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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

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)

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.

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

Istanbul Police Department Istanbul Fatih Beyoğlu Beykoz Ankara

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

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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.

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

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

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

Trabzonspor Galatasaray Mohamed Salah Okan Buruk Thomas Reis Uğurcan Çakır

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

Tech 3 sources 19 Sept, 23:42

TEKNOFEST competitions continue in Diyarbakır, electronic warfare category held for first time

Finalist teams are competing in 8 categories on September 18-20 at the Diyarbakır leg of Southeastern TEKNOFEST, run by the Industry and Technology Ministry and the T3 Foundation. 365 teams applied for the "Electronic Warfare Competition" run by ASELSAN, with 21 teams from 12 cities reaching the finals.

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

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TEKNOFEST ASELSAN Ministry of Industry and Technology Turkish Technology Team Foundation Diyarbakır TÜBİTAK BİLGEM

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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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

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.

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

Rize Pazar AFAD

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Avusturya'daki sprint yarışında 17. oldu — Photo: Gazete Oksijen

Sport 10 sources 19 Sept, 18:46

Razgatlıoğlu finishes MotoGP Austria sprint race in 17th place

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished the sprint race held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg in 17th place; the race was won by Jorge Martin. The main race, over 28 laps, will take place at 15:00 Turkey time.

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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Jorge Martin MotoGP Prima Pramac Yamaha Spielberg

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

Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş — Photo: Türkiye Gazetesi

Sport 11 sources 19 Sept, 19:57

Fenerbahçe defeats Beşiktaş 3-0 in Women's Football Süper Lig derby

Goals were scored by Katie Bowen, Andrea Straskova and Suliat Abideen; Fenerbahçe leads with 12 points, while Beşiktaş remains at 9 points. Sources diverge on the venue: Fulya or the BJK Football Academy Hakkı Yeten Facilities.

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Where reports differ

Pro-government press, Independent press and Opposition press These sources reported that the week 4 derby was played in Fulya and wrote that Fenerbahçe maintained its lead with 4 wins in 4 matches.

Independent press Bursa Hakimiyet reported that the match was played at the BJK Football Academy Hakkı Yeten Facilities; it wrote that Bowen scored in the 13th minute, Staskova in the 43rd, and Suliat in the 85th, and that a penalty was missed in the 49th minute.

Fenerbahçe Beşiktaş Busem Şeker Katie Bowen Suliat Abideen

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

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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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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

Kamu yatırımlarında 3 yıllık yol haritası: Bu alanlar öncelikli olacak - Dünya Gazetesi — Photo: Dünya

Economy 7 sources 19 Sept, 13:15

Priorities set in 2027-2029 Public Investment Program guide

According to the 2027-2029 Public Investment Program Preparation Guide compiled by Anadolu Ajansı, priority will be given to projects in manufacturing industry, R&D, digitalization, energy, logistics, agriculture and food, tourism, and the defense industry.

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Anadolu Ajansı Public Investment Program Türkiye

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

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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İzmir'de peş peşe 3 operasyon! 73 düzensiz göçmen yakalandı — Photo: Nefes

Society 4 sources 19 Sept, 17:07

104 irregular migrants caught in İzmir operations between September 15-18

In inspections carried out at sea and on land by Coast Guard and gendarmerie teams in Seferihisar, Urla and Foça between September 15-18, 104 irregular migrants were caught. On September 18, 33 people were found on a rubber boat off Seferihisar, 23 in Urla and 17 in Foça.

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Coast Guard Command İzmir Seferihisar Urla Foça

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

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

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

Öztürkler, Yılmaz ile görüştü - Havadis Gazetesi | Kıbrıs Haber — Photo: Havadis

World World press 5 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 16:58

Vice President Yılmaz in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: messages on the boat accident off Kyrenia and Cyprus

Yılmaz, speaking alongside Prime Minister Üstel in a joint statement in Nicosia, said search and rescue efforts continued after the ship accident and that efforts would be made to ensure those responsible "answer before the law." He also met with Parliament Speaker Öztürkler.

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Cevdet Yılmaz Ünal Üstel Ziya Öztürkler Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Ali Murat Başçeri

HSK, Savcı Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk — Photo: TGRT Haber

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.

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Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk Tekirdağ 4th High Criminal Court

Fındıkta fiyatlar çakıldı, üretici rotayı değiştirdi: Fındığı daha pahalıya satmanın yolu - Dünya Gazetesi — Photo: Dünya

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.

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Soil Products Office (TMO) Trade Ministry Competition Authority Mustafa Hamarat AK Party (AKP) Ordu Giresun

Gol sesi çıkmayan maçta Kasımpaşa tarihinde bir ilki yaşadı | NTVSpor — Photo: NTV Spor

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

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Kasımpaşa Konyaspor Emre Belözoğlu İlhan Palut Süper Lig

Sarunas Jasikevicius: Bu şekilde kaybetmek acı verici | STAR — Photo: Star

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.

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Akıllı şehirlerde yeni dönem: 2030 yol haritası hazırlandı | Afet ve Çevre Haberleri — Photo: Yeni Şafak

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.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Official Gazette Türkiye

Sebze meyvede fahiş fiyat operasyonu: 40 kişi tutuklandı — Photo: Oda TV

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.

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Where reports differ

Pro-government press, Neutral press and Opposition press According to these sources, 40 suspects were detained in the investigation and all were arrested; one suspect with a detention order outstanding was reported to be still sought.

Neutral press Bursa Hakimiyet, citing İHA, reported the number of suspects detained as 41, of whom 40 were arrested.

Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Trade Ministry Competition Board Tax Inspection Board Istanbul Police Department

Fiyatlara isyan ettiler: Fındık üreticileri traktörlerle yollara döküldü — Photo: Halk TV

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.

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Where reports differ

Pro-government press Highlights the Trade Ministry's inspection launched at exchanges in Ordu and Giresun and its aim of protecting producer rights.

Opposition press Highlights the purchase prices announced by TMO and the producer protest with about 130 tractors in Kocaali, Sakarya, along with union support.

Trade Ministry Soil Products Office (TMO) Ordu Giresun Sakarya Agricultural Workers' Union (Tarım-Sen)

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