Turkey's X Agenda by Midday: Football, Politics, and International Elections
As of midday on October 26, 2026, Turkey's X (formerly Twitter) agenda has been a vibrant mix of domestic political controversies, international election reactions, and intense football discussions. Users have been particularly engaged with topics spanning from the alleged dismissal of a presidential advisor to the highly anticipated El Clásico match and upcoming local derbies.
Several topics have maintained significant traction for over half the day, indicating sustained interest across Turkish social media. These include a popular TV series, a political figure linked to an international dispute, and global football stars.
Why It Trended: Key Topics on Turkey's X
Oktay Saral and the Azerbaijan Headscarf Controversy
One of the longest-trending topics, "Oktay Saral," remained on the list for approximately 14 hours, reaching as high as the 4th position. The trend centered around claims regarding Oktay Saral, a chief advisor to the President. Posts alleged his resignation or dismissal following his criticism of Azerbaijan over a headscarf issue. Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, a Member of Parliament for the DEM Party (Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party), was among those highlighting the development, suggesting it was a concession to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev.
CB başdanışmanlarından Oktay Saral affını istemiş. kabul edilmiş! Bu ne demek? Aliyev Erdoğan'a istediğini yaptırdı! İkiyüzlü iktidar Türkiye'de başörtüsünü savunurken Azerbaycan'da yasakçının arkasında. Para ve çıkar nelere kadir Ya Rab!
"Günlerden SevdamKaradeniz": A TV Series' Struggle
The hashtag "Günlerden SevdamKaradeniz" (Today is My Love Black Sea) also trended for about 14 hours, peaking at number 7. This trend was driven by fans of a Turkish TV series, seemingly campaigning for its continuation or expressing support for its broadcast. Posts indicated a collective effort to keep the show on air.
şimdi değilse ne zaman sesimizi duyurmak ve hikayemize sahip çıkmak için burdayız yayın hayatına devam edebilmesi için pazartesi hep birlikte ekran başına geçiyoruz Günlerden SevdamKaradeniz
Football Fever: Mbappe, Arda Güler, and Mourinho
International football dominated the sports agenda, with "Mbappe" and "Arda Güler" both trending for over 11 hours, and "Mourinho" for 10 hours. This surge in discussion was primarily fueled by the El Clásico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Posts praised Kylian Mbappe's performance and highlighted Turkish prodigy Arda Güler's contributions, with some users lamenting missed opportunities for Güler to secure an assist. Jose Mourinho's name also appeared in discussions, with commentators attributing Real Madrid's strong defense to his tactical influence.
Arda Güler inanılmaz pas çıkardı Mbappe topu tavana dikti Az daha ayağına oturtsa Arda ya asist yazılacak Ah ulan Mbappe #elclasico Barcelona - Real Madrid
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Sami Özer and the "Fund Investigation"
"Sami Özer" trended for approximately 11 hours, reaching rank 25, due to reports of his detention. Ibrahim Haskoloğlu and NTV, among others, reported that Gürol Sami Özer, a Deputy General Manager at Türkiye Sigorta (Turkey Insurance), was taken into custody as part of an ongoing "fund investigation" led by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. This suggests continued public interest in corruption-related probes.
Lula and International Elections
The name "Lula" trended for about 10 hours and reached the top spot, indicating significant Turkish interest in the Brazilian elections. Posts shared developments from Brazil, including reports of citizens overcoming obstacles to vote for Lula. Özgür Özel, the leader of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), also weighed in, congratulating Lula da Silva on his electoral victory.
Brezilya’da değerli dostum Lula da Silva’nın, Sırbistan’da ise gençlerin öncülük ettiği Öğrenci Listesi’nin seçim zaferlerini yürekten kutluyorum. Sandıklardan çıkan mesaj, halkın iradesinin önünde hiçbir gücün duramayacağını bir kez daha gösterdi. Dünyanın neresinde olursa olsun, demokrasiye inananların mücadelesi bizim de mücadelemizdir. Brezilya halkı, bir aday etrafında birleşen tüm otoriterleri de sandıkta mağlup etmiş, Sırbistan’ın gençleri ise kararlı mücadeleleriyle yıllardır süren otoriter bir iktidara son vererek dünyaya demokrasi dersi vermiştir. Hiçbir güç halkın gücünden büyük, milletten güçlü değildir. Hiçbir düzen değişmez değildir.
