Türkiye news on Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 · 107 stories

Today's summary22 Sept, 21:55

Tuesday, 22 September, Türkiye's Agenda: Turgutlu attack, UN General Assembly and citizenship cancellations

The investigation into the armed attack outside a high school in the Turgutlu district of Manisa, in which 11 students were injured, is ongoing. An inspector's review and a publication ban related to the incident also continue.

Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the UN has been rendered unable to fulfill its mandate and called for reform of the Security Council; his call for the abolition of the veto right came in his Bloomberg article. After his remarks on Gaza, Israel's UN envoy left the hall.Anadolu Ajansı TRT Haber A Haber Bloomberg HT BirGün Al Jazeera Arabic+51

The Interior Ministry announced that the proceedings of 6,134 people have been cancelled due to irregularities in citizenship by investment, while 73 suspects were detained in an Istanbul-centered operation.Anadolu Ajansı (ekonomi)TRT Haber A Haber Bloomberg HT Aykırı BBC Türkçe+38

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek shared details of the investigation into the unlawful procurement of traffic accident victims' data. It was determined that powers of attorney were obtained from 253,000 people and 15.6 billion lira in illicit gains were made, while 20 companies were transferred to TMSF.Habertürk Takvim Yeni Akit PSM Cumhuriyet Tele2 Haber

The Fenerbahçe – Beşiktaş match to be played in the Basketball Presidential Cup starts at 20:00 on TRT 1.

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21:55 Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the UN has been rendered unable to fulfill its mandate and called for reform of the Security Council; his call for the abolition of the veto right came in his Bloomberg article. After his remarks on Gaza, Israel's UN envoy left the hall.
21:55 Justice Minister Akın Gürlek shared details of the investigation into the unlawful procurement of traffic accident victims' data. It was determined that powers of attorney were obtained from 253,000 people and 15.6 billion lira in illicit gains were made, while 20 companies were transferred to TMSF.
21:55 The Fenerbahçe – Beşiktaş match to be played in the Basketball Presidential Cup starts at 20:00 on TRT 1.
21:03 Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan, stating that they will continue to be the voice of Palestine, said that the UN has become unable to fulfill its duty. Erdoğan also called for the removal of the veto right in the Security Council.
19:00 The investigation into the armed attack in front of a high school in Turgutlu, Manisa, in which 11 students were injured, continues. An inspectors' review and a publication ban on the incident remain in place.
14:17 In an armed attack carried out in front of a high school in Turgutlu district of Manisa, 11 students were injured, while the Interior Ministry assigned an inspector to investigate the incident. The publication ban regarding the attack in which the suspect was caught continues.
13:18 In an armed attack carried out in front of a high school in Manisa's Turgutlu district, 11 students were injured, while a publication ban was imposed on the incident.
12:42 It was reported that 11 students were injured in an armed attack organized in front of a high school in Manisa's Turgutlu district, with three of them in life-threatening condition.
08:32 The Interior Ministry announced that the transactions of 6,134 people were canceled on the grounds of irregularity in citizenship through investment, while 73 suspects were detained in an Istanbul-centered operation.

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21:55 Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan, stating that they will continue to be the voice of Palestine, said that the UN has become unable to fulfill its duty. Erdoğan also called for the removal of the veto right in the Security Council.
21:55 Justice Minister Gürlek shared details of the investigation into the unlawful acquisition of data of traffic accident victims. It was determined that power of attorney was obtained from 253,000 people and 15.6 billion lira in unjust gains were made, while 20 companies were transferred to TMSF.
21:55 The Fenerbahçe – Beşiktaş match to be played in the Basketball Presidential Cup starts at 20.00 on TRT 1.
21:03 At a panel on Türkiye-US relations he attended in New York, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for the removal of trade restrictions between the two countries. Fidan also said they expect the US to make greater use of its influence over Israel.
19:00 In an armed attack carried out in front of a high school in Turgutlu district of Manisa, 11 students were injured, while the Interior Ministry assigned an inspector to investigate the incident. The publication ban regarding the attack in which the suspect was caught continues.
14:17 In an armed attack carried out in front of a high school in Manisa's Turgutlu district, 11 students were injured, while a publication ban was imposed on the incident.
13:18 It was reported that 11 students were injured in an armed attack organized in front of a high school in Manisa's Turgutlu district, with three of them in life-threatening condition.
08:32 The Interior Ministry announced irregularities in citizenship procedures obtained through investment. In this context, citizenship decisions of a total of 6,134 people, including 1,413 investors and their family members, were canceled or revoked.

Four ministers condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attended the MIKTA meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and affirmed Riyadh's right to self-defense.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 22 Sept, 21:19

73 detentions in irregular citizenship investigation

The Interior Ministry had announced that the citizenship decisions of 6,134 people through investment were canceled or revoked. 73 suspects were detained in the Istanbul-centered operation.

