Babalar Günü surge: Father's Day is a key seasonal topic in Turkey, with a sharp rise in interest in greetings and relevant dates.
Archived Pulse in Turkey
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Archived Pulse in Turkey
In Turkey, Father's Day commands strong public interest with searches for greetings and dates surging sharply. Concurrently, a major civil servant strike over wage disputes has heightened public and political attention.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.1M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
Politics25% (6)
Life13% (3)
Culture13% (3)
Money8% (2)
World4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Turkey are primarily curious about annual cultural celebrations like Father’s Day, seeking relevant greetings and information. The extensive civil servant strike has generated serious interest as it impacts public services and reflects political tensions. Students and their families are keenly focused on understanding and preparing for the upcoming university entrance exams, indicating an intent to gain knowledge and facilitate exam success. Sports enthusiasts follow live results, player performances, and team successes, reflecting a following intent to stay updated on competitive events.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Major civil servant strike: A nationwide civil servant strike has escalated due to stalled wage negotiations, impacting public services.
Exam preparations and results spike: Education exams, especially the 2026 TYT university entrance test, dominate student-related searches.
Turkish volleyball and World Cup highlights: Sports fans focus on Turkey's volleyball wins and Germany's World Cup performance with Deniz Undav's standout role.
Political leadership in focus: Political figures Fatih Erbakan and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attract increased attention amid election and policy discussions.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Turkey
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WorldDeclining
21 haziran
5K+ searches, 600% growth.
5K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 23 days ago
21 haziran hangi burç
02
LifeDeclining
babalar günü
Babalar Günü (Father's Day) is experiencing a significant rise in search interest in Turkey, with people looking for general information and greetings related to the occasion.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
babalar gunubabalar gunu mesaji
03
LifeDeclining
babalar günü mesajı
The search interest for Babalar Günü Mesajı (Father's Day Messages) in Turkey has surged by 1,000%, coinciding with numerous public figures and officials sending Father's Day.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
babalar günü ne zaman21 haziran ne günü
04
LifeDeclining
sınav
There is a notable increase in searches related to the term 'sınav' focusing on the 2026 Turkish university entrance exam (TYT) and related materials like exam questions and.
200K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 23 days ago
tyt 2026 soruları2026 tyt soruları pdf
05
PoliticsDeclining
memur
There is a major nationwide strike involving over 4 million civil servants in Turkey due to stalled wage negotiations and government arbitration.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
06
SportsDeclining
almanya fildişi sahili
Deniz Undav emerged as a key player for Germany by scoring twice to secure a World Cup victory over Ivory Coast.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
deniz undavalmanya - fildişi sahili
07
SportsDeclining
türkiye almanya voleybol maçı
Turkey's women's volleyball team ('Filenin Sultanları') achieved a notable 3-2 victory over Germany and also defeated France 3-0 in recent matches.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
filenin sultanlarıvoleybol maçı
08
CultureDeclining
hollanda isveç
Hollanda isveç is experiencing a surge in interest related to various figures and entities bearing the name Holanda, including corporate executives and obituaries.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
hollanda - isveçhollanda
09
PoliticsDeclining
fatih erbakan
Fatih Erbakan, leader of Turkey's New Welfare Party, is drawing attention for his presidential candidacy and political activities.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
yeniden refah partisi
10
WeatherDeclining
alkol
The search term 'alkol' is linked to weather and obituaries in West Virginia, indicating heightened concern over local conditions and recent deaths.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
11
PoliticsDeclining
recep tayyip erdoğan
Searches about Recep Tayyip Erdoğan are rising sharply, reflecting interest in his leadership and Turkey's domestic and foreign policies.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
türgev
12
SportsDeclining
fenerbahçe transfer
Interest in Fenerbahçe's transfer activities is rising, with fans following latest news and rumors about player deals and club elections.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 23 days ago
emre kartal
World / Following | 23 days ago
21 haziran
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 23 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 5K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 23 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
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Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.