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Türkiye on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 · Page 3

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Appeals rejected in case of threats to prosecutor of 'newborn gang'

The Istanbul Regional Court of Appeal rejected appeals against decisions, including a 5-year 6-month prison sentence, in the case of threats to prosecutor Yavuz Engin, who conducted the 'newborn gang' investigation.

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Heavy rain warning for the Central and Eastern Black Sea

Meteorology issued a warning for strong showers and thunderstorms for provinces in the Central and Eastern Black Sea regions. It asked to be cautious against flood, water inundation and landslide risks.

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1.76 million babies underwent hearing screening in last two years

The Health Ministry announced that a total of 1.76 million babies underwent newborn hearing screening in the last two years. Of those, 24,000 babies requiring further evaluation were referred to advanced diagnosis centers.

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Report in Arı Apartmanı investigation returned due to deficiencies

The Adıyaman Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, in the investigation of the Arı Apartmanı, which collapsed in the earthquake and killed 31 people, issued a decision of lack of jurisdiction to remedy deficiencies and sent the file to the Besni Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

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Belongings of missing Hüseyin Karadeniz found in forested area in Antalya

The clothes, identification and skull of 80-year-old Hüseyin Karadeniz, missing for 15 months in the Gazipaşa district of Antalya, were found in a forested area. The bones were sent to the Forensic Medicine Institute for DNA testing.

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Experts warn of IBAN and fake link scams in online shopping

Experts have warned against fraudsters who lure consumers off e-commerce platforms with pretexts like order cancellations, asking for transfers to an IBAN, or sending fake payment links.

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Foreign Affairs 20

Türkiye and Iraq reach agreement on Sinjar: Turkish forces to hand over Bashiqa-Zilkan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi met in New York and agreed on establishing state authority in Sinjar and removing the PKK from the region. Turkish forces will gradually hand over the Bashiqa-Zilkan base to Iraq.

Foreign Affairs

Erdoğan invites Pashinyan to COP31 Leaders Summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the Turkish House in New York. He invited him to the COP31 Leaders Summit and said he welcomed the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace steps.

Foreign Affairs

Barrack says Erdoğan and Trump had brief encounter at dinner

US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump had a brief meeting at the UN dinner and that there was great harmony between them. He attributed the lack of a bilateral meeting to their frequent contacts.

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+3: Takvim, Hürriyet and Milliyet +4: Star, Takvim, Hürriyet and Milliyet

Foreign Affairs

Sharaa said Israel stepped back and Turkish bases decreased

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said approximately 90% agreement has been reached in negotiations with Israel, and that Israel stepped back in the final stage. He said Turkish bases in the northwest have decreased and status talks are ongoing.

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US congressman supports Türkiye's return to F-35

US House of Representatives member Joe Wilson announced his support for Türkiye's return to the F-35 program and the lifting of CAATSA sanctions. While contacts in the US continue, the defense agenda came to the forefront on the Ankara-Washington line.

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Ali Murat Başçeri announced that 1.49 billion TL was allocated to the health sector

Türkiye's Ambassador to Nicosia Ali Murat Başçeri announced that approximately 1.49 billion TL has been allocated to the health sector in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus within the scope of the 2026 Economic and Financial Cooperation Agreement.

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+2: Gündem Kıbrıs and Kıbrıs Manşet

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Sport 13

Nurselen Yalgettekin wins bronze at the European Championship

National boxer Nurselen Yalgettekin won a bronze medal in the women's 48 kg category at the European Boxing Championship in Bulgaria. She lost 4-1 to Ukrainian Hanna Okhota in the semifinal.

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Sport

Busenaz Sürmeneli reaches final at European Boxing Championship

National boxer Busenaz Sürmeneli advanced to the final by beating Nadezhda Golubeva 3-2 in the semi-final of the 2026 European Boxing Championship. She will face Chantelle Reid on September 25.

Sport

Zwayer to officiate Türkiye-France match, Dingert on VAR

UEFA announced that Felix Zwayer will referee the Türkiye-France match to be played on 25 September at Kocaeli Stadium at 21:45. Assistants Robert Kempter and Nikolai Kimmeyer, fourth official Florian Badstübner; VAR Christian Dingert, AVAR Johann Pfeifer.

Sport

Bandırmaspor's Tolga Kalender's funeral was buried in Adana

The funeral of Tolga Kalender, the 25-year-old footballer of 1st League team Bandırmaspor, was buried at Adana Kabasakal Cemetery after the funeral prayer.

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