Stories from Turkey

An eight-year-old boy, Naren Gürhan, was found dead in the Bağlar district of Erzurum 18 days after disappearing. A court decision stated that Salim Gürhan and Enes Gürhan killed the child while she was walking home on a path.

Inspectors assigned to investigate allegations of negligence in the Gulistan Doku investigation have completed their work. The prepared report has been sent to the Erzurum Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Turkey's service producer price index reached 36 percent annually in March, according to data released by Tweet. The index also showed a monthly increase of 4.06 percent. The data indicates ongoing challenges regarding unemployment and employment levels in the country.

A Chilean mission in Turkey is awaiting approximately 30 additional vessels to join their movement. The mission is coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure a safe return to Chile. The group intends to continue their current mission despite the logistical requirements. The source noted that the movement is advancing with the help of a lawyer in contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The mission aims to continue its progress from Latakia despite uncertainty regarding its destination. The source reported that 21 other vessels were previously hijacked, and their current location and condition remain unknown. The Chilean mission reports that approximately 30 additional vessels must join them in Turkey to continue the Global Sumud Carolina flotilla movement.

Nevzat had been arrested and then released during the trial process. The victim, 16-year-old Tuana Elif Torunsa, died in a traffic accident in March prior to the final hearing.

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdülkadir Uraloğlu announced plans to extend high-speed rail lines from Karaman to the Mediterranean coast. The minister stated the goal is to reach the Port of Basra in Iraq via these rail connections. Uraloğlu confirmed that the railway layout for the Aksaray to Mersin axis has been completed. The expansion aims to connect Karaman to the Mediterranean through this infrastructure. Current railway developments include the Aksaray and Mersin lines. The expansion aims to connect the line to Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. The project is described as a continuation of the historical Hejaz Railway route. Minister of Culture and Trade, Mehmet Nuri, made statements on social media regarding a national celebration. He noted that the celebration expands its scope by adding 5 or 6 cities annually.

The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) will start the election process for provincial and district organizations next Thursday. MHP Deputy Chairman Semih Yalçın announced that the ordinary congress is scheduled for March 7 of next year.

Alparslan Bayraktar announced that Eskisehir will be a year of investment due to May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day. The investments are valued at approximately 500 million dollars. Bayraktar stated that the goal is to lay the foundations for facilities in the region this year.

MIA Teknoloji has submitted an application to the Capital Markets Board (SPK) to merge with Lider Sistem Teknolojileri.

The jackpot for the Crazy Numerical Lotto has reached 942 million Turkish lira. The broadcast noted that the jackpot size has increased significantly. Approximately 1 million suspicious transaction reports were filed with the Financial Crimes Investigation Board in 2025. More than half of these reports originated from banks, with fraud identified in 65% of the cases. The source noted that thousands of innocent young people have become victims. Some perpetrators face sentences of approximately 40 years, though the source claimed some facing charges similar to homicide receive less. A report indicates that 65 percent of notifications are linked to fraudulent activity. Investigations found that 65 percent of these notifications involved fraudulent crimes. One specific case involved 61 transfers made overnight, leading to potential sentences of up to 40 years.