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Berat Albayrak appeals against journalist's acquittal in 'leaked emails' case

Berat Albayrak appeals against journalist's acquittal in 'leaked emails' case

Former minister and President Erdoğan's son-in-law Berat Albayrak has appealed against journalist Okatan's acquittal.

Şule Çet case | Defendants’ lawyer sentenced to prison

Şule Çet case | Defendants’ lawyer sentenced to prison

The lawyer of the defendants convicted over the death of Şule Çet has been sentenced to prison for “unlawfully obtaining and disseminating her personal data”.

Constitutional Court finds rights violation in deadly 2004 train derailment

Constitutional Court finds rights violation in deadly 2004 train derailment

Forty-one people had lost their lives after a train derailment on the then newly introduced "accelerated train line." Only the train drivers received sentences for the incident.

Rights groups call for arrested Boğaziçi students’ release ahead of first hearing

Rights groups call for arrested Boğaziçi students’ release ahead of first hearing

Ahead of their first hearing on January 7, 22 rights organizations have released a joint statement about Berke Gök and Perit Özen, who have been arrested after protesting Naci İnci, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, at their campus.

Ministry grants positive EIA report for a dam to be built in forest in Bodrum

Ministry grants positive EIA report for a dam to be built in forest in Bodrum

The quarries and other facilities required for the dam will occupy more than one million square meters.

Physicians fax their payslips to Parliament in protest: 'Take action'

Physicians fax their payslips to Parliament in protest: 'Take action'

In a statement for the press, physicians have demanded that the legal amendment foreseeing improvements in the salaries and employee personal rights of physicians be brought into the Parliamentary agenda immediately.

Study: People in Turkey prefer both democracy and a powerful leader

Study: People in Turkey prefer both democracy and a powerful leader

Economy and refugees are seen as the country's most important problems, Kadir Has University's study has found.

Journalist Ferhat Çelik detained in İstanbul

Journalist Ferhat Çelik detained in İstanbul

Taken into custody over a news report posted on YouTube, Mezopotamya Agency (MA) Managing Editor Ferhat Çelik is expected to give his statement at the prosecutor’s office today, on January 5.

Call for international solidarity with Boğaziçi resistance

Call for international solidarity with Boğaziçi resistance

On the first anniversary of the protests against appointed rectors, the Boğaziçi University International Community calls for solidarity: "Boğaziçi has been unyielding in its resistance and calls for international solidarity in its endeavour for academic freedom."

Turkey lodges a tender to buy firefighting aircraft 6 months after wildfires

Turkey lodges a tender to buy firefighting aircraft 6 months after wildfires

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced that a process of tender has started to purchase five amphibious planes, five large tanker aircraft, 10 small tanker aircraft and 55 helicopters for firefighting efforts.

Men kill 34 women in December

Men kill 34 women in December

Men inflicted violence on at least 61 women, killed at least four children, abused at least 37 girls and boys, harassed at least 12 women and forced 130 women to sex work in Turkey in December 2021.

5 January 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake off the coast of Antalya's Alanya

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake off the coast of Antalya's Alanya

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Alanya district in Antalya on 6.21 am today, on January 5. While no losses of life or property have been reported, the quake was felt in Alanya, Manavgat and Gazipaşa districts.

47 journalists sentenced to 133 years in prison in Turkey in 2021

47 journalists sentenced to 133 years in prison in Turkey in 2021

The Tigris-Euphrates Journalists Association has released its 2021 Report on Violations of Rights Against Journalists: “The government's attitude, pressure and what is happening in terms of press freedom show us that Turkey is a prison for journalists.”

Pandemic in Turkey’s prisons | ‘36 people stay in a quarantine ward’

Pandemic in Turkey’s prisons | ‘36 people stay in a quarantine ward’

From the report of the Civil Society in the Penal System Association: “In some prisons, quarantine areas are arranged as wards and prisoners stay there in large groups of 26-36 people. There are blood and urine stains on some beds and bed sheets.”

Women resisting stone quarry in İkizdere named ‘women of the year’

Women resisting stone quarry in İkizdere named ‘women of the year’

The SES Equality and Solidarity Association has announced that the women resisting the stone quarry in Rize’s İkizdere in Turkey's Black Sea region have been elected the “Women of the Year” in 2021.

