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Turkey reports 347 new coronavirus deaths, daily cases below 25,000

Turkey reports 347 new coronavirus deaths, daily cases below 25,000

The country's overall tally is now near five million, according to the official figures.

'We are here, we are recording': Journalists defy ban on filming police officers

'We are here, we are recording': Journalists defy ban on filming police officers

The General Directorate of Security has banned recording images and voices of police officers during demonstrations.

Social media response to merging of cases: ‘Gezi unites’

Social media response to merging of cases: ‘Gezi unites’

Following a local court ruling merging the files in Gezi trial, several social media have responded under the hashtag #GeziBirleştirir (Gezi unites).

Despite facing resistance from villagers, Cengiz Holding wants to expand İkizdere stone quarry

Despite facing resistance from villagers, Cengiz Holding wants to expand İkizdere stone quarry

Locals in İkizdere, Rize have been protesting a stone quarry project carried out by a company that has close ties to the government.

‘Freedom of press is the freedom that is most oppressed and attacked’

‘Freedom of press is the freedom that is most oppressed and attacked’

In a joint statement on World Press Freedom Day, three professional press organizations have stated, "We call on the public authority to give up all kinds of practices that are against the freedom of press, which is guaranteed by universal and local law.”

‘Press in trouble’ campaign on World Press Freedom Day

‘Press in trouble’ campaign on World Press Freedom Day

On May 3 World Press Freedom Day, the Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) has launched a social media campaign of “Basın Belada” (The press is in trouble), making a word play with “basın” (press) and “başın belada” (You are in trouble).

We resisted!

We resisted!

As in other parts of the country, when you touch their soil, water, tree, the people you call "conservative", "pro-government", "AKP voters", and ask "For whom did you vote?" turn into resilient rebels. Especially women.

3 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Ankara Bar appeals against Security Directorate’s circular

Ankara Bar appeals against Security Directorate’s circular

The Ankara Bar Association has appealed to the Council of State and requested the annulment of the circular of the Directorate General of Security that bans recording voices and images during public incidents.

Nine churches and monasteries in Mardin in UNESCO tentative list

Nine churches and monasteries in Mardin in UNESCO tentative list

Religious officials in Mardin's Tur Abdin area welcome the decision.

Objection to Constitutional referendum results acquitted

Objection to Constitutional referendum results acquitted

The people who wanted to object to the results of the 2017 Constitutional referendum which resulted in Turkey’s adoption of the Presidential Government System were both hindered and faced with a lawsuit. They have been acquitted.

3 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

The government has imposed a de facto ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages during the 17-day lockdown period.

‘The circular restricted press freedom from day one'

‘The circular restricted press freedom from day one'

Releasing a report on violations of press freedom in April, CHP MP Çakırözer has raised concerns that the circular of the Directorate General of Security "started to be implemented in a way that restricts freedom of expression and press from the first day."

Turkey’s annual inflation on the rise: 17.14 percent

Turkey’s annual inflation on the rise: 17.14 percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that the consumer price index increased by 17.14 percent annually and 1.68 percent monthly in April.

HDP calls for a halt to Turkey’s cross-border military operations

HDP calls for a halt to Turkey’s cross-border military operations

The Peoples’ Democratic Party has stated that the government carries out cross-border military operations in every domestic and international political crisis, adding that these military operations aggravate the crises even further.

‘The law and journalists must be the assurance for news’

‘The law and journalists must be the assurance for news’

In the first quarter of 2021, 12 journalists were attacked and one radio presenter was killed in the climate of impunity fostered by the ruling alliance. We wish a happy May 3 World Press Freedom Day in spite of everything.

3 May 2021 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

COVID-19 in Turkey: Media authority urges TVs ‘to not use jam-packed images’

COVID-19 in Turkey: Media authority urges TVs ‘to not use jam-packed images’

İlhan Taşçı, a member of the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) from the CHP, says that RTÜK Chair Şahin “sent an instruction to the executives of TV channels on private line, asking them to not use jam-packed images.”

5-year demonstration ban in Van extended again

5-year demonstration ban in Van extended again

The Governor’s Office of Turkey’s eastern province of Van has once again banned public protest meetings and marches for another 15 days.

