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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
At least 12 killed in Turkey's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraq in response to deadly Ankara attack
At least 12 killed in Turkey's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraq in response to deadly Ankara attack
The strikes targeted internal security forces and civilian infrastructure, according to local sources.
24 October 2024
PKK leader Öcalan allowed family visit for first time in over four years
PKK leader Öcalan allowed family visit for first time in over four years
Ömer Öcalan, a DEM Party deputy and Abdullah Öcalan’s nephew, met him at the İmralı island prison as Turkey discusses a potential new peace process.
24 October 2024
Pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemns Ankara attack amid debate over potential peace process
Pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemns Ankara attack amid debate over potential peace process
While no group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks yet, government officials have pointed to the PKK.
23 October 2024
Turkey’s defense minister blames PKK for Ankara attack
Turkey’s defense minister blames PKK for Ankara attack
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack where two armed assailants detonated a bomb at the entrance of the aerospace agency and then stormed the facility, leaving five agency personnel killed.
23 October 2024
Turkey blocks access to social media platforms after Ankara attack
Turkey blocks access to social media platforms after Ankara attack
The platforms were accsible when the attack on the aerospace agency was still unfolding. Images from the agency's security camera footage widely circulated on social media.
23 October 2024
Four suspects, including family members, face life sentences for murder of 8-year-old in Diyarbakır
Four suspects, including family members, face life sentences for murder of 8-year-old in Diyarbakır
Narin Güran’s uncle Salim Güran played a significant role in misleading law enforcement during the initial search efforts for her body, the indictment claims.
23 October 2024
Five killed in armed attack on Turkish aerospace agency HQ in Ankara
Five killed in armed attack on Turkish aerospace agency HQ in Ankara
A bomb explosion was followed by gunfire at the agency headquarters in Ankara. Three aeospace personnel were initially died in the attack while two assailansts were eventually killed by security forces, the interior minister has announced. The death toll rose to five in the following hours.
23 October 2024
PKK leaders respond to Bahçeli’s call for Öcalan to speak in parliament
PKK leaders respond to Bahçeli’s call for Öcalan to speak in parliament
Turkey's new rapprochement initiative with the Kurds is driven by an anticipated regional conflict between Israel and Iran, with Turkey seeking Kurdish support to navigate broader conflict, according to PKK leaders.
23 October 2024
Erdoğan backs Bahçeli’s dialogue initiative with Kurds as ‘historic opportunity’
Erdoğan backs Bahçeli’s dialogue initiative with Kurds as ‘historic opportunity’
The president called for the support of all political parties, civil society and the entire public for the new process.
22 October 2024
Health workers protest ‘Newborn Gang’ responsible for infant deaths
Ali Dinç
reports
Health workers protest ‘Newborn Gang’ responsible for infant deaths
Health workers protest ‘Newborn Gang’ responsible for infant deaths
A year-and-a-half-long investigation has uncovered a financial crime network that exploited newborns with health issues to generate profit, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 infants.
22 October 2024 Ali Dinç
Bahçeli calls for imprisoned PKK leader to speak in parliament
Bahçeli calls for imprisoned PKK leader to speak in parliament
Erdoğan’s nationalist ally made yet another surprising move as Turkey discusses a new peace process with the Kurds.
22 October 2024
bianet submits shadow report to UN Human Rights Committee
Ayça Söylemez
reports
bianet submits shadow report to UN Human Rights Committee
bianet submits shadow report to UN Human Rights Committee
The 25-page report includes assessments regarding violations of freedom of expression and other fundamental human rights in Turkey, along with recommendations for addressing these issues.
21 October 2024 Ayça Söylemez
CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk
CHP leader visits Demirtaş in prison amid renewed peace process talk
Özgür Özel will embark on a visit to the country’s Kurdish-populated region.
21 October 2024
Two police officers sentenced for strip search during 2013 Gezi Park protests
Two police officers sentenced for strip search during 2013 Gezi Park protests
The court found that Mücella Yapıcı, a leading figure in the protests, and her daughter were subjected to a strip search but issued a sentence for “misconduct” rather than torture, stating that the practice was not systematic.
21 October 2024
Fethullah Gülen, accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup attempt, dies at 83
Fethullah Gülen, accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup attempt, dies at 83
The cleric, known for maintaining good relations with politicians across the political spectrum, formed an alliance with the AKP government in its early years. However, it was the AKP that ultimately dismantled his massive organization after their alliance unraveled.
21 October 2024
‘Voices of the universe’ silenced: 30 years of Açık Radyo
‘Voices of the universe’ silenced: 30 years of Açık Radyo
The independent radio collective was forced to cease its broadcast on Oct 16 following the revocation of its license because a guest mentioned the Armenian genocide during a program.
21 October 2024
Investigation exposes health sector financial crime scheme responsible for at least 12 infant deaths
Investigation exposes health sector financial crime scheme responsible for at least 12 infant deaths
The gang was directing newborns with health issues to prearranged private hospitals, where unnecessary treatments and medications were administered to bill the social security agency and families excessive charges.
