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Türkiye on Monday, 21 September 2026

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Monday, 21 September, Türkiye's Agenda: Fund investigation, Erdoğan's US visit, and Adana earthquake

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in New York to address the UN General Assembly, continued his engagements at Türkevi. He met there with Vietnamese President Tô Lâm, Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in New York to address the UN General Assembly, continued his engagements at Türkevi. He met there with Vietnamese President Tô Lâm, Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberHaber7Haber7BianetBianetBirGünBirGünANSAANSA+25

An earthquake of magnitude 5 struck at a depth of 7 kilometers in Adana's Saimbeyli district before dawn. After the tremor, which was also felt in neighboring provinces, AFAD reported no adverse situation in the region.AFAD DepremAFAD DepremAnadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıCNN TürkCNN TürkBianetBianetBirGünBirGünISNAISNA+24

The Left Party, which fielded Turkey-born Elif Eralp as its candidate for mayor, won the state parliament election in Berlin, Germany's capital, with 25.7 percent of the vote. According to provisional official results, the party, which secured 47 seats, fell short of an outright majority and will need to form a coalition.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberHabertürkHabertürkBianetBianetCumhuriyetCumhuriyetBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+23

In the KTLEV fund investigation led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 15 of 25 suspects were taken into custody, while 10 are being sought. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek reported that assets of 9 companies were frozen, and the Capital Markets Board (SPK) extended the liquidation period of 131 funds to six months.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberBloomberg HTBloomberg HTBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+35

The Interior Ministry announced that citizenship decisions for a total of 6,134 people were revoked in the irregular citizenship investigation. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, meanwhile, announced that in the second wave 72 people were detained, trustees were appointed to 30 companies, and fraudulent transactions exceeding 3.5 billion lira were identified.TRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberCNN TürkCNN TürkDikenDikenAykırıAykırıAl Jazeera ArabicAl Jazeera Arabic+27

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  • President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in New York to address the UN General Assembly, continued his engagements at Türkevi. He met there with Vietnamese President Tô Lâm, Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
  • In the KTLEV fund investigation led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 15 of 25 suspects were taken into custody, while 10 are being sought. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek reported that assets of 9 companies were frozen, and the Capital Markets Board (SPK) extended the liquidation period of 131 funds to six months.
  • President Erdoğan, who is in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, has begun his contacts at the Turkish House (Türkevi). Here, Erdoğan held separate meetings with President of Vietnam To Lam and President of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi.
  • The Interior Ministry announced that citizenship decisions for a total of 6,134 people have been revoked in the irregular citizenship investigation. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, on the other hand, announced that 72 people were detained in the second wave, trustees were appointed to 30 companies, and collusive transactions exceeding 3.5 billion liras were detected.
  • In the fraudulent citizenship investigation, the citizenship decisions of a total of 6,134 people were revoked. The Justice Ministry announced that in the second wave of the investigation, 72 people were detained, trustees were appointed to 30 companies, and collusive transactions exceeding 3.5 billion lira were identified.
  • In Germany's capital Berlin, the Left Party, which nominated Elif Eralp of Türkiye origin as its candidate for prime minister, won the state parliament election with 25.7% of the vote. According to provisional official results, the party, which secured 47 seats, will need to form a coalition as it failed to achieve a majority on its own.
  • In the KTLEV fund investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 15 out of 25 suspects have been detained while 10 people are sought. As Justice Minister Gürlek reported that the assets of 9 companies were frozen, the Capital Markets Board (SPK) extended the liquidation period of 131 funds to six months.
  • The Justice Ministry announced that 72 people were detained and trustees were appointed to 30 companies in the second wave of the fraudulent citizenship investigation. While collusive transactions exceeding 3.5 billion liras were detected in the investigation, the process for the revocation of citizenship for 1,070 individuals was initiated.
  • While 15 people were detained in the KTLEV fund investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the Justice Ministry announced that the assets of 9 companies had been frozen. The Capital Markets Board (SPK), on the other hand, extended the liquidation period of 131 funds to six months.

