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Every day's summary · 2 October 2026

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as of 18:17

Friday, 2 October, Türkiye's Agenda: Arrest of Tera Executives, Referees Investigation and Soma Mine Disaster

In an investigation into Eyüpspor Municipality led by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 28 suspects including Mayor Mithat Bülent Özmen were detained. Police teams also searched the municipal service building.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıA HaberA HaberCNN TürkCNN TürkAgosAgosBirGünBirGünDW TürkçeDW Türkçe+35

In the Referees file led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, referees Yasin Kol and Göktuğ Hazar Erel were detained. Seven suspects including Central Referee Committee Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu were referred to the courthouse.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberAjanssporAjanssporBirGünBirGünEuronews TürkçeEuronews Türkçe+30

Five miners died in a collapse at a mine in the Soma district of Manisa. Nine suspects including the company's general manager were detained as part of the investigation.TRT Haber (manşet)TRT Haber (manşet)A HaberA HaberCNN TürkCNN TürkAgosAgosBirGünBirGünAl-MonitorAl-Monitor+29

Türkiye lost to Belgium 0–3 in the Nations League. Beşiktaş lost to FC Barcelona 82–95 in the EuroLeague. Fenerbahçe beat Dubai Basketball 76–66 in the EuroLeague.Haber7Haber7DikenDikenDuhuliyeDuhuliyeNTV SporNTV SporCumhuriyetCumhuriyetEvrenselEvrensel+2

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Friday, 2 October, Türkiye's Agenda: Tera Executives Arrested, Referees Investigated, 5 Killed in Soma Mine Collapsetitle updated

In the fund investigation, Tera Portfoy Chairman Erdin Ozel and Tera Yatirim chief executive Emir Munir Sarpyener were arrested. The number of detainees in the investigation rose to 58.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberBianetBianetBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+31

In the Referees case led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, referees Yasin Kol and Goktug Hazar Erel were detained. Seven suspects, including Turkish Central Referee Committee Chairman Ferhat Gundogdu, were referred to the courthouse.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberAjanssporAjanssporBirGünBirGünEuronews TürkçeEuronews Türkçe+30

In the mine collapse in Soma district of Manisa, 5 miners lost their lives. Within the scope of the investigation, 9 suspects, including the company's general manager, were detained.TRT Haber (manşet)TRT Haber (manşet)A HaberA HaberCNN TürkCNN TürkAgosAgosBirGünBirGünAl-MonitorAl-Monitor+29

The Belgium-Turkiye match in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 9:45 p.m. The Besiktas-FC Barcelona game in the EuroLeague tips off at 8:00 p.m. It will be broadcast live on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus. The Fenerbahce-Dubai Basketball game in the EuroLeague tips off at 8:45 p.m. It will be broadcast live on S Sport and S Sport Plus.

Friday, 2 October, Türkiye's Agenda: Arrests of Tera Executives, Referees Probe and Soma Mine Disastertitle updated

In the fund investigation, Tera Portföy Chairman Erdin Özel and Tera Yatırım senior executive Emir Münir Sarpyener were arrested. The number of detainees in the investigation rose to 58.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberBianetBianetBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+31

In the Referees file led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, referees Yasin Kol and Göktuğ Hazar Erel were taken into custody. Seven suspects, including Central Referee Committee Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu, were referred to the courthouse.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberAjanssporAjanssporBirGünBirGünEuronews TürkçeEuronews Türkçe+30

A collapse at a mine in Soma district of Manisa killed 5 miners. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that a judicial investigation has been launched and 3 prosecutors have been assigned.TRT Haber (manşet)TRT Haber (manşet)A HaberA HaberCNN TürkCNN TürkAgosAgosBirGünBirGünAl-MonitorAl-Monitor+29

The Belgium–Türkiye match in the UEFA Nations League starts at 21:45. The Beşiktaş–FC Barcelona game in the EuroLeague starts at 20:00. The match will be broadcast live on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus. The Fenerbahçe–Dubai Basketball game in the EuroLeague starts at 20:45. The match will be broadcast live on S Sport and S Sport Plus.

Friday, 2 October, Türkiye's Agenda: Detention of Tera Executives, Investigation of Referees and Soma Mine Disastertitle updated

Tera Portfolio Board Chairman Erdin Özel and Tera Investment chief executive Emir Münir Sarpyener were arrested in the fund investigation. The number of detainees in the investigation rose to 58.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberBianetBianetBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+31

Referees Yasin Kol and Göktuğ Hazar Erel were detained in the Referees file conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Seven suspects, including Central Refereeing Board Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu, were referred to the courthouse.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberAjanssporAjanssporBirGünBirGünEuronews TürkçeEuronews Türkçe+30

Five workers lost their lives in a collapse at the coal mine in Manisa's Soma district. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that one of the two workers rescued alive has been discharged from hospital.TRT Haber (manşet)TRT Haber (manşet)A HaberA HaberCNN TürkCNN TürkAgosAgosBirGünBirGünAl-MonitorAl-Monitor+29

The Belgium–Türkiye match in the UEFA Nations League starts at 21:45. The Beşiktaş–FC Barcelona game in the EuroLeague starts at 20:00. It will be broadcast live on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus. The Fenerbahçe–Dubai Basketball game in the EuroLeague starts at 20:45. It will be broadcast live on S Sport and S Sport Plus.

