Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

Consumer rights advocate Ergun Kılıç recommends collective action against companies that use consumer funds for over three months. He suggests that consumer organizations, in conjunction with the Ministry of Trade, can work to prevent such unfair practices. This approach aims to protect consumers from exploitative financial arrangements.

Fenerbahce Istanbul has become European champions for the second time in the Euro Cup 1 finals. Besiktas won the Euro Cup 3 Wheelchair Basketball championship. President Erdogan congratulated both teams on their victories.

The Turkish Lira has shown recovery, surpassing 6800 against the dollar. The currency also saw gains above 4700, with a focus on the 16 mark. The banking index is showing a slightly positive or flat trend. The services and holding sectors are experiencing increases. The communication and petrochemical sectors are up over 1%, and the industrial index has risen by approximately 1.4%.

A loud noise from a passing vehicle caused panic among customers in a cafe in Istanbul's Sultan Gazi district. Patrons mistook the sound for an earthquake, leading them to flee the cafe in fear. Some customers abandoned their games, while others knocked over chairs in their haste to escape. A tense situation erupted in a cafe on Istiklal Street in Istanbul, with chairs reportedly flying amidst the panic. Customers rushed out of the cafe in fear. The source of the sound was later identified as music from a vehicle, not seismic activity.

In 2026, JASAT teams illuminated cases involving one woman and two men. The Public Security Branch Directorate's JASAT teams were involved. This development was considered.

Turkey's Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran stated that no initiative outside democratic legitimacy can replace the will of the people, said that Turkey's direction is determined by its citizens. AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik noted that on April 27, 2007, a government resisted a memorandum for the first time, marking the end of the memorandum tradition. Duran used phrases indicating that the memorandum was a dark stain on history and that no coup can replace the nation's will.

Eleven suspects were apprehended in simultaneous operations in Istanbul and Hakkari as part of an investigation into illegal betting websites. They were involved in receiving funds after users registered on betting platforms. The investigation, which began as part of a probe into organized crime targeting tax inspection boards, revealed that some public officials allegedly solicited bribes from firm owners. Anti-financial crime units conducted raids in four provinces, apprehending the eleven suspects. The operation was uncovered in Ankara. The cause of a fire in the vicinity, which damaged 14 hectares of afforestation and scrubland, is under investigation. Police conducted an operation against alcohol smugglers in central Istanbul. The source confirmed the operation targeted central Istanbul.

Several Turkish members of parliament have had their legislative seats revoked. Among those affected are Figen Yüksekdağ, Nursal Ayduan, Besime Konca, Ferhat Encu, and Ahmet Yıldırım. Other parliamentarians whose seats were also revoked include İbrahim Ayhan, Osman Baydemir, Selma Irmak, Leyla Güven, Musa Farisoğulları, and Şeref. Three Turkish Members of Parliament, Leyla Güven from Hakkari, Musa Farisoğulları from Diyarbakır, and Şeref from Hatay, have lost their seats. A commission has reviewed 152 immunity files. The government is defending its democratic transformation efforts.

Diagnosis rates for adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have increased.

While children's second measles vaccine doses are not being administered to adults, a measles antibody test is performed for individuals in risk groups before they start work. This includes healthcare workers and those with frequent contact with patients, especially in pediatric units. Health workers are urged to be vaccinated against all diseases they may encounter. Children must be vaccinated. Adults who have not been vaccinated against measles should receive a booster shot. Pfizer is recommending vaccination for individuals aged 65 and older to protect against pneumococcal pneumonia. The company states that as people age, their immune systems weaken, making them more vulnerable to severe consequences. Vaccination and barrier gestures can offer protection. Individuals are advised to consult their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.