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Türkiye on Sunday, 20 September 2026

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Sunday, 20 September, Türkiye's Agenda: Capital markets investigation, TOKİ campaign, and the Süper Lig

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that Riyad's military needs could be met. Fidan also made assessments on the Syria file and Black Sea security.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that Riyad's military needs could be met. Fidan also made assessments on the Syria file and Black Sea security.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberCNN TürkCNN TürkDünyaDünyaBirGünBirGünAl Jazeera EnglishAl Jazeera English+34

The campaign, under which TOKİ will apply a 25 percent discount to housing and workplace buyers who pay off their debt in cash, is expected to benefit 228,000 people. Applications will be made between September 22 and October 19.

In the sixth week of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 4-0, and Fenerbahçe beat Eyüpspor 8-0. Amedspor, which defeated Beşiktaş 3-2, entered the international break as the leader.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA SporA SporAjanssporAjanssporBirGünBirGünAl Jazeera ArabicAl Jazeera Arabic+35

In the capital markets investigation led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Doğa Sigorta Board Chairman Nihat Kırmızı was also taken into custody. While suspects were found to have transferred millions of dollars to Switzerland, the overseas and crypto transactions of their first-degree relatives were included in the MASAK review.TRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberCNN TürkCNN TürkBianetBianetBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+32

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  • The campaign, under which TOKİ will apply a 25 percent discount to housing and workplace buyers who pay off their debt in cash, is expected to benefit 228,000 people. Applications will be made between September 22 and October 19.
  • In the sixth week of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 4-0, and Fenerbahçe beat Eyüpspor 8-0. Amedspor, which defeated Beşiktaş 3-2, entered the international break as the leader.
  • In the capital markets investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, Doğa Sigorta Chairman Nihat Kırmızı was also detained. While it was determined that the suspects made transfers worth millions of dollars to Switzerland, the overseas and crypto transactions of their first-degree relatives were placed under investigation by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK).
  • In the sixth week of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 4-0 at home. Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe beat Eyüpspor 8-0, securing an eight-goal victory in the league after 32 years.
  • In the capital markets investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) was requested to examine the overseas money and crypto transfers of executives from Pusula Finans, Tera Yatırım, Hedef Holding, and Bulls Yatırım, as well as their first-degree relatives. As part of the investigation, Pusula Chairman of the Board Serdar Turhan and Tera Yatırım executives had been detained.
  • In the capital markets investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was requested that the financial crime investigation board (MASAK) examine the overseas transfers of money and crypto by executives of Pusula Finans, Tera Yatırım, Hedef Holding, and Bulls Yatırım. As part of the investigation, Pusula Board Chairman Serdar Turhan and executives of Tera Yatırım had been detained.
  • In the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's capital markets investigation, executives of Pusula Holding and Tera Yatırım were detained, while Destek Holding's owner Altunç Kumova testified before the prosecutor's office. Proceedings continue regarding the suspects, who include Emre Alkın and Kerem Alkın.
  • Executives of Pusula Holding and Tera Yatırım were detained in the capital markets investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Proceedings regarding the suspects, including Emre Alkın and Kerem Alkın, are ongoing.

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  • The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe requested that steps taken toward the release of Osman Kavala be reported by 14 October. The Committee also reiterated its call for immediate release in the files of Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.
  • In the sixth week of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 4-0 at home. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, beat Eyüpspor 8-0, securing an eight-goal league victory after 32 years.
  • In the capital markets investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, MASAK was requested to examine foreign currency and cryptocurrency transfers of executives from Pusula Finans, Tera Yatırım, Hedef Holding, and Bulls Yatırım, as well as their first-degree relatives. As part of the investigation, Pusula Board Chairman Serdar Turhan and Tera Yatırım executives had been detained.
  • Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 4-0 at home in the sixth week of the Süper Lig. Muhammed Salah scored three goals in the match, while Galatasaray's Ugochukwu received a red card.
  • In the capital markets investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was requested that the financial crime investigation board (MASAK) examine the overseas transfers of money and crypto by executives of Pusula Finans, Tera Yatırım, Hedef Holding, and Bulls Yatırım. As part of the investigation, Pusula Board Chairman Serdar Turhan and executives of Tera Yatırım had been detained.
  • In the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's capital markets investigation, executives of Pusula Holding and Tera Yatırım were detained, while Destek Holding's owner Altunç Kumova testified before the prosecutor's office. Proceedings continue regarding the suspects, who include Emre Alkın and Kerem Alkın.
  • Executives of Pusula Holding and Tera Yatırım were detained in the capital markets investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Proceedings regarding the suspects, including Emre Alkın and Kerem Alkın, are ongoing.

