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MHP leader calls for removal of Atalay’s MP status

MHP leader calls for removal of Atalay’s MP status

President Erdoğan’s main ally has sided with the Court of Cassation in the recent judicial crisis, defending its decision not to implement the Constitutional Court verdict for the release of Atalay.

14 November 2023

Three arrested related to the murder of Afghan worker in illegally operated mine in Zonguldak

Three arrested related to the murder of Afghan worker in illegally operated mine in Zonguldak

The mine owners and a mine worker have been detained in the investigation into the killing of Afghan miner Vezir Mohammad Nourtani in an illegally operated mine in Zonguldak

14 November 2023

Six defendants released in the İstiklal bombing case

Six defendants released in the İstiklal bombing case

In the case related to the İstiklal bombing a year ago killing 6 people in Beyoğlu, one of whom was a child, 6 defendants were released with a travel ban abroad, taking into account the duration of their detention and the possibility of a change in the nature of the crime.

13 November 2023

Education Ministry introduces white aprons for teachers

Education Ministry introduces white aprons for teachers

Critics belive that the move is related to the government’s discomfort over women teachers’ clothing.

13 November 2023

At least 150 workers killed on the job in October

At least 150 workers killed on the job in October

Three workers were children and six were refugees, according to the İSİG report.

13 November 2023

'Turkey-backed groups cause instability in Syria'

'Turkey-backed groups cause instability in Syria'

"If Turkey wants some of the millions of Syrian refugees to voluntarily return, then it makes no sense for Turkey to destroy one of the few places in Syria where refugees could potentially return and live without fear of the Assad regime," says Dr. Homes.

10 November 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey's unemployment rate maintains single-digit streak for the fifth consecutive month

Turkey's unemployment rate maintains single-digit streak for the fifth consecutive month

The broad unemployment rate was over 21 percent, according to TurkStat figures.

10 November 2023

Erdoğan: 'Constitutional Court cannot underestimate step taken by Court of Cassation'

Erdoğan: 'Constitutional Court cannot underestimate step taken by Court of Cassation'

Erdoğan commented on the Court of Cassation filing a criminal complaint against members of the Constitutional Court: "The decision taken by the Court of Cassation cannot be set aside or pushed aside in any way. In response to the decision of the Constitutional Court, the Court of Cassation has now said, 'If you are the high court, I am also the high court, and as the high court, I am currently requesting a sanction against you.'"

10 November 2023

CHP leader: 'We are initiating action of not leaving the Parliament'

CHP leader: 'We are initiating action of not leaving the Parliament'

"We are initiating the action of not leaving the Parliament to keep the judicial crisis and coup attempt on the agenda starting today," said CHP leader Özgür Özel.

9 November 2023

Turkey faces judicial crisis as high courts clash over jailed MP

Turkey faces judicial crisis as high courts clash over jailed MP

The Court of Cassation defied the Constitutional Court verdict for the release of Can Atalay, who was elected an MP in the May elections.

9 November 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Özel: 'We have sworn not only for Atalay's freedom, but also to uphold the Constitution'

Özel: 'We have sworn not only for Atalay's freedom, but also to uphold the Constitution'

Özgür Özel, who was elected as the CHP Chairperson at the party congress held last Sunday,, interpreted the decision by the Court of Cassation not to comply with the Constitutional Court's Can Atalay verdict as an "attempt to subvert the constitutional order" by one wing of the People's Alliance. He stated, "We will resist on the streets and squares, we will not surrender."

9 November 2023

Turkey’s new climate bill ‘a contract with the capital,’ warns climate group

Turkey’s new climate bill ‘a contract with the capital,’ warns climate group

“The Climate Law is an attempt to secure the dirty profits obtained by exploiting nature and labor through carbon trade and legitimize the right to pollute implicitly granted to capital through the carbon market,” says the Climate Justice Coalition.

8 November 2023

Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray oppose Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray oppose Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

The football federation had struck a deal with the Saudi authorities for the match. After fan reactions, the fierce rivals have declared their intention to host the match in Turkey on the centenary of the Republic.

8 November 2023

Turkey passes law enabling government to designate any property ‘reserve building zone’

Turkey passes law enabling government to designate any property ‘reserve building zone’

The parliament has passed the new urban transformation law.

8 November 2023

Kurdish politician Emine Ayna given prison sentence

Kurdish politician Emine Ayna given prison sentence

A court sentenced Ayna to 2 years in prison for "making propaganda for a terrorist organization," based on her speeched between 2011 and 2016.

7 November 2023

Drug raids in 30 cities

Drug raids in 30 cities

Based on evidence obtained from technical and physical surveillance and findings, arrest warrants were issued for 476 suspects as part of the investigation.

7 November 2023

‘Kurdish Living Oath’ in Diyarbakır

‘Kurdish Living Oath’ in Diyarbakır

The activists say they will organize similar events across Kurdish cities.

6 November 2023 Bedri Adanır

Who is Özgür Özel, the new leader of Turkey’s main opposition party?

