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Male violence has increased during pandemic

Male violence has increased during pandemic

Conducting a survey with 1,462 women from 76 cities, the Purple Solidarity platform has raised concerns that 987 of survey participants have been subjected to male violence during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

24 September 2020

Altın Koza Film Festival to begin online from September 14

Altın Koza Film Festival to begin online from September 14

All films, including past award winners, will be available online during the festival.

9 September 2020

Adana forest fire under control, 3 people detained

Adana forest fire under control, 3 people detained

The forest fire that started in Turkey’s southern province of Adana on August 23 could be taken under control yesterday. Three people have been detained in relation with the fire.

Hundreds of houses evacuated due to wildfire in southern Turkey

Hundreds of houses evacuated due to wildfire in southern Turkey

The fire possibly erupted because of an arson attack, according to the Adana governor.

Coal-fired plant project threatens endangered sea turtles on Turkey's Mediterranean shores

WORLD SEA TURTLE DAY

Coal-fired plant project threatens endangered sea turtles on Turkey's Mediterranean shores

WWF Turkey has released a statement on the occasion of the World Sea Turtle Day.

Coal-Fired Plant in Adana May Cause 2,000 more Premature Deaths, Environmentalists Warn

Coal-Fired Plant in Adana May Cause 2,000 more Premature Deaths, Environmentalists Warn

Civil society organizations have called on China-based investors to withdraw from a coal-fired plant project in southern Turkey.

CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Eren Yıldırım Released

CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Eren Yıldırım Released

Arrested in Adana for allegedly trying to prevent the Vefa Social Support Group from aiding people affected by the pandemic, main opposition CHP’s Yüreğir Youth Organization Chair Yıldırım has been released after 17 days of imprisonment.

Environmental Groups Call for Halt of Coal-Fired Plant Project in Adana

Environmental Groups Call for Halt of Coal-Fired Plant Project in Adana

One out of every five deaths in the Mediterranean city occur due to causes related to air pollution, the groups say.

Indictment into Killing of Ali Hemdan by a Police Officer

Indictment into Killing of Ali Hemdan by a Police Officer

The prosecutor’s office has issued an indictment into the killing of Ali El Hemdan by a security officer in Adana: There was no chase between the two, the officer did not stagger and put the cartridge in the barrel after Hemdan turned his face towards him.

Investigation into Social Media Posts About Child Who Lost His Life

Investigation into Social Media Posts About Child Who Lost His Life

The Adana Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the social media posts about public officials in relation with the passing of 9-year-old Ahmet Ataç.

‘Police Have No Authority to Shoot and Kill’

‘Police Have No Authority to Shoot and Kill’

Human Rights Commission of Adana Bar, Human Rights Association (İHD), Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) and KESK Confederation have issued a report on the killing of 18-year-old Ali El Hemdan and noted that his right to life has been violated.

Flood Hits Adana Following Heaviest Rainfall in 56 Years

Flood Hits Adana Following Heaviest Rainfall in 56 Years

Hit by intense rainfall for two days, Adana has received 147 kilograms of precipitation per square meter, which marks the heaviest rainfall experienced in the province since 1963.

26 December 2019

Human Rights Association: Syrians Don’t Have Safety of Life in Adana

Human Rights Association: Syrians Don’t Have Safety of Life in Adana

Releasing a report on attacks that targeted Syrian refugees in Adana, Human Rights Association (İHD) said, “We condemn the racist, discriminatory and othering attacks in Adana. We request that damages of aggrieved Syrians be compensated”.

25 September 2019

Explosion While Riot Police Service Vehicle Passing in Adana: 5 People Wounded

Explosion While Riot Police Service Vehicle Passing in Adana: 5 People Wounded

An explosion occurred in the district of central Yüreğir in Adana while the service vehicle of riot police was passing. Governor of Adana Demirtaş has announced that five people have been wounded in the incident.

25 September 2019

Adana Governorship Bans Kurdish Theatre Days

Adana Governorship Bans Kurdish Theatre Days

The Governorship of Adana has banned the Kurdish Theater Days which was organized by the HDP Adana.

11 February 2019 Bircan Değirmenci

No Arrested Defendants Remain in Dorm Fire Case

No Arrested Defendants Remain in Dorm Fire Case

The court has ruled that the last two arrested defendants in the Aladağ dorm fire case shall be released on the ground that the expert report has found them guilty of “collateral negligence.”

7 September 2018

2 ‘Social Media Arrests’ in Adana

2 ‘Social Media Arrests’ in Adana

Two of nine people taken into custody in Adana due to their social media posts have been arrested on charge of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization.”