Fidan: We would have no problem meeting Saudi Arabia's military needs

Following attacks the Houthis claimed on Riyadh and Red Sea energy facilities on Sept. 19, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cited alliance duties in the Mecca Alliance, stating military needs in technical areas could be met. The US State Department warned the conflict could escalate rapidly.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+9: Yeni Akit, Haber7, Hürriyet, Milliyet, Türkiye Gazetesi, CNN Türk, Milat, Star and Yeni Şafak +10: TGRT Haber, Yeni Akit, Haber7, Hürriyet, Milliyet, Türkiye Gazetesi, CNN Türk, Milat, Star and Yeni Şafak +6: Dünya, Karar, Ekonomi Manşet, Sigorta Gündem, Serbestiyet and Havadis +7: Ekonomim, Dünya, Karar, Ekonomi Manşet, Sigorta Gündem, Serbestiyet and Havadis +6: Oda TV, Cumhuriyet, Nefes, Halk TV, Evrensel and Muhalif +7: Yeniçağ, Oda TV, Cumhuriyet, Nefes, Halk TV, Evrensel and Muhalif +9: BBC Türkçe, DW Türkçe, Bloomberg (politics), ERT, BBC Persian, Al Jazeera English, RFI, Middle East Eye and Asharq Al-Awsat +10: Al-Monitor, BBC Türkçe, DW Türkçe, Bloomberg (politics), ERT, BBC Persian, Al Jazeera English, RFI, Middle East Eye and Asharq Al-Awsat

Foreign Affairs

Two more detained from Tera Yatırım in capital markets investigation

Tera Yatırım board members Bülent Uygun and Abdulkadir Özkan have been detained. In the investigation, it was previously determined that Serdar Turhan transferred 15 million dollars and Muhammed Yarız transferred 25 million euros to Switzerland, and Nihat Kırmızı was also detained.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+13: Hürriyet, Takvim, Sabah, CNN Türk, Yeni Akit, TGRT Haber, Milat, Yeni Şafak, Milliyet, Star, Habertürk, Yeni Asır and Haber7 +14: NTV, Hürriyet, Takvim, Sabah, CNN Türk, Yeni Akit, TGRT Haber, Milat, Yeni Şafak, Milliyet, Star, Habertürk, Yeni Asır and Haber7 +9: Serbestiyet, Ekonomim, Dünya, Bloomberg HT, Sigorta Gündem, Ekonomi Manşet, Diken, Kısa Dalga and Bianet +10: Gazete Oksijen, Serbestiyet, Ekonomim, Dünya, Bloomberg HT, Sigorta Gündem, Ekonomi Manşet, Diken, Kısa Dalga and Bianet +6: Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem, Tele2 Haber, Muhalif, Cumhuriyet and BirGün +7: Nefes, Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem, Tele2 Haber, Muhalif, Cumhuriyet and BirGün +2: Bloomberg and Euronews Türkçe

Economy

Trabzonspor defeat Galatasaray 4-0; beIN Sports responds to clubs' backlash

In the match at Papara Park, Mohamed Salah scored three goals and Okan Buruk was shown a red card; Galatasaray conceded 10 goals in their first 6 league games. Fenerbahçe demanded equal broadcasting standards, warning ties could be suspended, while Beşiktaş announced a criminal complaint; beIN Sports stated its reporter had informed the public.

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Trabzonspor4 – 0Galatasaray
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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+8: Hürriyet (spor), Türkiye Gazetesi, Milat, Sabah (spor), Fotomaç, Star, Habertürk and Daily Sabah +9: Haber7, Hürriyet (spor), Türkiye Gazetesi, Milat, Sabah (spor), Fotomaç, Star, Habertürk and Daily Sabah +9: Dünya, Serbestiyet, Diken, Karar, NTV Spor, Ekonomi Manşet, Sporx, Duhuliye and Ekonomim +10: Ajansspor, Dünya, Serbestiyet, Diken, Karar, NTV Spor, Ekonomi Manşet, Sporx, Duhuliye and Ekonomim +7: Gerçek Gündem, BirGün, Halk TV, Yeniçağ, Nefes, Muhalif and Oda TV +8: Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, BirGün, Halk TV, Yeniçağ, Nefes, Muhalif and Oda TV +2: Al Jazeera English and An-Nahar +3: Kicker, Al Jazeera English and An-Nahar

