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Security officer shoots passenger after argument at İstanbul train station

Security officer shoots passenger after argument at İstanbul train station

The officer has been taken into custody.

11 November 2024

Protests call for Turkey’s ports to halt trade with Israel

Protests call for Turkey’s ports to halt trade with Israel

The Palestine Action Committee calls for an end to shipments from İstanbul ports to Israel, which they say continue despite the government’s statement that all trade with Israel has been halted.

9 November 2024

Erdoğan backs takeover of opposition municipalities, eyes cooperation with Trump on Syrian Kurds

Erdoğan backs takeover of opposition municipalities, eyes cooperation with Trump on Syrian Kurds

"Being elected does not give anyone the right to walk hand in hand with terrorism," the president has said.

8 November 2024

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey

Elazığ was one of the 11 provinces affected by the devastating double arthquake in Februry 2023.

8 November 2024

DEM co-leader faces investigation over critical remarks on municipal takeovers

DEM co-leader faces investigation over critical remarks on municipal takeovers

Tuncer Bakırhan had referenced Kurdish insurgencies in the early years of the republic and in the insurgency led by the PKK in a speech criticizing the replacement of DEM mayors.

8 November 2024

‘Trustee policies are degrading the ruling power, not the Kurdish movement’

‘Trustee policies are degrading the ruling power, not the Kurdish movement’

Kurdish women politicians reflect on the takeover of municipalities in Kurdish cities.

7 November 2024 Evrim Deniz

Who is Akın Gürlek, the top judicial official dubbed as ‘mobile guillotine’ by Turkey’s opposition?

Who is Akın Gürlek, the top judicial official dubbed as ‘mobile guillotine’ by Turkey’s opposition?

Gürlek has become a household name in Turkey during his time as the presiding judge of a heavy penal court in İstanbul that was involved in politically sensitive cases.

7 November 2024

Court rejects appeal of arrested Esenyurt mayor Ahmet Özer, trustee appointment upheld

Court rejects appeal of arrested Esenyurt mayor Ahmet Özer, trustee appointment upheld

Özer’s lawyers argued in a 40-page petition that the “PKK membership” allegation was unfounded, emphasizing that he has served as a public figure for nearly 40 years.

7 November 2024

Fire at Turkey's TÜPRAŞ refinery injures 12 workers

Fire at Turkey's TÜPRAŞ refinery injures 12 workers

The fire at Turkey's largest refinery reportedly occurred during an emergency drill.

5 November 2024

MHP's Bahçeli reiterates call for Öcalan to declare dissolution of PKK in parliament

MHP's Bahçeli reiterates call for Öcalan to declare dissolution of PKK in parliament

Despite the recent takeover of pro-Kurdish municipalities, the nationalist leader insists on his offer.

5 November 2024

Gallery: Dozens detained in ‘trustee’ protests amid violent police response

Gallery: Dozens detained in ‘trustee’ protests amid violent police response

Protests continued throughout the night in Batman and Mardin, as well as İstanbul.

5 November 2024

Turkey’s ruling party signals more municipal takeovers

Turkey’s ruling party signals more municipal takeovers

Three mayors from the pro-Kurdish DEM Party were replaced with government-appointed trustees today.

4 November 2024

Tuğçe Yılmaz

‘You can’t discuss peace while appointing trustees,” says dismissed Kurdish mayor

‘You can’t discuss peace while appointing trustees,” says dismissed Kurdish mayor

Co-mayor Saniye Bayram emphasized Halfeti’s symbolic importance despite being the smallest district in Urfa.

4 November 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Protests in Kurdish cities after removal of mayors

Protests in Kurdish cities after removal of mayors

DEM Party supporters protested the replacemrnt of the mayors in Batman, Mardin and Urfa.

4 November 2024 Evrim Deniz

Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest

Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest

The İstanbul mayor describing the president as “wielding a stick" crossed the line of respectful political discourse, according to Erdoğan’s legal team.

2 November 2024

Protesters clash with police at İstanbul port over alleged shipment to Israel

Protesters clash with police at İstanbul port over alleged shipment to Israel

Pro-Palestinian groups claimed a shipment contained military supplies for Israel and attempted to disrupt it. The trade minister made a statement in response, denying any trade with Israel.

2 November 2024

Thousands protest opposition municipality's takeover in İstanbul

Thousands protest opposition municipality's takeover in İstanbul

Leaders of the CHP and the pro-Kurdish DEM held a rally in the Esenyurt district in response to Mayor Ahmet Özer's arrest o dubious "terrorism" charges and suspension from duty.

