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Dozens detained in raids across Turkey over alleged links to Poland Starlink sabotage
Two alleged members of the "Daltons" groups were arrested in Poland after the Sabotage. This was followed by widespread raids targeting the group in Turkey.
27 October 2026
Nazım Tural
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Interim constitutions in transitional justice processes
Today, transitional justice has moved beyond the exclusive domain of academia, receiving increasing attention from policymakers and civil society.
26 October 2026
Nazım Tural
Weekly Roundup: Oct 16–23
This week in Turkey, pressure on independent journalism continued, while the aftermath of deadly floods in İstanbul raised questions about urban development and infrastructure. LGBTI+ activists remained in detention without an indictment, migrant children faced further tragedies, and opposition municipalities continued to change hands. Regional developments involving Azerbaijan and Yemen also drew attention.
24 October 2026
Over 100 opposition mayors have switched to Erdoğan's party since 2024 election as 32 remain jailed
Opposition MP gökhan Günaydın accused the government of using legal pressure and political incentives to bring opposition mayors into the AKP.
21 October 2026
Turkey detains 39 in alleged international human egg trafficking network
Turkish media reports alleged that the network paid women between 60 and 80 euros per egg and then sold the eggs to fertility clinics for around 100 euros each.
20 October 2026
Azerbaijan seeks arrest of seven people in Turkey over criticism against school headscarf ban
Azerbaijan's recent headscarf restrictions sparked protests in Turkey, reviving memories of similar practices in the country in the 1990s.
20 October 2026
All 13 migrant children who went missing in Edirne found by police
The children had not returned to the facility where they were staying after being granted permission to go shopping on Oct 11.
19 October 2026
İstanbul reservoir levels at highest in eight years after days of heavy rain
The fill rate of the province's dams rose from 38% to over 52% in four days.
18 October 2026
Orange alert issued for İstanbul as heavy rainfall expected tonight
The alert will remain in place until 5 am on Oct 18.
16 October 2026
Death toll from İstanbul floods rises to five, several others reported missing
More than 800 insurance claims have been made amid severe material damage caused by the floods.
16 October 2026
Üsküdar's acting mayor dies in traffic accident weeks after taking office
Dündar Ziya Gültekin was elected by a council vote following the arrest of the elected mayor.
15 October 2026
Syria captures Mihraç Ural, longtime pro-Assad militia leader
Ural, one of the leaders of a Marxist armed group in Turkey in the 70s, has been in Syria since 1982 and actively took part in the Syrian war.
15 October 2026
İstanbul floods: Death toll rises to three amid heaviest rainfall in decades
Emergency workers rescued more than 2,700 stranded people as the storm system moved east of İstanbul, bringing heavy rainfall to neighboring provinces. Four people are still missing.
15 October 2026
Torrential rains trigger flooding across İstanbul; child dies after electrocution in puddle
The city received nearly 100 millimeters of rainfall in just 12 hours, an amount typically associated with extreme rainfall over a 24-hour period.
14 October 2026
Three people attempted suicide on İstanbul commuter rail line in 10 days
A person reportedly attempted suicide today, bringing the number of incidents over the past year to at least 27.
14 October 2026
Court acquits Islamic foundation executive accused of abusing daughter found dead with mother
The mother, who claimed she was abused by the man as a child and forced to marry him, had accused the father of abusing their children as well. The mother and her daughter were found dead in March, which remains under investigation.
14 October 2026
Thirteen unaccompanied migrant children missing in Edirne
The children did not return to the facility they were staying after being granted permission to go shopping.
13 October 2026
Turkish defense companies ban foreign-made electric vehicles from their facilities
"You never know what might happen in a war," said head of Turkey's aerospace engine manufacturer TEI.
12 October 2026
Eleven killed as tow truck hits passenger bus in western Turkey
Three people, including the drivers of the two vehicles, were detained after the crash.
12 October 2026
Three more bodies recovered after İstanbul building collapse
The top two floors of the building were found to be unlicensed.
9 October 2026
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Endangered monkey rescued from home in western Turkey
The young animal was being kept as a pet. The owner has been detained over violation of anti-smuggling laws.
8 October 2026
Hikmet Adal
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Driver released after sentence over fatal crash involving motorcycle courier in İstanbul
The driver was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. The prosecutor appealed the decision to release him.
8 October 2026
Hikmet Adal
Opposition leader claims İzmir mayor joined Erdoğan’s party under jail threat
Amid a sweeping crackdown targeting opposition-controlled municipalities, the opposition lost a symbolically important city to the ruling party after its mayor changed sides. Özel claims the swtich came under threat.
8 October 2026
Two killed, several trapped under rubble after partial collapse of seven-story building in İstanbul
Five people have been rescued. Rescue teams have managed to establish contact with six people under the rubber while efforts to locate one other continue.
8 October 2026
Ferhat Yaşar
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Kurdish politician Serhat Bucak returns from exile
The 81-year-old politician, who had previously spent 22 years in exile, briefly returned to Turkey during an earlier, ultimately unsuccessful peace process before being forced to leave again in 2016. He believes the current process is different: "The Kurds haven’t cowered; they’re standing tall."
7 October 2026
Ferhat Yaşar
Mayor of opposition stronghold İzmir joins Erdoğan’s AKP
After a successful local election campaign in 2024, the opposition has now lost many municipalities, with some mayors going to jail and others joining the ruling party.
7 October 2026
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Businessperson Ali Emre Ballı found dead in car
Ballı's assests were briefly restricted during the investment fund probe. Prosecutors are investigating to determine whether the death was suicide as it appeared or otherwise.
7 October 2026
One student killed, seven injured in İstanbul school stabbing spree
A high school student wore a middle school uniform to enter the school and randomly attacked students there.
6 October 2026
Mersin metropolitan mayor, two district mayors remanded in corruption probe
A total of 17 individuals have been jailed pending trial.
6 October 2026
Group attacks teenagers' anime festival in İstanbul
The festival included costume competitions featuring anime, manga and video game characters, as well as sushi-eating contests.
5 October 2026
Turkey's football refereeing chief detained over exam interference, favoritism allegations
The suspects are accused of leaking exam questions to some referees and committing workplace harassment against others.
29 September 2026
Teacher killed in shooting at high school in southern Turkey
Media reports said the suspect was the teacher’s nephew. The governor said there had been a previous dispute between the suspect and the teacher.
28 September 2026
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