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Justice Minister Proposes Social Media Regulation to Protect Children
Justice Minister Akın Gürlek has proposed stricter social media rules to prevent children from being linked to criminal gangs, including harsher penalties and account responsibility measures.
January Trade Balance Deficit Reaches $8.38 Billion
Turkey's January trade data shows a $8.38 billion deficit, with exports at $20.315 billion and imports at $28.695 billion, a 11.6% increase from the previous year.
Treasury and Finance Ministry Announces Debt Policy
The Treasury and Finance Ministry clarified its debt policy, outlining strategic criteria, maturity structure, and risk management, and explained the recent decline in average maturity of domestic debt.
Treasury and Finance Ministry: Average Cash Debt Maturity 65.1 Months in 2023, 33.8 Months in 2026
The ministry announced that the average maturity of cash debt will fall from 65.1 months at the end of 2023 to 33.8 months at the start of 2026, reflecting a shift toward shorter‑term borrowing.
Turkey's January 2026 Trade Statistics
Turkey's trade data for January 2026 shows exports of $20.315 billion and imports of $28.695 billion, resulting in a $2.800 billion deficit.
Housing sales decline in 58 provinces
In January 2026, TÜİK data revealed that housing sales dropped in 58 provinces, with the steepest decline in Hakkari (51%) and the largest rise in Iğdır (68.1%).
Fugu Fashion Scandal Sparks Sales Boom in Ghana
A social media backlash over Ghana's fugu clothing sparked a surge in sales, prompting the tourism minister to declare "Fugu Day" every Wednesday and highlighting the need for industrial support to meet demand.
Morgan Stanley: Turkish Stocks Have Gone Off Reality, Not Sustainable
Morgan Stanley noted that Turkish stocks have risen 25% since the New Year, but high multiples are unsustainable.
SPK Imposes 26.6 Million TL Fine on Stock Market Transactions
The Capital Markets Board (SPK) imposed a 26,634,894 TL administrative fine on Ayfa Pastelleri and a total of 79,904,682 TL on Eksun Gıda, Avrasya Real Estate Investment Partnership, and related parties for market manipulation.
Irem Derici Deletes Photos Amid Melih Kunukçu Engagement Crisis
Irem Derici removed photos of her engagement with DJ Melih Kunukçu from her social media, but the same images remain on Kunukçu's account, fueling speculation about their relationship.
Crypto Markets in the Last 24 Hours: Bitcoin, Ethereum and Regulatory Developments
Crypto markets remain buoyed by technology sector gains, with Bitcoin hovering near $68,382 and Ethereum at $2,069.
Borsa Istanbul Summary – February 26, 2026
On February 26, 2026, the BIST 30 index rose 0.07% to 15,449.59 points, the BIST 50 climbed 0.08% to 12,241.96 points, while the BIST 100 fell 0.27% to 13,772.14 points.