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First eight months rank among 14 hottest periods

In Türkiye, the average temperature in the January-August period of 2026 was measured at 14.9 degrees, making this period the 14th hottest since 1971.

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National

Landslide in Trabzon: One person buried under soil

A landslide occurred in Trabzon's Ortahisar district while work was being carried out around a house, leaving a 50-year-old person buried under soil. Teams launched a search and rescue operation.

National

Travel ban for author Suzan Samancı

Writer Suzan Samancı, who returned to Türkiye from Switzerland, was detained at Istanbul Airport on charges of "making propaganda for an organization" and released with a ban on traveling abroad. The decision was made by the Peace Criminal Judgeship in Diyarbakır.

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Retail confidence rose, construction confidence fell in September

According to TÜİK's September data, the retail trade confidence index rose by 1.1 percent to 111.3; the construction confidence index fell by 0.2 percent to 83.0.

Economy

Teacher accused of fraud acquitted

Physical education teacher Özgür Fırat, who said he was a victim of fraudsters during a loan application in Antalya, was acquitted after an 8-year trial.

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National

Milk protein to be produced via biotechnology

The Biosafety Board granted Livzym a 10-year permit to produce milk protein through biotechnology. All of the produced product will be exported.

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Tech

Preparations continue for 13th Judicial Package

The 13th Judicial Package is expected to be discussed in the new legislative year of the Grand National Assembly (TBMM), beginning 1 October. Work is underway on regulations concerning alimony, divorce and identity verification on social media.

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Politics

Advertisement requirement for Treasury lands abolished

With an amendment to the National Real Estate General Communiqué, institutions at least 15 percent of whose capital belongs to the Türkiye Wealth Fund will be able to obtain direct usage permits for Treasury immovables without public notice.

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Economy

VGM secondary education scholarship applications begin October 6

Applications for the General Directorate of Foundations' (VGM) 2026-2027 academic year secondary education scholarships will begin on October 6 and end on October 20. Applications will be made electronically on the institution's website.

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National

Trump: Türkiye and Bangladesh to buy 111 Boeing aircraft

US President Donald Trump announced that Türkiye and Bangladesh will purchase a total of 111 Boeing aircraft, with options for 50 more. He said the deals represent tens of billions of dollars in sales.

Economy

TPAO's oil exploration permit in Şırnak extended

TPAO's oil exploration permit in Şırnak was extended until 22 October 2028. The decision was published in the Official Gazette through an action by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.

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Economy

Apartment fire in Bursa: 19 people evacuated

A fire broke out in an apartment building in Nilüfer, Bursa. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.

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National

Trendyol and Hepsiburada carried 41% of cargo volume

According to BTK's first-half 2026 data, the logistics networks of Trendyol and Hepsiburada alone took on 40.77 percent of Türkiye's total cargo volume.

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Economy

Hülya Koçyiğit: I quit acting

Hülya Koçyiğit, the master actress of Yeşilçam, said that scripts continue to come to her, but she has made a decision and quit acting.

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Culture

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