19 October 2024
Turkey’s FM says Iran taking 'legitimate steps' against Israel
Turkey’s FM says Iran taking 'legitimate steps' against Israel
Hakan Fidan hosted Hamas leaders and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi over the past two days. The meetings coincided with the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.
19 October 2024
What is ‘jin, jiyan, azadî’?
Evrim Deniz
reports
What is ‘jin, jiyan, azadî’?
What is ‘jin, jiyan, azadî’?
Kurdish politicians Sebahat Tuncel, Gültan Kışanak, and Ayla Akat, explain how the slogan “jin, jiyan, azadî” emerged, the source of its unifying power, and attempts to criminalize it.
19 October 2024 Evrim Deniz
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Is Turkey heading toward a new peace process? Pro-Kurdish DEM party says ‘We won’t reject an extended hand’
Murat İnceoğlu
reports
Is Turkey heading toward a new peace process? Pro-Kurdish DEM party says ‘We won’t reject an extended hand’
Is Turkey heading toward a new peace process? Pro-Kurdish DEM party says ‘We won’t reject an extended hand’
In a closed meeting with a limited number of journalists, DEM Party’s co-leaders discussed the recent talk of a potential new peace process with the Kurds, triggered by the unexpected handshake between nationalist leader Bahçeli and DEM's Bakırhan.
19 October 2024 Murat İnceoğlu
Turkey's desire to mend ties with Syria triggers infighting, purge attempts within its affiliated groups
Vecih Cuzdan
reports
Turkey's desire to mend ties with Syria triggers infighting, purge attempts within its affiliated groups
Turkey's desire to mend ties with Syria triggers infighting, purge attempts within its affiliated groups
The "Joint Forces," a coalition of Syrian Turkmen armed groups, have launched an offensive in the rural areas of Afrin and Azaz against the Northern Hawks Brigade, which opposes normalization between Ankara and Damascus.
18 October 2024 Vecih Cuzdan
Prominent political scientist Fuat Keyman passes away at 65
Prominent political scientist Fuat Keyman passes away at 65
Keyman was a renowned academic and a public intellectual in Turkey.
18 October 2024
Turkey prepares for steep increase in defense budget for 2025
Turkey prepares for steep increase in defense budget for 2025
Some 46 billion US dollars will be allocated for defense and internal security according to the government’s plans.
18 October 2024
Three issues of pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam seized in a week
Hikmet Adal
reports
Three issues of pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam seized in a week
Three issues of pro-Kurdish newspaper Yeni Yaşam seized in a week
The newspaper's editor-in-chief Mehmet Ali Çelebi suggests that the recent censorship reflects the ruling bloc's attempt to shape any potential new "peace process" with the Kurds to fit their own agenda.
18 October 2024 Hikmet Adal
Turkey’s interest rate surpasses inflation for the first time in three years
Turkey’s interest rate surpasses inflation for the first time in three years
The Central Bank kept the policy rate unchanged at 50% while the official inflation rate dropped below this rate for the first time in 14 months.
17 October 2024
Journalists from the earthquake zone meet in Malatya: 'We received no assistance'
Journalists from the earthquake zone meet in Malatya: 'We received no assistance'
At the workshop organized by bianet, lawyer Deniz Yazgan Şenay gave a presentation on the legal issues faced by journalists in the region after the earthquake, while journalist Hikmet Adal addressed violations of freedom of expression. Journalists attending the workshop also shared the challenges they face.
17 October 2024
Roger Waters praises Erdoğan as a 'lone voice against Palestinian genocide'
Roger Waters praises Erdoğan as a 'lone voice against Palestinian genocide'
Despite Turkey's vocal opposition to Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, it plays a significant role in Israel's procurement of crucial materials such as oil, steel, and cement.
17 October 2024
Just silence the journalist, and I won't touch you!
Just silence the journalist, and I won't touch you!
Of the 71 journalists who were threatened through statements or "petitions" during the months of July, August, and September, 68 were targeted by the MHP and its affiliated political groups.
17 October 2024 Erol Önderoğlu
Clashes between Turkish-backed groups in northern Syria spark fire near border
Clashes between Turkish-backed groups in northern Syria spark fire near border
The governor of Kilis clarified that there was no attack targeting the border province. SOHR claims that one faction was acting on Turkey's orders, while the other opposed its efforts to normalize relations with Damascus.
17 October 2024
Açık Radyo shuts down following license revocation over Armenian genocide remarks
Hikmet Adal
reports
Açık Radyo shuts down following license revocation over Armenian genocide remarks
Açık Radyo shuts down following license revocation over Armenian genocide remarks
The İstanbul-based independent radio collective was forced to end  its 29-year broadcast today after its license was revoked by Turkey’s media regulator.
16 October 2024 Hikmet Adal
Nearly 300 detained in two days in raids targeting Kurdish groups
Nearly 300 detained in two days in raids targeting Kurdish groups
The raids follow an attempted rally in Diyarbakır demanding the lifting of the confinement of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.
16 October 2024
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