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Police seize over 400 kilos of methamphetamine at İstanbul Airport

Police seize over 400 kilos of methamphetamine at İstanbul Airport

The stashes of the substance were seized in a cargo shipment destined for Asian countries, the authorities have revealed.

Fire in recycling plant in Kocaeli

Fire in recycling plant in Kocaeli

The efforts to extinguish and cool the fire in the recycling plant in the Çepni neighborhood continue. With increasing number of fires in these plants in years, there are allegations that some of these fires are intentional.

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

The leadership battle between Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Ekrem İmamoğlu in CHP resulted in the party terminating its deal with Halk TV. While Kılıçdaroğlu said in a meeting that 'he knew the amounts of salaries some journalists are receiving,' calls were made for him to disclose the names of those he is referring to.

Verdict reached in disappearance, killing of Chaldean couple in Şırnak

Verdict reached in disappearance, killing of Chaldean couple in Şırnak

The couple went missing in 2020, and the body of one of them was found 70 days later. One defendant has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Over average with 3 accurate and 1 wrong answers in each section of the university exam

Over average with 3 accurate and 1 wrong answers in each section of the university exam

Giving three correct answers and one wrong answer in each part of the university entrance exam, Volkan Eren Erdoğan received scores that are higher than the national average in many sections of the test.

Kılıçdaroğlu draws ire from allies after admitting secret deal with anti-refugee leader before elections

Kılıçdaroğlu draws ire from allies after admitting secret deal with anti-refugee leader before elections

The CHP leader had secured the support of the Victory Party in the runoff vote, but apparently, there was more to the agreement they had made public.

21 July 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Imprisoned MP Can Atalay applies to Constitutional Court

Imprisoned MP Can Atalay applies to Constitutional Court

The Court of Cassation, the top appeals court, had denied the release of the Workers' Party deputy, who was sent behind bars after receiving an 18-year prison sentence in the Gezi Park trial.

Robot arms for children who lost their arms in the February 6 earthquakes

Robot arms for children who lost their arms in the February 6 earthquakes

Part of the money collected at the concert held by DasDas, Needs Map, and Zorlu PSM was donated to the Robotel Association and ended up as robot arms for more than fifty children injured in the February 6 earthquakes.

Tax hikes brought to court by the Union of Bar Associations

Tax hikes brought to court by the Union of Bar Associations

The Union of Turkish Bar Associations brought the latest presidential decisions on tax increases to the Court of Cassation and also requested the court go to the Constitutional Court for the repeal of the legal provision allowing tax regulations to be made through presidential orders, bypassing the parliament.

Over five months after Turkey's earthquakes, Hatay still grapples with severe water crisis

Over five months after Turkey's earthquakes, Hatay still grapples with severe water crisis

The recent heatwave has exacerbated the water shortages, and aid comes only when the problem makes headlines, according to local officials and quake survivors.

19 July 2023 Ruken Tuncel

HDP office in Ankara targeted in armed attack

HDP office in Ankara targeted in armed attack

The attack was perpetrated when no one was inside the office, resulting in material damage.

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

In the leaked video, the İstanbul mayor, who has been calling for a change in the party leadership, is seen discussing the party issues with other senior figures of the CHP.

'They are settling accounts with the cultural revolution of the Republic'

'They are settling accounts with the cultural revolution of the Republic'

Kadem Özbay, the chairperson of the Eğitim-İş teachers' union, said, "There are as many boys as girls who do not go to school. Even primary-school-age children become workers. But the real reason for this statement by the Minister targeting coeducation is hatred for the Republic.

18 July 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Bicyclist killed: 'Not an accident but a murder'

Bicyclist killed: 'Not an accident but a murder'

Doğanay Güzelgün, one of the bicyclists riding on the Kadıköy-Bostancı coastal road in a group this morning, was hit by an automobile. Güzelgün lost his life while the driver of the car escaped the spot on foot.

Wildfires continue to ravage Turkey amid heatwave

Wildfires continue to ravage Turkey amid heatwave

As a scorching heatwave sweeps across the country, wildfires are erupting from the northwest to the southeast. Fires in Çanakkale and Diyarbakır have yet to be contained.

Judge who voted for Osman Kavala's release transferred to Turkey's easternmost city

Judge who voted for Osman Kavala's release transferred to Turkey's easternmost city

The reason for the appointment is not clear, but another judge who had expressed a dissenting opinion on Kavala's lfe sentence had also been reassinged to another city from İstanbul.

