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In line with the decision taken by the Istanbul Governorship, ÖSYM postponed all exams planned to be held in Istanbul over the weekend.
According to the statement made by ÖSYM, 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 Electronic Foreign Language Exam (e-YDS 2026/11 Persian/English) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Plant Protection Products Dealer and Wholesale Written Exam, planned to be implemented by ÖSYM in Istanbul on 17-18 October, will not be held.
The relevant exams will be administered as planned in all exam centers other than Istanbul.

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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Zonguldak Governorship announced that education was suspended for one day in all educational institutions across the province on Friday, October 16, 2026. The decision was taken after adverse weather conditions.