Expectations of a fuel price hike on August 21, legal files, and social media reactions are at the center of the agenda
12Punto has compiled the critical headlines of August 21, ranging from developments affecting citizens' pockets to the courthouse and the world.

Diesel price hike expected tonight
As the rise in oil prices continues to reflect on fuel costs, a price hike of 2.92 TL per liter of diesel is expected starting from midnight tonight. Following the increase, the price of diesel is projected to rise to 82.65 TL in Istanbul, 83.75 TL in Ankara, and 84.04 TL in Izmir.

Melih Gökçek's post about Dilek İmamoğlu draws backlash on social media: 'Violating the privacy of private life is a crime'
AKP member Melih Gökçek's sharing of old vacation footage of Dilek İmamoğlu, which was stated to have been taken without permission, has drawn backlash on social media. The circulation of the footage on the day of the IMM (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) trial became a hot topic with criticisms of "violation of privacy" and "voyeurism."

Breaking News: Alihan Kuriş's fugitive brother Hilmi Tuna Kuriş caught while preparing to flee abroad! The vehicle carrying Kuriş was found to be allocated to İdris Naim Şahin
Hilmi Tuna Kuriş and Erhan Yılmaz, who were wanted as part of an investigation into the community known as the Süleymancılar, were caught in the Bozburun neighborhood of Marmaris, Muğla. It was stated that the suspects were preparing to flee abroad and that the vehicle carrying them was found to be allocated to İdris Naim Şahin.

Sword attack at a high school: There are injured people
A sword attack took place at a high school in the city of Fagersta, Sweden; it was announced that multiple people were injured in the incident. While the police took security measures around the school, they reported that one person had been detained and the investigation is ongoing.

Attention retirees: Banks have updated promotion amounts! The highest cash offer has reached 35 thousand liras
Following the raises in pension salaries, banks have updated their salary transfer campaigns. It is stated that with cash promotions, bill payment instructions, and additional rewards, total offers at some banks have reached up to 35 thousand liras.

Concerns millions: The final day for debt restructuring is approaching
The application period for those who want to restructure their tax and social security premium debts will end on August 31, 2026. Applications can be made through the Revenue Administration, the Digital Tax Office, e-Government, tax offices, and by mail.

Decision in Mabel Matiz's 'Ha Leylim' investigation!
Artist Mabel Matiz gave a statement at the Istanbul Courthouse as part of an investigation conducted over allegations of obscenity regarding his song "Ha Leylim." Following the statement procedures, Matiz was released with judicial control conditions, including a travel ban.

Remarkable words from imprisoned Erdal Beşikçioğlu to Kılıçdaroğlu! 'I regret entering politics'
It is alleged that the imprisoned Etimesgut Mayor Erdal Beşikçioğlu told Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who visited him, that he regretted entering politics. It was reported that Beşikçioğlu stated he would leave active politics if he regained his freedom.

15 most fuel-efficient diesel cars according to factory data: Volkswagen Polo is at the top
Fuel consumption in diesel car preferences has come to the fore again due to rising fuel costs. In the list prepared according to factory data, 15 models with the lowest average consumption were ranked, with the Volkswagen Polo at the top.

New excavations at Göbeklitepe reopen the debate on the 'only a ritual center' view
New excavations carried out at Göbeklitepe in Şanlıurfa have reopened the debate on the view that the site was only a ritual center. The discovery of structures evaluated as pointing to daily life in areas close to monumental structures has strengthened the possibility of settlement.
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