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  • President Erdoğan, who is in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, has begun his contacts at the Turkish House (Türkevi). Here, Erdoğan held separate meetings with President of Vietnam To Lam and President of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi.
  • In the KTLEV fund investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 15 of 25 suspects were detained while 10 individuals are sought. Justice Minister Gürlek reported that the assets of 9 companies were frozen, while the Capital Markets Board (SPK) extended the liquidation period of 131 funds to six months.
  • President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan traveled to the US to address the United Nations General Assembly for the 16th time. Arriving in New York, Erdoğan was welcomed at the Turkevi Center, where he will conduct his meetings.
  • In the fraudulent citizenship investigation, the citizenship decisions of a total of 6,134 people were revoked. The Justice Ministry announced that in the second wave of the investigation, 72 people were detained, trustees were appointed to 30 companies, and collusive transactions exceeding 3.5 billion lira were identified.
  • The Justice Ministry announced that 72 people were detained and trustees were appointed to 30 companies in the second wave of the fraudulent citizenship investigation. While collusive transactions exceeding 3.5 billion lira (TL) were identified in the investigation, proceedings were initiated to revoke the citizenship of 1,070 people.
  • The Left Party, which nominated Elif Eralp of Turkish origin as its candidate for governing mayor, finished in first place in the state parliament elections held in Germany's capital, Berlin. As the party failed to secure an absolute majority, a new coalition government must be formed in the state.
  • While 15 people were detained in the KTLEV fund investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the Justice Ministry announced that the assets of 9 companies were frozen. The Capital Markets Board (SPK), on the other hand, extended the liquidation period for 131 funds to six months.

Erdoğan says trade with US reached $28 billion in first eight months in New York

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the leaders of Vietnam, Libya and Lebanon in New York. At the 100 Years of Friendship US-Türkiye reception, Erdoğan said Trump's visit to Ankara for the NATO Summit strengthened relations and that the trade volume reached 28 billion dollars in the first 8 months of the year.

Foreign Affairs

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Saimbeyli district of Adana

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers in the Saimbeyli district of Adana at 04:02. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported no adverse situations following the tremor, which was also felt in surrounding provinces.

National

Left Party, running with Elif Eralp, wins Berlin state election with 25.7%

In the German capital Berlin, the Left Party, nominating Turkish-origin Elif Eralp for mayor, won the state parliament election with 25.7% of the vote. According to provisional official results, the Left Party won 47 seats, the CDU 35, and the AfD 29; a coalition is required.

Foreign Affairs

15 detained in fund investigation, assets of 9 companies frozen

In the KTLEV investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 15 out of 25 suspects were detained and 10 are sought. Justice Minister Gürlek announced that assets of 9 companies were frozen; the Capital Markets Board (SPK) extended the liquidation period of 131 funds to six months.

Economy

3 suspects referred to courthouse in Kaşif Kozinoğlu investigation

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Politics

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Citizenship decisions for 6,134 people revoked in irregular citizenship probe

The Interior Ministry reported that citizenship decisions for a total of 6,134 people were revoked in the irregular citizenship investigation. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that 72 people were detained in the second wave, trustees were appointed to 30 companies, and collusive transactions exceeding 3.5 billion lira (TL) were detected.

Politics

Yavuz says bringing elections forward by one week would suffice for Erdoğan's candidacy

AK Party Election Affairs Chair Ali İhsan Yavuz said that if Parliament renews the elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan could run again, and moving it a week earlier would be sufficient.

Politics

Mehmet Dursun detained, trustees appointed to 31 companies in Alihan Kuriş investigation

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Politics

Adalar deputy mayoral election postponed to September 23 after CHP absence

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Politics

Yenilik Partisi to convene extraordinary meeting over name dispute on September 24

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Politics

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Politics

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Politics

Yeni Parti to hold its first congress in Ankara on November 14-15

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Politics

Former DHMİ department head Mehmet Cemil Acar released

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Hedef Yatırım announced that the suspended 2 billion lira transaction was a domestic swap

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Economy

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Economy

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+3: Evrensel, BirGün and Nefes +4: Sözcü, Evrensel, BirGün and Nefes

Economy

10.1 billion liras in additional assessments and fines in 8 months of customs inspections

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Economy

Real sector confidence rose to adjusted 102.5 in September, unadjusted fell to 102.0

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Economy

One-year definitive concordat moratorium granted to Kale Seyahat

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Economy

Adapazarı and Serdivan to be connected by a 15.2-kilometer tram line

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Economy

Borsa Istanbul announces fourth-quarter index changes

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Economy

Non-domestic producer prices rise 32.60%, agricultural inputs up 27.62%

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Economy

Dollar exchange rate reaches all-time high at 48.80 lira

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Economy

Four Treasury lands in Bodrum and Istanbul included in privatization program

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Economy

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