Sport

Former İzmir Mayor Özfatura in intensive care

Burhan Özfatura, 83, was taken to Dokuz Eylül University Hospital after suffering sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Balçova. Chief Physician Emel Çalıkoğlu reported that he remains in critical condition, while his son Fatih Özfatura stated his heart stopped for approximately 40 minutes and he remains unconscious.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+7: Yeni Şafak, NTV, Hürriyet, TGRT Haber, Yeni Asır, A Haber and Takvim +8: Star, Yeni Şafak, NTV, Hürriyet, TGRT Haber, Yeni Asır, A Haber and Takvim +2: Gazete Oksijen and Ekonomi Manşet +3: Ekonomim, Gazete Oksijen and Ekonomi Manşet +7: Yeniçağ, Gerçek Gündem, Halk TV, BirGün, Cumhuriyet, Nefes and Evrensel +8: Sözcü, Yeniçağ, Gerçek Gündem, Halk TV, BirGün, Cumhuriyet, Nefes and Evrensel

Politics

15-year-old child stabs to death person he argued with in Denizli

In the Pamukkale district of Denizli, 15-year-old Azerbaijani national F.J. stabbed to death 35-year-old Kazım Kavaklı during an argument on the street. The suspect, who fled the scene, was detained by police teams.

11
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+3: Yeni Akit, Hürriyet and Yeni Asır +4: Haber7, Yeni Akit, Hürriyet and Yeni Asır +3: Cumhuriyet, Yeniçağ and Gerçek Gündem +4: Sözcü, Cumhuriyet, Yeniçağ and Gerçek Gündem

National

Politics 17

Tanrıkulu and Erbakan call for accountability over fund crisis

Yeni Parti MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu stated that the value of the 131 fund companies placed under surveillance was 297 billion lira (TL) in November 2025 and 822 billion TL in September, saying political responsibility lies with the government. Fatih Erbakan claimed that the events unfolded "right before the State's eyes."

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Politics

Ambulance driver released in Kozinoğlu probe, three suspects at courthouse Monday

Of the four people detained in the Silivri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office probe into the 2011 prison death of former intelligence agency MİT member Kaşif Kozinoğlu, the ambulance driver was released after giving a statement. The prison director and shift supervisor of the period, along with a former journalist, are expected to be referred to the courthouse Monday; house arrest had previously been ordered for Hasan Atilla Uğur.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+12: Habertürk, CNN Türk, Hürriyet, TGRT Haber, Türkiye Gazetesi, Takvim, Yeni Akit, A Haber, Yeni Şafak, Sabah, Milliyet and Star +13: NTV, Habertürk, CNN Türk, Hürriyet, TGRT Haber, Türkiye Gazetesi, Takvim, Yeni Akit, A Haber, Yeni Şafak, Sabah, Milliyet and Star +4: Serbestiyet, Kısa Dalga, Ekonomim and Ekonomi Manşet +5: Gazete Oksijen, Serbestiyet, Kısa Dalga, Ekonomim and Ekonomi Manşet +7: Tele2 Haber, Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü, Nefes, Cumhuriyet, BirGün and Yeniçağ +8: Evrensel, Tele2 Haber, Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü, Nefes, Cumhuriyet, BirGün and Yeniçağ

Politics

Erdoğan arrives in New York for 81st UN General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in New York at 22:50 Turkish time to attend the UN General Assembly and will address the General Assembly for the 16th time on 22 September. The delegation includes Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek.

10
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+3: Yeni Akit, Yeni Şafak and Türkiye Gazetesi +4: Milliyet, Yeni Akit, Yeni Şafak and Türkiye Gazetesi +2: Nefes and Cumhuriyet

Politics

Health Minister Memişoğlu meets US counterpart Kennedy in Washington

Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu met with US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his delegation during his official contacts in Washington. Memişoğlu reported that the "Productive Health" approach, preventive healthcare services, health technologies, and cooperation opportunities between the two countries were discussed.

