Türkiye news on Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 · 62 stories

Today's summary29 Sept, 19:23

Tuesday, 29 September, Türkiye's Agenda: MHK Detentions, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Investigation and Erdoğan's Fund-Crisis Meeting

36 of the 38 suspects detained in the Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu investigation were arrested, while 2 were released under judicial control. The investigation, led by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, had issued detention orders for 47 suspects.

36 of the 38 suspects detained in the Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu investigation were arrested, while 2 were released under judicial control. The investigation, led by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, had issued detention orders for 47 suspects.Anadolu Ajansı TRT Haber A Haber ANKA Haber Ajansı BirGün BBC Türkçe+28

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the economic management in Ankara over developments in the fund investigation and announced that he had tasked the State Supervisory Council. A board chaired by the Vice President was formed to coordinate the liquidation process.TRT Haber (manşet)A Haber Haber7 ANKA Haber Ajansı BirGün BBC Türkçe+25

Six suspects were detained, including Central Referees Committee Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said it supported the investigation, while former referee Deniz Ateş Bitnel was also called to testify as a witness.Anadolu Ajansı TRT Haber A Haber Ajansspor BirGün DW Türkçe+38

Tofaş beat NINERS Chemnitz 82–69 in the EuroCup. Anadolu Efes beat Real Madrid 94–84 in the EuroLeague. Fenerbahçe beat FC Bayern Munich 100–76 in the EuroLeague.

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19:23 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the economic management in Ankara over developments in the fund investigation and announced that he had tasked the State Supervisory Council. A board chaired by the Vice President was formed to coordinate the liquidation process.
17:20 Six suspects, including Central Referee Committee Chair Ferhat Gündoğdu, were detained. While the Turkish Football Federation announced its support for the investigation, former referee Deniz Ateş Bitnel was also summoned to testify as a witness.
14:40 In the Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu investigation, 36 of the 38 suspects detained were arrested, and 2 were released under judicial control. The detention order had been issued for 47 suspects in the investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
11:06 Central Referee Committee Chair Ferhat Gündoğdu was detained along with five other suspects. The investigation was announced to also cover allegations of interference in referee lists and exam results.
08:40 Ferhat Gündoğdu, head of the Central Referee Board (MHK), and six board members were detained. The investigation was reported to have been launched over allegations of mobbing against referees and observers, and forgery of official documents.

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19:23 Journalist Fatih Ergin was arrested over a social media post. The post concerned the investigation into the death of former intelligence agency MİT officer Kaşif Kozinoğlu.
17:20 Six suspects were detained, including Central Referee Board (MHK) Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu. It was announced that the investigation also covers alleged interference in referee lists and exam results.
14:40 36 suspects were jailed in the Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu inquiry. 38 suspects had been detained in the inquiry conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
11:06 Ferhat Gündoğdu, head of the Central Referee Board (MHK), and six board members were detained. The investigation was reported to have been launched over allegations of mobbing against referees and observers, and forgery of official documents.
08:40 In the fund investigation in Istanbul, 9 suspects were detained. Destek Yatırım Bank General Manager Özgür Akayoğlu is among those detained; 1 person is being sought.

36 suspects arrested in Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu inquiry

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issued detention orders for 47 suspects in the Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu investigation. Of the 38 suspects detained, 36 were arrested and 2 were placed under judicial control.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 13:22

Journalist Fatih Ergin moved to Silivri prison

Journalist Fatih Ergin was transferred from Metris Prison, where he was being held, to Silivri Prison No. 1.

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Politics Updated 30 Sept, 05:04

9 suspects detained in fund investigation

Nine people were detained in the fund investigation conducted in Istanbul. They include Destek Yatırım Bank General Manager Özgür Akayoğlu; one person is being sought.

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Economy Updated 29 Sept, 20:27

Social Democracy Association expels Kılıçdaroğlu

The Social Democracy Association expelled Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu from membership over remarks and actions contrary to the programme and principles in its charter.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 10:23

Merih Demiral apologises to Turkish public after Italy defeat

The national team lost 4-1 to Italy in Bursa in the Nations League. Captain Merih Demiral apologised to the Turkish public and said the responsibility lay with the players.

