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Society news in Türkiye · Page 12

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Society 2 sources

Public order operations in Adana's Ceyhan district: 51 of 86 detained are arrested

In operations conducted by the Ceyhan Police Department across the district, 86 suspects were detained, and of those referred to the courthouse, 51 were arrested. Teams seized 1 ton 540 kilograms of contraband tobacco, 6 pistols and 317,000 lira (TL) in cash.

Source spectrum State State Pro-government Pro-gov Independent Indep. Opposition Opp. Foreign Foreign
CNN TürkFirst to publish the story18 Sept, 19:52 Adana Ceyhan'da operasyon: 86 şüpheli gözaltına alındı, 51 kişi tutuklandı Yeni Şafak2nd to publish the story18 Sept, 23:31 Antalya'da kaçak kum operasyonunda üç şüpheli gözaltına alındı

Ceyhan Adana Ceyhan Police Department

Photo: Halk TV

Society 13 sources

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.

Source spectrum State State Pro-government Pro-gov Independent Indep. Opposition Opp. Foreign Foreign
TRT Haber9th to publish the story18 Sept, 20:59 Nevşehir'de sele kapılan otomobil köprüye sıkıştı Hürriyet3rd to publish the story18 Sept, 19:59 Nevşehir’de sel sularına kapılan otomobildeki 3 kişi köylüler tarafından kurtarıldı Haber74th to publish the story18 Sept, 20:17 Saniyelerle yarış! Nevşehir'de sel sularına kapılan araçtaki 3 kişiyi köylüler kurtardı Yeni Şafak6th to publish the story18 Sept, 20:27 Sağanak sele dönüştü: Niğde’de üreticinin emeği suya gömüldü, tarım arazileri zarar gördü +2 Haber7 · 4th to publish the story Yeni Şafak · 6th to publish the story 61saat2 articles · First to publish the story18 Sept, 20:41 Sağanak yağış Trabzon Havalimanı'nı da vurdu! Mersin Haber7th to publish the story18 Sept, 20:31 Trabzon’da şiddetli yağış etkili oldu +2 +3 Mersin Haber · 7th to publish the story Karar · 8th to publish the story Habertürk · 10th to publish the story Halk TV5th to publish the story18 Sept, 20:18 Sağanak iki kenti vurdu: Tarlalar su altında kaldı! Otomobil metrelerce sürüklendi 3 kişi son anda kurtarıldı Muhalif2 articles · 2nd to publish the story18 Sept, 19:57 Ürgüp'te sel dehşeti: Köprüye sıkışan araçtaki 3 kişiyi köylüler kurtardı Sözcü11th to publish the story18 Sept, 23:25 Nevşehir'de can pazarı; sel sularına kapılan otomobil köprüde sıkıştı, 3 kişi kurtarıldı +2 Muhalif · 2nd to publish the story Sözcü · 11th to publish the story

Nevşehir Ürgüp Niğde Trabzon Çoruh EDAŞ

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Society 2 sources

New detentions and DNA testing in Van death investigation

In the investigation led by the Van Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a couple who were detained gave statements and had DNA samples taken, and their home was searched; the couple was later released. The family's lawyer said they might request exhumation of the grave if necessary.

Source spectrum State State Pro-government Pro-gov Independent Indep. Opposition Opp. Foreign Foreign
Diken2nd to publish the story18 Sept, 21:34 Rojin Kabaiş'in ailesinin avukatı: Fethi kabir talebinde bulunabiliriz BBC Türkçe (GB)First to publish the story18 Sept, 16:19 Rojin Kabaiş soruşturması: 'Fethi kabir talebinde bulunabiliriz'

Van Chief Public Prosecutor's Office BBC Turkish Van

Photo: Yeni Şafak

Society 6 sources

In Küçükçekmece case over death of 16-year-old, three defendants get 24 years each with no reduction

Küçükçekmece 6th High Criminal Court sentenced three defendants under 18 to 24 years in prison each for "jointly and intentionally killing a child" and ruled against any sentence reduction. Prosecutors had sought between 18 and 24 years in prison.

Source spectrum State State Pro-government Pro-gov Independent Indep. Opposition Opp. Foreign Foreign
Yeni Şafak3rd to publish the story18 Sept, 16:50 16 yaşındaki çocuğun öldürülmesine ilişkin 3 sanıklı davada karar: 24’er yıl hapis cezası Star2nd to publish the story18 Sept, 16:28 Yusuf Buğra Demirci cinayeti davasında karar: Sanıklara ceza yağdı Haber75th to publish the story18 Sept, 17:49 Tamiri reddetti, döner bıçağıyla katledildi: 16 yaşındaki Yusuf'un davasında karar! +2 Star · 2nd to publish the story Haber7 · 5th to publish the story Mersin HaberFirst to publish the story18 Sept, 16:25 Küçükçekmece’de 16 yaşındaki çocuğun öldürülmesine ilişkin 3 sanıklı davada karar: 24’er yıl hapis cezası - İSTANBUL Muhalif4th to publish the story18 Sept, 17:09 Küçükçekmece'deki vahşi cinayette karar: 16 yaşındaki gencin katillerine ağır hapis cezası Halk TV6th to publish the story18 Sept, 18:52 Döner bıçağıyla öldürmüşlerdi! 3 Sanık hakkında karar çıktı: Yusuf daha 16 yaşındaydı

Where reports differ

Pro-government press and Neutral press These reports said the fight broke out on July 7, 2025, and that the court sentenced the three defendants to 24 years in prison each.
Opposition press Opposition outlets wrote that the incident occurred on July 6, 2025, in Yeni Mahalle, that an argument that began over the phone was followed by a knife attack on the child, and that he died in hospital two days later.

