Türkiye on Thursday, 24 September 2026 · Page 2

According to TÜİK's September data, the retail trade confidence index rose by 1.1 percent to 111.3; the construction confidence index fell by 0.2 percent to 83.0.…

The Treasury and Finance Ministry completed the issuance of a $1.5 billion sustainable bond maturing January 30, 2037. The coupon rate was 7.5% and the yield rate 7.65%; the proceeds will be credited to accounts on September 30.…

The Türkiye Green Taxonomy Regulation was published in the Official Gazette on 24 September 2026 and took effect. Technical screening criteria cover 16 sectors and 137 economic activities.…

According to data from the banking regulator BDDK, credit volume fell to 28.2 trillion lira as of September 18. Non-performing loans rose by 9.27 billion lira to 876.5 billion lira.…

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said that the trade volume between Türkiye and the US is expected to reach $50 billion in 2028.…

The Privatization Administration has approved the sale of the Dereiçi Hydroelectric Power Plant (HES) in Kars. The decision notice was published in the Official Gazette.…

Consumers' Union President and lawyer Hasan Oğuz Altınkaynak said actors appearing in advertisements for savings finance companies could face compensation and criminal liability if they give assurances contrary to the facts.…

TPAO's oil exploration permit in Şırnak was extended until 22 October 2028. The decision was published in the Official Gazette through an action by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.…

The Istanbul Bar Association called for a 'possible intent' ruling ahead of tomorrow's hearing in the Rönesans Rezidans case. At least 270 people died when the building collapsed.…

Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak said the 5.4-magnitude quake centered on Karaköprü caused no loss of life or damage. Education in the city was suspended for one day.…

Following the magnitude 5.4 earthquake in Şanlıurfa, Prof. Dr. Hasan Sözbilir said the Bozova Fault has the potential to produce earthquakes up to magnitude 7.…

A fire broke out in scrub and grassland between the İslamhaneleri and Akyarlar neighborhoods in Bodrum. Numerous fire crews and water tenders were dispatched to the area; extinguishing efforts are ongoing.…

A landslide occurred in Trabzon's Ortahisar district while work was being carried out around a house, leaving a 50-year-old person buried under soil. Teams launched a search and rescue operation.…

According to Interior Ministry data, the number of motorcycles in Türkiye increased by 100% between 2020 and 2025. In the same period, the total number of motor vehicles rose by 38.2%.…

Applications for the General Directorate of Foundations' (VGM) 2026-2027 academic year secondary education scholarships will begin on October 6 and end on October 20. Applications will be made electronically on the institution's website.…

Zonguldak Deputy Governor Muammer Balcı passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home in Istanbul.…

Before the match the national football team will play against France tomorrow, tram and shuttle services to the stadium from the car parks will be free in Kocaeli.…

The Diyarbakır Peace Criminal Court imposed access restrictions on 99 social media accounts identified as spreading disinformation despite the Court of Cassation's finalized ruling in the Narin Güran case.…

It was reported that the 3 students injured in the armed attack near a high school in Turgutlu, Manisa, are conscious and their intensive care treatment continues.…

The Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Committee Investigating the Causes of School Attacks visited İnci Üzmez Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Manisa Turgutlu, where 11 students were injured. Committee Chair Yusuf Beyazıt gave information about the work.…

Physical education teacher Özgür Fırat, who said he was a victim of fraudsters during a loan application in Antalya, was acquitted after an 8-year trial.…

The Interior Ministry announced that 37 suspects with 3.92 billion lira in account transactions were caught in illegal betting operations centered in Şanlıurfa and carried out in 4 provinces. The operations also took place in Antalya, Balıkesir and Hatay.…

Families who lost loved ones in the Bolu Grand Kartal Hotel fire will start a "justice vigil for 78 lives" on Friday, October 2, at Ankara's Anıtpark.…

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced that since the beginning of the year, 714 fugitive criminals from 44 countries have been brought to Türkiye through 'Cross-Border Trap' operations. Of those caught, 170 are organized crime leaders and members.…

The 11 suspects detained in the investigation into the seizure of personal data of traffic accident victims were referred to the courthouse. The investigation found that powers of attorney were obtained from 253,000 people and 15.6 billion lira in illicit gains were made.…

In an operation at a fig facility in the Köşk district of Aydın, 25 tons of unlabeled dried figs with a market value of approximately 20 million liras were seized, and a fine of 236,000 liras was imposed on the facility owner.…

In Mersin, the gendarmerie caught M.V. in Yenişehir, who was wanted with a red notice and had a total prison sentence of 79 years and 9 months for drug trafficking and intentional killing. During the operation, 84 synthetic drugs were seized at his address.…

7 suspects detained in an illegal betting operation in Edirne have been referred to the courthouse. Two fugitive suspects are being sought.…

The exam authority ÖSYM has made the exam entry documents for the 2026-KPSS Associate Degree Exam available. The exam will be held on Sunday, October 4.…

In Türkiye, the average temperature in the January-August period of 2026 was measured at 14.9 degrees, making this period the 14th hottest since 1971.…

The Environmental Impact Assessment (ÇED) public participation meeting for the planned sulfuric acid facility in Körfez district of Kocaeli could not be held due to residents' reactions. Company officials left the hall without keeping minutes.…

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in its September 23 list, announced that ungulate meat and offal were found in minced meat in Mersin, and a banned dye was found in sumac in Tarsus.…

A bill prepared as part of the fight against tobacco plans to ban cigarette sales from 2040 and prohibit sales to those born after 2015 for life. The bill is expected to be submitted to the Grand National Assembly (TBMM) in October.…

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu targeted Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the UN General Assembly. Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said these remarks were incompatible with the ideals of the UN.…

The Ministry of National Defence asked Greece to comply with its treaty obligations and to avoid militarizing the islands. It stated that cable laying on the continental shelf must be coordinated in advance and that measures have been taken against developments targeting the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC).…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in New York that they support a trilateral meeting if it is held in Türkiye. He stated that Erdoğan communicated his readiness to host.…

Hasan Taçoy, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) Minister of Economy and Energy, described Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Hristodulidis's speech at the United Nations General Assembly as 'undignified and overstepping his bounds.'…