Here is today’s Turkey news in English, Friday 6 November 2026. The petrol price cut reached the pumps, planned power cuts are listed for Saturday across Muğla, Antalya, İzmir and Istanbul, and the BIST 100 ended a seven-week losing streak.
Local services and weather
Petrol cut reaches the pumps: Istanbul petrol is now about 74.42 lira; a diesel cut of about 5.47 lira is expected from Saturday.
Muğla power cuts on Saturday: Fethiye’s Karaçulha and Nif, Seydikemer, Dalaman, Bodrum, Milas, Ortaca/Dalyan and more.
Antalya power cuts on Saturday: Alanya, Mahmutlar, Kaş, Manavgat and the city centre, mostly 09:00-16:00.
İzmir power cuts on Saturday: Evening cuts in Karşıyaka and daytime cuts in Alaçatı, Bornova and Buca.
Istanbul power cuts on Saturday: Eyüpsultan, Şişli, Silivri, Güngören, Bakırköy and Kartal.
İzmir water cuts: An overnight cut in Çiğli’s Yakakent until 07:00 on Saturday.
Fethiye’s Foça Sunday market moves: Stalls are in nearby side streets while a 6,000 square metre roof is built.
Weekend weather warning: Yellow warning for Rize and Artvin, snow in the east and northerly winds on the coasts.
Property
Disaster homes: 74% off for paying by 31 December: Workplaces in the earthquake zone get 48%.
New industrial zone rules: Share transfers above 49% at firms holding plots now need ministry approval.
Economy and markets
BIST 100 up 6.72% this week: The index ended a seven-week losing streak.
Golden Global investment bank loses its licence: The BDDK decision was published in the Official Gazette.
Culture Route Festival to reach Muğla in 2027: The new Antalya Museum is set to open next year, Ersoy told parliament.
New guides for property buyers and residents
Mortgage for foreigners: Which banks lend, LTV limits and the documents you need.
Sending money for a property purchase: How the DAB certificate works and what banks ask.
Combi boilers (kombi): Servicing, gas safety, repairs and running costs.
Tomorrow from 08:00 we will follow the diesel price cut, weekend ferry services and the weather, with new guides on earthquake safety, renting and selling property.
Sources
Photo: Far-gh / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
