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Opposition leader calls for transparency in Kurdish peace process
Opposition leader calls for transparency in Kurdish peace process
Özel has claimed that negotiations between the government and the PKK had been going on for a year before Öcalan's call for the group's dissolving.
28 February 2025
KONGRA-GEL leader backs Öcalan's statement
Ruken Tuncel
reports
KONGRA-GEL leader backs Öcalan's statement
KONGRA-GEL leader backs Öcalan's statement
The PKK "has fulfilled its mission," says Remzi Kartal, co-chair of the Kurdistan People's Congress (KONGRA-GEL)
28 February 2025 Ruken Tuncel
Syrian Kurdish leaders respond to Öcalan's call
Syrian Kurdish leaders respond to Öcalan's call
Mazloum Abdi and Salih Muslim said Öcalan's call doesn't wasn't directed at Syrian Kurdish groups.
28 February 2025
Öcalan's message sparks both hope and skepticism
Tuğçe Yılmaz
writes
Öcalan's message sparks both hope and skepticism
Öcalan's message sparks both hope and skepticism
Many interpreted Öcalan's additional message, which was not included in his letter, as an indication that the legal and political dimensions of the process remained unclear.
28 February 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz
PKK leader Öcalan calls on group to lay down arms in historic statement
PKK leader Öcalan calls on group to lay down arms in historic statement
In a message read out by DEM Party members in İstanbul, the imprisoned PKK leader has called on the group to end its four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey and dissolve itself.
27 February 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz
İstanbul's Beykoz district mayor detained in corruption investigation
İstanbul's Beykoz district mayor detained in corruption investigation
The mayor's detention could lead to his replacement by a government-appointed trustee.
27 February 2025
İstanbul Bar executives face up to 12 years in prison over statement on journalists killed in Syria
İstanbul Bar executives face up to 12 years in prison over statement on journalists killed in Syria
Prosecutors accused the bar association of "legitimizing the use of force, violence, or threats by a terrorist organization."
25 February 2025
Former Beykoz municipal official detained in investigation into concert spending
Former Beykoz municipal official detained in investigation into concert spending
Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler, a member of the main opposition CHP, defended the municipality’s concert expenditures.
25 February 2025
Report reveals poor conditions in municipal animal shelters
Report reveals poor conditions in municipal animal shelters
Findings indicate that only 273 municipalities have shelters, while at least 26 operate without a license. Meanwhile, 838 municipalities either confirmed they lack shelters or refused to provide information on the subject.
24 February 2025
Government appoints trustee to DEM-led Kağızman municipality
Government appoints trustee to DEM-led Kağızman municipality
The pro-Kurdish party has now lost 12 municipalities.
24 February 2025
Turkish intelligence declassifies reports on Soviet surveillance of Trotsky during exile in İstanbul
Turkish intelligence declassifies reports on Soviet surveillance of Trotsky during exile in İstanbul
The reports reveal how Soviet agents closely monitored Leon Trotsky during his exile on the Büyükada island between 1929 and 1933.
24 February 2025
İstanbul mayor İmamoğlu announces candidacy in CHP’s presidential primary
İstanbul mayor İmamoğlu announces candidacy in CHP’s presidential primary
Facing lenghty prison sentences and a ban from politics, the mayor declared his candidacy, promising "justice and freedom" for the country.
21 February 2025
Kars district mayor given prison sentence on 'terrorism' charges
Kars district mayor given prison sentence on 'terrorism' charges
The mayor is expected to be removed from office and replaced with a government-appointed trustee.
21 February 2025
Leaders of Turkey's largest business group detained after sharp criticism of government
Leaders of Turkey's largest business group detained after sharp criticism of government
After being questioned by prosecutors, two top executives of TÜSİAD were released with an international travel ban and a requirement to regularly check in at a police station.
20 February 2025
Dozens dead in Turkey due to counterfeit alcohol as high taxes drive illicit production
Dozens dead in Turkey due to counterfeit alcohol as high taxes drive illicit production
About 60% of the retail price of high-alcohol spirits consist of taxes. Counterfeit alcohol led to the deaths of hundreds of people over the years.
18 February 2025
DEM Party delegation meets Iraqi Kurdish leaders amid peace process talks
DEM Party delegation meets Iraqi Kurdish leaders amid peace process talks
The delegation emphasized that resolving the Kurdish issue through political and legal means, rather than conflict, would benefit not only Turkey but also the broader Middle East.
17 February 2025
Ten arrested in probe targeting CHP-DEM cooperation in İstanbul
Ten arrested in probe targeting CHP-DEM cooperation in İstanbul
Prosecutors claim that the PKK orchestrated the cooperation between the CHP and the pro-Kurdish DEM in last year's local elections.