Happy Vartavar feast to Armenians

Happy Vartavar feast to Armenians

Armenian communities around the world observe Vartavar, or the Water Festival, which has roots dating back to the story of Noah's Flood.

Nineteen forest fires erupt in a day in Turkey's south, west

Nineteen forest fires erupt in a day in Turkey's south, west

As the summer months roll in, fires have ravaged several areas in the provinces of Hatay, Mersin and Çanakkale.

Turkey's national women's volleyball team wins Nations League Championship

Turkey's national women's volleyball team wins Nations League Championship

Turkey's national women's volleyball team wins the championship at the Volleyball Nations League and rises to the top of the world rankings.

Court of Cassation 'violating Constitution' by not releasing MP Atalay

Court of Cassation 'violating Constitution' by not releasing MP Atalay

Prof. Kaboğlu and Prof. Özsoy-Boyunsuz have commented on the top appeals court's decision to refuse to release Can Atalay and the expressions criticizing the Constitutional Court in the verdict.

14 July 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

On Can Atalay's parliamentary immunity

On Can Atalay's parliamentary immunity

"The Court of Cassation is teaching the Constitutional Court what it can and cannot do, and how it should interpret a provision of the Constitution. From the point of view of the Court of Cassation, which has forgotten that it is the Constitutional Court that is the final body to interpret the provisions of the Constitution, the Constitutional Court is no longer necessary."

14 July 2023 Sibel İnceoğlu

Parliament passes omnibus bill with salary increases, tax hikes

Parliament passes omnibus bill with salary increases, tax hikes

Some of the tax hikes aim to compensate for the financial losses caused by the devastating earthquakes in February, according to the approved legislation.

Erdoğan allies express support for gender-segregated schools

Erdoğan allies express support for gender-segregated schools

"No one should be forced to send their children to co-educational institutions," said a HÜDA-PAR deputy, describing co-education as "coercion."

Court of Cassation rejects MP Can Atalay's release request

Court of Cassation rejects MP Can Atalay's release request

After his sentencing in the Gezi Park case, Atalay was elected an MP. Unlike similar situations in the past, the high court refused to release him.

UN Security Council reiterates 'federal solution' proposal in Cyprus

UN Security Council reiterates 'federal solution' proposal in Cyprus

The Security Council called on the parties in Cyprus to return to formal negotiations and reiterated its proposal for a solution as "a comprehensive and just settlement based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation."

'Maserati cop' found shot in head in possible suicide amid controversy

'Maserati cop' found shot in head in possible suicide amid controversy

A police officer who made headlines across the country due to a dispute he was involved in while driving a Maserati was found dead inside a vehicle. Many questions surrounding the incident remain unanswered and demand clarification.

Court cancels road plan dividing Atatürk Forest Farm into pieces

Court cancels road plan dividing Atatürk Forest Farm into pieces

In the court case filed by the Chamber of Architects Ankara branch, the court cancelled the construction plans disintegrating the Atatürk Forest Farm.

bianet's book on press freedom referenced during parliamentary discussions

bianet's book on press freedom referenced during parliamentary discussions

Green Left MP Ayşegül Doğan made reference to the book while discussing violations of freedom of expression against Kurdish media outlets.

Floods in Turkey's Black Sea region claim three lives, minister confirms

Floods in Turkey's Black Sea region claim three lives, minister confirms

Floods after torrential rainfall have affected several cities in Turkey's north, resulting in waterlogging, landslises and rockfalls.

Elyas's lawyer warns once again: 'Elyas's life is at risk'

Elyas's lawyer warns once again: 'Elyas's life is at risk'

Elyas was attacked by a man, whom they believe is an ISIS member, the lawyer said, and called on the UNHCR to take immediate action.

Gezi Park trial: Çiğdem Mater hopes for fair judgment in top court

Gezi Park trial: Çiğdem Mater hopes for fair judgment in top court

"I maintain my hope that there are judges in the Court of Cassation who will take into account the law, the Constitution, and international treaties," said Mater, who was given a 18-year prison term in the case.

Turkey ranks third in police force ratio in Europe

Turkey ranks third in police force ratio in Europe

Recent Eurostat data shows Turkey had 568 police officers per 100,000 people in 2021, surpassed only by Montenegro and Serbia.

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