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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).

Society 2 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 20:12

Earthquake victims' families extend Justice Ministry vigil to 9th day

Members of the Families in Pursuit of Justice Platform are protesting delays in court cases related to buildings that collapsed in the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, and are seeking a meeting with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.

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.

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.

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.

Politics 5 sources 19 Sept, 20:12

Public gathering held in Foça against mayor's switch to AKP

Reacting to Foça Mayor Saniye Fıçı, elected from CHP in the 2024 local elections, resigning and joining the AK Party (AKP), citizens gathered in the square upon a call by the "Foça Defends Its Democratic Will Initiative" and called for her resignation.

Politics 3 sources 19 Sept, 19:40

Fatih Erbakan reacts to banking regulator BDDK's Bank Mellat decision

New Welfare Party Chairman Fatih Erbakan criticized the banking regulator BDDK's decision dated 18 September 2026 revoking the operating license of Iran-based Bank Mellat's Istanbul branch; he claimed the decision was taken at the US's request, arguing trade with Iran would become more difficult and fertilizer costs would increase.

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.

Society 8 sources 19 Sept, 15:06

Minister Tekin: We preferred the smock system for teachers

Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said on a CNN Türk broadcast that there was an option of either requiring compliance with dress-code regulations or the use of smocks, and that they preferred the smock. Tekin also commented on mobile phones in classrooms, school registrations and PISA results.

Life 1 source 19 Sept, 21:51

26 hotels from Türkiye included in Michelin Guide's 2026 hotel selection

According to Yeniçağ, 26 properties from Türkiye are included in the Michelin Guide's 2026 hotel list, with two hotels receiving the highest rating of three Michelin Keys. Hotels in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum, and Antalya were featured.

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."

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.

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."

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."

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.

Economy 7 sources 2 updates 18 Sept, 16:58

Funds of seven portfolio companies closed, 131 funds enter liquidation process

On September 17, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) closed the Electronic Fund Trading Platform (TEFAS) funds of Tera, Pusula, Hedef, Atlas, A1, Pardus and Bulls Portföy to buying and selling; according to BirGün's calculations, the 223 funds of these companies total approximately 1.10 trillion lira in size, with 932,000 investors.

Politics 1 source 19 Sept, 06:00

Debate over Erdoğan's re-candidacy: lawyer raises objection over election law

According to Yeniçağ, Presidential Chief Advisor Mehmet Uçum said "Erdoğan's candidacy is settled, there is no obstacle before him," while lawyer Ömer Faruk Eminağaoğlu argued, citing election law provisions, that running again is not possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Society 3 sources 19 Sept, 03:05

In Ezine, a vehicle hit a pedestrian crossing the road, driver fled the scene

In Çanakkale's Ezine district on the Çanakkale-İzmir highway, 97-year-old Yusuf Çelik, who had gotten off a minibus returning from a wedding and was trying to cross the road, was hit by a vehicle and died at the scene. The investigation to find the driver, who fled, continues.

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.

Politics 3 sources 19 Sept, 01:44

Justice Minister Gürlek in Adana: 13th Judicial Package planned for October

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek met with judges and prosecutors at the Adana Courthouse, saying the 13th Judicial Package is planned to be enacted in October and that a scoring system has been introduced for appointments. Gürlek also met with young people in Adana.