14
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+6: Sabah, TGRT Haber, Milliyet, Takvim, A Haber and Hürriyet +7: NTV, Sabah, TGRT Haber, Milliyet, Takvim, A Haber and Hürriyet +2: Cumhuriyet and Oda TV

Politics

Detention warrants issued for 29 people, trustees appointed to 23 companies in Kuriş investigation

In an investigation by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into a criminal organization reportedly led by Alihan Kuriş, detention warrants were issued for 29 or 30 people after evidence of off-the-books money transfers was obtained, and trustees were appointed to 23 companies. Previously, 81 people had been arrested in the investigation.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+10: NTV, Star, CNN Türk, Takvim, Yeni Akit, Milliyet, Hürriyet, TGRT Haber, Milat and Yeni Şafak +11: A Haber, NTV, Star, CNN Türk, Takvim, Yeni Akit, Milliyet, Hürriyet, TGRT Haber, Milat and Yeni Şafak +4: Diken, Ekonomi Manşet, Dünya and Gazete Oksijen +5: Ekonomim, Diken, Ekonomi Manşet, Dünya and Gazete Oksijen +7: Gerçek Gündem, Halk TV, Oda TV, Yeniçağ, Cumhuriyet, BirGün and Tele2 Haber +8: Nefes, Gerçek Gündem, Halk TV, Oda TV, Yeniçağ, Cumhuriyet, BirGün and Tele2 Haber

Politics

Statement on 'People's Alliance' and 'Yemen' from Felicity Party leader Arıkan

Felicity Party Chairman Mahmut Arıkan stated that he is not closed to coming together with the People's Alliance. Arıkan also called on the government to act not as a party to the Saudi Arabia-Yemen tension, but as a mediator.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+4: Halk TV, Evrensel, Oda TV and Cumhuriyet +5: Nefes, Halk TV, Evrensel, Oda TV and Cumhuriyet

Politics

Northern Cyprus rejects 'rotating presidency' model

The Foreign Ministry of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) stated that the re-emerged "rotating presidency" model is diametrically opposed to the country's policy of sovereign equality and equal international status.

4
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Politics

MSB reports maintenance facilities examined in UK for Eurofighter

The Defence Ministry (MSB) announced that an expert delegation examined aircraft maintenance facilities at Royal Air Force Coningsby Air Base on September 15-17 as part of the Eurofighter Typhoon procurement project.

14
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+5: Milliyet, Hürriyet, Star, Yeni Şafak and CNN Türk +6: Sabah, Milliyet, Hürriyet, Star, Yeni Şafak and CNN Türk +3: Muhalif, Evrensel and Nefes +4: Yeniçağ, Muhalif, Evrensel and Nefes

Politics

Bahçeli's 'we will think of future generations' message to MHP Ankara Provincial Congress

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli said in a message sent to the Ankara Provincial Congress, "We will act with love of the homeland, not concern for votes; we will think of future generations, not the next elections."

10
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+2: A Haber and CNN Türk +3: Sabah, A Haber and CNN Türk +3: Halk TV, BirGün and Yeniçağ +4: Gerçek Gündem, Halk TV, BirGün and Yeniçağ

Politics

Proposal from MHP's Feti Yıldız regarding anonymous witness practice

MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız called the rule preventing an anonymous witness testimony alone from forming a verdict "a great gain for our legal system," saying this method should be avoided unless necessary and defendants should have the right to question witnesses orally.

12
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+2: Kısa Dalga and Ekonomim +3: Ekonomi Manşet, Kısa Dalga and Ekonomim +6: Oda TV, Tele2 Haber, Cumhuriyet, BirGün, Yeniçağ and Evrensel +7: Halk TV, Oda TV, Tele2 Haber, Cumhuriyet, BirGün, Yeniçağ and Evrensel

Politics

Cryptocurrency and Cyprus transfers appeared in Tahir Sarıkaya's financial report

Account movements of Tahir Sarıkaya, who was arrested in the Cem Küçük investigation, exceeded 236 million lira (TL) between 2017 and 2026; an inflow of 69.6 million TL was found to have an insufficient explanation. The report also cited crypto transactions, Cyprus hotel transfers, and 560 million TL in transactions in his wife's former companies.

15
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+4: Haber7, CNN Türk, A Haber and Habertürk +5: Milliyet, Haber7, CNN Türk, A Haber and Habertürk +2: Ekonomi Manşet and Karar +4: Halk TV, Cumhuriyet, Yeniçağ and Nefes +5: Oda TV, Halk TV, Cumhuriyet, Yeniçağ and Nefes

Politics

Uçum points to 29th Legislative Term after 2028 for new constitution

In an analysis for Anadolu Agency, Chief Presidential Advisor and Deputy Chair of the Legal Policies Board Mehmet Uçum argued that a new constitution is "inevitable"; without ruling out the 28th term, he pointed to the 29th Legislative Term after the 2028 elections as a more realistic target.

