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Economy	40	37%
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World	14	13%
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Culture	1	1%
Tech	6	6%
Life	3	3%

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BirGün	32

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Akın Gürlek	10
Istanbul	10
intelligence agency MİT	9
Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office	9
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan	9
Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)	7
Capital Markets Board (SPK)	5
Mehmet Şimşek	5

Briefs citing them 81

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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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.

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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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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

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.

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Hakan Fidan Foreign Ministry NTV Saudi Arabia Syria Israel

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

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

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

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

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

ASELSAN’dan SMASH 300 hamlesi: Mini ve mikro İHA’lara karşı yapay zeka destekli savunma — Photo: Türkiye Gazetesi

Tech 8 sources 19 Sept, 19:40

ASELSAN adds AI-supported SMASH 300 to SMASH family

Tested in firing trials in Konya's Karapınar according to company statements, the 25 mm SMASH 300 will be used against surface threats as well as mini and micro UAVs; over 560 units in the SMASH family have been delivered to 18 countries, with a global market share of around 10%.

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ASELSAN Konya Karapınar

İBB yolsuzluk soruşturmasında ek iddianame: Ana davayla birleşmesi talep edildi — Photo: Sabah

Politics World press 24 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 10:21

Additional indictment prepared for 29 suspects in İBB investigation

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office prepared a 195-page additional indictment concerning Ağaç ve Peyzaj AŞ naming 29 suspects. Sources diverge on the total number of defendants after merger: 435 or 443.

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State media, Pro-government press, Neutral press, Opposition press and Foreign press These sources reported that the file prepared for 29 suspects, including Ekrem İmamoğlu, was requested to be merged with the main case involving 414 defendants, bringing the total to 443 defendants.

Neutral press Kısa Dalga reported that the Istanbul 33rd Heavy Penal Court accepted the additional indictment and merged the files, raising the number of acts in the main case to 155 and the number of defendants to 435.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Ekrem İmamoğlu Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Ağaç ve Peyzaj AŞ Istanbul 33rd Heavy Penal Court

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

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

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

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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Denizkurdu-I/2026 Tatbikatı 100 gemiyle icra edilecek — Photo: Milat

Politics World press 6 sources 19 Sept, 17:22

Defence Ministry: Denizkurdu-I/2026 exercise to be held in three seas September 20-25

The Defence Ministry (MSB) announced that the Denizkurdu-I/2026 exercise will be conducted with 100 ships, 50 aircraft and 14,000 personnel in the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Defence Ministry (MSB) Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) Black Sea Aegean Sea Eastern Mediterranean

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

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

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

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

Economy World press 7 sources 19 Sept, 13:15

Listing process continues for seasonal leasing of unworked farmland

Under Law No. 5403 and the related regulation, the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry leases land left unworked for two consecutive years on a seasonal basis, paying rent to the owners; the listing process that began on September 1 continues.

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Agriculture and Forestry Ministry Farmer Registration System 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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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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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

Son dakika haberler: Uluslararası Forex operasyonu! İsrail bağlantılı şebeke çökertildi: 239 gözaltı kararı — Photo: Habertürk

Society World press 34 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 03:35

Operation in Istanbul and Muğla in forex and crypto fraud investigation

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced an operation against a network allegedly defrauding foreign nationals through call centers. Sources differ on the number of suspects detained: 174 or 191.

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Where reports differ

Foreign press Cyprus Genç TV, citing the Interior Ministry's statement, reported that 174 suspects were detained in the operation and that assets worth 1.5 billion lira (TL), believed to be derived from crime, were seized.

Neutral press Dünya's report, however, stated that 191 suspects were taken into custody as part of the investigation.

Akın Gürlek Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office MASAK intelligence agency MİT Istanbul Muğla

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

Akın Gürlek açıkladı: Borsa manipülasyonu opaerasyonunda 20 tutuklama — Photo: Oda TV

Economy World press 31 sources 18 Sept, 23:18

Gürlek: 20 arrests in capital markets; 40 arrested in fruit-and-vegetable investigation

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that 20 people had been arrested in manipulative trading investigations and that 51 people had been banned from leaving the country. In Istanbul's fresh fruit and vegetable pricing investigation, all 40 suspects referred to court were arrested.

