzara ortaya çıktı. Rize'de yollar göle döndü — Photo: Nefes

Society World press 15 sources 19 Sept, 17:07

Floodwaters recede in Rize, cleanup continues in İyidere and Pazar

Following heavy rain in the Eastern Black Sea region, floodwaters have receded in İyidere and Pazar, with cleanup continuing at businesses. İyidere Mayor Saffet Mete said there was damage in 9 neighborhoods and 7 villages, no loss of life, and 7 homes were evacuated; Pazar Mayor Neşet Çakır said some neighborhood roads remain closed.

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Rize İyidere Trabzon Saffet Mete General Directorate of Meteorology Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)

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

Kocaelispor, Gaziantep FK — Photo: Türkiye Gazetesi

Sport 28 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 19:57

In Süper Lig, Alanyaspor defeats Çorum FK, Kocaelispor beats Gaziantep FK

In the 6th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Alanyaspor defeated Çorum FK 2-1 away, and Kocaelispor beat Gaziantep FK 2-0 at home. Kocaelispor increased its points to 12, while Gaziantep FK remained at 8 points.

FT 1–2

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Alanyaspor Çorum FK Kocaelispor Gaziantep FK Süper Lig

Sport 4 sources 10 updates 19 Sept, 20:12

Çorum FK Chairman Balçık criticizes referee, announces appeal to Turkish Football Federation

Arca Çorum FK were defeated 2-1 at home by Alanyaspor. Club Chairman Savaş Balçık criticized the officiating of match referee Alper Akarsu, saying "Here it is Türkiye 0, referee 1," and announced they will apply to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Monday.

FT 1–2

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Arca Çorum FK Corendon Alanyaspor Savaş Balçık Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Alper Akarsu

Mustafa Varank — Photo: Türkiye Gazetesi

Politics 5 sources 19 Sept, 19:57

Varank criticizes Özel's reaction to a citizen's pastry offer

AK Party (AKP) Bursa MP Mustafa Varank criticized footage of New Party Chairman Özgür Özel's reaction to a citizen offering pastry at a gastronomy festival in Bursa, stating that "sincerity is important in politics."

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Mustafa Varank Özgür Özel AK Party (AKP) New Party Bursa

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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

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

World 5 sources 19 Sept, 17:32

Defence Ministry: Turkish commandos train with Somali soldiers on Mount Erciyes

The Defence Ministry announced that personnel of the 1st Airborne and Commando Brigade in Kayseri conducted a tactical movement from Zincidere to Mount Erciyes together with visiting Somali military personnel. Ambush, cave search and "Uçangöz" exercises were held at Tekir Plateau.

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Defence Ministry (MSB) 1st Airborne and Commando Brigade Command Somalia Kayseri Mount Erciyes

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 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

Kaşif Kozinoğlu soruşturması! Hasan Atilla Uğur’un ifadesi ortaya çıktı: 3 soruya da aynı cevap — Photo: TGRT Haber

Politics 8 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 17:07

Hasan Atilla Uğur's statement in Kozinoğlu investigation reported in press

In the investigation into former intelligence agency MİT officer Kaşif Kozinoğlu, who died in a Silivri prison in 2011, cellmate Hasan Atilla Uğur, who was placed under house arrest, said he could not remember where he obtained the sublingual pill and blood pressure device he gave to Kozinoğlu.

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Kaşif Kozinoğlu Hasan Atilla Uğur Hasan Ataman Yıldırım Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office intelligence agency MİT

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

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

Japonya Parlamentosu milletvekilleri, İstanbul Tersanesi Komutanlığını ziyaret etti - ANKARA — Photo: Mersin Haber

World 2 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 18:46

Japanese delegation visits Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command

According to the Defence Ministry (MSB), a delegation composed of members of the Japanese parliament and representatives of Japanese defense industry firms was briefed on the shipyard's shipbuilding projects and infrastructure capabilities; possible areas of cooperation were discussed mutually.

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Defence Ministry (MSB) Istanbul Naval Shipyard Command Japan Türkiye

Society 6 sources 19 Sept, 17:07

Ayşegül Yaşar, reported missing in Osmaniye, found dead

The lifeless body of 54-year-old Ayşegül Yaşar, who went missing in Düziçi on August 26, was found in the Andırın district of Kahramanmaraş; it was reported that the detained suspect, identified by the initials T.K., confessed to killing her.

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Osmaniye Düziçi Kahramanmaraş Düziçi Chief Public Prosecutor's Office

Karaman’da çöp kamyonundan düşen temizlik işçisi yaşam mücadelesini kaybetti — Photo: Mersin Haber

Society 2 sources 19 Sept, 20:12

Sanitation worker who fell from garbage truck in Karaman dies 8 days later

Twenty-eight-year-old sanitation worker Furkan Tarım, who fell from the back of a Karaman Municipality garbage truck as it crossed a speed bump, died at the hospital in Konya where he had been transferred; a 37-year-old worker was also injured in the accident.

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Karaman Municipality Karaman Karaman Training and Research Hospital

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