18 areas in Turkey's Şırnak, Dersim declared ‘Special Security Zones’

18 areas in Turkey's Şırnak, Dersim declared ‘Special Security Zones’

By the decisions of governor’s offices, 14 areas in Şırnak and 4 areas in Dersim in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority southeastern and eastern regions have been declared “Temporary Special Security Zones” for a year.

Turkey’s daily coronavirus cases top 50 thousand for the first time in months

Turkey’s daily coronavirus cases top 50 thousand for the first time in months

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 382 thousand tests were conducted, 54,724 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 137 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Progressive Lawyers Association case: European lawyers' group applies to ECtHR

Progressive Lawyers Association case: European lawyers' group applies to ECtHR

The ELDH has filed an application with the ECtHR, demanding the ÇHD case be considered as an "impact case."

4 January 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Household income of 59 percent of public employees below poverty line, finds union survey

Household income of 59 percent of public employees below poverty line, finds union survey

Financial difficulties, mobbing, favoritism and job insecurity are among the main problems of public employees, according to the KESK survey.

Police use tear gas, rubber bullets on protesting stallholders in İstanbul

Police use tear gas, rubber bullets on protesting stallholders in İstanbul

Locals have been collecting signatures to keep the bazaar in its old place.

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Prosecutors dismiss investigation into 'torture' claims of prisoner who died suspiciously

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into 'torture' claims of prisoner who died suspiciously

Shortly after she claimed to be systematically tortured and sexually assaulted, Garibe Gezer lost her life. The cause of her death was announced as "suicide."

İstanbul mayor should be dismissed if 'terror ties' of municipal personnel proven, says Bahçeli

İstanbul mayor should be dismissed if 'terror ties' of municipal personnel proven, says Bahçeli

The Ministry of Interior is investigating the opposition-led İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality for possible "terror ties" of hundreds of municipal personnel.

'Civil authorities can't interfere with trial of a police officer,' appeals court rules

'Civil authorities can't interfere with trial of a police officer,' appeals court rules

The trial of a police officer who caused permanent disabilities to a woman was stopped after the sub-governor's office did not grant permission.

Twenty-eight opposition deputies, including HDP Co-Chair Buldan, face losing immunity

Twenty-eight opposition deputies, including HDP Co-Chair Buldan, face losing immunity

One CHP deputy and 24 HDP deputies are on the list. The files of the deputies have been sent to a parliamentary committee for a vote.

Turkey raises lowest pension by 66 percent

Turkey raises lowest pension by 66 percent

Public employees will get a pay rise of 30.5 percent, President Erdoğan has announced. Unions and the opposition say pay raises are not sufficient amid high inflation.

Turkey reports highest daily new Covid cases in eight months

Turkey reports highest daily new Covid cases in eight months

The number of daily new infections neared 45,000 as the Omicron variant spreads in the country.

'Figures are a lie, poverty is real': Union members protest TurkStat after inflation announcement

'Figures are a lie, poverty is real': Union members protest TurkStat after inflation announcement

The lowest civil servant salary should be above the poverty line for a family of four, according to the KESK.

Attack on HDP Bahçelievler office: Assailant released from detention

Attack on HDP Bahçelievler office: Assailant released from detention

Muhammed Eren Sütçü, who attacked the Bahçelievler District Organization of the Peoples’ Democratic Party with a gun and knife, has been released by the İstanbul 3rd Criminal Judgeship of Peace.

Consumer organizations slam government over price increases

Consumer organizations slam government over price increases

The government has implemented major increases in energy prices and taxes amid already high inflation.

Turkey increases special consumption tax on alcohol, tobacco by 47.4 percent

Turkey increases special consumption tax on alcohol, tobacco by 47.4 percent

The Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) levied on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products has been increased by 47.4 percent. That being the case, the amount of tax to be paid for a pack of cigarettes has been increased from 9.76 to 14.39 lira.

MEPs call for release of arrested Boğaziçi students

MEPs call for release of arrested Boğaziçi students

Berke Gök and Perit Özen have been arrested since October for having participated in the Boğaziçi University protests.

Electricity and natural gas have become ‘luxury consumption’ in Turkey

Electricity and natural gas have become ‘luxury consumption’ in Turkey

HDP Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Saruhan Oluç raises concerns that the prices of all basic necessities including electricity and natural gas were increased by over 100 percent on the last day of 2021: “We are faced with a grave picture.”