Turkey News in English

Good morning! It’s 26th December, and here’s your Turkey daily news capsule.

- Turkey marks Regaip Kandili with prayers and messages from President Erdoğan.

- Minister Kurum reveals details about the TOKİ housing lottery for 500 thousand homes.

- A plane carrying a Libyan delegation crashes; final communications with the control tower released.

- Journalist Barış Terkoğlu released under judicial control after recent detention.

- Justice Minister Tunç announces the passing of the 11th Judicial Package.

- New minimum wage set at 28 thousand 75 lira for 2026, according to the Trade Ministry.

- Sadettin Saran released under judicial control following recent legal issues.

- Mazlum Abdi comments on the latest Syria-SDG negotiations amid conflicting reports.

- Cold weather alert issued for Istanbul as temperatures are set to drop significantly.

- Russia reports progress in peace talks with the U.S. regarding the Ukraine crisis.

- Israel carries out an assassination of an Iranian commander, escalating tensions.

- One million additional documents related to the Epstein case have been discovered.

- Syria prepares to introduce a new currency in a significant economic shift.

- MasterChef Turkey crowns its latest winner, revealing the coveted golden apron.

- A shocking confession on Müge Anlı's show reveals disturbing details about a missing child.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!