
AI-generated summary
Due to the expected rainfall and soil saturation in Istanbul, authorities warned against possible risks.
Making a statement to the press, Governor of Istanbul Davut Gül used the following statements; Places occupying the stream bed will be demolished.
There is rain today and tomorrow. But we don't expect it to be too big. There will be rain. The soil was saturated with rainfall. There may be landslides in some places. There is a risk of landslides and building collapse.
We are ready to host those who see a risk in their own buildings due to building collapse. We are waiting for everyone who has doubts for a few days.
Education and training will continue on Monday.
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Education and training will continue in Istanbul on Monday.
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According to the Governorship's statement, face-to-face training at Science and Art Centers, exams at e-exam centers, all private courses and Support and Training Courses (DYK) were suspended on October 17-18. Activities in Public Education Centers and municipalities' Academy and KO-MEK courses were also stopped. In addition, Motor Vehicle Drivers Course exams, construction equipment courses and exams, and training at Private Education and Rehabilitation Centers will not be held.

ÖSYM announced that, in line with the decision taken by the Istanbul Governorship, all exams planned to be held in Istanbul over the weekend have been postponed. In this context, the e-YDS 2026/11 Persian/English and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Plant Protection Products Dealer and Wholesale Written Exam, which will be held in Istanbul on 17-18 October, will not be held. In exam centers outside Istanbul, exams will continue as planned.

Istanbul Governorship announced that face-to-face training in Science and Art Centers, exams in E-Exam Centers, Support and Training Courses and face-to-face training in Public Education Centers have been postponed on 17-18 October 2026 due to the heavy rain expected over the weekend.

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It was announced that VGM higher education scholarship applications will start on October 22 and end on October 31. Secondary education education aid was determined as 1750 TL, and higher education scholarship was determined as 4000 TL.