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Türkiye on Sunday, 20 September 2026 · Page 3

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Osimhen excluded from Nigeria qualifying squad due to injury

The Nigeria Football Federation announced that Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray will not play in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau because the recovery process for his muscle strain is continuing.

Sport

Beşiktaş President Adalı: We will exit broadcasting pool if necessary

In remarks to Fanatik, Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı rejected the distribution model by comparing broadcasting revenues in Türkiye to Europe's top leagues, stating the club could leave the pool and broadcast matches independently.

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Pedro Acosta wins MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix

Red Bull KTM rider Pedro Acosta claimed the first victory of his career at the Austrian Grand Prix, the 15th round of the MotoGP World Championship. National motorcyclist Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished the race in 20th place.

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+2: Ajansspor and Sporx

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Türkiye finishes World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships with 3 medals

Türkiye completed the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships held in South Korea with 1 gold and 2 bronze medals. The over-60 men's team consisting of Mustafa Yılmaz, Mehmet Örkan, and Teyfik Çelik became world champions.

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Culture 6

Actress Gülsen Tuncer laid to rest in Şişli

Gülsen Tuncer, known for her role as Arsen Hanım in the TV series Aşk-ı Memnu, died at the age of 81 on September 17 following treatment for a brain tumor. Her husband Engin Ayça and colleagues attended the ceremony at Şişli Mosque; Tuncer will be buried in Kozlu Cemetery.

Culture

Felipe Massa tours Istanbul's historic sites, meets fans at Istanbul Park

Hosted by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, Felipe Massa visited the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia Mosque, and the Blue Mosque. Meeting fans at TOSFED Istanbul Park, he carried out a test drive and stated he is happy the track will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027.

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+3: A Spor, Sabah (spor) and Fotomaç +4: Hürriyet, A Spor, Sabah (spor) and Fotomaç

Culture

European Heritage Days begin in Ankara, mosque opens to visitors in Roubaix

The event opened hosted by France's Ambassador to Türkiye Isabelle Dumont, who said the 3,000-person quota filled in an hour. Under the same initiative, the DİTİB-affiliated Eyüp Sultan Mosque in Roubaix, France, also opened its doors.

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Culture

52 gourmet stops toured at Kahramanmaraş Culture Route Festival

Michelin Guide chef Sinem Özler hosted the festival's culinary program as chefs and writers visited the city's 52 Flavor Stops, highlighting traditional dishes including eli böğründe, sömelek meatballs, and Maraş ice cream.

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İBB Republican History Research Center opens on 22 September

The 950-square-meter center on the second floor of the restored Metrohan will open to researchers and host Prof. Dr. Zafer Toprak's archive of 103,649 works. The opening will take place on Tuesday, 22 September at 13:00.

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Tech 6

Uraloğlu: Production of second National High-Speed Train set begins

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated mass production has started on the TÜRASAŞ-developed train, targeting 14 train sets with 7 each in 2027 and 2028. The 8-car sets seat 577 passengers; the first set reached 250 kilometers per hour in tests.

Tech

Skydagger's electric UAV TOYCA-10E unveiled

The electric unmanned aerial vehicle TOYCA-10E developed by Skydagger carries a 10-kilogram warhead and has a 250-kilometer range; the catapult-launched platform reportedly features anti-jamming and autonomous mission capabilities.

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Tech

Channel issue on some Samsung TVs following Türksat 4A transition

Following the transition from Türksat 3A to 4A on August 16, it was reported that some TV models sold by Samsung in Türkiye lack the Türksat Channel Update System, with users saying they cannot access certain channels. Hürriyet wrote that the company has not yet taken action.

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Tech

TEKNOFEST's Diyarbakır stage concludes today

The Diyarbakır stage of TEKNOFEST, which began on September 16 at Dicle University, concludes today. Projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, jet engines, biotechnology, chip design, and electronic warfare are being exhibited in competitions at the Mesopotamia Fair and Congress Center.

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Weather balloons launched twice daily for forecasts in Erzurum

The 12th Regional Directorate of Meteorology releases balloons daily at 15:00 and 03:00 for Erzurum, Erzincan, Bayburt, and Ardahan forecasts; ascending to 35-40 kilometers, they gather temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind data. The measurement is conducted at 9 points across Türkiye.

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TEKNOFEST Southeast begins in Şanlıurfa on 30 September

The festival, carried out under the leadership of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the T3 Foundation, will be held at GAP Airport between 30 September and 4 October. Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Mayor Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar said they expect more than 1 million visitors.

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