'Social Media Operation' in Adana

'Social Media Operation' in Adana

Eight people have been detained due to their social media posts on charges of “propagandizing for an illegal organization” and “insulting President” in Adana.

Suspicious Death in Adana F-Type Prison Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

Suspicious Death in Adana F-Type Prison Brought to Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Danış Beştaş bringing the death of Kil behind bars in Kürkçüler Prison in Adana, asked: “Who is accountable for the suicides that happen under repressive conditions where prisoners are being threatened with death?”

27 October 2017

Trial of Dorm Fire Killing 11 Children, 1 Dorm Staff Adjourned, Suspects Remain in Detention

Trial of Dorm Fire Killing 11 Children, 1 Dorm Staff Adjourned, Suspects Remain in Detention

In the third hearing of the trial of the fire in the girls' dorm in Adana killing 12 people, the court ruled that the six suspects remain in detention on remand. The hearing was adjourned to December 11.

10 October 2017

Administrators Rearrested over Fire in Girls’ Student Dorm

Administrators Rearrested over Fire in Girls’ Student Dorm

Four association administrators who were first arrested and later released over the fire in the girls’ dorm in Aladağ district of Adana killing 12 people including 11 children, have been arrested again.

6 February 2017

Parliamentary Investigation Commission to Be Established For Student Dorms

Parliamentary Investigation Commission to Be Established For Student Dorms

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has stated an investigation commission, which is to be established in the Parliament, will serve the purpose of investigating the fire in the dorm and determining necessary measures to be taken in dorms.

1 December 2016

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Lifted

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Lifted

Upon request from CHP İstanbul Deputy Barış Yarkadaş, the gag order on the dorm fire killing 12 persons including 11 children in Adana has been lifted.

1 December 2016

Detention Order for 14 Over Dorm Fire Including Dorm Director

Detention Order for 14 Over Dorm Fire Including Dorm Director

Detention order has been issued for 14 people including the dorm director C.G. over the fire in the girl’s dorm of Aladağ Tahsil Çağındaki Talebelere Yardım Derneği Ortaöğretim Kız Öğrenci Yurdu.

30 November 2016

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Killing 12 Including 11 Children

Gag Order on Dorm Fire Killing 12 Including 11 Children

A gag order has been issued on fire that broke out in a dorm in which 12 people including 11 children have lost their lives in Adana.

30 November 2016

Explosion in Adana

Explosion in Adana

An explosion has occurred in the open parking area in front of Adana Governorship. Two citizens have been killed, 21 others wounded in the explosion.

24 November 2016

12-year-old Helin killed in Diyarbakır, 3-year-old Tevriz killed in Adana

12-year-old Helin killed in Diyarbakır, 3-year-old Tevriz killed in Adana

It was stated that during the clashes in Turkey’s southeastern Sur district of Diyarbakır province, 12-year-old Helin Şen got shot in the head to death with three bullets while 3-year-old Tevriz Dora was killed by a bullet hitting his head in Adana where the bomb attack which claimed 97 lives was protested.

12 October 2015

Attack in Southern Turkey: Two Policemen Killed

Attack in Southern Turkey: Two Policemen Killed

Two police officers; Süleyman Çakır and Bircan İlhanlı were shot dead while patrolling in Adana.

29 September 2015

Two Policemen and Two People Die, Privates Wounded

ATTACKS IN SOUTHEASTERN TURKEY

Two Policemen and Two People Die, Privates Wounded

In southern Turkey, two policemen and two allegedly members of PKK died. There are armed conflicts in Şırnak, Siirt, Bitlis and Diyarbakır provinces, in southeastern Turkey. Two privates are wounded.

Prosecutor Demands the Ban of MİT Trucks News

Prosecutor Demands the Ban of MİT Trucks News

Public Prosecutor of İstanbul launched an investigation against Can Dündar, Chief Editor of Cumhuriyet due to MİT Trucks news and demanded related web content to be blocked off.

“MİT Trucks” Investigation Launched against Cumhuriyet

“MİT Trucks” Investigation Launched against Cumhuriyet

An investigation’s been launched against Cumhuriyet Daily Newspaper published the photos of arms found in MİT Trucks.

11 Year Old Declared Brain-Dead Due to Gas Bomb Injury

11 Year Old Declared Brain-Dead Due to Gas Bomb Injury

Medical officials declared 11 year old M.A. brain-dead on Thursday, after a gas bomb fired by the police during a demonstration landed on his head while he was on his way back home in the southern province of Adana.

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