Babalar Günü surge: Father's Day is a key seasonal topic in Turkey, with a sharp rise in interest in greetings and relevant dates.
Regional Pulse in Turkey
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Regional 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)
Weather4% (1)
World4% (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.
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What people are curious about in Turkey
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Life
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% growth
babalar gunubabalar gunu mesaji
02Life
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% growth
babalar günü ne zaman21 haziran ne günü
03Life
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% growth
tyt 2026 soruları2026 tyt soruları pdf
04Politics
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% growth
05Sports
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% growth
deniz undavalmanya - fildişi sahili
06Sports
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% growth
filenin sultanlarıvoleybol maçı
07Culture
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% growth
hollanda - isveçhollanda
08Politics
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% growth
yeniden refah partisi
09Weather
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% growth
10Politics
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% growth
türgev
11Sports
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% growth
emre kartal
12Culture
kahraman sadıkoğlu
There is growing attention on the historic Turkish superyacht Savarona, recently relaunched after restoration work.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
How Long Can Europe Keep Silent on Turkey’s Authoritarian Turn? - Middle East Forum
President Erdoğan attends TÜRGEV’s 30th Foundation Anniversary Event - İletişim Başkanlığı
Erdoğan warns against attacks on family and deviant ideologies at TÜRGEV event - İlke Haber Ajansı
Sky News Australia. . US President Donald Trump spoke about Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan when asked by a reporter…
Turkey’s Expansionist Ambitions Should Not Be Ignored - Middle East Forum
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