14 February 2025
Hatay after earthquakes: Changing priorities and problems
Akın Bodur
reports
Hatay after earthquakes: Changing priorities and problems
Hatay after earthquakes: Changing priorities and problems
As Hatay continues its reconstruction process after the devastating losses of the February 6 earthquakes, housing, education, healthcare, and economic struggles persist alongside new emerging issues.
13 February 2025 Akın Bodur
İstanbul mayor faces 7 years in prison, ban from politics in terrorism-related case
İstanbul mayor faces 7 years in prison, ban from politics in terrorism-related case
İmamoğlu is accused of threatening İstanbul's chief public prosecutor and his family among other charges.
12 February 2025
US court approves extradition of Eylem Tok, son in fatal hit-and-run case
US court approves extradition of Eylem Tok, son in fatal hit-and-run case
Tok and her son Timur Cihantimur, who allegedly ran over several people while racing on a highway, killing one, fled to the US last year.
12 February 2025
Ten detained in raids targeting CHP municipalities in İstanbul ‘terror’ investigation
Ten detained in raids targeting CHP municipalities in İstanbul ‘terror’ investigation
Prosecutors allege that the cooperation in the local polls between the CHP and the pro-Kurdish DEM was orchestrated by the PKK.
11 February 2025
Turkish ministry orders municipalities to collect stray animals
Turkish ministry orders municipalities to collect stray animals
The municipalities that don't comply with the order will face a fine per animal.
10 February 2025
Turkey's main opposition party investigated over vote buying allegations during congress
Turkey's main opposition party investigated over vote buying allegations during congress
The CHP is accused of irregularities during the 2023 congress where its longstanding leader Kılıçdaroğlu was replaced.
10 February 2025
2023 earthquakes left behind destruction and grievence in Adana
Murat Yıldız
reports
2023 earthquakes left behind destruction and grievence in Adana
2023 earthquakes left behind destruction and grievence in Adana
Defendants' seats remained empty in court, housing projects remained incomplete, and residents were unable to rebuild due to zoning issues.
7 February 2025 Murat Yıldız
The never-ending 'temporary' life in a Hatay tent city
Vecih Cuzdan
reports
The never-ending 'temporary' life in a Hatay tent city
The never-ending 'temporary' life in a Hatay tent city
“About ten days ago, two officials from the district governor's office came. They asked if we were missing anything or had any needs. I said, ‘Yes, we do— we want a home.’”
6 February 2025 Vecih Cuzdan
Öcalan preparing 'historic statement' on Kurdish peace process, says DEM leader
Öcalan preparing 'historic statement' on Kurdish peace process, says DEM leader
"The ball is now in Erdoğan's field," says Bakırhan.
4 February 2025
Two years on from Turkey earthquakes: Who is the Antakya protection plan protecting?
Vecih Cuzdan
reports
Two years on from Turkey earthquakes: Who is the Antakya protection plan protecting?
Two years on from Turkey earthquakes: Who is the Antakya protection plan protecting?
Residents of the historic Affan neighborhood, frustrated by uncertainty and the lack of communication, are asking, "Are they trying to force us to leave?"
4 February 2025 Vecih Cuzdan
İstanbul mayor testifies in 'terror,' 'obstruction of justice' investigations
Ali Dinç
reports
İstanbul mayor testifies in 'terror,' 'obstruction of justice' investigations
İstanbul mayor testifies in 'terror,' 'obstruction of justice' investigations
İmamoğlu addressed the crowd outside the courthouse following his testimony, vowing to "continue our struggle against injustice and lawlessness."
31 January 2025 Ali Dinç
Kartalkaya hotel workers ‘couldn’t find extinguishers’ during fire
Kartalkaya hotel workers ‘couldn’t find extinguishers’ during fire
Two workers said no fire exercise had been carried out at the hotel since they started working there.
30 January 2025
Parliament to investigate deadly Bolu ski resort fire as report finds major safety flaws
Parliament to investigate deadly Bolu ski resort fire as report finds major safety flaws
A new report from the Chamber of Civil Engineers outlines structural and safety failures at the Grand Kartal Hotel.
30 January 2025
Turkey arrests dozens of politicians, journalists, public figures in broad crackdown
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Turkey arrests dozens of politicians, journalists, public figures in broad crackdown
Turkey arrests dozens of politicians, journalists, public figures in broad crackdown
Investigations target individuals from a wide range of the political spectrum, from the İstanbul mayor to pro-Kurdish and anti-immigrant politicians.
29 January 2025
Siirt co-mayor removed from office after prison sentence
Siirt co-mayor removed from office after prison sentence
Safiye Alağaş, a former journalist, was sentenced to prison on "terrorism" charges.
29 January 2025
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