4
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Politics

Kurtulmuş: Monitoring and verification commission to be established upon Parliament's opening

Speaker of the Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Numan Kurtulmuş told civil society representatives in Kırşehir that the monitoring and verification commission envisioned for the "Terror-Free Türkiye" process will be formed when Parliament opens on October 1. Kurtulmuş urged Israel not to pursue "crude illusions."

5
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+2: Takvim and Yeni Şafak

Politics

Özel: My focus is democratization steps

In an interview with T24's Murat Sabuncu, New Party Chairman Özgür Özel highlighted the seventh article of the framework law regarding democratization and rejected criticism that he created opposition between Abdullah Öcalan and Selahattin Demirtaş, saying "I am not in favor of stirring conflict."

5
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+2: Gazete Oksijen and Karar

Politics

Chief of General Staff Bayraktaroğlu attends NATO meeting in Copenhagen

Chief of the General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu held bilateral meetings with SACEUR, the US Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the chiefs of general staff of nine countries, including Greece, at the NATO Military Committee Chiefs of Defence Meeting held in Denmark; bilateral relations and regional security were discussed.

4
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Politics

Prof. Dr. Behçet Yalın Özkara decides to resign following YÖK ban

Following the Council of Higher Education's (YÖK) ban on public servant academics earning income from social media, Prof. Dr. Behçet Yalın Özkara announced he will resign from his university post following a vote by his followers.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Politics

Seven European countries issue statement regarding "My Family is Safe" operations

France, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Denmark and the Netherlands expressed concern in a joint statement about the 'Ailem Güvende' operations against LGBTI+ individuals and organisations in Türkiye since September 12. Italy did not take part; it was reported that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni instructed not to sign.

5
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+2: Halk TV and Oda TV +3: Yeniçağ, Halk TV and Oda TV

Politics

Economy 15

MASAK probe requested for 4 companies in fund investigation

A probe by the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) was requested into the financial transactions of executives and their relatives at Pusula Finans Holding, Tera Yatırım, Hedef Holding, and Bulls Yatırım. YENİ Party lawmaker Sezgin Tanrıkulu said a loss of 525 billion lira (TL) was condoned in recent months and more than 500,000 small investors were affected.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+4: Sabah, TGRT Haber, Star and CNN Türk +5: Habertürk, Sabah, TGRT Haber, Star and CNN Türk +4: Bloomberg HT, Serbestiyet, Sigorta Gündem and PSM +5: Karar, Bloomberg HT, Serbestiyet, Sigorta Gündem and PSM +4: Evrensel, Halk TV, Nefes and Yeniçağ +5: BirGün, Evrensel, Halk TV, Nefes and Yeniçağ

Economy

Hakan Kara: Likelihood of Central Bank rate cut in October has increased

Former Central Bank chief economist Prof. Dr. Hakan Kara said recent fund market developments could slow growth and ease inflationary pressures, noting a 100-basis-point rate cut may be preferred at the Central Bank (TCMB) October meeting.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Economy

TOKİ's 25% discount campaign covering 228,000 people starts on September 22

The campaign, offering a 25% discount to housing and business unit buyers who wish to pay off their debt in full, is expected to benefit 228,000 people. Applications for the campaign, which also includes partial payments, will be accepted between September 22 and October 19.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+5: Haber7, Yeni Asır, Milliyet, Yeni Şafak and Türkiye Gazetesi +6: Habertürk, Haber7, Yeni Asır, Milliyet, Yeni Şafak and Türkiye Gazetesi +7: Ekonomim, Sigorta Gündem, PSM, Ekonomi Manşet, Karar, Gazete Oksijen and Diken +8: Dünya, Ekonomim, Sigorta Gündem, PSM, Ekonomi Manşet, Karar, Gazete Oksijen and Diken +5: BirGün, Yeniçağ, Halk TV, Muhalif and Cumhuriyet +6: Nefes, BirGün, Yeniçağ, Halk TV, Muhalif and Cumhuriyet

Economy

Sabancı Holding becomes electrification partner for COP31 in Antalya

Sabancı Holding became the Electrification Partner of COP31, the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Antalya on November 9-20, 2026. The COP31 Presidency is carrying out the "35by35" initiative, which aims to raise electricity's share of global final energy demand to 35% by 2035.