31 October 2024 Ruken Tuncel

Who is Ahmet Özer, the arrested mayor of İstanbul's Esenyurt district?

Who is Ahmet Özer, the arrested mayor of İstanbul's Esenyurt district?

A distinguished academic in Turkey, Prof. Özer was elected the mayor of Esenyurt in the 2024 local elections.

31 October 2024

Esenyurt mayor replaced by trustee, says investigation ‘politically motivated’

Esenyurt mayor replaced by trustee, says investigation ‘politically motivated’

For the first time, a member of the main opposition CHP has been removed from office over ‘terrorism’ charges against them. Mayor Ahmet Özer's testimony has been obtained by the state media despite a confidentiality order on the investigation.

31 October 2024

İstanbul's Esenyurt district mayor remanded in custody in 'terror' investigation

İstanbul's Esenyurt district mayor remanded in custody in 'terror' investigation

CHP and DEM members protest outside the courthouse as unconfirmed reports claim that Ahmet Özer will be replaced by a government-appointed trustee.

30 October 2024

DEM Party discusses PKK leader Öcalan’s ‘isolation’ with Justice Ministry

DEM Party discusses PKK leader Öcalan’s ‘isolation’ with Justice Ministry

Öcalan had a family visit for the first time in over four years amid renewed peace process discussions.

30 October 2024

CHP members gather outside İstanbul police HQ to protest detention of Esenyurt mayor

CHP members gather outside İstanbul police HQ to protest detention of Esenyurt mayor

Party members and the İstanbul Bar chairperson criticized the raid on Mayor Ahmet Özer’s home, noting that he should have been summoned to provide a statement.

30 October 2024 Ruken Tuncel

İstanbul district mayor from main opposition CHP detained in ‘terror’ investigation

İstanbul district mayor from main opposition CHP detained in ‘terror’ investigation

Ahmet Özer, a member of the main opposition party CHP, is accused of having contact with the PKK.

30 October 2024

Turkey marks Republic Day

Turkey marks Republic Day

President Erdoğan and other leaders attended the traditional ceremony at Atatürk’s mausoleum and various events were held across the country to mark the 101st anniversary of the foundation of the Republic.

29 October 2024

Lawyer detained after hearing among 19 arrested on 'terror' charges

Lawyer detained after hearing among 19 arrested on 'terror' charges

Nineteen of the 38 people taken in custody in İstanbul in a "terror" investigation have been arrested.

29 October 2024

DEM Party, bar associations protest Turkey’s airstrikes in northern Syria

DEM Party, bar associations protest Turkey’s airstrikes in northern Syria

Turkey carried out large scale airstrikes in the Kurdish-controlled parts of Syria in response to a deadly PKK attack in the capital of Ankara.

28 October 2024

Fire in Mersin refugee workers' home kills two

Fire in Mersin refugee workers' home kills two

A fire broke out in a semi-wooden house where six Syrian refugee workers stay.

28 October 2024

Onur Hamzaoğlu

The 'Newborn Gang' and gangs in the AKP era

The 'Newborn Gang' and gangs in the AKP era

Reports of abuses in adult intensive care units of private hospitals have been around for years, but last week’s revelations of crimes in neonatal intensive care units at some private hospitals in İstanbul stirred intense public outcry.

26 October 2024 Onur Hamzaoğlu

Öcalan's message: İmralı Island, possibilities, opportunities

Öcalan's message: İmralı Island, possibilities, opportunities

Öcalan is expressing his own choice, saying, "I am here." From this point, the choice is now left to the state. The state must make its own decision. I believe this phase is the most crucial one for the state.

26 October 2024 Özgür Amed

At least 27 dead, civilian infrastructure targeted in Turkey's strikes in northern Syria

At least 27 dead, civilian infrastructure targeted in Turkey's strikes in northern Syria

The strikes reportedly targeted various civilian sites, including gas and energy facilities, oil stations, medical centers, bakeries, and grain silos.

26 October 2024

PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace discussions

PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace discussions

The group says the armed attack in the capital city that killed five people was planned well in advance.

25 October 2024

Extra security measures at İstanbul airports following Ankara attack

Extra security measures at İstanbul airports following Ankara attack

Sabiha Gökçen Airport recommends passengers arrive at the terminal at least three hours before their flights.

24 October 2024

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