Ismail Kartal's Fourth Appointment at Fenerbahce: Ismail Kartal appointed head coach of Fenerbahce for the fourth time, sparking major public interest.
Archived Pulse in Turkey
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Archived Pulse in Turkey
Turkey's top search trends feature sports highlights including Ismail Kartal’s return to Fenerbahce and key World Cup matches, alongside rising public interest in retiree payments, entertainment releases, and health alerts about Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
Active topics
24
Search volume
561K
Leading topic
Entertainment
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Entertainment25% (6)
Life21% (5)
Sports17% (4)
Money13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
World8% (2)
Health4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Turkey are mostly following recent sports events including coaching changes and live World Cup matches to stay updated on team performances and key player milestones. There is also strong intent to follow financial news related to additional payments for retirees, reflecting concern about income and benefits. Entertainment seekers are actively watching and following TV series and celebrity news for leisure and cultural engagement. Health-related searches reveal a worrying intent as the public seeks information about Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever due to recent cases.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Portugal - Democratic Republic of Congo Football Match: Significant attention on the Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of Congo football match ending in a 1-1 draw.
England vs. Croatia World Cup Match and Harry Kane Achievement: England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia highlights Harry Kane tying England's World Cup goal record.
Latest Updates on Additional Payments for Retirees in Turkey: Surge in searches on additional payments to retirees with focus on timing before holiday periods.
'Doğanın Kanunu' Episode 2 Interest: Viewers eagerly looking for the second episode of the TV series 'Doğanın Kanunu'.
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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.
01Life
seminer
The trend 'seminer' in Turkey shows a significant spike in searches, primarily related to educational seminars such as teacher seminars in June and preparatory seminars for.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
öğretmenlerin haziran semineri
02Sports
ismail kartal
Ismail Kartal has been appointed head coach of Fenerbahce for the fourth time, generating significant search interest in Turkey.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
oğuz çetindirk kuyt
03Sports
portekiz - demokratik kongo
The recent surge in searches for "portekiz - demokratik kongo" reflects widespread interest in the live football match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
portekiz millî futbol takımı - kongo demokratik cumhuriyeti millî futbol takımı puan durumlarıportekiz kongo
04Sports
ingiltere hırvatistan
The trend reflects widespread interest in the England vs. Croatia football match, especially focusing on Harry Kane equaling England's World Cup goal record in their 4-2 victory.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growth
livakovicingiltereingiltere milli takımı
05Money
emekliye ek ödeme son dakika
The trend 'emekliye ek ödeme son dakika' relates to the latest updates on additional payments for retirees in Turkey, with a surge in searches about payment dates and schedules.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
ödeme
06Entertainment
doğanın kanunu 2 bölüm
The search trend 'doğanın kanunu 2 bölüm' indicates significant audience interest in the second episode of the series 'Doğanın Kanunu'.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growth
doğanın kanunudoganın kanunu 2 bölüm
07Entertainment
derya uluğ
Derya Uluğ is currently trending in Turkey mainly due to her engagement to Asil Gök and recent musical activities.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
asil gökderya uluğ kaç yaşında
08Sports
harry kane
Harry Kane is trending due to his performance in England's recent World Cup victory over Croatia.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
england vs croatialuka modrićengland
09Health
kırım-kongo kanamalı ateşi
There is a significant surge in interest regarding Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Turkey due to recent cases and alarming developments.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
10World
bige yıldırımer
People are increasingly searching for information about Bige Yıldırımer and her connection to Ali Ağaoğlu, a well-known figure in the construction industry.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
ali ağaoğlubige yildirimerbige yıldırımer kimdir
11Politics
sonar araştırma
The trend 'sonar araştırma' in Turkey relates to political polling or survey research, with increased attention possibly due to upcoming local elections or political developments.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
anadolu birliği partisi
12World
yeşil pasaport
The search trend 'yeşil pasaport' refers to the green passport issued in Turkey, which allows certain benefits for its holders when traveling abroad.
10K+ searches · 800% growth
yeşil pasaport avrupa parlamentosupasaport
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Students lead breakthrough study on diabetes drugs and dementia risk - EurekAlert!
Popular Diabetes Drug Linked to 45% Lower Dementia Risk - SciTechDaily
RGU hold ntl seminer on edn system - Arunachal Observer
Agİt ashkabattaki sechimlerin medyada yer alması konusunda bir seminer duzenledi - Turkmenportal.com
Seminer ile Yaz Kur'an Kurslarına Hazırlık - Son Dakika
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.