Argentina beats Austria 2-0 in FIFA World Cup: Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has generated massive search interest in Turkey, reflecting strong sports enthusiasm.
Regional Pulse in Turkey
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Regional Pulse in Turkey
Turkey's current trends highlight intense interest in 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, notable political realignments, legal reforms debated in Parliament, weather’s impact on sports, and economic issues like fuel prices and investments.
Active topics
24
Search volume
457K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports21% (5)
Politics21% (5)
Life21% (5)
Money13% (3)
World13% (3)
Weather8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Turkey are primarily interested in following current major sports events, especially the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches featuring Argentina and France, alongside notable player performances like Kylian Mbappé. There is also a clear intent to stay informed about political developments, illustrated by searches on party switches and legal reforms such as the 12th Judicial Package. Weather-related searches indicate a need to plan around environmental conditions affecting both sports and daily life. Economic searches around fuel discounts and investments suggest that users are seeking practical information to manage their finances and future planning.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
France defeats Iraq amid storm delay; Mbappé shines: France's 3-0 win over Iraq after a weather delay and Kylian Mbappé’s standout performance are key topics in World Cup discussions.
Aleyna Kalaycıoğlu arrested in young footballer murder case: Aleyna Kalaycıoğlu’s arrest related to a young footballer's killing in Istanbul has triggered public concern and media coverage.
Local politicians switch allegiance to AK Party: Significant political shifts occur as local politicians, including mayors, switch from CHP to AK Party, fueling political debate.
Turkish 12th Judicial Package draws public scrutiny: Surging attention to Turkey’s 12th Judicial Package reveals public interest in legal reforms affecting banking and enforcement.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Turkey
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Sports
arjantin - avusturya
200K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growth
arjantin avusturya maçıdünya kupası gol krallığı
02Weather
fransa - irak
100K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
fransa millî futbol takımı - ırak millî futbol takımı puan durumlarıfransa millî futbol takımı
03Politics
yiğit arslan
20K+ searches, 1,000% growth.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
trabzonspor
04Politics
12 yargı paketi iban mağdurları son dakika
The trend centers on Turkey's '12th Judicial Package' and related legal reforms discussed in the Turkish Parliament (TBMM).
20K+ searches · 200% growth
12. yargı paketikanun teklifitbmm
05Weather
rüzgar
This search trend reflects a sharp rise in interest around the weather conditions, particularly wind, and temperature in Turkey.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
gaziantep hava durumusıcaklıkrize hava durumu
06Money
benzin indirim
People are intensively searching about potential diesel fuel discounts in Turkey.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
motorin indirim
07Sports
aleyna kalaycıoğlu
Aleyna Kalaycıoğlu is connected to the killing of a young football player in Istanbul, leading to arrests and a police investigation.
10K+ searches · 600% growth
alaattin kadayıfçıoğlucanbaykubilay kaan kundakcı
08Politics
nallıhan belediye başkanı
There is notable political movement involving local politicians switching parties in Turkey, including a mayor shifting allegiance from CHP to AK Party.
10K+ searches · 300% growth
haymana belediye başkanılevent koç
09Money
yatırım
Investment interest in Turkey is growing sharply, with many companies going public and significant transactions involving major firms and investment institutions.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
türkiye cumhuriyet merkez bankası
10Entertainment
seray kaya
Seray Kaya is a rising search trend in Turkey, with increased interest in her career and related personalities.
10K+ searches · 600% growth
sahra ışıkidris aybirdi
11Politics
ceza ve tevkifevleri genel müdürlüğü
There is heightened attention in Turkey to the activities and announcements related to the Ceza ve Tevkifevleri Genel Müdürlüğü (General Directorate of Prisons and Detention.
10K+ searches · 900% growth
cte tayin sonuçları 2026cte tayin
12Money
bitki
The term 'bitki' is receiving increased attention in Turkey, connected to plant health, agriculture, and related industry activities.
5K+ searches · 600% growth
Politics / Following | 23 hours ago
nallıhan belediye başkanı
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
President Erdoğan laments ‘chronic’ opposition problem as he criticizes CHP | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
Levent Koç has joined the AK Party! President Erdoğan pinned his badge. - Haberler.com
İpek Filiz Yazıcı ve Ufuk Beydemir resmen boşandı - Cumhuriyet
CHP'li Haymana Belediye Başkanı AK Parti'ye geçti - Son Dakika
Haymana Mayor Levent Koç resigned from the CHP. - Haberler.com
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.