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Search operations continue for 11-month-old Büşra missing in Sivas

Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), commando, and gendarmerie teams are searching an area of about 3 square kilometers for 11-month-old Büşra, who disappeared on September 10 in İncedere Highland of Göndüren village in Sivas's Divriği district. Teams have not yet found any traces or clues.

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+2: Cumhuriyet and Halk TV +3: Sözcü, Cumhuriyet and Halk TV

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Baker in Ordu begins producing anchovy simit

Bahtiyar Bodur, who runs a bakery in Ordu, combined anchovy with simit after previously trying hazelnut and pistachio varieties. Bodur, who started selling the product filled with anchovy, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt, plans to experiment with other fish species as well.

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Statement issued regarding black smoke rising from factory in Dilovası

Black smoke rising from the chimney of the Turkuaz Polyester factory in Kocaeli's Dilovası district drew reactions. The company stated the smoke stemmed from a technical malfunction and inspections showed no environmental damage.

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Earthquake survivor families' vigil in front of Justice Ministry enters 10th day

The Families in Pursuit of Justice Platform held a vigil for the 10th day outside the Justice Ministry to protest shortcomings in lawsuits concerning buildings destroyed in the February 6, 2023 earthquakes. The platform seeks to meet with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.

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+2: Evrensel and Yeniçağ

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School building of Kahramanmaraş attack to become district education directorate

The 15-classroom building of Ayser Çalık Secondary School in Onikişubat will serve as the District Directorate of National Education by decision of the Kahramanmaraş Governorship. In the armed attack on April 15, one teacher and nine students were killed and 15 students were injured; students continue their education at another school.

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Ministry: 15 public beaches opened for free use in two years

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change announced that 15 beaches were made available for free use over the past two years under the Public Beach Project. An area of 24,682 square meters across 5 provinces is expected to serve 636,000 visitors annually.

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Shooting investigation across 4 provinces centered in Tekirdağ: 8 arrests

In operations coordinated by the Tekirdağ Chief Public Prosecutor's Office across Tekirdağ, Istanbul, Ankara, and Bursa, 22 suspects allegedly linked to shootings at businesses and residences were detained; 8 were arrested, and 14 were released under judicial control. Suspects were reported linked to 16 separate incidents.

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+2: Star and Yeni Şafak

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Attack on female driver over honking horn captured on camera in Şişli

On September 15, at the entrance of a shopping mall in Esentepe, a woman attacked a female driver who honked after the car ahead stopped to swap drivers. Cell phone footage captured the attacker leaning through the window saying "I'll break your head"; the driver filed a complaint.

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+2: Nefes and Yeniçağ +3: Tele2 Haber, Nefes and Yeniçağ

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One of two children dies after falling into culvert water in Giresun

Two children playing in Çalkaya village, Espiye district, fell into a water-filled culvert beside an old mill. Pulled from the water by bystanders, the 6-year-old died in the hospital despite medical interventions; treatment for the 9-year-old continues.

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Passenger bus veers off road in Manisa's Kırkağaç district: 18 injured

A bus traveling from Denizli to Balıkesir carrying 37 passengers ran off the road on the Balıkesir-Kırkağaç highway during the night. Eighteen people, including the driver and assistant, were injured, with 2 reported to be in serious condition.

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Person caught with 52 historical artifacts released in Çatalca

Gendarmerie teams caught E.H. while waiting for a rendezvous to sell artifacts found while plowing his field; 48 silver coins, 3 rings, and 1 seal dating back to the Byzantine era were seized on him, and the artifacts were handed over to the Museum Directorate.

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+2: Gerçek Gündem and Cumhuriyet +3: Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem and Cumhuriyet

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Cave-in in Büyükçekmece: one worker dies, 3 in custody

The Istanbul Governorship reported a landslide at a construction site in Alkent 2000 on 19 September around 18:40, killing 39-year-old A.M. under debris and injuring 28-year-old B.M. The construction firm's owner, site supervisor, and an employee were detained.

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Meteorology: 66 meteorological disasters recorded across Türkiye in August

According to the August Agricultural Meteorology Bulletin by the General Directorate of Meteorology, 66 natural disasters of meteorological character occurred throughout the month, including 28 severe rainfall and flood events; 14 hail, 10 lightning, 8 landslide, 5 storm, and 1 tornado events were recorded.

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Didar Filiz, killed in Osmaniye, reportedly pregnant with twins

Didar Filiz, who was struck on the head with a camping gas cylinder during a fight that broke out in Kadirli on the night of September 17, died in hospital; she was reported to be pregnant with twins. Her husband K.F. was arrested, while 3 relatives who had been detained were released.

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Turkish Stars conclude SHG Airshow in Sivrihisar

Organized for the 11th time by the Sivrihisar Aviation Club Association at the Necati Artan Facilities, the SHG Airshow was held with intense participation. Aerobatic pilot Semin Öztürk Şener flew with her aircraft "Yeni Menekşe", while the Turkish Stars, taking off from the Konya 3rd Main Jet Base Command, performed the closing display.

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Minister Tekin: Mid-term breaks could be scrapped in years when the calendar doesn't fit

Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said on a television broadcast that they try to align mid-term breaks with the Ramadan and Sacrifice holidays, and that in years when the calendar does not align, mid-term breaks could be scrapped. Tekin noted that under regulations, students must attend school for 180 working days.

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Prosecutor Uçuk surrenders to courthouse, travel ban imposed against him

Bozova Public Prosecutor Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk, suspended for three months by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) on September 18, surrendered to Tekirdağ Courthouse with his lawyer after a detention order. The court imposed a travel ban citing "strong suspicion of crime"; Uçuk stated he did not publish the video.

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Landslide in Büyükçekmece: 2 workers trapped under collapse at construction site

A landslide occurred during excavation in a villa garden in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece Alkent 2000 neighborhood, trapping 2 workers.

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Some roads in Istanbul to close Sunday for running and cycling events

The Istanbul Police Department announced that some roads in Fatih, Beyoğlu, and Beykoz will be closed from 06:00 until the end of tomorrow's running and cycling events, with alternative routes designated. Road closures were also reported in Ankara.

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