‘Trees uprooted in İkizdere, villagers watch in tears’

‘Trees uprooted in İkizdere, villagers watch in tears’

Speaking to bianet, main opposition CHP MPs Bekaroğlu and Tanal have announced that they filed a criminal complaint about the opening of a stone quarry in Cevizlik village in Rize and the destruction of nature and drinking water.

3 May 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey reports 340 coronavirus deaths in a day

Turkey reports 340 coronavirus deaths in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 340 people died of coronavirus and nearly 26 thousand people tested positive with slightly over 240 thousand tests in a day. The country will now drop PCR test obligation for visitors from 16 countries.

Groups prevented from taking to Taksim, over 200 people detained

Groups prevented from taking to Taksim, over 200 people detained

Workers and students who wanted to reach İstanbul’s Taksim Square through Ömer Hayyam, Mecidiyeköy, Kazancı Slope and Osmanbey for the 1st of May have been detained by the police. Five people have also been taken into custody in Ankara.

1 May 2021 Vedat Örüç

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Video of bianet's 1 May '77 e-book online

Video of bianet's 1 May '77 e-book online

The video of the "The Voices of Those Who Lost Their Loved Ones / 1 May 1977 and Impunity," e-book is online with voices of the loved ones of those who lost their lives and dubbing artist Senan Kara.

30 April 2021 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Contradicting health minister, Erdoğan says Turkey has enough Covid-19 vaccine supplies

Contradicting health minister, Erdoğan says Turkey has enough Covid-19 vaccine supplies

The president has said that he will talk about the vaccine issue with his counterparts in China and Russia.

Turkey grants emergency approval for Sputnik V vaccine

Turkey grants emergency approval for Sputnik V vaccine

"Emergency use of Sputnik V vaccine was approved following the assessments and evaluations by our Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency," Turkey’s Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced.

Directorate General of Security bans ‘recording voices, images’ at demonstrations

Directorate General of Security bans ‘recording voices, images’ at demonstrations

The Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) has revealed the circular of the Directorate General of Security, which bans capturing the images of police officers.

Is alcohol ban lifted? Contradicting statements by liquor stores association, ministry

Is alcohol ban lifted? Contradicting statements by liquor stores association, ministry

The government has imposed a controversial de facto ban on alcoholic beverage sales during a 17-day lockdown that started yesterday.

The voices of those who lost their loved ones: 1 May '77 and impunity

The voices of those who lost their loved ones: 1 May '77 and impunity

Published by bianet as an e-book as well, the series of "The Voices of Those Who Lost Their Loved Ones/ 1 May ‘77 and Impunity" is now preparing to meet its English-speaking audience, starting from the 1st of May.

Lay-off ban extended till the end of June

Lay-off ban extended till the end of June

The Presidential decision extending the lay-off ban till June 30, 2021 and the Presidential decision extending the period of financial support to shopkeepers and artisans for another month have been published in the Official Gazette.

The 'expiry date' of İstanbul Convention in Official Gazette

The 'expiry date' of İstanbul Convention in Official Gazette

In the face of the Presidential Decision pulling Turkey out of the İstanbul Convention as per the Article 3 of the Presidential Decree no. 9, women keep on saying, “İstanbul Convention is ours, we don’t give it up.”

UN: No common ground found in Cyprus talks

UN: No common ground found in Cyprus talks

"We have been able to agree that I will convene in the near future another meeting of the 5+1, again with the objective to move in the direction of reaching the common ground to allow for formal negotiations to start," says UN Secretary General Guterres.

Bülent Şık acquitted

Bülent Şık acquitted

The court of appeals has reversed the prison sentence of food engineer Asst. Prof. Bülent Şık for sharing the results of the Health Ministry’s cancer research with the public. His 15-month prison sentence has been overturned, Şık has been acquitted.

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

The Ankara Bar has appealed to the Council of State and requested the suspension of the execution of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages imposed on shops during the ‘full lockdown’ despite not being included in the Interior Ministry’s circular.

‘Service-stamped passport’ investigation against 30 people in Germany

‘Service-stamped passport’ investigation against 30 people in Germany

Amid reports of human smuggling with service-stamped passports as part of municipal programs, an investigation has been launched against 30 people suspected to bring or attempt to bring at least 213 people to Germany in October-November.