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Memur-Sen to take flat-raise demand to Oct. 8 board meeting

Memur-Sen said it will take its demand for a flat raise to compensate civil servants and pensioners for income losses to the Public Personnel Advisory Board meeting on Oct. 8.

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Economy

Access blocked to 88 X accounts including free expression group

Overnight on the X platform, at least 88 accounts, including that of the Freedom of Expression Association, were blocked on grounds of 'protection of national security and public order'.

Politics

'Sourdough' phrase banned on yoghurt and ayran labels

The phrases 'sourdough' and 'black starter' will be removed from yoghurt and ayran labels by 31 December 2026. The new regulation covers descriptions emphasising traditional production methods.

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National

October rent ceiling set at 31.49%

The maximum increase that can be applied to residential and workplace rents in October was set at 31.49% on the basis of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK)'s September inflation data.

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Economy

Turkish Trade Ministry blocks access to sites with fake reviews

The Turkish Trade Ministry's Advertising Board blocked access to websites carrying fake reviews and ratings and offering artificial engagement.

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National

Prof. Dr. İoanna Kuçuradi laid to rest

Philosophical Society of Türkiye President Prof. Dr. İoanna Kuçuradi was laid to rest at the Şişli Greek Orthodox Cemetery after a ceremony at Maltepe University.

Culture

Turkish Red Crescent bill reaches Turkish parliament floor

The Turkish Red Crescent Bill prepared by the AK Party reached the agenda of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) General Assembly. The bill envisages no-bid procurement of strategic products from Red Crescent affiliates in disasters and emergencies.

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Politics

Çerkezköy-Kapıkule section of Halkalı-Kapıkule fast train line opens 9 October

Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the 153-kilometre Çerkezköy-Kapıkule section of the Halkalı-Kapıkule High-Speed Train Line will open on 9 October. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will attend the opening.

National

Two indictments issued 10 years on in Denizolgun death probe

The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has prepared two indictments over the 2016 death of former Transport Minister Arif Ahmet Denizolgun. One covers three forensic officials, the other his former personal doctor.

National

Turkish data authority gets 72,500 applications since 2017

Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) Chair Prof. Dr. Bilir said 72,500 personal data applications, including those via CİMER, have been filed with the body since 2017 and about 69,000 have been concluded.

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National

Türkiye finish bottom of Nations League A

The Turkish national football team lost all three of its Nations League A matches to finish bottom of its group and the league. It will play its remaining three matches to avoid relegation.

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Sport

Talks continue between ASELSAN and Japan

ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol announced that talks with the Japanese government are continuing. Japanese business newspaper Nikkei wrote that the company is seeking a partnership with Japan in air defence and anti-underwater drone systems.

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Foreign Affairs

3 suspects arrested in threat probe targeting Zen Pırlanta owners

Three of five suspects detained in the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office's threat investigation targeting the owners of Zen Pırlanta were arrested, while two were released under judicial control.

National

Court releases reasoning for 4-year sentence to Umitcan Uygun in Aleyna Cakir case

The Ankara 34th High Criminal Court released the reasoning for the 4-year prison sentence given to Umitcan Uygun over the death of Sema Esen. The court acquitted him of the charge of torment.

National

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