Küçükçekmece Küçükçekmece 6th High Criminal Court Istanbul

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Society 2 sources

Woman beaten in Osmaniye dies in hospital, suspects detained

A 20-year-old woman beaten in her home in Kadirli died despite medical intervention at the hospital. Sources diverge on the number detained: CNN Türk reported four people, while Star reported three including her husband.

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CNN Türk2nd to publish the story18 Sept, 19:56 3 akrabasıyla birlikte 20 yaşındaki hamile eşini döverek öldürdü StarFirst to publish the story18 Sept, 18:54 Eşi tarafından darbedilen kadın hastanede yaşamını yitirdi

Where reports differ

Pro-government press (CNN Türk) CNN Türk reported that the 20-year-old woman, said to be six months pregnant, was beaten by her husband K.F. and three relatives, that four people were detained as murder suspects, and that the investigation continues.
Pro-government press (Star) Star wrote that the woman, beaten by her husband during an argument at home, could not be saved at the hospital, that two people considered linked to K.F. were detained, that K.F. was arrested, and the others were released; it made no mention of pregnancy.

Osmaniye Kadirli Kadirli State Hospital CNN Türk

Photo: Halk TV

Society 1 source

Hearing in trial of Pınar Selek postponed to February 5, 2027

At the 8th hearing of the Egyptian Bazaar case at Istanbul 15th High Criminal Court, the court upheld the outstanding arrest warrants and postponed the hearing to February 5, 2027.

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Halk TV18 Sept, 16:15 27 yıllık Pınar Selek davası yine ertelendi

Pınar Selek Istanbul 15th High Criminal Court Istanbul Bar Association DEM Party Halk TV

Society 1 source

Press organizations issue joint statement: reaction to access blocks and arrests

Press organizations, including the Dicle Fırat Journalists Association, MLSA and the Progressive Journalists Association, criticized arrests carried out over news content and access blocks imposed by a decision of Istanbul 7th Criminal Court of Peace on September 12.

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Yeni Yaşam18 Sept, 16:56 Basın örgütlerinden ortak açıklama: Gazetecilik suç değildir, haber alma hakkı engellenemez

Dicle Fırat Journalists Association Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) Progressive Journalists Association Yeni Yaşam

Photo: Star

Society 3 sources

26 detained arrested in Sakarya-based illegal betting operation

In an operation carried out in Sakarya, Istanbul and Kocaeli, 31 suspects were caught; a transaction volume of approximately 562 million lira was reportedly identified in account activity. Star also reported a separate operation across 7 provinces based in Aydın.

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Hürriyet2nd to publish the story18 Sept, 16:23 562 milyon liralık tezgah | Para karşılığında kullandırtıyorlardı... Yasa dışı bahis operasyonunda 26 tutuklama StarFirst to publish the story18 Sept, 16:19 Yasa dışı bahis ağına darbe: Para trafiği deşifre oldu Halk TV3rd to publish the story18 Sept, 16:24 Yasa dışı bahise 562 milyonluk darbe: 26 kişi tutuklandı

Sakarya Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Sakarya Aydın Hürriyet Halk TV Star

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Society 1 source

Academic Suay Karaman faces trial over post from 11 years ago

In the case being heard at Ankara 90th Criminal Court of First Instance, prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 1 year 2 months to 4 years 8 months against Karaman on charges of "insulting the president"; Karaman argued that the case was unlawful.

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Cumhuriyet18 Sept, 16:06 'Tek derdimiz insan ve vatan' sözlerine Cumhurbaşkanı'na hakaret davası: İfade özgürlüğü mutlak hak değilmiş!

Suay Karaman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Association of All Academic Staff Cumhuriyet

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Society 3 sources

Four arrested in Tokat-based fraud operation spanning 7 provinces

In an investigation launched after a person was allegedly defrauded using computer systems, 11 suspects were detained and 4 were arrested; according to Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) data, account activity of 150 million lira was identified in 2025.

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TGRT Haber2nd to publish the story18 Sept, 16:10 Tokat merkezli 7 ilde dolandırıcılık operasyonı: 150 milyon liralık hesap hareketi ortaya çıktı Türkiye GazetesiFirst to publish the story18 Sept, 16:09 150 milyon liralık para trafiğine 7 ilde büyük operasyon Bursa Hakimiyet3rd to publish the story18 Sept, 16:13 Tokat'ta 150 milyon liralık para trafiğine 7 ilde operasyon

Tokat Chief Public Prosecutor's Office MASAK Tokat TGRT Haber Türkiye Gazetesi

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