Friday, 2 October, Türkiye's Agenda: Tera Executives' Arrest, Referees Probe, and Gül Tut Casetitle updated

In the fund investigation, Tera Portfoy Board Chairman Erdin Ozel and Tera Yatirim senior executive Emir Munir Sarpyener were arrested. The number of detainees in the investigation rose to 58.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberBianetBianetBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+31

Referees Yasin Kol and Göktuğ Hazar Erel were detained in the Hakemler case led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Seven suspects, including Central Refereeing Committee Chair Ferhat Gündoğdu, were referred to the courthouse.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberAjanssporAjanssporBirGünBirGünEuronews TürkçeEuronews Türkçe+30

The first hearing in the case over the suspicious death of singer Gul Tut, known publicly as "Gullu," was held at the Yalova 1st High Criminal Court. Detained defendant Tugyan Ulkem Gulter denied the charges, and the case was adjourned to 9 October.HürriyetHürriyetMilliyetMilliyetTürkiye GazetesiTürkiye GazetesiEkonomi ManşetEkonomi ManşetBirGünBirGünHalk TVHalk TV+4

The Belgium–Türkiye match in the UEFA Nations League starts at 21:45. The Beşiktaş–FC Barcelona game in the EuroLeague starts at 20:00. It will air live on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus. The Fenerbahçe–Dubai Basketball game in the EuroLeague starts at 20:45. It will air live on S Sport and S Sport Plus.

Friday, 2 October, Türkiye's Agenda: Detention of Tera Executives, DMM's Denial, and the Gül Tut Casetitle updated

In the fund investigation, Tera Portfolio Board Chairman Erdin Özel and Tera Investment chief executive Emir Münir Sarpyener were arrested. The number of detainees in the investigation rose to 58.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberBianetBianetBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+31

The Disinformation Combat Center (DMM) said the claim that Syrian government officials and Hezbollah executives met in Türkiye hosted by Turkish intelligence agency MİT was unfounded.A HaberA HaberHürriyetHürriyetSabahSabahBianetBianetEkonomi ManşetEkonomi ManşetMuhalifMuhalif+5

The first hearing of the case into the suspicious death of singer Gül Tut, known publicly as "Güllü," was held at Yalova 1st Heavy Penal Court. Detained defendant Tuğyan Ülkem Gülter rejected the charges, and the case was adjourned to October 9.HürriyetHürriyetMilliyetMilliyetTürkiye GazetesiTürkiye GazetesiEkonomi ManşetEkonomi ManşetBirGünBirGünHalk TVHalk TV+4

The Belgium-Türkiye match in the UEFA Nations League starts at 9:45 p.m. The Beşiktaş-FC Barcelona match in the EuroLeague starts at 8:00 p.m. It will be broadcast live on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus. The Fenerbahçe-Dubai Basketball match in the EuroLeague starts at 8:45 p.m. It will be broadcast live on S Sport and S Sport Plus.

Friday, 2 October, Türkiye's Agenda: Tera Executives' Arrest, DMM's Denial and Pegasus Acquisitiontitle updated

In the fund investigation, Tera Portföy Board Chairman Erdin Özel and Tera Yatırım senior executive Emir Münir Sarpyener were arrested. The number of detainees in the investigation rose to 58.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberBianetBianetBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+31

The Center for Combating Disinformation announced that the claim that Syrian government officials and Hizbullah executives met in Türkiye hosted by MİT was baseless.A HaberA HaberHürriyetHürriyetSabahSabahBianetBianetEkonomi ManşetEkonomi ManşetMuhalifMuhalif+5

Pegasus Airlines completed the acquisition of Czech Airlines and the Smartwings Group. Regulatory approvals had been obtained and closing conditions had been met.DHADHAHaber7Haber7Ekonomi ManşetEkonomi ManşetEkonomimEkonomimMuhalifMuhalifYeniçağYeniçağ+3

The Belgium–Türkiye match in the UEFA Nations League starts at 21:45. The Beşiktaş–FC Barcelona match in the EuroLeague starts at 20:00. The match will be broadcast live on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus. The Fenerbahçe–Dubai Basketball match in the EuroLeague starts at 20:45. The match will be broadcast live on S Sport and S Sport Plus.

Friday, 2 October, Türkiye's Agenda: Tera Executives Arrested, Operation in 15 Provinces and Pegasus Acquisition Completedtitle updated

In the fund investigation, Tera Portföy Board Chairman Erdin Özel and Tera Yatırım senior executive Emir Münir Sarpyener were arrested. The number of detainees in the investigation rose to 58.Anadolu AjansıAnadolu AjansıTRT HaberTRT HaberA HaberA HaberBianetBianetBirGünBirGünBBC TürkçeBBC Türkçe+31

In a fraud operation coordinated by the Turkish Interior Ministry across 15 provinces, 244 suspects were detained. Of the suspects, 174 were arrested and judicial control measures were imposed on 54.A HaberA HaberTakvimTakvimSözcüSözcü

Pegasus Airlines completed the acquisition of Czech Airlines and the Smartwings Group. Regulatory approvals had been obtained and closing conditions had been met.DHADHAHaber7Haber7Ekonomi ManşetEkonomi ManşetEkonomimEkonomimMuhalifMuhalifYeniçağYeniçağ+3

The Belgium–Türkiye match in the UEFA Nations League starts at 21:45. The Beşiktaş–FC Barcelona match in the EuroLeague starts at 20:00. The match will be broadcast live on S Sport 2 and S Sport Plus. The Fenerbahçe–Dubai Basketball match in the EuroLeague starts at 20:45. The match will be broadcast live on S Sport and S Sport Plus.

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