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Society World press 21 sources 19 Sept, 00:01

3.8-magnitude earthquake recorded off Kuşadası Gulf

AFAD reported a 3.8-magnitude earthquake at 9:09 p.m. with its epicenter in the Kuşadası Gulf in the Aegean Sea; the depth was given as 7.83 kilometers by AFAD and 8.1 kilometers by Kandilli Observatory.

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 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.

Economy 5 sources 19 Sept, 00:01

TÜİK: Number of electric cars in traffic surpasses 472,000

According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, as of August the number of electric cars registered in traffic rose 53.2% year-on-year to 472,157, accounting for 2.62% of the total 18,037,907 cars.

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.

Sport World press 26 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 23:18

National team announces 29-man provisional squad; France and Italy also announce their lists

On Vincenzo Montella's list, Adil Demirbağ, Bartuğ Elmaz, Melih Kabasakal and İlhan Fakılı appeared for the first time; the team will gather in Riva on September 21. The first match is on September 25 at Kocaeli Stadium against France, managed by Zinedine Zidane.

Economy 31 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

Financial Stability Committee holds emergency meeting: "No structural risk"

Following the decline in Borsa Istanbul (BIST), the committee, chaired by Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, said the issue stemmed from credit and liquidity strains in certain funds of a limited number of portfolio management companies, and that it was temporary and manageable.

Economy 29 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

Capital Markets Board halts trading of 7 portfolio companies' funds on TEFAS

The Capital Markets Board (SPK) suspended buying and selling of funds managed by Tera, Pusula, Hedef, Atlas, A1, Pardus and Bulls Portföy on TEFAS; according to ForInvest data, a liquidation decision was taken for 130 funds, and the equity ratio for margin trading was lowered to 20%.

Politics 35 sources 4 updates 17 Sept, 12:35

Detention orders for four in investigation into Kozinoğlu's 2011 death

The Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued detention orders for the then chief prosecutor, the prison prosecutor and two cellmates in the investigation into the prison death of intelligence agency MİT member Kaşif Kozinoğlu; three people were detained, while Hasan Atilla Uğur said he would return to Istanbul that evening to give a statement.

Society 11 sources 17 Sept, 12:35

Data operation targets company supplying software to unions: 5 detained

Coordinated by intelligence agency MİT, the Cybersecurity Directorate and the Gendarmerie General Command raided Ankara-based Aydo Yazılım; five people, including the company owner and employees, were detained. It was determined that a query interface allowing access to third parties' data had been added to the software.

Economy 19 sources 17 Sept, 12:35

Emlak Katılım begins acquisition talks for Katılımevim and Birevim

Türkiye Emlak Katılım Bankası notified the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that its subsidiary had begun talks to acquire Katılımevim and Birevim Tasarruf Finansman. The companies had recently been acquired by Tera Yatırım Holding from Pusula Finans Holding; that transfer was still awaiting official approval.

Economy 18 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 21:25

Fed raises policy rate by 25 basis points, sharp moves seen in gold

The U.S. Federal Reserve unanimously raised its target rate range to 3.75-4%, the first increase since 2023. Sources differ on the spot gold figures following the decision: $4,310.49 or $4,240.

Politics 22 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Menderes, Zorlu and Polatkan commemorated on 65th anniversary of executions

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, AKP spokesperson Ömer Çelik, and Communications Director Burhanettin Duran issued commemorative messages for Adnan Menderes, Fatin Rüştü Zorlu and Hasan Polatkan, who were executed after May 27, 1960.

Society 12 sources 17 Sept, 12:35

Istanbul-led operation in 20 provinces targets organized crime: 178 detained

On September 14, an operation led from Istanbul across 20 provinces targeted 12 separate "new generation" organized crime groups, detaining 178 suspects; searches turned up weapons, ammunition and narcotics. Of 42 people detained in a Muğla-based operation, 20 were referred to the courthouse.