12
Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+6: Gazete Oksijen, Bloomberg HT, PSM, Ekonomi Manşet, Sigorta Gündem and Karar +7: Ekonomim, Gazete Oksijen, Bloomberg HT, PSM, Ekonomi Manşet, Sigorta Gündem and Karar

Economy

Istanbul Airport busiest in Europe, ranks 5th worldwide

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that, according to the EUROCONTROL report, Istanbul Airport was Europe's busiest airport on September 7-13 with an average of 1,643 daily flights, ranking 5th in the world with 829 departures.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+3: Haber7, Star and Milliyet +4: A Haber, Haber7, Star and Milliyet +2: Ekonomim and Ekonomi Manşet

Economy

TAİK's 19th Türkiye Investment Conference to be held in New York

According to a statement by DEİK, 7 meetings will be held during the three-day conference; on 21 September, Türkiye's investment environment will be addressed in cooperation with Citi, and on 22 September, renewable energy, nuclear power, and LNG will be discussed at an energy roundtable.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Economy

İBB to tender 250 app-based taxi rights on 13 October

According to an announcement in the Official Gazette, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) will tender 250 app-based taxi operating rights individually; the estimated price for each right is 6,376,000 lira (TL) plus VAT, with a 29-year license period. Only natural persons can participate, and bids will be submitted by 12 October.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+2: Yeniçağ and Muhalif

Economy

THY named Best Airline in Europe for 11th time at Skytrax Awards

Turkish Airlines was selected as "Best Airline in Europe" for the 11th time at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, receiving eight awards in total. The carrier ranked fifth globally, while Singapore Airlines took first place.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Economy

Uncultivated agricultural lands being leased out seasonally

Under Law No. 5403 and the relevant regulation, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is leasing out agricultural lands that have remained uncultivated for two consecutive years on a seasonal basis, with lease payments made to their owners; the announcement process that began on September 1 continues.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Economy

Trade Ministry issues warning following claims of insurance mandate for iPhone sales

Some consumers alleged tech stores refuse to sell new iPhone models without purchasing additional comprehensive insurance or warranty packages worth roughly 28,000 lira (TL). Trade Ministry Advisor Bekir Kaplan reiterated that the sale of any good cannot be made conditional upon purchasing another good or service.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign
+2: Cumhuriyet and Yeniçağ +3: Muhalif, Cumhuriyet and Yeniçağ

Economy

Secure Payment System becomes mandatory in real estate sales on October 1

Under a Trade Ministry regulation effective October 1, 2026, sale amounts in real estate transactions will be held in a secure account until title deed transfer is finalized and then transferred to the seller's account upon completion.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Economy

Goal announced to extend tourism to 12 months across 81 provinces

Stating that tourism revenues increased from 30 billion dollars to 65 billion dollars in the last 8 years and that Türkiye is the 4th most-visited country, Alpaslan said they aim to spread tourism over 12 months in 81 provinces under the coordination of the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency.

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Source spectrum StateConservativeIndependentIndep.OppositionOpp.Foreign

Economy

US becomes Türkiye's second-largest export market in January-August

According to TİM data, Türkiye's exports increased by 4% in January-August to reach 185 billion dollars. Exports to the US rose by 12.9% to reach about 9.64 billion dollars; Germany ranked first with 13.58 billion dollars.

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EPDK sets 2027 electricity transmission surcharge tariff

The energy regulator EPDK decided on the electricity transmission surcharge tariff to take effect on January 1, 2027. According to the decision, the fee will not be reflected on subscriber bills as a new tax or service charge.

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Amedspor and Beşiktaş supporters visit graves of Narin Güran and Rojin Kabaiş

Supporters of Amedspor and Beşiktaş visited the graves of Narin Güran and Rojin Kabaiş ahead of the match in Diyarbakır. Speaking during the visit, father Nizamettin Kabaiş stated that his daughter's death was murder and issued a call for justice.

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+2: Karar and Sporx +3: Nefes, BirGün and Muhalif +4: Evrensel, Nefes, BirGün and Muhalif

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Damage assessment ongoing in İyidere and Pazar following flood in Rize

In the heavy downpour in Rize, 16 workplaces and 3 residences in İyidere, along with 40 businesses, 9 neighborhoods, and 7 villages in Pazar were damaged. Governor İhsan Selim Baydaş announced there were no casualties and about 40 houses were evacuated.

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+5: Habertürk, Yeni Şafak, Milat, Star and Haber7 +6: CNN Türk, Habertürk, Yeni Şafak, Milat, Star and Haber7 +4: Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Evrensel and Sözcü +5: Halk TV, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Evrensel and Sözcü

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