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33 suspects detained in Kuyumcukent gold investigation

In the investigation into 64 kilograms of gold opened by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on complaints by 16 firms in Kuyumcukent, 33 suspects were detained in operations in three provinces. The search continues for two suspects with detention orders.

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National Updated 6 Oct, 22:42

Turkish Trade Ministry recalls table tennis set over lead

The Turkish Trade Ministry has imposed a ban on supply and a recall for a table tennis set in which lead and cadmium were detected.

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National Updated 6 Oct, 22:42

İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu to meet FIFA and UEFA over foreign referees

Turkish Football Federation (TFF) President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu is preparing to meet FIFA and UEFA over assigning foreign referees in the Süper Lig.

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Sport Updated 6 Oct, 22:33

13 arrested in Eyüpsultan Municipality probe, including Mithat Bülent Özmen

In the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's probe targeting Eyüpsultan Municipality, 13 people, including Mayor Mithat Bülent Özmen, were arrested. A total of 15 people were released under judicial control.

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Politics Updated 6 Oct, 22:12

Foreign lodging platforms face 5 million lira permit requirement

A Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) committee adopted a bill requiring foreign lodging platforms such as Booking, Expedia and Airbnb to hold a two-year permit costing 5 million lira.

2 Oct New rules for Booking.com and Airbnb go to Turkish parliament

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Economy Updated 6 Oct, 20:10

Türkiye's central bank says September inflation trend slowed

Türkiye's central bank (TCMB) reported that the underlying trend of inflation declined in September from the previous month. Annual consumer inflation fell to 29.73%.

6 Oct Annual inflation falls below 30 percent

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Economy Updated 6 Oct, 19:23

'Daltons' crime group operation in 14 provinces: 26 detained

Turkish prosecutors detained 26 people in an operation against the 'Daltons' crime group in 14 provinces; detention orders had been issued for 33 suspects, including 12 children.

5 Oct Cybercrime operation in 61 provinces: 547 suspects detained

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National Updated 6 Oct, 19:04

Solid waste plant polluting Marmara fined 5 million lira in Yalova

The Turkish Environment Ministry fined YAKAB 5,034,000 lira, saying the solid waste facility in Yalova carried untreated wastewater into the Sea of Marmara.

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National Updated 6 Oct, 18:19

Justice Minister Gürlek files complaint against MP Ahmet Şık

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek's lawyer announced that a criminal complaint had been filed against Workers' Party of Turkey Istanbul MP Ahmet Şık and a compensation lawsuit opened. The reason given was Şık's social media posts.

29 Sept Criminal complaint filed against Ahmet Şık

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Politics Published 6 Oct, 18:09

12 suspects arrested in Ankara in 90 million lira fraud probe

All 12 suspects detained in Ankara Police Department operations into three separate fraud incidents were arrested. The incidents were found to have yielded a total of 90 million lira in illicit gains.

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National Updated 6 Oct, 18:04

Turkish Treasury issues dollar bond, meets all bids

The Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry issued a dollar-denominated government bond valued Oct. 7, 2026. It drew $1.575 billion in bids, and all bids were met.

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Economy Published 6 Oct, 17:49

Turkish Justice Ministry issues circular after Mersin operation footage

AK Party Group Deputy Chair Özlem Zengin said the Turkish Justice Ministry issued a new circular after the operation footage in Mersin. Zengin also announced that the Turkish Interior Ministry opened an investigation into the law enforcement officers who filmed the footage.

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Politics Updated 6 Oct, 17:49

Doğan Pehlevan given 11 months 20 days in prison, sentence deferred

Istanbul 36th Criminal Court of First Instance sentenced LeMan magazine cartoonist Doğan Pehlevan to 11 months and 20 days in prison for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The announcement of the verdict was deferred.

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Politics Updated 6 Oct, 17:49

Erdoğan: We will never forget the children across the Euphrates

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said at the 2026-2027 academic year opening ceremony that they will never forget the children across the Euphrates and will defend their rights.

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Foreign Affairs Updated 6 Oct, 17:49

Turkish Education Ministry publishes social activities policy document

The Turkish Education Ministry (MEB) published its Social Activities Policy Document under the Türkiye Century Maarif Model. Under the document, 48 new student clubs will be established in schools.

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National Updated 6 Oct, 17:21

Turkish Football Federation to meet Friday with election on agenda

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) board will meet on Friday with an extraordinary election agenda. Board member Mevlüt Aktan had previously resigned.

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Sport Updated 6 Oct, 17:17

ECHR asks Türkiye for defence over death of Rabia Naz Vatan

The European Court of Human Rights put questions to Türkiye in the application over the death of 11-year-old Rabia Naz Vatan. The court asked whether an effective investigation had been conducted.

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National Updated 6 Oct, 16:09

Montella heads to Riva for talks with Turkish football board

Turkish national football team head coach Vincenzo Montella arrived in Riva for talks with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) board. The meeting is continuing with TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu in attendance.

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Sport Updated 6 Oct, 16:09

T24 access-block appeal still undecided after five days

The appeal by T24, blocked on 30 September by the Istanbul 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace, has gone undecided for five days. The outlet had applied to the Istanbul 2nd Criminal Judgeship of Peace on 1 October.

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News series Published 6 Oct, 15:57

Ex-MKE chief İsmet Sayhan released in military espionage case

Former Machinery and Chemical Industry board chairman İsmet Sayhan was released in the military espionage case targeting ASSAN Group. The hearing was adjourned to a later date.

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Politics Updated 6 Oct, 15:57

Bahçeli: Erdoğan should run again, election should be held in 2028

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli said at his party's group meeting that elections should be renewed in 2028 and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan should stand again and be elected for a third time.

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Politics Updated 6 Oct, 15:49

Eyes on Türkiye's central bank after inflation data

September inflation coming in below expectations strengthened expectations that Türkiye's central bank (TCMB) could cut rates at its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 22 October. Economists highlight a 100-basis-point cut.