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Foreign trade deficit reached $65.8 billion in first eight months

According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) data, the foreign trade deficit rose 22.3% year-on-year in August to about $5.2 billion. The deficit in the first eight months of the year reached about $65.8 billion.

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Economy Updated 30 Sept, 12:57

Yiğit Şişman dedicated world kickboxing title to Palestinian children

Yiğit Şişman, who won the gold medal at 57 kg at the World Junior Kickboxing Championship in Italy, dedicated his victory to Palestinian children.

27 Sept Kickboxing world champion Yiğit Şişman welcomed in Kastamonu

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Sport Published 30 Sept, 12:52

Tax Inspection Board's 3 new departments start work on 1 October

Three new departments at the Tax Inspection Board will effectively begin operating as of 1 October. The new units will focus on auditing organized tax fraud and cross-border transactions.

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Economy Updated 30 Sept, 12:41

36 suspects detained in illegal betting operation in Ankara

Detention orders were issued for 45 suspects in the illegal betting investigation run by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office; 36 people were caught and 9 are being sought.

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National Published 30 Sept, 12:39

34 suspects detained in Nevşehir-centered drug operation

34 suspects were detained in a drug operation conducted by the Nevşehir Police Department across four provinces centered on Nevşehir. Searches seized 2.767 kilograms of synthetic drugs, 632 grams of cannabis and 789 synthetic drug pills.

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National Updated 30 Sept, 12:15

Turkish trade union confederation Türk-İş puts September hunger line at 37,801 lira

The trade union confederation Türk-İş's September survey put a family of four's monthly food spending at 37,801 lira and total essential expenses at 123,130 lira.

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Economy Updated 30 Sept, 12:05

Nine mayors and six council members join AK Party

Nine district mayors and six CHP members of Ataşehir Municipal Council joined the AK Party at yesterday's badge ceremony. Five of the mayors had been elected from CHP, three from the New Welfare Party and one from İYİ Party.

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News series Published 30 Sept, 11:19

Service producer prices rose 33.29% year on year in August

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) said service producer prices rose 2.87% monthly and 33.29% annually in August; the highest annual rise was in transportation and storage.

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Economy Updated 30 Sept, 10:54

Türkiye suspends Iran flights with over 50,000 tickets cancelled

After a US sanctions threat, Türkiye suspended airlines' flights to Iran for an indefinite period. More than 50,000 tickets issued since 21 September were included in fare refunds.

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Foreign Affairs Published 30 Sept, 10:51

Saudi Arabia approves visa waiver deal with Türkiye

The Saudi Council of Ministers, meeting under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, approved the visa waiver agreement with Türkiye for holders of diplomatic and special passports.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 30 Sept, 09:42

'Espionage' case keeps İmamoğlu and three in jail

Istanbul 25th High Criminal Court ruled that Ekrem İmamoğlu, Necati Özkan, Merdan Yanardağ and Hüseyin Gün remain in detention in the 'espionage' case. The hearing was adjourned to 23 December.

29 Sept İmamoğlu begins defence at third espionage hearing

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Politics Published 30 Sept, 00:23

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

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

Astor Energy owner Feridun Geçgel, brother and son barred from travel

Astor Energy Board Chairman Feridun Geçgel, his brother Enver Geçgel and his son Yusuf Geçgel were barred from leaving the country.

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National Updated 30 Sept, 00:39

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

Esenyurt textile business fined for misleading discount

The Trade Ministry found misleading discounts and unlabelled products during an inspection at a textile business in Esenyurt and imposed an administrative penalty. The file was referred to the Advertising Board.

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National Updated 29 Sept, 23:54

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

Syria starts work on Qamishli-Nusaybin border crossing

The Syrian administration started work to reopen the Qamishli-Nusaybin Border Crossing, which closed in 2012. The crossing is planned to become the seventh border crossing point between Türkiye and Syria.

27 Sept Nusaybin-Qamishli border gate to reopen

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Foreign Affairs Updated 29 Sept, 21:52

Five jailed for up to 11 years in Madencioğlu Apartmanı case

In the case over the Madencioğlu Apartment in Malatya, where 9 people died in the 2023 earthquake, 5 defendants were sentenced to prison terms of 8 years, 10 months and 20 days to 11 years and 3 months.

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National Updated 29 Sept, 20:06

Interior Ministry: 264 detained in drug raids in 35 provinces

The Interior Ministry announced that 264 suspects were detained in operations targeting drug dealers and illegal cannabis cultivation in 35 provinces. Of the suspects, 172 were arrested and 92 were placed under judicial control.

28 Sept 286 suspects arrested in cybercrime operations in 25 provinces

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National Updated 29 Sept, 19:35

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

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.

26 Sept At least 80 X accounts blocked in Türkiye

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Politics Updated 29 Sept, 17:38

Court annuls ban on feeding stray animals in Ankara

In a case filed by HAYTAP, the Ankara 23rd Administrative Court annulled the ban on uncontrolled feeding, finding it contrary to the principle of proportionality.

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National Updated 29 Sept, 17:26

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

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Foreign trade deficit reached $65.8 billion in first eight months

Yiğit Şişman dedicated world kickboxing title to Palestinian children

Tax Inspection Board's 3 new departments start work on 1 October

36 suspects detained in illegal betting operation in Ankara

34 suspects detained in Nevşehir-centered drug operation

Turkish trade union confederation Türk-İş puts September hunger line at 37,801 lira

Nine mayors and six council members join AK Party

Service producer prices rose 33.29% year on year in August

Türkiye suspends Iran flights with over 50,000 tickets cancelled

Saudi Arabia approves visa waiver deal with Türkiye

'Espionage' case keeps İmamoğlu and three in jail

Court warns Kılıçdaroğlu and adjourns case to 19 November

Journalist Fatih Ergin moved to Silivri prison

Astor Energy owner Feridun Geçgel, brother and son barred from travel

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

Esenyurt textile business fined for misleading discount

GRECO Türkiye report: 21 of 32 recommendations not applied

Syria starts work on Qamishli-Nusaybin border crossing

Five jailed for up to 11 years in Madencioğlu Apartmanı case

Interior Ministry: 264 detained in drug raids in 35 provinces

Up to 14 years sought for Tunç Soyer in Gaziemir case

Kısa Dalga's Instagram account blocked as well

Court annuls ban on feeding stray animals in Ankara

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