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President of Kurdish Institute passes away in Germany, funeral in homeland attended by many

President of Kurdish Institute passes away in Germany, funeral in homeland attended by many

Fevzi Özmen, the President of the Germany Kurdish Institute, who passed away in exile, was buried in the Çat district of Erzurum, Turkey.

19 September 2023

Refugee Rights Platform warns about increasing rights violations and xenophobia

Refugee Rights Platform warns about increasing rights violations and xenophobia

Speaking at a press conference organized by the Refugee Rights Platform, Lawyer Gülden Sönmez stated, "Even refugees who have not committed any crimes are held in deportation centers for 3 months. They are forced to sign the voluntary return text under duress."

19 September 2023

Life expectancy at birth decreases in Turkey

Life expectancy at birth decreases in Turkey

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute data, life expectancy at birth in Turkey was 77.7 years between 2019-2021, and it decreased to 77.5 between 2020-2022. This data is recorded as the lowest in the last 10 years. It was also observed that women live 5.5 years longer than men.

18 September 2023

'Eris' variant of the Coronavirus detected in 9 individuals

'Eris' variant of the Coronavirus detected in 9 individuals

"In an examination conducted at our Reference Laboratory, we detected the Eris variant in 9 individuals. They have had foreign contact and are from the same province. We will continue with our current precautions in our daily lives," announced the Health Minister.

15 September 2023

Recession continues in Turkey's largest lake

Recession continues in Turkey's largest lake

Roughly a 100 square kilometer of area covered with water in Lake Van has turned into land, a researcher has warned.

14 September 2023

Kurdish musician Beytocan passes away in Sweden

Kurdish musician Beytocan passes away in Sweden

Beytocan, who was arrested during the September 12 military coup in 1980 and spent six and a half years in prison, had to immigrate to Sweden in 1991 after his first album was banned in Turkey.

12 September 2023

Flamingo Festival starts in İzmir

Flamingo Festival starts in İzmir

The Flamingo Festival in İzmir will start with the 20th Turkey Bird Conference, and continue with other activities in the Mavişehir Fishing Port and the Gediz Delta where one of every ten flamingos worldwide lives.

11 September 2023

Deaths in bungalows and tiny houses in the flood in Kırklareli

Deaths in bungalows and tiny houses in the flood in Kırklareli

We spoke with Lawyer Özlem Altıparmak about the fact that the deaths in the flood disaster in Kırklareli occurred in areas with bungalows.

8 September 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Theater player who fled to Turkey after Mahsa Amini protests facing deportation to Iran

Theater player who fled to Turkey after Mahsa Amini protests facing deportation to Iran

Ali Pouransari had already spent over a year behind bars in Iran and had come to Turkey with the intention of moving to Canada.

8 September 2023

Anatolian leopard captured on camera trap once again

Anatolian leopard captured on camera trap once again

The Anatolian leopard, which was last captured on camera on August 25, 2019, for the first time since 1974, has been caught on camera trap once again.

8 September 2023

Ministry acknowledges event involving 'torture, killing' of refugees on Turkey-Syria border

Ministry acknowledges event involving 'torture, killing' of refugees on Turkey-Syria border

"Criminal proceedings were initiated against two soldiers. Four contract personnel were dismissed, and proceedings are underway regarding one reserve officer. It is clear that torture has been acknowledged and cannot be denied," MP Gergerlioğlu said based on the response he received to his parliamentary question.

7 September 2023

EU grants 781 million euros for 'most vulnerable' refugees in Turkey

EU grants 781 million euros for 'most vulnerable' refugees in Turkey

The agreement marks the largest contract ever signed between Turkey and the EU for refugees.

7 September 2023

More than 167 kilograms of narcotics seized in Urfa

More than 167 kilograms of narcotics seized in Urfa

In Urfa, more than 167 kilograms of narcotics were seized, leading to the arrest of four individuals. Additionally, in Van, during month-long operations, approximately 50 kilograms of narcotics were discovered.

4 September 2023

Protest march in Hatay against water outages

Protest march in Hatay against water outages

The earthquake survivors in Dursunlu neighborhood in Defne, Hatay say that there is no water in their neighborhood, and that people are forced to live under unhealthy conditions. "The shortage of water, combined with the increase in temperature, could expose the neighborhood to an outbreak," they say.

