"God-like & Release": Famous Footballer Mo Salah Sat on a Rock. Now It's a Shrine, in Trabzon

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(Haber.com website, 25 September 2026)

           What once was just a rock, is now a holy place.

Where is Salah Plateau, and in which district is it located? The spot 

where Mohamed Salah, now playing for the Trabzonspor football

club, sat on a rock—a topic of curiosity among football fans—has 

become a trending subject on social media. 

So, where is Salah Plateau located, which district does it belong to, 

and exactly where is the rock that Mohamed Salah sat on?

The location where Mohamed Salah sat on a rock during his visit to 

Turkey has sparked curiosity. As questions like "Where is Salah Plateau?" 

and "Where is the spot—and in which district—where Mohamed Salah 

sat on the rock?" gained traction on search engines, football fans began 

researching the area's location.

The area, which quickly came to be known on social media as "Salah 

Plateau," is actually named Kurtdere Plateau. So, where is the rock 

Salah sat on, in which district is Kurtdere Plateau located, and how 

does one get there?

Get in the queue!

Now like tours to Lourdes, Mecca and Graceland...

"Flee & (No) Release": Well-dressed "Irregular" Migrants Nabbed by Turkish Coast Guard, in Milas

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(DHA News Agency website, 25 September 2026)

                           Why not dress for success?

In the Milas district of Muğla, 12 irregular (!) migrants and two 

suspected migrant smugglers were apprehended while attempting to 

leave the country on a sailing boat. It was noted that the irregular 

migrants were wearing stylish casual clothing to avoid attracting 

attention.

Coast Guard teams deployed to the area off the coast of Milas around 

2:00 PM the other day, acting on information that a group of irregular 

migrants was aboard a sailing boat. The teams intercepted the moving 

vessel. Twelve irregular migrants—including four children—and two 

suspected migrant smugglers were apprehended on board. The migrants 

were brought ashore and handed over to the Provincial Directorate of 

Migration Management.

"Hmmmmm...fancy boat and fancy clothes. Something's fishy!"

Meanwhile, the attire of the apprehended migrants drew attention; 

they were observed wearing stylish, everyday clothing in an apparent 

attempt to avoid attracting notice.

"Rage & Release": Old Traffic Dispute Leads to Murder of Father of Eight, in Adana

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 23 September 2026)

                    Eight kids left without their dad.

Suspects who shot and killed Yaşar Akman—a father of eight—in the 

back in the Seyhan district of Adana were apprehended in a police 

operation. The murder stemmed from a dispute over the cost of vehicle 

repairs following a traffic accident involving the parties five months 

earlier. The gunman, who claimed in his statement that he "had no 

intention to kill," and the other suspect were remanded in custody 

by the court.

The murder occurred around 01:00 on September 15 in the Havuzlubahçe 

neighborhood of Seyhan district. A dispute broke out when suspects 

Murat Buşayi and Fahrettin Turgay encountered Yaşar Akman, with 

whom they had a feud.

During the incident, which quickly escalated into a fight, Buşayi shot 

Yaşar Akman—a father of eight—in the back with a pistol. While 

Akman collapsed to the ground, bleeding profusely, the suspects fled 

the scene. Although a medical team dispatched to the location following 

a report rushed him to the hospital, Akman could not be saved. After 

the autopsy, his body was collected by his relatives and laid to rest 

at Küçükoba Cemetery.

Teams from the Homicide Bureau launched an investigation into the 

incident and examined security camera footage from the area. It was 

revealed that the parties had been involved in a traffic accident 

approximately five months earlier and had a dispute regarding the cost 

of repairing the damage to their vehicles; this disagreement had 

reportedly led to animosity between them. 

It was determined that Turgay, accompanied by Murat Buşayi, had 

gone to see Akman on the day of the incident. Police detained the 

suspects during a raid on the address where they were hiding.

In his statement, Buşayi said, "I wanted to shoot him in the leg, but he 

was hit in the back. I had no intention of killing him." Fahrettin Turgay, 

meanwhile, claimed he had no connection to the incident. Following 

the completion of police procedures, Murat Buşayi and Fahrettin Turgay 

were referred to the courthouse and subsequently arrested by the court.

"Release & Release": Mardin's "Marilyn Monroe" Free at Last!...Pending Trial in Mardin

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 23 September 2026)

news of her arrest! click here!

         Still hounded by the press after all these years.

Melek Karahan, a 50-year-old woman from Mardin known as the 

"Mardin Marilyn Monroe"—who had been arrested for "publicly 

disseminating misleading information" due to social media posts 

regarding FETÖ's coup attempt on July 15, 2016—was released 

at her first hearing.

Provincial Security Directorate teams launched an investigation 

following allegations that Melek Karahan—known as the "Marilyn 

Monroe of Mardin"—had made social media posts deemed to contain 

criminal elements regarding FETO's coup attempt on July 15, 2016.

 

Karahan, who was detained on July 17, was referred to the courthouse

after police processing. Following her interrogation by the prosecutor, 

she was brought before the duty court and arrested on charges of 

"publicly disseminating misleading information." The first hearing of 

the case filed against Karahan took place today at the Mardin 3rd 

Court of First Instance. During the hearing, the prosecution presented 

its final opinion, seeking her punishment under Articles 217/A and 218 

of the Turkish Penal Code.

And still can't stay outta trouble!

Following the presentation of the prosecutor's opinion, Karahan—who 

participated in the hearing via the Audio and Visual Information System 

(SEGBİS) from the prison where she is detained—presented her defense; 

she expressed remorse and requested his release pending trial. The court 

panel ordered Karahan's release, and the hearing was adjourned until 

October 6.