Politics 2 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Under HSK decision, service points to become basis for judge and prosecutor appointments

Justice Minister and Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) Chairman Akın Gürlek announced that service points and point rankings will be the main criteria in appointments, with promotion, inspection and merit indicators reflected in scoring, and said the "east-west divide will end." The system will be applied with the 2027 Main Decree.

World 11 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

Türkiye condemns attempted drone attack targeting Mecca

The Foreign Ministry said it "strongly" condemned a Houthi drone attack targeting Mecca and reiterated its support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty. The Saudi military said the drone was shot down south of the city; Houthi official Hizam al-Assad denied the claim.

World 9 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

US rejects Abbas's visa request for UN General Assembly

The US rejected the visa applications of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and some Palestinian officials, who were expected to speak at the UN General Assembly in New York next week. The US State Department cited "non-compliance with commitments" as the reason; Abbas is expected to address the assembly by video.

Sport 11 sources 10 updates 17 Sept, 12:26

Süper Lig's sixth week opens with Kasımpaşa-Konyaspor match

According to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) schedule, the week will open with the Kasımpaşa-TÜMOSAN Konyaspor match at 8:00 p.m. at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium; the Trabzonspor-Galatasaray match will be played on Saturday, September 19 at 8:00 p.m. at Papara Park.

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Sport 5 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix set for October 1-3, 2027 at Istanbul Park

Formula 1 announced its 2027 calendar; returning after a six-year absence, the Turkish Grand Prix will be held at Istanbul Park. The calendar includes 24 Grands Prix and 10 sprint races across 22 countries.

Tech 3 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Test flight conducted with HÜRKUŞ-II and HÜRJET

Defence Industry Agency (SSB) President Haluk Görgün and Air Force Commander General Rafet Dalkıran flew in the HÜRKUŞ-II and the MURAD AESA radar-equipped HÜRJET. Görgün said the first HÜRKUŞ-II jets would be delivered to the Air Force shortly.

Economy 2 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Togg announces vehicles on the road have reached 120,000

In a social media post, Togg announced it had reached 120,000 vehicles and thanked its customers. No further detailed data was shared beyond this figure.

Economy 3 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

Istanbul's August exports hit record $8.8 billion

According to Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) data, Istanbul's exports reached $8.8 billion in August, the highest figure ever for an August, accounting for 37.5% of Türkiye's total. Türkiye's exports rose 8.1% to $23.5 billion.

World 5 sources 17 Sept, 12:26

EU unveils proposal to ban social media for under-13s

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Strasbourg, proposed a social media ban for under-13s and limited, supervised access up to age 15; the plan must still be debated and voted on by the 27 member states.

Economy 19 sources 17 Sept, 01:17

BIST 100 falls 5.54%, Financial Stability Committee to meet in the morning

BIST 100 fell 5.54% on September 16 to 13,122.58 points; the decline was driven by a portfolio management company defaulting on fund payments and Middle East tensions. The Financial Stability Committee will meet on September 17 at 08:00 chaired by Minister Şimşek.

Economy 18 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 01:17

Fed raises policy rate by 25 basis points, rate climbs to 3.75-4% range

The Fed raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, unanimously lifting the policy rate to the 3.75-4% range. The bank raised its year-end rate expectation to 4.1%, with 16 of 18 officials projecting at least one more hike this year.

Politics 5 sources 17 Sept, 01:17

New service-score-based system introduced for judge and prosecutor appointments

Justice Minister Gürlek announced that under the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK)'s September 16 decision, service points and point ranking will become the main criteria for judge and prosecutor appointments, ending the east-west divide. The new system will begin with the 2027 Main Decree.

Society 11 sources 4 updates 17 Sept, 01:17

Istanbul Chief Prosecutor's Office: Access blocked to 419 social media accounts

The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor's Office blocked access to 419 social media accounts and one link over allegedly obscene content. According to the Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD), the blocked accounts include journalists İrfan Değirmenci and Şirin Payzın as well as some women's organizations.