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Turkish Army Bombs Zergele Village in Northern Iraq

Turkish Army Bombs Zergele Village in Northern Iraq

Turkish Armed Forces bombed Zergele Village in northern Iraq. 10 civilians died while at least 15 people are wounded. KCK, DTK and Masoud Barzani reacted to the bombing.

Number of Detainees Reaches 1302 in 5 Days

Number of Detainees Reaches 1302 in 5 Days

According to Prime Ministry Coordination Center, 1302 people have been detained in 39 cities during police operations for five days. Detainees in Ankara have been released.

1050 Detentions in 4 Days in 34 Cities

1050 Detentions in 4 Days in 34 Cities

According to Prime Ministry, 1050 people were detained in 34 cities during police operations against three illegal organizations. It was stated that operations would continue.

A Farewell to The Dead of Suruç Explosion

A Farewell to The Dead of Suruç Explosion

Funeral ceremonies are performed in Hatay, Muş, Diyarbakır, Suruç, Kızıltepe, Trabzon, Dersim, Van, Elazığ, Yüksekova and İstanbul provinces of Turkey for the dead of Suruç Explosion.

Child Abuse Increases 697% in Five Years

Child Abuse Increases 697% in Five Years

CHP Vice President Sezgin Tanrıkulu drew attention to child abuse which increased enormously for five years and requested parliamentary research related to the subject.

March and Press Statements Banned in Urfa, in South-Eastern Turkey

March and Press Statements Banned in Urfa, in South-Eastern Turkey

Governorship of Urfa announced all kinds of marching, meeting and press statements have been cancelled in the city and districts after Suruç Explosion.

Explosion in Southeast of Turkey

Explosion in Southeast of Turkey

It's stated that many people died or were injured due to bombing attack in Southeast of Turkey. Explosion occurred during the press statement of Socialists Youth before going Kobani. 33 dead and 76 injured according to Ministry of the Interior.

1250-Hectare Fire in Southern and Southeastern Turkey

1250-Hectare Fire in Southern and Southeastern Turkey

1250-hectare forestland fired in Kulp district of Diyarbakır province and Mersin province in South of Turkey.

What Will Happen to Artillery Barracks Projects?

What Will Happen to Artillery Barracks Projects?

State Council terminated cancellation decision related to Artillery Barracks Project in Gezi Park. Now, either local court resists or another verdict is to be expected.

15 July 2015 Nilay Vardar

Uproar in front of Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions

Uproar in front of Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions

An uproar broke out between dismissed Oya Baydak, her supporters from Revolutionary Workers’ Movement and members of General Service Workers.

Operation Made against ISIS in İstanbul

Operation Made against ISIS in İstanbul

In İstanbul, police made an operation in the morning and detained 30 people who are alleging members of ISIS.

People and Gendarmerie Come Face to Face in Artvin

People and Gendarmerie Come Face to Face in Artvin

In Artvin province, people on duty since June 20, came face to face with gendarmerie due to a disagreement related to mining works in the region. Both parties are still waiting.

Syrian Crisis Triggers Child Labor

Syrian Crisis Triggers Child Labor

More than three quarters of Syrian families’ children are working in order to contribute family budget.

Republican People’s Party’s Deputies Demand Research about Romani People

Republican People’s Party’s Deputies Demand Research about Romani People

CHP deputies Sezgin Tanrıkulu and Özcan Purçu stated a comprehensive research was necessary for Romani people who were ‘isolated from the society’.

15 Seasonal Workers Die, Death Toll Reaches 227 in 6 Months

15 Seasonal Workers Die, Death Toll Reaches 227 in 6 Months

15 laborers were killed in a traffic accident in Manisa province of Turkey. In the first half of 2015, 227 workers died on the road while 168 laborers who were working in the fields died.

Ephesus Ancient City Joins UNESCO's World Heritage List

Ephesus Ancient City Joins UNESCO's World Heritage List

Ephesus Ancient City in İzmir,Turkey joined UNESCO's World Heritage List after Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens.

