Markets were expecting a cut: Interest rate forecast for the Central Bank from a giant bank
Goldman Sachs economists Clemens Grafe and Başak Edizgil reported that they expect the CBRT to keep the policy rate unchanged at the MPC meeting on October 22. The note assessed that while market pricing points to expectations of an interest rate cut, conditions for easing are not yet sufficiently mature due to the outlook on household inflation expectations and reserve losses.
Atilla Taş's daughter Sezen Taş has passed away! It is alleged that she fell from the 14th floor
Journalist Burhan Akdağ announced on his social media account that singer Atilla Taş's daughter, Sezen Taş, has passed away in Mersin. Akdağ stated that he received information that Sezen Taş fell from the 14th floor of a building and that no official statement has been reached regarding whether the incident was a suicide.
7-story building collapses in Maltepe: Sad news has arrived
A 7-story building collapsed on Doğu Street in the Cevizli neighborhood of Maltepe, Istanbul; AFAD, fire department, medical, and police teams were dispatched to the area. The Istanbul Governor's Office announced that the building was constructed in 1987 as ground floor + 6 stories, and that 8 people, including 3 children, were rescued alive during search and rescue operations. According to initial reports, 2 people lost their lives in the incident, and it was stated that 3 more people are still in the rubble.
Her arrest had been requested: Decision regarding actress Berna Laçin
Actress Berna Laçin was referred to the courthouse with a request for arrest after being detained as part of an investigation conducted against her, and was released after the procedures. Laçin's lawyer, Uğur Poyraz, used the word "Released" in a post on his social media account. It was reported that the investigation was launched due to Laçin's post on her X account saying, "Izmir was occupied before too, Don't be afraid!"
Breaking News... Fund investigation: Response from the Ministry of Justice to Özgür Özel
The Ministry of Justice responded to the statements of CHP leader Özgür Özel regarding the fund investigation. The Ministry reported that the investigation began on August 19 with a request for information and documents from the CMB upon the detection of unusual movements in some funds and shares, and that liquidation decisions were taken on September 17. In the statement, the allegation that information was "leaked" from the ministry was described as a "grave and baseless slander."
Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband gave testimony: Look where the money from Özata shares was invested!
In the investigation regarding transactions in capital markets, former AKP Deputy Chairman Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband İlyas Kaya gave testimony at the Istanbul Courthouse as "suspects." It was stated that the Kaya couple denied the accusations and argued that they did not receive any tips regarding Özata Denizcilik shares. According to information reflected in the file, it was alleged that the couple's investment of 163 million TL rose to the level of 2.2 billion TL in about five months and that the amount obtained was briefly evaluated in Tera Portfolio funds.
Chain of negligence in the expert report regarding Ferdi Zeyrek's death: 4 people found primarily at fault, 9 people secondarily at fault
A 46-page expert report regarding the death of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek in the pool machine room of his house on June 6, 2025, has entered the case file. While 4 people were found primarily at fault and 9 people secondarily at fault in the report, it was stated that Zeyrek had no fault in the incident. The expert committee drew attention to practices contrary to the project regarding the pool and machine room, as well as negligence in the electrical installation.
Criminal complaint from Minister Bolat against Murat Ağırel and İsmail Saymaz
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat filed a criminal complaint against journalists Murat Ağırel and İsmail Saymaz due to allegations related to the fund investigation. Bolat announced that the amount presented as "money in the fund" was a legal lease certificate, that his investments were not stocks traded on the stock exchange, and that his account was not closed before or after September 16, 2026. Murat Ağırel, on the other hand, said that he did not pronounce a figure like "put in 400, took out 800," and that he stated that what was being talked about were allegations.
New salary calculation for retirees, civil servants, and minimum wage: Here are the prominent figures
With the announcement of September inflation, the three-month rate became 5.57 percent. With this data, calculations for the January raise for retiree and civil servant salaries and the minimum wage have come to the agenda again.
Remarkable post from the MHK while the investigation continues: 'All referees were successful'
The Central Referee Board (MHK) shared images from the October seminar following the investigation that shook the referee community and the resignations at the TFF. The Board announced that the seminar continued with training and field studies led by Anthony Taylor, and that all referees were successful in the SDS test. In the post, it was stated that the physical performance data of the referees were tracked with new sensors during field studies.
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