News Summaries from Last Week - December 26th

12 Turkish soldiers martyred in 2 days in northern Iraq!

Turkey was overwhelmed with grief on Friday and Saturday with the painful news coming from northern Iraq. In the treacherous attack carried out by terrorists, 12 soldiers were martyred in two days. After the attack, air-supported operations were carried out in the region and many terrorists were neutralized.

Sparta Prague is Galatasaray's opponent in UEFA Europa League

Galatasaray will face Sparta Prague of the Czech Republic in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League to advance to the last 16 round.

Shock European Super League ruling by the Court of Justice

The European Union's highest court has ruled that UEFA and FIFA violated competition law by blocking the creation of the European Super League in 2021. The court noted that it did not rule on this specific project.

Central Bank announces interest rate decision!

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey announced the last interest rate decision of the year. The Board raised the interest rate by 250 basis points to 42.50 percent, within expectations.

CHP announces 126 more mayoral candidates

CHP Spokesperson Deniz Yücel announced that candidates have been determined in 126 electoral districts. Yücel stated that İsmail Sonkaya has been nominated for Konya, Ferdi Zeyrek for Manisa and Cevat Öncü for Samsun.
Yücel announced that Muharrem Erkek, Selahattin Ekicioğlu, Muhammet Rıza Yalçınkaya, Turgay Sevindi, Amasya, Faruk Demir, Ardahan and Eyüp Kahveci have been decided as mayoral candidates for Çanakkale, Kırşehir, Bartın, Amasya, Ardahan and Kütahya respectively.

Riza Çalımbay era ends at Beşiktaş

Beşiktaş Club announced that they parted ways with technical director Rıza Çalımbay. The statement also thanked Çalımbay for his efforts.

TFF and Big 4 announce rejection of European Super League

TFF announced on social media that Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor rejected the European Super League.

Fenerbahçe - Galatasaray derby ends in goalless draw

Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray faced each other in the 18th week match of the Trendyol Super League. The match played in Kadikoy ended in a 0-0 draw.