Stories from Turkey

Galatasaray players and supporters have expressed dissatisfaction with officiating in the Turkish League. Following a match, the club released a statement via social media criticizing the referees' conduct and intentions.

Eviction lawsuits between tenants and property owners in Turkey rose from 42,000 cases in 2022 to 127,000 cases in 2024. The Ministry of Justice is attempting to reduce case volumes through a mediation system. Disputes between landlords and tenants have intensified due to difficulties in reaching mutual agreements. Enforcement cases rose from 27,000 in 2022 to 39,000 in 2025. This represents a 45% increase over a four-year period. The surge in legal disputes is driven by rising housing pressures in cities like Istanbul. The increase reflects a upward trend in legal disputes regarding real estate. The data was reported by NTV Radyo. A young person in Turkey became a victim after providing an IBAN number, leading to their bank account being used for fraudulent activities. The individual is facing 70 lawsuits and has been imprisoned three times.

Barış Alper Yılmaz scored his eighth goal of the current Super Lig season. Galatasaray currently leads Fenerbahçe 2-0 following the goal. The match has seen a red card issued and multiple player substitutions. Galatasaray's lead could extend their advantage to seven points if they secure a victory with three weeks remaining in the league. The broadcast noted intense play from Davinson Sanchez and Noa Lang during the 70th minute. Mert Günok controlled the ball following a near-collision with Met Günok. The play involved passes from Kante and Archibald. The play involved a corner kick sequence involving Okanburuk's tactical changes. Goalkeeper Mert Günok prevented a third goal in the 83rd minute. The match features Galatasaray and involves players such as Yunus Akanat and Osman. The attempt followed a corner kick sequence involving Yunus Akgün and Noalan.

Hearts secured a 2-1 victory against Derby in Edinburgh to maintain their position at the top of the league standings. Rival Fenerbahçe remains at 67 points. Galatasaray secured a 3-0 victory against Fenerbahçe during the 31st week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. This victory significantly increases the likelihood of Galatasaray securing a fourth consecutive championship. The match was described as a derby win for the championship race. Barış Alper Yılmaz scored a penalty to extend the lead to two goals. Torreira scored in the 83rd minute to determine the derby result. In EuroCup competition, Beşiktaş also secured a championship title by defeating a Spanish opponent. These victories occurred within the context of Turkish wheelchair basketball competitions. The matches featured high-stakes play for regional titles. Both teams had goals disallowed for offside in the second half.

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has granted foreign trade capital company status to 10 additional firms. This brings the total number of registered companies in this category to 103. The move aims to bolster export-oriented operations.

Divers have successfully removed 416,000 square meters of abandoned fishing gear, known as ghost nets, from sea and inland waters. This cleanup effort reportedly saved approximately 1.5 million marine animals from death last year. The operation included releasing juvenile fish back into the sea to support species continuity. Data indicates approximately 1.5 million marine animals were saved from death last year through these cleanup efforts. Divers targeted deep-sea areas to remove the discarded equipment. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry reported that 438 million square meters of aquatic ecosystems were scanned last year.

Turkish rental eviction lawsuits decreased to 82,000 cases in 2025 after rising from 42,000 in 2022 to 127,000 in 2024. The Ministry of Justice data indicates that the mediation system was introduced to reduce case volumes. However, the system has faced challenges as parties reportedly use mediation as leverage in disputes. The trend follows a spike in litigation during 2024. Rental eviction filings in Turkey decreased to 82,000 in 2025. Total eviction cases in Turkey rose from 27,000 in 2022 to 39,000 in 2025. This represents a 45% increase over the four-year period. In Mersin, an adjacent building was evacuated and ordered for demolition after its load-bearing columns were damaged during the demolition of a nearby apartment. Landlords are increasingly using specific legal leverage in rental disputes.

Former Tunceli governor Tuncay Sonel has been arrested and charged with complicity in murder, evidence tampering, and document forgery in connection with the 2018 disappearance of Gülistan Doku. Doku's body is being searched for using cadaver dogs in difficult terrain. Also arrested are former chief physician Çağdaş Özdemir, suspected of deleting hospital records, and former İŞKUR provincial director Özdemir Aktaş, accused of pressuring Doku's family. The investigation into Doku's disappearance is ongoing, with 12 individuals now detained.

An intelligence agent was shot in Turkey. The suspect was apprehended quickly and was found to be carrying multiple weapons.

Turkish national boxer Emirhan Kalkan faced Russian boxer Garagov in a match that escalated into a physical altercation. Tensions began in the third round following alleged disrespectful gestures by the Russian team toward the Turkish team. The dispute quickly spread to the stands, resulting in thrown chairs and physical fighting between spectators. Security personnel intervened to control the crowd and restore order.