Who is Özgür Özel, the new leader of Turkey’s main opposition party?

At the congress on Saturday, Özel, 49, managed to unseat the CHP’s long-standing leader, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

6 November 2023

'Drone targeting US base came from Iraq, not Turkey'

'Drone targeting US base came from Iraq, not Turkey'

The US downed a drone near its base in Tal Baydar, northeastern Syria. Initial reports sugested that the drone belonged to Turkey.

6 November 2023

CHP congress where Özel won the leadership sees 380 running for the Party Assembly

CHP congress where Özel won the leadership sees 380 running for the Party Assembly

The voting process for the Party Assembly (PM) and High Discipline Committee (YDK) elections concluded in the early hours of the morning at the 38th Ordinary Congress of the CHP.

6 November 2023

Imprisoned ex-chairperson of HDP attends her brother's funeral

Imprisoned ex-chairperson of HDP attends her brother's funeral

After the funeral ceremony, Figen Yüksekdağ was transported back to Kandıra Type F Prison No. 1.

3 November 2023

'Turkey not united in the face of disaster'

'Turkey not united in the face of disaster'

AFAD responded to the question posed by Deputy Halıcı: Out of the promised 115 billion Turkish lira in the "Turkey United in the Face of Disaster Campaign" broadcast live on TV channels after the February 6 earthquakes, 30 billion has not been deposited. Of the deposited 85 billion, public banks had committed 76.6 billion.

3 November 2023

İstanbul faces drought crisis as reservoir levels plummet

İstanbul faces drought crisis as reservoir levels plummet

2 November 2023

Ex-deputy arrested in relation to the Kobani case

Ex-deputy arrested in relation to the Kobani case

Former İstanbul MP of the Peoples' Democratic Party Hüda Kaya was detained at the airport 10 minutes before her flight was due to depart.

2 November 2023

New Airbnb law: Permit certificate made mandatory

New Airbnb law: Permit certificate made mandatory

With the "Law on the Rental of Residences for Touristic Purposes," it will be mandatory to obtain a permit certificate from the Ministry of Culture before making a rental agreement for residential properties.

2 November 2023

Turkish Airlines cancels flights from İstanbul for 3 hours due to an 'IT infrastructure issue'

Turkish Airlines cancels flights from İstanbul for 3 hours due to an 'IT infrastructure issue'

The company cited "a general IT infrastructure issue" as the reason for the cancellations. Later, an announcement was made, informing all passengers of the canceled flights that they have the option for changes or refunds provided that the transactions are made until November 7.

2 November 2023

Erdoğan intervenes in the retrial of the Hrant Dink murder case

Erdoğan intervenes in the retrial of the Hrant Dink murder case

Ali Öz, Bekir Yokuş, Faruk Sarı, Gazi Günay, Hasan Durmuşoğlu, Mehmet Ayhan, Mehmet Ali Özkılıç, Muharrem Demirkale, Okan Şimşek, Onur Karakaya, Osman Gülbel, Şükrü Yıldız, Veysal Şahin, Volkan Şahin, and Yavuz Karakaya will be retried following the decision made by the 3rd Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation in June.

1 November 2023

Turkey-backed militias accused of olive harvest thefts, extortion in northern Syria

Turkey-backed militias accused of olive harvest thefts, extortion in northern Syria

Turkey captured Afrin, a Kurdish city in northwestern Syria, after a ground offensive in early 2018.

1 November 2023

Investigation permission not granted for trustees of four municipalities in Diyarbakır

Investigation permission not granted for trustees of four municipalities in Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır Chamber of Architects filed an objection at the Council of State against the Ministry's letter stating that no action would be taken regarding the complaints in connection with "profit-oriented unauthorized construction" against the trustees appointed to replace elected mayors in four districts of Diyarbakır.

1 November 2023 İnanç Yıldız

Polat couple investigated for "laundering of crime revenues" detained this morning

Polat couple investigated for "laundering of crime revenues" detained this morning

İstanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office had initiated an investigation into Dilan and Engin Polat for alleged offenses related to "Preventing the Laundering of Crime Revenues" and "Violation of Laws on Tax Procedure, Betting, and Games of Chance in Football and Other Sports Competitions."

1 November 2023

Turkey to introduce entry fees for foreign tourists at Hagia Sophia

Turkey to introduce entry fees for foreign tourists at Hagia Sophia

Citizens visiting Hagia Sophia for religious purposes will not be affected by this change, as there will be no charge for their entry.

31 October 2023

MHP leader supports cursing by deputy speaker of the parliament

MHP leader supports cursing by deputy speaker of the parliament

MHP leader Bahçeli said, "The accurate words of our Deputy Speaker and İstanbul Deputy, Mr. Celal Adan, are also our words." Curse words by Deputy Speaker Celal Adan of MHP after the speech by HEDEP Ağrı Deputy Sırrı Sakık had been heard last week when the microphone was left on.

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