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Türkiye on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 · Page 2

Economy 30

Machinery sector exported 18.8 billion dollars in 8 months

According to MAİB, machinery exports in the January-August period reached 18.8 billion dollars with a 1% increase. The highest sales were to Germany, while exports to the US increased by 29.4%.

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EU to implement quota on Turkish electrical steel from 25 September

The temporary safeguard measure published by the European Commission on 18 September will enter into force on 25 September. A tariff quota of 14,161.55 tonnes was allocated to Türkiye for lamination and cores; the duration is 155 days.

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+2: Ekonomi Manşet and Sigorta Gündem +3: Gazete Oksijen, Ekonomi Manşet and Sigorta Gündem

Economy

National 23

Özel spoke by phone with 6 students injured in Turgutlu

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said at least 11 students were injured, two seriously, and the 15-year-old suspect was caught. YENİ Party leader Özgür Özel spoke by phone with 6 students; Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi, Education Minister Yusuf Tekin and deputies visited hospitals.

National

4 years prison for Ümitcan Uygun in Aleyna Çakır case

The court sentenced Ümitcan Uygun to 4 years in prison on the charge of "encouraging suicide" in connection with the death of Sema Esen, and acquitted him on the charge of "torment".

National

Seven ministries signed a cooperation protocol for school safety

With the participation of the Interior Ministry and the Education Ministry, seven ministries signed a school safety protocol for the 2026-2027 academic year. Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi said that 31,000 garden staff were employed.

National

Passenger Bus Plunges into Ditch in Amasya Merzifon: 24 Injured

In Merzifon, the passenger bus on the Istanbul-Ağrı route hit the barriers and plunged into the ditch. The governorate announced that 22 people were lightly injured and 2 were seriously injured, and an investigation was launched.

National

LGBTİ+ families react to 'Ailem Güvende' operations

In the Ailem Güvende operation, seven members of Kaos GL's leadership were arrested. GALADER called for the release of member Nedime Erdoğan; Dirim said anxiety among families had increased.

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Drug operation in Şişli, Beşiktaş and Sarıyer: 160 detained

Istanbul Narcotics police, coordinated with the prosecutor's office, raided 8 businesses and 5 valet parking points. 160 suspects were detained; drugs, 110 rounds of ammunition and 130,500 lira (TL) were seized.

National

3 people including doctor detained in Nevşehir State Hospital investigation

9 people were detained on allegations that foreign women without identity documents were given examinations, births and aesthetic procedures for money at Nevşehir State Hospital. Doctor Y.S., C.M. and Ö.K. were arrested.

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+2: Hürriyet and Haber7 +3: Yeni Akit, Hürriyet and Haber7 +2: Sözcü and Yeniçağ

National

Imam who sent support message gave defense on August 27

The Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) opened an investigation into Yusuf Kılıç, who sent a message to the family of arrested comedian Deniz Göktaş saying, “As an imam, I stand by you, Brother Deniz.” Kılıç gave his defense in Ankara on August 27, and Göktaş's first hearing is expected on September 28.

National

Illegal betting operation in Ankara: access blocked to 350 sites

Ankara Provincial Gendarmerie Command notified BTK of 350 illegal betting sites during virtual patrols between 14-21 September and ensured access blocks. Legal proceedings were initiated against 3 people in two fraud files in Etimesgut.

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Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği's X account blocked

The official X account of the Turkish Psychiatric Association was blocked from access in Türkiye within the scope of the "obscenity" investigation by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

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Witnesses heard in Başak Gürkan Arslan murder case

The second hearing of the case regarding the murder of Başak Gürkan Arslan was held at Ankara 12th High Criminal Court. Witness A.A. described the moment of the incident with the words 'he cut her throat, blood was gushing'.

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Foreign Affairs 16

Erdoğan calls for removal of UN Security Council veto right

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan argued in his Bloomberg article that abolishing the veto privilege is a condition for reform; he advocated ending permanent memberships and electing members for limited terms by the General Assembly.

Foreign Affairs

THY, AJet and Pegasus remove Iran flights from schedules

THY, AJet and Pegasus suspended flights to Iran from September 21 after US sanctions. No official statement from THY; no flights appear in THY and AJet reservations until March 2027.

Foreign Affairs

Erdoğan’s messages and COP31 promotion displayed in Times Square

Coordinated by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s messages of peace and justice and Türkiye’s COP31 vision were displayed on screens in New York’s Times Square.

Foreign Affairs

Berlin election winner Eralp: We want to lower rents

Elif Eralp, who finished first in Berlin with 25.7% for the Left Party, said they want to lower rents and secure a livable life; she said support from immigrant-background voters made her happy.

Foreign Affairs

Erhürman wants a result-oriented 5+1 before New York

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) President Tufan Erhürman will meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN Cyprus Personal Representative Maria Angela Holguin in New York on September 23. He said they want a 5+1 meeting that will yield results and negotiations that will lead to a solution.

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