Another topic, "Gönderdik Ahmet," trended for about 10 hours in the early hours of the day, categorized under "Crime/Justice." However, the provided sample posts for this trend are minimal and do not offer clear context for its popularity.
Politics and Public Figures Engagement
Government-aligned hashtags like "NE MUTLU TÜRKÜM DİYENE" (How happy is the one who says I am a Turk!) and "SONUNA KADAR ERDOĞAN" (Erdoğan until the end) were prominent in the night and morning hours, reflecting a continued presence of nationalist and pro-government sentiment on the platform. "BüyükBuluşmaya Son6Gün" (6 days left for the Great Gathering) also trended, likely referring to an upcoming pro-government rally.
Several ministers shared updates on their official activities. Mustafa Çiftçi, a minister, garnered significant engagement with a post about Turkey's "cross-border trap" (sınır ötesi kapan), emphasizing security diplomacy and successful operations against wanted individuals abroad. Minister Akın Gürlek posted about a "Mediation Award Ceremony and 10th Anniversary Symposium on Alternative Solutions," while Minister Ömer Bolat shared insights from a "Steel Networking Summit."
SINIR ÖTESİ KAPAN DARALIYOR!🇹🇷 Güvenlik diplomasimizle kurduğumuz güçlü iş birliği ağı, sahada sonuçlarını veriyor. Son bir ayda, 33’ü kırmızı bültenle, 30’u ulusal seviyede aranan 63 şahsı 8 ülkeden Türkiye'mize getirdik. Haklarında arama kararı bulunan firariler, yurt dışına kaçarak izlerini kaybettireceklerini sanıyorlar. Sınırları kendilerine siper, mesafeleri güvence görüyorlar. Yurt dışına kaçmayı kurtuluş sanan suç şebekelerinin elebaşları, zehir tacirleri ve haklarında arama kararı bulunan firariler şunu iyi bilmeli: Türkiye, peşine düştüğü suçlunun izini sınırda bırakmaz! Sınırı geçmeniz, yalnızca sizi bulacağımız adresi değiştirir! Hangi ülkeye kaçarsanız kaçın suç ağlarınızı çökertecek, kurduğunuz şer düzenini başınıza yıkacağız! Ne kara paranız ne kirli bağlantılarınız ne de binlerce kilometre mesafe sizi kurtaracak! Bu başarılı çalışmaların yürütülmesinde emeği geçen Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğümüzün ilgili Başkanlıklarını, Daire Başkanlıklarını ve kahraman polislerimizi yürekten tebrik ediyorum. İade süreçlerine katkı sunan Adalet Bakanlığımızın kıymetli mensuplarına ve iş birliği içerisinde çalıştığımız ülkelerin kolluk birimlerine teşekkür ediyorum. @TC_icisleri @EmniyetGM
Beyond the government, main opposition leader Özgür Özel's congratulatory message to Lula, as mentioned, was one of the most engaged posts by a public figure. Separately, MP Mahmut Tanal shared a post alleging that the AKP (Justice and Development Party) Youth Branches in Gaziantep were instructed not to speak with journalists during a visit by Kılıçdaroğlu, the former CHP leader, highlighting concerns about media access.
Other Notable Discussions
Beyond politics and international news, sports continued to dominate. Aside from the El Clásico, anticipation for local football was high, with "Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe" and "#GSvFB" trending in the afternoon, referring to the upcoming derby. DarkWeb Haber, a news account, pointed out that two major matches (Beşiktaş-Başakşehir and Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe) would be played consecutively, anticipating significant traffic congestion in Istanbul.
Bu geceki Beşiktaş-Başakşehir ve Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe maçları peş peşe oynanacak. İstanbul'da trafiğin kilitlenmesi bekleniyor.
The "KPSS" (Public Personnel Selection Examination), a national civil-service exam, also trended in the morning, a recurring topic reflecting ongoing concerns about public sector employment. Additionally, actor Ozan Güven sparked discussion with a post questioning modern funeral etiquette, asking why people found it difficult to say "Allah rahmet eylesin" (May Allah have mercy on him/her) instead of more contemporary phrases like "Rest in galaxies."
What to Watch This Evening
As the day progresses, attention will likely remain on the highly anticipated Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby and its impact on Istanbul traffic. Further developments in the "fund investigation" involving Sami Özer could also generate more discussion. Politically, any official statements regarding Oktay Saral's status or reactions to the international election outcomes will be closely watched.