Türkiye National Football Team World Cup Exit: Türkiye's 2026 World Cup group stage exit following a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay has spurred massive search interest.
Regional Pulse in Turkey
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Regional Pulse in Turkey
In June 2026, Türkiye saw a surge in interest around sports events, significant political and labor disputes, corporate investment decisions, and prominent entertainment news. The Türkiye national football team's World Cup exit and a large civil servants' strike shaped public discourse.
Active topics
24
Search volume
2.7M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports21% (5)
Politics21% (5)
Life17% (4)
Money17% (4)
Entertainment17% (4)
World4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People's curiosity in Türkiye in June 2026 is driven predominantly by following significant ongoing events—fans closely track national and international football matches during the World Cup period, while citizens follow political and labor upheavals like the massive civil servants' strike and the detention of a local mayor. The public is also seeking explanations regarding economic moves including BYD’s investment decisions and banking sector developments. Entertainment interest arises from updates about popular figures such as Anne Hathaway.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Massive Civil Servants' Strike in Türkiye: Over 4 million civil servants in Türkiye have begun a nationwide strike due to unresolved wage disputes.
Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan Detained and Suspended: The arrest and suspension of Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan amid an extortion investigation has drawn notable attention.
BYD Investment Plans Paused in Türkiye: Automaker BYD delayed a $1 billion plant in Türkiye, sparking concerns quickly addressed by officials denying investment issues.
Anne Hathaway Announces Third Pregnancy: Anne Hathaway's pregnancy announcement has captured public curiosity and elevated search volumes.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Turkey
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Sports
türkiye millî futbol takımı - paraguay millî futbol takımı puan durumları
The Türkiye and Paraguay national football teams are being widely followed during the 2026 World Cup group stage with significant search activity on match outcomes and standings.
2M+ searches · 1,000% growth
paraguay türkiyemert müldürtürkiye maçı
02Life
tyt 2026
Search interest in 'tyt 2026' peaks, focusing on preparation materials and exam questions related to a standardized test in 2026.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growth
2026 tyttyt 2026 soruları2026 tyt soruları pdf
03Sports
abd - avustralya
Interest in the USA versus Australia football match is high as fans follow live updates and outcomes of this international game.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growth
amerika avustralyaamerika avustralya maçı
04Sports
brezilya millî futbol takımı - haiti millî futbol takımı puan durumları
Many people in Turkey are searching for updates on the Brazil vs. Haiti national football teams and their standings.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
brezilya haitibrezilya - haitibrezilya
05Sports
survivor şampiyonu kim oldu
Interest in Mert Nobre has risen sharply, linked to his football career and notable moments.
50K+ searches · 500% growth
mert nobre
06Money
banka
People in Turkey are seeking explanations about recent developments in banks including licenses and financial moves.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
07Politics
memur
A large strike by over 4 million civil servants in Turkey is underway due to stalled wage negotiations and protests affecting public services.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
emekli maaş zammı temmuz 2026emekli maaş zammı
08Money
tağşiş
Authorities in Aydın discovered and seized nearly 6,000 liters of adulterated olive oil in a recent operation.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
09Politics
fatih erbakan
Fatih Erbakan, leader of the New Welfare Party in Turkey, announced his bid for president and continues to influence political debates.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
10Money
byd türkiye
Interest in BYD's activities and investment decisions in Türkiye has surged, driven by recent decisions and political statements.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
11Entertainment
anne hathaway
Anne Hathaway's pregnancy announcement inspired a rise in searches as fans follow her family news.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
anna hathaway
12Politics
tanju özcan
The arrest and suspension of Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan has generated substantial public interest and search activity in Türkiye.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Fatih Erbakan: Turkish Islamist Leader Eyeing Erdogan’s Crown - Balkan Insight
The Islamist leader responsible for Erdogan's local election loss attributes defeat to Sweden and Israel - Nordic Monito…
Islamist party leader in Turkey announces presidential bid for next election - Turkish Minute
New Welfare Party’s Erbakan announces presidential candidacy - Duvar English
Turkey's New Welfare Party leader to visit Kurdistan Region, advocates for language rights in Turkey - Kurdistan24
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