"Will Our Animals Hitchhike?

"Will Our Animals Hitchhike?

People in Fırtına Valley of Black Sea Region gathered and responded to Green Road Project.

3 July 2015 Nilay Vardar

Activists Attacked by Unknown Perpetrators after Pride Parade

Activists Attacked by Unknown Perpetrators after Pride Parade

After attending Pride Parade, activists were attacked by unidentified persons in Tophane district of Istanbul. Four protesters were taken to hospital while an activist’s nose was broken. Witnesses said attackers shouted “You can’t escape, traitors!”

29 June 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

News Website Fined 5,250 Turkish Lira for Insulting Female Unionist

News Website Fined 5,250 Turkish Lira for Insulting Female Unionist

News Website was fined 5,250 Turkish Lira for insulting Unionist Banu Aşçı by publishing her photo titled “The sexiest unionist” on May Day.

25 June 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Thousands March against Transphobia: We Need a Law

Thousands March against Transphobia: We Need a Law

6th Trans Pride March took place along İstiklal Avenue with slogans “We need a law” on Sunday.

23 June 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Former President Süleyman Demirel Laid to Rest with State Ceremony

Former President Süleyman Demirel Laid to Rest with State Ceremony

9th President Süleyman Demirel’s body was taken to Isparta, his hometown, after the state ceremony was held in Ankara.

PM Davutoğlu: We’ll Do Anything for Coalition

PM Davutoğlu: We’ll Do Anything for Coalition

PM Davutoğlu answered the questions of journalists in a TV program and said “We’ll do anything for coalition. It’s our priority.”

National Mourning Declared for Süleyman Demirel

National Mourning Declared for Süleyman Demirel

PM Ahmet Davutoğlu declared national mourning for three days for the deceased 9th President of Republic of Turkey, Süleyman Demirel.

Süleyman Demirel Dies at the Age of 90

Süleyman Demirel Dies at the Age of 90

Süleyman Demirel who was prime minister seven times between 1965 and 1993 and president from 1993 to 2000 died.

Chamber of Architects Sued for “Sold inch by inch” Case

Chamber of Architects Sued for “Sold inch by inch” Case

After Bülent Arınç said Melih Gökçek sold Ankara inch by inch, Tezcan Karakuş, Ankara Branch Chairperson of Chamber of Architects who criticized Gökçek was sued.

Police who Pepper Sprayed Woman in Red Plants 600 Trees

Police who Pepper Sprayed Woman in Red Plants 600 Trees

The police who pepper sprayed academician Ceyda Sungur aka woman in red at close range was convicted to plant 600 trees.

Sit-in against Dismissal in TOFAŞ

Sit-in against Dismissal in TOFAŞ

Workers staged sit-in against dismissal of two workers due to previous month’s strike in automotive company,TOFAŞ, of Bursa province.

Only Two Disabled Deputies in Parliament

Only Two Disabled Deputies in Parliament

There are at least 9 million disabled people in Turkey. However, there are only two disabled female deputies in parliament.

Water Resources Diminish, Air’s Polluted, Creatures Become Extinct

Water Resources Diminish, Air’s Polluted, Creatures Become Extinct

WWF pointed out that growing cities, climate change, increasing consumption, transportation and industrial activities not only affect humans but also species.

Agreement Made in Ford Otosan

Agreement Made in Ford Otosan

Employers and employee made an agreement in Ford Otosan in Kocaeli and Eskişehir provinces. Workers went back to work.

Erdoğan Files an Individual Criminal Complaint against Can Dündar

Erdoğan Files an Individual Criminal Complaint against Can Dündar

The President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan filed an individual criminal complaint against journalist, Can Dündar.

80.000 Signs Collected Against Hunting Tourism

80.000 Signs Collected Against Hunting Tourism

80.000 Signs have been collected against hunting of bear, rupicapra rupicapra ornate and chevrotain in Turkey.