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Markets Midday Update: Borsa, Currency, and Gold Prices – 8 September 2026
The BIST 100 index fell 0.35% to 14,102.43 points in the first half of the day, while the dollar traded at 48.46 TL, the euro at 56.32 TL, and gold at $4,402 per ounce.
Australia Grants Right to Shut Down Social Media Algorithms
Australia's new law allows users over 16 to opt out of algorithmic feeds, risking platforms with up to AUD 100 million in fines.
Social Media Nostalgia Trend Transporting Users to the 80s: Expert Warns of Hidden Danger
The rapidly spreading 80s nostalgia trend on social media, which encourages users to upload photos with AI filters, has prompted Prof. Dr. Ali Murat Kırık of Marmara University to warn about the hidden risks posed by biometric data.
Social Media Content Producers Association Visits MHP Afyonkarahisar Provincial Chairman
The Social Media Content Producers Association visited MHP Afyonkarahisar Provincial Chairman Ahmet Kahveci to wish him success in his new role and discuss digital promotion strategies for the region.
New Media Academy in Arnavutköy: Theory Meets Studio Practice
The New Media Academy in Arnavutköy, founded by the municipality and Ibn Haldun University, has trained 319 graduates through a blend of theory and studio practice. It has received international awards and is preparing for a third term in October.
Staggered Retirement Law: Current Status in Parliament and Conditions
The staggered retirement law has yet to make progress for millions of retirement applicants; the parliamentary process and eligibility requirements are detailed.
A New Era in Volunteering in Turkey: The 'İyilik Var' Platform Is Coming
The Ministry of Family and Social Services aims to increase participation in volunteer activities and strengthen social solidarity with the 'İyilik Var' platform, to be launched on September 12.
Foreign Exchange Forecasts for USD/TRY After OVP: 2026-2027
Foreign banks project USD/TRY rates to range between 50‑54.01 TL in Q4 2026, 51.20‑58.74 TL in Q1 2027, and 53.10‑63.27 TL in Q2 2027.
Kemal Okuyan Criticizes SolHaber Social Media Block
TKP General Secretary Kemal Okuyan condemns the lack of legal basis for the censorship of SolHaber's social media account and calls for solidarity with the left‑leaning news portal.
15‑Year‑Old Fatih Acacı Killed in Knife Attack; Defendant Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Fatih Acacı, 15, was fatally stabbed in Ankara’s Pursaklar district, and the accused, Doğukan Gündür, received a 12‑year prison sentence after a trial.
Gold, Dollar, Stock Market and Deposit Interest Compared: The Most Profitable Investment Vehicle in August 2026
Turkish Statistical Institute data for August 2026 shows gold delivering the highest real return, while the BIST 100 index recorded the largest losses. Deposit interest offered the best real yield over six months, but gold suffered the biggest losses in that period.
Algorithm Games Have Cost Turkey: Impacts on Economy and Media
Manipulations by social media algorithms are weakening Turkey's economy and media sectors, with global regulation discussions highlighted by examples from Australia and the United States.