İstanbul governor clarifies 'public alcohol ban' circular

İstanbul governor clarifies 'public alcohol ban' circular

The governor's office has clarified that there was not a decision to ban alcohol consumption and its earlier statement was a "reminder" for the implementation of the existing rules. However, the phrase "prevention of alcohol sales and consumption" in the initial statement was notably absent in this clarification.

Migrant boat sinks near Lesbos, claiming lives of five people, including four children

Migrant boat sinks near Lesbos, claiming lives of five people, including four children

The incident occurred in Turkey's territorial waters, says Greek authorities.

Protest halts plan to develop Balıkesir olive groves for housing

Protest halts plan to develop Balıkesir olive groves for housing

The local administration has decided to halt a bidding after a protest by villagers.

Criticism arises over exclusion of Kurdish in e-prescription system

Criticism arises over exclusion of Kurdish in e-prescription system

The system used by healthcare professionals is now available in five additional languages besides Turkish. MPs question why Kurdish is not among them.

Nine-year-old girl loses life to electric shock in Kocaeli

Nine-year-old girl loses life to electric shock in Kocaeli

The child was the daughter of a family working as seasonal agricultural workers.

'No meal at schools until 2028 in the Child Action Plan by the Ministry'

'No meal at schools until 2028 in the Child Action Plan by the Ministry'

The report prepared by the Poverty Solidarity Bureau of the Republican People's Party says that "a Free School Meal Program" should be implemented at once.

Six more harmful agricultural pesticides banned

Six more harmful agricultural pesticides banned

Under the campaign "Toxic-Free Tables" conducted, the total number of banned pesticide active substances reached 37 and the number of collected signatures has exceeded 182,000.

Peace Mothers lose their lives in traffic accident

Peace Mothers lose their lives in traffic accident

Adalet Safalı, Perişan Akçelik, members of Peace Mothers/People and Perişan Akçelik's son Cihan Akçelik, who were traveling from Yüksekova to Hakkari to provide testimony to the Prosecutor's Office, lost their lives in a traffic accident on the return journey. Their lawyer, Erdal Safalı, was injured in the accident.

Wildfire in Çanakkale

Wildfire in Çanakkale

Houses in two villages were damaged, and nine villages have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Fourteen individuals were transferred from the state hospital, and 45 residents of an elderly care facility were evacuated.

Five-year-old playing with the rifle at home kills two-year-old sister

Five-year-old playing with the rifle at home kills two-year-old sister

Despite medical intervention at the hospital, D.Ç. could not be saved.

Child abuse incident leads to anti-refugee protests in Urfa

Child abuse incident leads to anti-refugee protests in Urfa

After a Syrian man was arrested for abusing a child in Urfa, local residents took to the streets and vandalized shops owned by refugees.

Turkey breaks temperature record with 49.5°C in Eskişehir

Turkey breaks temperature record with 49.5°C in Eskişehir

The Central Anatolian province has seen the highest-ever temperature measured in the country.

Forest fires in three provinces

Forest fires in three provinces

Efforts continue to bring the fire under control in Antalya while the fire in Eskişehir has been brought under control. The fire originated in an area where oil exploration activities are carried out in Şırnak.

Fire breaks out at Ankara waste paper recycling plant

Fire breaks out at Ankara waste paper recycling plant

With the increasing number of fires in waste recycling facilities in recent years, there were mounting allegations that those fires were intentionally ignited.

Turkey's largest cities experienced highest migration influx and outflow in 2022

Turkey's largest cities experienced highest migration influx and outflow in 2022

Nearly one-fifth of those who migrated between cities were seeking better housing and living conditions, according to TurkStat data.

Google Doodle pays tribute to Turkey's first woman astronomer on her birthday

Google Doodle pays tribute to Turkey's first woman astronomer on her birthday

Born on August 14, 1910, Prof. Nüzhet Gökdoğan was one of the country's first woman scientists.

Inadequate inspections result in reclassification of damaged homes in Kilis

Inadequate inspections result in reclassification of damaged homes in Kilis

In Kilis, one of the least-affected provinces from the earthquake, people are reluctant to leave their damaged homes, experts warn.

14 August 2023 Emine Algan

Perseid meteor shower observed across Turkey

Perseid meteor shower observed across Turkey

Sky enthusiasts observed the annual meteor shower in various locations across the country.

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