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Living in Turkiye

Türkiye remains a leading destination for EU waste exports
Waste shipments from European Union member states to Türkiye are allowed to continue under existing oversight mechanisms. The estimate that 10 percent of plastic waste is recycled is presented not as official Commission data but as an assessment by some stakeholders.
Fed raises interest rate by 25 basis points for first time since summer 2023
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points in its decision dated September 16, 2026. The decision, taken as inflation remained above the 2% target, marked the first rate change of the Kevin Warsh era and the first increase since summer 2023.
Treasury and Finance Minister Şimşek says war-driven energy prices raised inflation
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said the war had adversely affected Türkiye’s inflation outlook by driving up energy and commodity prices. An assessment attributed to Şimşek said inflation would have been at least 7 percentage points lower, at approximately 24.5 percent, without the war; however, these two figures need to be verified against primary official records.
Five suspects detained in MİT-coordinated cyber espionage operation
An operation was carried out against Ankara-based Aydo Yazılım in a joint effort coordinated by MİT and conducted with the Cybersecurity Presidency and the Gendarmerie General Command. Five suspects, including the company owner and employees, were detained, while numerous digital devices and materials were seized from their homes and workplaces.
Borsa Istanbul starts the day down 0.11% at 14,219.98 points
The BIST 100 index started the new day 15.86 points lower after closing the previous session down 1.60% at 14,235.83 points.
Ministry of Trade warns parents about safe back-to-school shopping
The Ministry of Trade called on parents to shop at trusted retailers and check product information ahead of the new academic year. The ministry urged them to examine manufacturer or importer details, instructions for use, age warnings and required markings, and to obtain documents and receipts.
South Korean tourist visiting Mardin converts to Islam and takes the name Abdullah
South Korean tourist Shaevn, who was visiting Mardin, converted to Islam at a ceremony held at the Artuklu District Mufti’s Office. After reciting the testimony of faith and taking the name Abdullah, Shaevn received a copy of the Quran from Artuklu District Mufti Süleyman Baran.
Minister Göktaş says 7.7 billion liras was paid under Home Care Assistance
Minister Göktaş announced that 7.7 billion liras was deposited into beneficiaries’ accounts this month under the Home Care Assistance program. A total of 490,000 citizens are benefiting from the assistance, with a monthly payment of 15,775 liras per beneficiary.
Turkey was among EU residents’ three most popular non-EU destinations in 2024
According to Eurostat data, Turkey, the United Kingdom and Switzerland were among the three destinations most preferred by European Union residents outside the bloc in 2024. EU residents took approximately 1.2 billion tourism trips throughout the year, while tourism spending reached €618 billion.
Safety warning for stationery shopping as 479,847 products inspected
Ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, parents were urged to check safety markings, ingredients and manufacturer information on stationery products. Inspections conducted by the Ministry of Trade in all 81 provinces from August 10 to 14 covered 479,847 products at 3,612 businesses; 367 businesses were subject to administrative sanctions.

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