After the hearing, Karahan's lawyer, Elif Narin Dursun, spoke to reporters. 

Dursun stated, "Today, a decision for release was issued regarding my 

client following the proceedings conducted under Article 217 of the 

Turkish Penal Code. The hearing for the final verdict has been postponed 

for two weeks. We hope to attend and present our defense regarding the 

merits of the case. During the hearing, the prosecutor presented their 

opinion on the merits, calling for a conviction. 

The opinion sought punishment under Article 217/A of the Turkish Penal 

Code, as well as under the joint provision of Article 218. Since this opinion—

and the prosecution's request for a specific penalty—was unfavorable to our 

position, we requested additional time. We will present our defense on the 

merits at the next hearing."

"Spy & Release": Weight-loss Center's Owner Alleges "Brand Assassination" by Rival, in Izmir

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(Manşetsiz website, 22 September 2026)

another eye in the ceiling click for more TNT reporting on

this sensitive issue.

              KGB couldn't plant it better...

A scandal at the SlimShape weight-loss center (!) in İzmir has shaken 

its members. A female member named H.C. noticed a hidden camera 

lens in the shower area after working out and recorded the scene with 

her mobile phone. After the customer reported the incident to the police, 

the matter was taken to court, and the business management responded 

to the allegations.

"Our first step was to call the police to the facility and request an 

inspection."  Business owner Rüya Doğan Arsalı, who stated she was 

not at the branch when the incident occurred, said they took action as 

soon as they were informed of the suspicious situation. Arsalı described 

the process as follows:

"I became aware of the situation after an individual at the branch was 

seen filming with suspicious behavior and leaving hurriedly. The lady 

ran out of the facility with the video she had recorded; we tried to call 

out to her but could not reach her. We immediately called the police to 

our branch to check if there was any wrongdoing regarding the alleged 

situation. During this process, we did not even allow our own employees 

to enter the area."

Arsalı stated that while police teams found nothing during the initial 

search, they returned to the center with the police after reviewing the 

station records; a detailed inspection then revealed the presence of 

the lens.

Claiming that a competitor in the sector might be behind the incident, 

Rüya Doğan Arsalı alleged that the device had been planted in the 

facility. Noting that the police officers also considered it highly likely 

that the device had been placed there recently, Arsalı made the following 

remarks:

"We have a competitor in the market, and they are our primary suspects. 

In the past, they have both promoted themselves and engaged in smear 

campaigns against us on social media - brand assassination! We are 

facing a truly ugly and despicable situation. We are experiencing the 

worst possible aspect of industry rivalry. However, I am confident that 

we will clear our name."

Emphasizing that their customers' privacy is their top priority, business 

owner Arsalı stated that they had handed over all security camera 

footage from the facility—with the exception of the changing room (!)—

to the relevant authorities. Noting that members present at the time of the 

incident, as well as those who arrived later, had offered their support,

Arsalı added that they had filed criminal complaints against all 

responsible parties—including the customer who recorded the video—

to ensure the truth comes to light, and that they would pursue the legal 

process to the very end.

A comprehensive investigation into the incident, initiated by law 

enforcement and judicial authorities, is proceeding meticulously.

"Hook & Release": Escort of Your Dreams Available Via Catalogue, in Adana

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 20 September 2026)

                Pimps not pictured...for some reason.

Teams from the Morality Bureau of the Adana Provincial Security 

Directorate's Public Order Branch, acting under the coordination of 

the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, conducted an operation 

targeting suspects identified as facilitating prostitution in massage 

parlors and beauty centers across the city.

Following approximately six months of technical and physical 

surveillance, police identified 18 suspects, seven of whom were women.

It was determined that the suspects recruited customers through social 

media accounts opened in the names of their businesses. 

Furthermore, it was found that they sent catalogs containing photographs 

of the women they forced into prostitution to individuals who contacted 

them. In simultaneous raids conducted in Adana, Mersin, and Tekirdağ, 

18 suspects—seven of them women—were detained. Additionally, 11 

women identified as victims of forced prostitution were rescued. 

Catalogue looks innocent enough, but you have to know 

the code...

Financial records revealed account activity totaling 210 million TL 

(about $4.3 million) linked to the suspects.  After undergoing police 

processing, the suspects were referred to the courthouse; 17 were 

arrested by the court, while one was released under judicial control. 

Assets belonging to the suspects—including homes and vehicles valued 

at 14 million TL (about $2.8 million)—were seized, and freezing orders 

were placed on 50 bank accounts.

"Vote & Release": A Perennial Candidate Over 30 Years But Never Elected, in Sandıklı

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(Hürriyet Newspaper, 18 September 2026)

                  "Vote for me!...Please vote for me."

Menderes Koçak, a resident of the Sandıklı district of Afyonkarahisar 

who had run as a candidate in parliamentary, mayoral, and local 

headman elections over the past 30 years without ever winning (!), has 

passed away.

Menderes Koçak, a farmer residing in the village of Kızılca in the 

Sandıklı district, passed away yesterday at Afyonkarahisar State 

Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment for an illness for 

some time.

The candidacy journey of Menderes Koçak, a father of three, began 

in 1994 when he ran for village headman (*muhtar*). Koçak ran for 

office a total of 19 times—including five bids for mayor of Sandıklı as 

an independent, one for Member of Parliament for Afyonkarahisar as 

an independent, and twelve for village headman—but never won an 

election. Most recently, he stood as an independent candidate for 

mayor of Sandıklı in the March 31, 2024, Local Administration 

General Elections.

The one election he didn't want to win...