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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.

Politics World press 20 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 20:58

Gürlek: An election will be held in 2028 to re-elect the President

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek told the AK Party provincial organization in Adana, "We need to re-elect our President." CHP Chairman Özgür Özel said a decision for an early election would require 360 votes in the Grand National Assembly (TBMM), adding, "They won't be able to escape the ballot box."

Society World press 9 sources 19 Sept, 04:35

Heavy rain disrupts transport in Trabzon, yellow-code warning issued for four provinces

The Trabzon Governor's Office reported that rainfall reached about 50 kilograms per square meter in some parts of the city, that 114 calls were received by the 112 Emergency Call Center, and that 533 personnel were deployed. The Meteorology authority issued a yellow-code warning for Giresun, Trabzon, Rize and Artvin for September 19.

Economy 5 sources 18 Sept, 16:58

Gap between state grain board price and free market price for hazelnuts under debate

In Ordu, the free market price for hazelnuts is 170-180 lira per kilogram, and 190 lira in Giresun; the Soil Products Office's (TMO) Levant-quality purchase price is cited in sources as either 250 or 255 lira. The Trade Ministry and Competition Authority are reported to have launched a field investigation.

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.

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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.

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.

Economy 13 sources 19 Sept, 00:25

40 people arrested in investigation into exorbitant fruit and vegetable prices

All 40 suspects detained in the investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office were arrested; efforts continue to capture one suspect for whom a detention order exists. The operation involved searches at 109 addresses in 22 provinces, and statements were taken from 1,029 farmers.

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.

Society 6 sources 18 Sept, 19:13

In Küçükçekmece case over death of 16-year-old, three defendants get 24 years each with no reduction

Küçükçekmece 6th High Criminal Court sentenced three defendants under 18 to 24 years in prison each for "jointly and intentionally killing a child" and ruled against any sentence reduction. Prosecutors had sought between 18 and 24 years in prison.

World World press 8 sources 18 Sept, 23:18

15 Turkish Cypriots found in mass grave in Atlılar buried 52 years later

Fifteen identified Turkish Cypriots killed and placed in a mass grave in the village of Atlılar on August 14, 1974, were buried in a state ceremony, including two infants aged 40 days and 16 months. Cevdet Yılmaz, Tufan Erhürman and Ünal Üstel attended the ceremony.

Politics 2 sources 18 Sept, 20:58

Özel visits jailed Bursa Metropolitan Mayor Bozbey in prison

YENİ Party Chairman Özgür Özel visited Mustafa Bozbey at Bursa H-Type Prison. Özel said Bozbey was elected in the local elections with a margin of more than 160,000 votes, and that the composition of the municipal council played a role in his removal from office.

Society 3 sources 19 Sept, 02:35

Molotov cocktail thrown at a business in Adana, investigation launched

In Sarıçam district's Orhangazi neighborhood, two unidentified people threw a molotov cocktail at a business selling construction materials; the resulting fire was put out by people nearby, and police are examining security camera footage.

Society 4 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 02:15

Yeliz Yeşilmen denies name confusion in drug investigation

Actress Yeliz Yeşilmen stated that she is not the person detained in the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office investigation targeting celebrities, saying that person is named "Yeliz Yeşilçimen," and announced she would launch legal action against the outlets that reported the story.

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.

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 2 sources 19 Sept, 00:34

Defence Ministry (MSB) shares footage of F-16 training flight over Western Black Sea

The ministry announced that a "Black Sea training flight" was successfully carried out by F-16s taking off from the 5th Main Jet Base Command in Merzifon, Amasya, and released footage of the flight.

Politics 2 sources 9 updates 19 Sept, 01:35

Hayati Yazıcı discusses "Terror-Free Türkiye" process in Erzurum

AKP Deputy Chairman Hayati Yazıcı, speaking at events in Erzurum, described the process as aiming for "the brotherhood of 86 million citizens" and emphasized the contribution of the MHP and Devlet Bahçeli.