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Politics Updated 23 Sept, 06:55

825 people, 15.6 billion lira detection in traffic accident data investigation

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated that the data of accident victims were obtained unlawfully; power of attorney was obtained from 253,000 people and 15.6 billion lira unfair gain was detected. 20 companies were transferred to TMSF.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 07:22

Altaylı arrested, denies letter allegations

Enver Altaylı was arrested on charges of intentional killing and denied knowing former MİT official Kaşif Kozinoğlu, rejecting the letter allegations. The Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu investigation continues; the emergency button is on camera at 18:08, in the report at 18:17.

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Politics Updated 23 Sept, 03:51

Israeli envoy leaves hall during Erdoğan's UN speech

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the UN's 81st General Assembly; he criticized Mahmoud Abbas's absence from the hall and said the UN has been rendered unable to fulfill its mandate. Following his remarks on Gaza, Israel's UN envoy left the hall.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 23 Sept, 10:08

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Objection to Selahattin Günday's second detention rejected

The objection to the second detention decision of journalist Selahattin Günday, detained in the investigation into the death of former MİT official Kaşif Kozinoğlu, was rejected.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 12:54

Erdoğan meets Bangladesh prime minister at Türkevi in New York

In New York, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with delegations from Vietnam, Libya, Kuwait, Georgia, Kosovo and Lebanon, and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti expressed thanks. He met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarık Rahman at Türkevi; messages were displayed on Times Square screens.

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Politics Updated 23 Sept, 01:49

İmamoğlu's official car case adjourned to 23 October

Detained İBB President Ekrem İmamoğlu made his defence at the hearing in Silivri and said he had appeared at about 100 hearings. The indictment alleges 122,305 lira 70 kuruş in public damage; the case was adjourned to 23 October.

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Politics Updated 22 Sept, 22:50

Emine Erdoğan attends event on safe digital systems for children at UN

Emine Erdoğan spoke at an event on safe digital systems for children held in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. She said that children's minds have been turned into targeted audiences under surveillance.

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Politics Updated 23 Sept, 06:55

9 Suspects Detained in 8 Provinces in Marriage Investigation

In an operation conducted at 13 addresses in 8 provinces under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 9 suspects were detained on the allegation that marriages were directed according to organizational criteria.

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Politics Updated 23 Sept, 06:35

Bakırhan said they will not give their approval unless Alevis are equal

DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan said in a meeting with Alevi institutions in Ankara that the peace process is important for 86 million people, his party aspires to govern the country, and they will not give their approval as long as Alevis are not equal.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 12:22

Erdoğan invited investors to Türkiye in New York on September 21

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan invited US investors to Türkiye at the 100 Years of Friendship gala in New York on September 21 and extended an invitation to Hamdi Ulukaya. His wife Emine Erdoğan also attended.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 11:57

Melek K. released after prosecutor's opinion

Melek K., who was on trial due to her social media posts, was released at the first hearing after the prosecutor's opinion of punishment and release. The court postponed the hearing to October 6.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 15:48

Call to Türkiye from 65 countries: stop criminalizing the LGBTI+ movement

More than 450 civil society organizations from over 65 countries condemned the 'Ailem Güvende' operation and demanded the release of those detained.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 13:54

İnan Güney announces he will remain in CHP

Beyoğlu Mayor İnan Güney, after being released in the İBB case, visited CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and announced he would remain in the party.

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Politics Updated 22 Sept, 22:10

Ağıralioğlu's conditional support for Yavaş, rejection claim for İmamoğlu

Journalist Sinan Burhan reported that Anahtar Party leader Yavuz Ağıralioğlu could support Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş if a semi-presidential or parliamentary system is adopted, and that they would not meet on the same ground with former İBB President Ekrem İmamoğlu. He said a consensus has formed on Yavaş among nationalist parties.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 12:54

New enforcement regulation on TBMM agenda after new year

The enforcement regulation will come to the agenda in TBMM's new legislative term; impact analyses are expected in October, and the bill's submission to Parliament is expected after the new year.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 18:25

Banner with Kılıçdaroğlu's words hung at CHP headquarters

A banner with a photo of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and his words 'Politics is not a means of enrichment' was hung in front of CHP headquarters. Ali Haydar Fırat said politics is a field of service.

