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In global markets, a negative trend is observed as the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, signaling that the easing cycle may slow down next year. Meanwhile, attention in Turkey is focused on the monetary policy decisions of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT). With the decrease in interest rates, an increase in housing and vehicle sales is also expected.

Fenerbahçe's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho will leave Istanbul to undergo surgery due to a health issue. Recently targeted by criticism, Mourinho has given the team a week off.

In a statement to France 24 regarding current issues, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan responded to a question about why HTS has not been removed from Turkey's list of terrorist organizations by saying, "Our inclusion of them on the list is related to the UN list. Of course, we comply with the decisions of the UN Security Council, but there is now a different situation where the legal aspect and the practical aspect contradict each other."

In the process of determining the minimum wage, the salaries of retired members of parliament also came to the forefront. Comments made on social media highlighting the 110,000 lira salary received by retired MPs sparked debates.

In the Fatih district of Istanbul, a parking attendant who was found to be illegally charging drivers for parking was caught red-handed by plainclothes police. The footage of the incident has caused a significant stir.

The suspect, who was caught while trying to escape on the street where his house is located in Mersin, injured two police officers during the arrest. It was revealed that the individual had a record of 61 crimes and was wanted for robbery.

A delivery worker from Lowes was attempted to be held hostage by a customer. The incident began when the customer claimed that the refrigerator they purchased did not fit in their home. The worker recorded chaotic moments as the customer blocked their exit and climbed onto their vehicle. The situation ended when the customer tried to steal the worker's backpack and did not return it. The customer's partner tried to calm the situation but was unsuccessful.

During a high-altitude training camp on Mount Palandöken in Erzurum, an avalanche occurred while the national judo team was climbing. In the tragedy, 16-year-old national athlete Emre Yazgan lost his life, and 4 athletes were injured.

The story of a mother who fell into depression after discovering her husband's infidelity and attempted to kill her two children emerged in court. The 39-year-old woman, whose name has not been disclosed for legal reasons, took strong medication with her children. She left a suicide note for her brother, who alerted the authorities, leading to her arrest. All three were urgently taken to the hospital. The woman has begun to be tried for attempted murder on two counts.

The toll is rising from the car attack carried out by Saudi citizen Taleb A. at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The number of fatalities has increased to 5, while more than 200 people are reported to be injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that among the injured, there are 2 Turkish citizens, and their lives are not in danger.

The shining star of the Turkish National Women's Volleyball Team, Zehra Güneş, has recently been in the spotlight due to the photos she has shared on social media. Her latest poses in a black mini dress received great admiration from her followers. Comments such as "you are very beautiful," "you look amazing," "every look is a statement," "very genuine and likable," and "both elegant and stylish" were made about the famous personality on social media.

Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Eyüpspor. After the match, Fenerbahçe fans reacted to head coach Jose Mourinho, while a photo of the Portuguese coach from his time at Roma years ago infuriated the supporters. In the photo, Mourinho appeared to be sleeping, prompting the fans to express their frustration with the comment, "The championship is slipping away, and Mourinho is sleeping."

The footage captured by a security camera in Izmir shocked viewers. The moments of theft by a person who came to a pet shop with their family to buy a parrot and hid a purebred cat inside their coat were recorded by the security camera. The day after the incident, the father called the business owner and said, "My son is a drug addict. I apologize," and returned the cat.

The avalanche that occurred during the ascent of the Judo National Team, which is conducting a high-altitude camp on Mount Palandöken in Erzurum, was captured on a mobile phone camera.

Journalist Özlem Gürses, who faced significant backlash for comparing the Turkish Armed Forces to the terrorist organization ISIS, defended herself in her statement at the police station after her detention, saying, "It was a slip of the tongue. It was not a statement used intentionally."

The Ministry of Interior has made an innovation in the reporting system. The ministry announced that the 112 reporting system, which has been facing ongoing issues due to false reports, will now also be available online.

CHP Antalya Provincial Board member and Vice President Akbulut was detained as part of an operation organized by the Antalya Police Department's Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Division, and was arrested by the court to which he was brought and sent to prison.

Professor Dr. Hasan Okuyucu, a faculty member at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, was a guest of presenter Abdurrahman Yazıcı on Haberler.com. Professor Dr. Okuyucu stated that the return of Syrians living in Turkey would have a positive impact on the high unemployment rates in Turkey. He emphasized the importance of potential joint steps that could be taken.

New details have emerged regarding Talib A., the suspect in the attack on a Christmas market in Germany, which resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to more than 60 others. It has been revealed that Talib A. had anti-Islam, far-right, and pro-Zionism sentiments on his social media account. He also shared a so-called map of Greater Israel, which partially includes Turkish territories.

In the avalanche disaster that occurred on Mount Palandöken in Erzurum, Emre Yazgan, a member of the Judo National Team, lost his life. A detail that emerged after the disaster deeply saddened many: it was revealed that Yazgan's twin brother, with whom he had competed in tournaments for years, was also with him at the time of the incident.