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Akın Gürlek Justice Ministry Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Capital Markets Board (SPK)

Hasan Atilla Uğur Türkiye — Photo: CNN Türk

Politics World press 34 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 00:55

Murder and organized crime charges in Kozinoğlu investigation

In the investigation into the 2011 death of Kaşif Kozinoğlu at Silivri Prison, retired officials Hasan Ataman Yıldırım and Hasan Atilla Uğur were placed under house arrest on charges of "intentional killing," while then-Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor Ali İşgören and prison prosecutor Necip Doğan were referred to a magistrate's court with a request for arrest on charges of "membership in a criminal organization."

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

Ünlülere Uyuşturucu Operasyonunda Deprem: Dosyadan Fuhuş ve Tedarik İddiaları Çıktı... 15 Kişi Gözaltında — Photo: Gerçek Gündem

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.

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State media, Pro-government press, Neutral press, Opposition press and Foreign press These outlets reported differing detention figures of 21, 20, 18, 16 and 15, and said that arrest was requested for three of the five people referred to court.

Opposition press Aykırı wrote that 24 suspects were processed across two investigations, that the number detained reached 21 during the day, and that of those referred to court, 2 people were arrested and 3 were released under judicial control.

Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command Aras Bulut İynemli Melis Sezen Hasan Şaş Nilperi Şahinkaya

Economy 10 sources 19 Sept, 05:48

Banking regulator BDDK revokes Bank Mellat's Istanbul branch operating license

Under a decision dated September 18, the banking regulator BDDK revoked the operating license of the Istanbul Türkiye Central Branch of Iran-based Bank Mellat, under paragraph (b) of the first clause of Article 71 of the Banking Law. The decision was published in the Official Gazette.

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banking regulator BDDK Bank Mellat Official Gazette Iran

Üniversitelerde yeni dönemin ilk dersi 'Terörsüz Türkiye' olacak! — Photo: Konya Yenigün

Politics World press 17 sources 18 Sept, 16:58

Higher Education Council (YÖK) sends letter to universities: "Terror-Free Türkiye" to be covered in first class

In a letter signed by YÖK Chairman Erol Özvar and sent to all universities, it was requested that the goal be covered at 2026-2027 academic year opening ceremonies and first classes, and that panels, conferences and workshops be organized.

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YÖK Erol Özvar Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Terror-Free Türkiye

Spor yazarları Beşiktaş - Marsilya maçı değerlendirmesi: "Avrupa, Avrupa Beşiktaş’ın sesini duy" — Photo: Ajansspor

Sport 20 sources 5 updates 18 Sept, 20:58

Beşiktaş beats Marseille 4-1 to open Europa League campaign

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

FT 4–1

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Beşiktaş Olympique de Marseille Hoffenheim UEFA Tüpraş Stadium L'Equipe

SON DAKİKA: İBB Davasına ek iddianame hazırlandı - Sözcü Gazetesi — Photo: Sözcü

Politics World press 31 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 00:25

Additional 29-person indictment accepted in İBB case, number of defendants rises to 435

Istanbul's 33rd High Criminal Court accepted and merged with the main case a 195-page supplementary indictment against 29 people, including jailed İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, in the Ağaç ve Peyzaj AŞ investigation; the number of defendants rose to 435 and the number of alleged acts to 155.

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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Ekrem İmamoğlu Fatih Keleş Ağaç ve Peyzaj AŞ Istanbul 33rd High Criminal Court

Trabzon’da sağanak hayatı felç etti: Galatasaray kafilesi son anda kurtuldu - Sözcü Gazetesi — Photo: Sözcü

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.

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Trabzon Governor's Office General Directorate of Meteorology Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Trabzon Nevşehir Hatay

Küçükçekmece’de kentsel dönüşüm aşamasındaki bina kendiliğinden çöktü: 2 yaralı var, AFAD ekipleri enkazda arama yapıyor — Photo: TGRT Haber

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.

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Where reports differ

Opposition press Evrensel, citing Anadolu Agency, reported that the collapsed section injured 2 passersby, who were taken to hospital after initial treatment.

Neutral press NTV and Mersin Haber reported that 3 passersby were injured after being struck by debris, and that all three received first aid at the scene.

Küçükçekmece Istanbul AFAD Küçükçekmece Municipality

#		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