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Küfürlü videosu gündeme gelen Savcı Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk görevden uzaklaştırıldı - Evrensel — Photo: Evrensel

Society 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.

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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

Sport 25 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 23:42

National team's 29-man preliminary squad announced, Mert Günok retires from national team

Vincenzo Montella called up 29 players for the UEFA Nations League A matches against France, Italy and Belgium; İlhan Fakılı, Bartuğ Elmaz, Adil Demirbağ and Melih Kabasakal were called up for the first time. 37-year-old goalkeeper Mert Günok has left the national team; the squad will gather in Riva on September 21.

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Turkish National Football Team Vincenzo Montella Mert Günok Fenerbahçe UEFA Nations League

Anayasa Mahkemesi: Özgür Özel — Photo: Evrensel

Politics 12 sources 19 Sept, 23:42

Constitutional Court rules Özgür Özel's freedom of expression was violated

In the moral damages lawsuit filed by Fuat Oktay, the Constitutional Court ruled that ordering Özel to pay 10,000 lira constituted a violation of freedom of expression; it decided that Özel should be paid 50,000 lira in compensation and that the file be sent back to the Ankara 25th Civil Court of First Instance for retrial.[TRUNC]

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Özgür Özel Fuat Oktay Constitutional Court Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Türk Telekom

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İstanbul'da yarın bazı yollar trafiğe kapatılacak — Photo: BirGün

Life 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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Fon yöneticisi ve holding patronlarının mal varlıklarına tedbir konuldu — Photo: Tele2 Haber

Economy 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

Karadeniz'i sağanak vurdu! Trabzonspor-Galatasaray maçı öncesi stadyumun son hali ortaya çıktı | NTVSpor — Photo: NTV Spor

Sport 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.

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Trabzonspor Galatasaray Papara Park Batuhan Kolak Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez

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Kaşif Kozinoğlu soruşturması: Hasan Atilla Uğur adliyeye sevk edildi — Photo: Artı Gerçek

Politics 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

Çavuş: “Üreten kazanacak, üretici güçlenecek, ülkemiz kazanacak” - Havadis Gazetesi | Kıbrıs Haber — Photo: Havadis

World 5 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 23:13

Güzelyurt Cold Storage Facility built with Türkiye's financing opens in TRNC

The 15,000-ton capacity Güzelyurt Cold Storage Facility, established with financing from Türkiye and contributions from TOBB, was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Prime Minister Ünal Üstel of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC). KKTC Agriculture Minister Hüseyin Çavuş stated the facility is an investment aimed at the entire production sector.

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Cevdet Yılmaz Ünal Üstel Hüseyin Çavuş Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Güzelyurt

Yılmaz: “Bu stadyum ve diğer projelerimizle KKTC’deki mühürlerin sayısını daha da çoğaltacağız” — Photo: Kıbrıs Manşet

World 6 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

New Atatürk Stadium and sports complex project unveiled in Nicosia

At the presentation in the Republic Assembly of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC), Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz described the project as a "hallmark project"; the complex will be built across an area of approximately 56,000 square meters with an 8,000-person capacity. Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak said a multifunctional stadium will be constructed in the city center.

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Cevdet Yılmaz Ünal Üstel Osman Aşkın Bak Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Nicosia Cyprus Turkish Football Federation

Ünlülere yönelik yeni "uyuşturucu" operasyonu: Nilperi Şahinkaya ve Hasan Şaş hakkında adli kontrol, 3 kişi hakkında tutuklama talebi — Photo: Gazete Oksijen

Society 49 sources 3 updates 19 Sept, 19:40

Two arrested in drug investigation; Hasan Şaş and Sefo released

Of the 21 people detained in an investigation by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Sayat Zurnacı and Aytaç Kart were arrested, while Hasan Şaş and Nilperi Şahinkaya were released under judicial control. Rapper Sefo (Seyfullah Sağır) was released after processing, and stated that no criminal element was found at his home.

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Pro-government press (A Haber) A Haber reported that of the five suspects brought before the court, Sayat Zurnacı and Aytaç Kart were arrested, while a judicial control order was issued for Muhammed Kahyaoğlu, Nilperi Şahinkaya and Hasan Şaş.

Pro-government press (Yeni Akit) Yeni Akit also wrote that Zurnacı and Kart were arrested, but only listed Nilperi Şahinkaya and Hasan Şaş as those released under judicial control.

Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Nilperi Şahinkaya Hasan Şaş Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command

Başkan Erdoğan: Kardeşi kardeşe kırdırma planları boşa düştü — Photo: Sabah

Politics 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

Ankara ve İslamabad'dan Husilerin hedefindeki Riyad'a destek — Photo: Kısa Dalga

World 9 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 21:51

Ankara condemns attempted drone attack on Mecca as alliance debate continues

The Foreign Ministry condemned an attempted drone attack on Mecca announced by Saudi Arabia; the Houthis denied any such attempt. US Ambassador to Israel Huckabee said the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was not established against Israel.

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Politics 11 sources 4 updates 19 Sept, 19:40

In new-party name dispute, decision left to the Constitutional Court

Following an application by the Yenilik Party, the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) Chief Public Prosecutor's Office sent Yeni Parti a notice regarding a name change; CHP leader Özgür Özel said they would not change the name, but if the Constitutional Court finds "there is confusion," they would proceed with a minor change.

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Pro-government press Haber7 relayed a claim made by journalist Sinan Burhan on tv100: that Öztürk Yılmaz proposed giving up the party's name in exchange for being declared the presidential candidate during negotiations.

Opposition and foreign press Sözcü and Sputnik Türkiye focused on Özel's statements: according to legal experts, there is no name similarity, and the decision rests with the Constitutional Court.

Özgür Özel Yeni Parti Yenilik Partisi Öztürk Yılmaz Constitutional Court Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) Chief Public Prosecutor's Office

Pusula ve Tera'dan 2 üst düzey yönetici gözaltına alındı — Photo: Nefes

Economy 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

#		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

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