Hit the agenda on the mark with 12Punto: A guide to catching the agenda in 12 photos

1- There is no inflation in 'prestige'!

While the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced annual inflation at 70 percent, its own expenditures increased by 108 percent compared to the same period last year, the Presidential Palace's by 177 percent, and the Directorate of Religious Affairs' (Diyanet) by 137 percent. As the question "If inflation is 70 percent, what are these expenditure increases?" rises on social media, the Central Bank announced its third inflation report of the year and did not change its year-end inflation forecast. The forecast is 'quite' optimistic.

2- More bans may follow

The Instagram ban is in its 6th day, and the bureaucracy is tripping over itself. The Minister of Transport and his deputy made contradictory statements regarding the reason for the ban. On the other hand, there are also developments regarding TikTok. Sözcü newspaper addressed the minister on its front page, and the AKP's Chairman of the Digital Channels Commission also stated that "the public wants TikTok to be shut down."

3- Not a newspaper, but a wanted poster

The tension between Israel and Turkey has energized the pro-government press. A retired ambassador who stated, 'Diplomacy cannot be conducted with street slang,' had his photo plastered on front pages under headlines accusing him of 'defending Israel.' Meanwhile, Akit newspaper targeted a list of 6 people, including politicians and writers, on its front page.

4- IMM statement on Paris house

The pro-government press failed to find any material in this overseas trip by the IMM delegation. The IMM denied allegations that the house rented in Paris at the Palais Galliera for the promotion of Istanbul cost 300 thousand Euros per day, and stated that the expenses were covered unconditionally by sponsors.

5- Judge who released drug baron suspended

The judge who ordered the release of Abdullah Alp Üstün, who managed the Turkish operations of Dutch drug baron Leijdekkers, has been suspended. The Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) had taken action following allegations that the judge received a large bribe before the release decision.

6- He reached luxury by sticking to the plan

Sinan Oğan has moved his party into the luxury building in Ankara that the Memleket Party vacated due to cost-cutting measures. The annual rent for the 4-story building is around 2.5 million TL. Oğan had frequently made headlines with his purchase of property worth approximately 120 million liras shortly after the election in which he joined the People's Alliance in the final stretch.

7- Referees for the first week of the Süper Lig announced

Just after the TFF President's scathing remarks accusing clubs and certain referees, the referees who will officiate the first week of matches in the new Süper Lig season have been determined.

8- Japan shaken by 2 major earthquakes

Two major earthquakes measuring 6.9 and 7.1 in magnitude struck Japan in quick succession. Following the quakes, a tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime. The country's agility in crisis management during the earthquake once again left the world in awe.

9- Attempted checkmate by assassination in chess

This story has made its mark in world chess history: Russian chess player Amina Abakarova has received a temporary suspension over allegations that she poisoned her opponent by pouring mercury onto the chessboard. Footage of the moments Abakarova applied the mercury has been released.

10- The S-400 mystery in the Steel Dome

It is noteworthy that the S-400s purchased from Russia are not even mentioned in the 'Steel Dome' air defense system announced to be established in Turkey. Following the question posed yesterday by journalist Murat Yetkin, Karar newspaper carried the issue to its front page today, including expert opinions: "Will billions of dollars go to waste?"

11-Anxiety continues on the stock market

Following the 'Black Monday' that hit global markets, concerns persist regarding the inability of Borsa Istanbul to recover. The BIST 100 index at Borsa Istanbul opened the day with a 0.07 percent decline at 10,016.80 points. Meanwhile, global markets are showing a mixed performance as concerns regarding the U.S. economy continue.

12- Cem Yılmaz also strikes the Yusuf Dikeç pose

National shooter Yusuf Dikeç, who became an icon with his style at the Olympics, continues to influence the popular world. Famous comedian Cem Yılmaz struck the now-iconic pose of our national shooter Yusuf Dikeç, which has become a trend on social media. It was noted that Yılmaz made this post on Instagram, which is currently banned in Turkey.