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Politics Updated 22 Sept, 22:10

Primary election work in YENİ Party: Özel to visit four provinces

YENİ Party's district chairmanship primaries will be held on September 26-27; Chairman Özgür Özel will attend the elections in Izmir, Manisa, Balıkesir and Istanbul.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 14:40

GENAR poll: AK Party first, gap with New Party widening

In GENAR's September 2026 poll, AK Party maintained its first place, while the vote gap with the main opposition New Party drew attention. According to the poll results, the gap is deepening.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 15:05

Parliament opens on 1 October: Kızılay and alimony on first agenda

The Grand National Assembly will begin the new legislative year on 1 October. The first agenda in the General Assembly is the 9-article proposal regarding Kızılay; the 13th Judicial Package envisages the abolition of indefinite alimony.

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Politics Published 22 Sept, 12:22

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SPK: Upper limit on share buybacks lifted

SPK announced it lifted the upper limit on the total price for share buybacks until further notice.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 14:40

Uptick rule to apply to short sales in BIST 50

Borsa Istanbul announced that the uptick rule will apply to short sales in BIST 50 shares from 22 September transactions until further notice.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 10:14

23 suspects detained in AcnTürk Sigorta operation

In an operation targeting AcnTürk Sigorta A.Ş. in 15 provinces coordinated by the İstanbul Anadolu Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 23 suspects were detained. The prosecutor's office stated that the establishment capital was misleadingly used to obtain a license from SEDDK and 130 million lira was embezzled.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 11:09

Competition Board Fines Garanti BBVA 1.55 Billion Lira in Investigation

Garanti BBVA notified the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that the Competition Board's investigation into the labor market had been concluded with a settlement and that it would pay an administrative fine of approximately 1.55 billion lira.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 09:29

Access to numerous X accounts blocked over 'speculation'

As part of investigations by the Istanbul and Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, access was blocked to numerous X accounts identified as having made speculative posts that could cause panic among investors.

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Economy Updated 23 Sept, 00:47

Egis met, Yavuzyılmaz argued 360 percent increase in tolls

KGM met with French Egis in Ankara for the 30-year operating right of bridges and motorways. YENİ Party Zonguldak deputy Deniz Yavuzyılmaz argued that the Istanbul-Edirne European Motorway toll could rise from 168 liras to 780 liras with a 360 percent increase.

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Economy Updated 23 Sept, 05:01

Minister Bayraktar: Electrification underpins energy vision for 2040

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar unveiled Türkiye's 2040 energy vision; electrification and a $300 billion investment are envisaged.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 21:19

Cargo shipments reach 728.31 million in first half

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu reported that cargo shipments rose 5% in the first 6 months of 2026 to 728.31 million. 82% of shipments weighed 2 kilograms or less, and more than 83% were transported between cities.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 12:54

Türkiye ranked 6th in steel exports and 5th in imports in 2025

According to World Steel Association data, Türkiye ranked 6th in steel exports with 17.5 million tons in 2025; it ranked 5th in imports with 19.8 million tons.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 11:57

Court of Accounts report: 99.92% of AFAD budget spent

In the Court of Accounts' 2025 AFAD report, budget realisation was 99.92%. Allocations to İller Bankası and payments to TOKİ and Emlak Konut were recorded contrary to legislation, and delivered housing was not recorded in accounts.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 14:40

Severance and notice pay amounts to be updated in January

With the change in the minimum wage and civil servant salary coefficient in January, the severance cap and notice pay amounts will increase. The lowest annual net severance pay is expected to exceed 42,000 lira.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 11:37

Fund outflows reached $4 billion in two weeks, money went to lira deposits

According to Goldman Sachs, $1.8 billion left money market funds in the week ending September 11; in the first two weeks of September, the decline reached $4 billion. Lira deposits increased by $12 billion, with a monthly rise of approximately $20 billion.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 12:22

11 people detained in investigation into AZTEK shares

The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office detained 11 suspects over posts regarding the AZTEK Teknoloji share market following an application by the Capital Markets Board. Efforts continue to apprehend 3 suspects.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 11:09

Illegal betting operation in Edirne: 7 detentions for a transaction volume of 274 million

In an illegal betting operation in Edirne, 7 of 9 suspects, identified through MASAK analyses with a transaction volume of 274.7 million lira, were detained.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 13:24

Şimşek: Turkish economy is strong and resilient

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek told US investors at the Türkiye Investment Conference in New York: "The Turkish economy is strong and resilient." He said the exit from FX-protected deposits (KKM) has increased resilience.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 15:48

Diesel exceeds 100 lira, costs from field to table rising

Following the 4.62 lira increase on 17 September, diesel exceeded 100 lira in Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir; a 50-litre tank surpassed 5,000 lira. The rise is reflected in agricultural and transportation costs.

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Economy Published 22 Sept, 12:22

Livestock market in Kayseri closed due to foot-and-mouth disease

Kayseri Commodity Exchange Livestock Market was temporarily closed to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The reopening date has not been announced yet.