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Sport Updated 29 Sept, 10:04

Politics 12

İmamoğlu begins defence at third espionage hearing

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu began his defence at the third hearing of the "political espionage" case in Silivri. He criticised the judicial proceedings against him.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 22:24

9 mayors join AK Party as Erdoğan pins badges

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pinned badges on 9 mayors joining the AK Party at the Expanded Provincial Chairs Meeting. The mayors switched from CHP, the New Welfare Party and the İYİ Party.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 21:52

9 mayors from 3 parties to join AK Party

Nine mayors, 5 from the CHP, 3 from the New Welfare Party and 1 from the İYİ Party, are expected to join the AK Party at today's ceremony.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 18:37

Up to 14 years sought for Tunç Soyer in Gaziemir case

In the indictment prepared by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office in the Gaziemir Construction Cooperative investigation, up to 14 years in prison was requested for former Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç Soyer. The indictment covers 17 people.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 19:11

Court warns Kılıçdaroğlu and adjourns case to 19 November

The Ankara 11th High Criminal Court adjourned to 19 November the case that CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu did not attend. The court said it would issue an arrest or compulsory appearance order if Kılıçdaroğlu misses the next hearing.

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Politics Updated 30 Sept, 05:39

GRECO Türkiye report: 21 of 32 recommendations not applied

The Council of Europe's Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) reported that Türkiye has not implemented 21 of 32 recommendations on fighting corruption.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 22:24

Criminal complaint filed against Ahmet Şık

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek's lawyer filed a criminal complaint against TİP deputy Ahmet Şık and opened a non-pecuniary damages case. The lawyer rejected Şık's rent claims.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 14:38

Güngör Gürman defends himself in İBB trial

At the 89th hearing of the İBB trial, unarrested defendant Güngör Gürman, who benefited from effective remorse, presented his defence. Gürman said, "I made no statement to the effect that unlawful acts were being committed."

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 23:54

Kısa Dalga's Instagram account blocked as well

Independent news site Kısa Dalga's Instagram account was blocked to access from Türkiye. Editor-in-Chief Kemal Göktaş announced they would continue publishing from a new Instagram account.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 17:38

6 suspects detained in Istanbul for financing ISIS

In Istanbul, 6 suspects identified as financing the terrorist organisation ISIS were detained. Searches seized $13,000.

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Politics Published 29 Sept, 15:13

Pana Film director released under judicial control in Kaşif Kozinoğlu probe

Pana Film director İhsan Karademir, who had been detained in the Kaşif Kozinoğlu investigation, was released under judicial control. Karademir pointed to the company's partners and executives over the claim of FETÖ interference in the script.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 11:10

AYM gives YENİ Party one month for defence

The Constitutional Court discussed the request to void the YENİ Party's name and remove it from the registry. The court gave the party one month to submit its defence.

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 12:36

Economy 15

Seizure order issued for Cengiz Avcı's assets in fund probe

In the fund investigation led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a seizure order was issued for the bank accounts and other assets of businessman Cengiz Avcı, for whom an arrest warrant had earlier been issued. Avcı was reported to be abroad.

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Economy Updated 30 Sept, 03:13

Salih Tanrıkulu leaves Borsa Istanbul posts

State Supervisory Council (DDK) Chairman Salih Tanrıkulu left his posts at Borsa Istanbul (BIST) after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's instruction on oversight of funds in capital markets.

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Economy Updated 29 Sept, 23:59

Erdoğan meets economic team over fund investigation

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in Ankara with the economic team and managers of relevant institutions over developments in the fund investigation. The meeting assessed steps regarding the functioning of capital markets.

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Economy Updated 29 Sept, 21:19

Burhanettin Duran: Those responsible in fund probe will answer

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said those responsible for developments in fund markets will be held accountable before the law, regardless of their positions.

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Economy Updated 29 Sept, 23:12

Number of arrestees in fund probe rises to 56

Five of 12 suspects referred to court were arrested in the fund investigation led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The number of arrestees in the investigation rose to 56.

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Economy Updated 29 Sept, 22:38

Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and husband said to return 2.2 billion lira

Former Minister Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband İlyas Kaya, named in the fund investigation, were reported to have transferred about 2.2 billion lira allegedly earned from share deals to a Treasury and Finance Ministry account.

