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Turkish automotive production and exports decline

In the first eight months of 2026, total automotive production fell by 7 percent and car production by 19 percent. Total automotive exports also decreased by 12 percent.

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Economy

Forbidden dye found in 3 spice brands

Inspections by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry found forbidden dye in three spice brands, and a saffron product was also added to the list of counterfeit and adulterated products.

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National

Diesel gets 2 lira 55 kuruş hike at midnight

A price increase of approximately 2 lira 55 kuruş was applied to the liter price of diesel as of midnight. Diesel rose to 93.50 lira on Istanbul's European side.

Economy

1.7 tons of prescription-restricted drug seized in Mersin

Customs enforcement teams seized 1,716.5 kilograms of pregabalin, a substance whose sale without a prescription is prohibited, in three operations in Mersin. The investigation continues under the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

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National

Erdoğan and Zelenskiy meet at Türkevi in New York

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskiy at Türkevi in New York. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional issues.

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Foreign Affairs

AK Party begins party visits for new constitution

AK Party will begin visits to political parties after the document prepared by the Constitutional Commission is presented to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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Politics

Distinguished Observer Day begins in Denizkurdu-I/2026 exercise

The Distinguished Observer Day of the Denizkurdu-I/2026 exercise began in the Eastern Mediterranean. Around 14,000 personnel, 100 ships and 50 aircraft are taking part in the exercise.

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+2: Gündem Kıbrıs and ANKA Haber Ajansı

Foreign Affairs

Çorum FK agrees with Burak Yılmaz

Süper Lig newcomers Çorum FK have agreed a three-year deal with Burak Yılmaz for the head coach role.

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Sport

714 fugitive criminals caught in 'Cross-Border Trap' operations

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.

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National

Treasury issues $1.5 billion sustainable bond, yield at 7.65%

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.

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+2: Dünya and Ekonomim

Economy

Hasan Taçoy criticizes Nikos Hristodulidis's UN speech

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.'

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+2: Havadis and Kıbrıs Manşet

Foreign Affairs

Şimşek denies resignation claims, communications directorate starts legal process

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said the resignation claims were baseless. The Presidency's Directorate of Communications Disinformation Combat Center announced that a judicial process is being carried out against those who spread these claims.

Economy

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