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AgendaTürkiye01 October 2026

Turkey Plans New Health Contribution on Cigarettes and Some Foods

Turkey’s Health Ministry has prepared a draft bill proposing a new “Healthy Life Contribution Fund,” including a TRY 20 contribution per cigarette pack, up to TRY 5 per 100 ml for sugary drinks and up to 20% for certain snacks.

CultureEntertainment29 September 2026

Turkish Cinema Classic “Hasip and Nasip” Returns 50 Years Later as First Trailer Is Released

The beloved Turkish comedy classic “Hasip ile Nasip”, originally starring Zeki Alasya and Metin Akpınar, is returning to cinemas nearly 50 years after the original film. The new adaptation stars Alper Kul, Toygan Avanoğlu and Didem Balçın and will be released on October 16, 2026.

TechnologyAgenda29 September 2026

Türkiye’s Locally Developed Smartphone to Be Manufactured in Malatya

Turk Telekom and ASELSAN are developing a locally designed smartphone that is currently undergoing production and testing in Malatya. The device is planned to target the mid-to-upper segment, with sales targeted for the first half of 2027.

WorldAgenda29 September 2026

Burkina Faso Opens Its First Gold Refinery: “We Want the Entire Value Chain Locally”

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, in the capital Ouagadougou. The approximately $19 million facility has an initial annual processing capacity of 164 tonnes of gold, with plans to increase this to 515 tonnes in a second phase.

SportsTürkiye29 September 2026

Montella Says He Is Not Considering Resignation

Türkiye national team head coach Vincenzo Montella said he is not considering resigning after Türkiye’s 4-1 defeat to Italy in the UEFA Nations League. Montella said he continues to believe in his work and his players.

SportsTürkiye29 September 2026

Türkiye Lost 4-1 to Italy in the UEFA Nations League

Türkiye suffered a 4-1 defeat against Italy in their second match of the UEFA Nations League A League Group 1 in Bursa. Barış Alper Yılmaz scored Türkiye’s only goal.

FoodCulture28 September 2026

Turkish Cuisine: 10 Famous Foods from Türkiye

Discover 10 of the most famous traditional Turkish dishes, representing the diverse culinary traditions and regional flavors of Türkiye.

TechnologyAgenda28 September 2026

HÜRKUŞ-II Enters the Turkish Air Force Inventory

Turkey’s new-generation basic trainer aircraft, HÜRKUŞ-II, has officially entered the Turkish Air Force inventory. The first two aircraft were delivered following their acceptance activities, with a total of 55 HÜRKUŞ-II aircraft planned to be added to the inventory by the end of 2028.

AgendaTürkiye27 September 2026

Tera Executives Detained in Turkey Fund Investigation

Tera Portföy Chairman Erdin Özel and Tera Yatırım CEO Emir Münir Sarpyener have been detained as part of an investigation into capital market transactions in Istanbul. Both had previously been subject to travel restrictions before arrest warrants were issued.

AgendaTürkiye27 September 2026

Turgay Tamer Found Dead at Home After Release in Kozinoglu Investigation

Turgay Tamer, who was detained and later released under judicial control as part of the investigation into the 2011 death of former Turkish intelligence officer Kaşif Kozinoğlu, was found dead at his home in Büyükçekmece, Istanbul. The cause of death will be determined following an autopsy.