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Economy Updated 29 Sept, 20:20

Mustafa Sandal responds to fund claims about his wife

Singer Mustafa Sandal issued a statement on claims that his wife, Melis Sutsurup Sandal, withdrew 11 billion lira (TL) from liquidated funds.

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Economy Published 29 Sept, 17:04

Erdoğan tasks State Supervisory Council over fund crisis

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that he tasked the State Supervisory Council (DDK) over the fund crisis. He said they formed a board led by the Vice President to coordinate the process for funds ordered into liquidation.

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Economy Updated 30 Sept, 00:32

Hedef Holding fails to pay about 1.1 billion lira debt

Hedef Holding told the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) it could not pay about 1.1 billion lira in matured Stock Exchange Money Market debt. The company said financing conditions and problems accessing funds prevented payment and applied to change the debt's maturity and terms.

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Economy Updated 29 Sept, 17:15

Old meters removed in 81 provinces, smart meters installed

Under the legislation of the energy regulator EPDK, old-type electricity meters in buildings in 81 provinces are being removed and replaced with remotely communicating smart meters. The era of manual meter reading is gradually ending.

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Economy Published 29 Sept, 15:20

TEPAV: September food inflation rose to 2.23%

TEPAV calculated monthly food inflation at 2.23% for September 1-25, and annual food inflation at 30.1%. According to the bulletin, prices rose for eggplant, bananas and tomatoes.

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Economy Published 29 Sept, 13:08

Enforcement files rise to 26,358,338

The number of open files at enforcement offices rose 7% in one year to 26,358,338, according to National Judicial Network Project (UYAP) data.

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Economy Published 29 Sept, 13:11

BDDK gave grade A without performance review

According to the Court of Accounts' 2025 audit report on the banking regulator BDDK, some department head and group head appointments were directly accepted at level "A" without a performance review.

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Economy Updated 29 Sept, 10:00

Ounce gold rises to $4,137 after sharp fall

In global markets, ounce gold closed yesterday at $4,115 after falling 3.97% and rose to $4,137 in early trading today. Gram gold started the day at 6,518 lira.

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Economy Published 29 Sept, 16:49

HSBC says Central Bank may cut rates 200 bps by year-end

HSBC strategists said the Central Bank (TCMB) is likely to cut interest rates by 200 basis points by year-end, describing the easing cycle as having two stages.

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Economy Published 29 Sept, 13:04

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Death toll in Filo Jet disaster off Girne rises to 18

Another body was found on the sunken Filo Jet vessel off the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC), raising the death toll to 18. The search for the 10 missing people continues.

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National Updated 29 Sept, 23:57

Asset freeze requested for Kaya family in fund probe

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office sent letters to the relevant institutions requesting a freeze on all assets of Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband İlyas Kaya as part of the fund investigation.

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National Updated 29 Sept, 21:02

Assets of 42 people frozen in fund probe

In the fund investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, precautionary measures were imposed on the assets of 42 people, including Melis Sütşurup Sandal.

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National Updated 29 Sept, 22:28

Investigation launched into YENİ Party's Deniz Yavuzyılmaz's wife

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into Serpil Yavuzyılmaz, the wife of YENİ Party lawmaker Deniz Yavuzyılmaz, on charges of robbery and fraud causing public loss. The investigation was opened on the testimony of the lawmaker's former parliament adviser Özgün Avcı.

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National Updated 30 Sept, 00:32

Referee committee chair Ferhat Gündoğdu and 5 suspects detained

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced that six suspects, including Central Referee Committee Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu, were detained as part of the Referees File. The investigation also covers alleged interference in referee lists and exam results.

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National Updated 29 Sept, 16:51

304 arrested after school attacks, access blocked to 12,141 addresses

The Interior Ministry announced that 3,810 people were detained in an operation targeting online posts after the school attacks in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş and the incident in Manisa. Of the suspects, 304 were arrested, 1,163 were placed under judicial control and 2,336 were released; proceedings against 7 people are ongoing.

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National Updated 29 Sept, 16:35

30 suspects detained in Istanbul-based illegal betting raid

In an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into nine illegal betting sites, 30 suspects were detained across 12 provinces centred on Istanbul. Searches seized server passwords, pre-written texts and digital materials.