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Explosion in a 3-storey building in Ankara: 2 people lose their lives

Explosion in a 3-storey building in Ankara: 2 people lose their lives

According to preliminary reports, the explosion in the capital city was caused by a gas entrapment. However, journalists reporting from the scene of the incident say that it might be caused by the unpermitted use of liquid petroleum gas.

19 November 2021

2022 budget talks: Labor organizations to protest in Ankara

'WE CANNOT MAKE A LIVING'

2022 budget talks: Labor organizations to protest in Ankara

The labor and occupational organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB have announced that they will hold a joint protest in the capital city of Ankara on November 14 and say, “We cannot make a living" amid the 2022 budget talks at the Parliament.

10 November 2021

Toll of ‘İstanbul Convention’ protests: 178 people detained, 23 prosecuted

NEW REPORT

Toll of ‘İstanbul Convention’ protests: 178 people detained, 23 prosecuted

The Social Law Women’s Group have shared the findings of their report on “violations of rights committed during the İstanbul Convention protests and impunity.” The report has revealed the police violence against women seeking their rights.

5 November 2021

Assistant physician dies in a car crash: ‘36-hour shift kills’

PHYSICIANS TO PROTEST

Assistant physician dies in a car crash: ‘36-hour shift kills’

Rümeysa Şen, a fresh graduate of medical school and an assistant physician, crashed into a parked lorry on her way back from a 36-hour shift at a public hospital in Ankara. Physicians will protest to demand better working conditions.

25 October 2021

METU Pride Parade case ends in acquittal

METU Pride Parade case ends in acquittal

All defendants who joined the Pride Parade at the Middle East Technical University in May 2019 have been acquitted. One person has been given a judicial fine for insult.

Court cancels Ankara’s ‘Iron Cage’ plan for the 8th time

Court cancels Ankara’s ‘Iron Cage’ plan for the 8th time

The Ankara 4th Administrative Court has cancelled the 8th plan change regarding the “Iron Cage” area. The Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects has called on the Metropolitan Municipality to abide by the ruling and to swiftly seal off the YDA Center.

29 September 2021

‘We want our jobs’ statement in front of main opposition CHP

‘We want our jobs’ statement in front of main opposition CHP

Making a statement in front of the CHP Central Office in Ankara, three cleaning workers have expressed their demand for reinstatement at Şişli Municipality.

27 September 2021

Tax office levies attachment on protestor’s bank account over her press statements

'I WANT MY JOB BACK'

Tax office levies attachment on protestor’s bank account over her press statements

Discharged from public service and fined over her press statements during her protests “to get her job back”, Bozkurt faces an attachment of 281 thousand lira on her bank account. She notes that courts have already cancelled these fines.

27 September 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Court cancels changes to development plan zoning Dikmen Valley for construction

Court cancels changes to development plan zoning Dikmen Valley for construction

Commenting on the court ruling cancelling the changes in the development plan of the Dikmen Valley, which would zone green spaces for construction, Chamber of Architects’ Ankara Chair says, “The judiciary has found our struggle justified.”

24 September 2021

Air pollution in İstanbul, Ankara well above updated WHO limit values

Air pollution in İstanbul, Ankara well above updated WHO limit values

Turkey does not sufficiently measure air quality and has no national limit value for PM2.5, says Greenpeace.

23 September 2021

Ankara mayor granted 2021 World Mayor Capital Award

Ankara mayor granted 2021 World Mayor Capital Award

"The measures the Mayor has already introduced and his vision for the Turkish capital will make Ankara a more resilient and sustainable city," the City Mayors Foundation has stated.

14 September 2021

'Ankara’s symbol is being destroyed' by Ministry's subway construction

CAVE-IN IN GÜVENPARK

'Ankara’s symbol is being destroyed' by Ministry's subway construction

Noting that Güvenpark and Güven monument are at risk due to an ongoing subway construction in the capital city, professional chambers have announced that they will file a criminal complaint about a recent collapse that has occurred in the area.

9 September 2021

Immigration Authority: Ankara closed to new registration of refugees

Immigration Authority: Ankara closed to new registration of refugees

The Directorate General of Migration Management has stated that Ankara has been closed to registration of temporary protection starting from September 2; the Syrians with temporary protection status will be sent to the cities where they are registered.

2 September 2021

72 others detained over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

72 others detained over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

The Ankara Security Directorate has announced that an administrative action has been taken against 29 people, a legal action has been taken against 43 people and 72 more people have been detained over the attacks on refugees in Altındağ.

'We are concerned that attacks on refugees may continue'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

'We are concerned that attacks on refugees may continue'

While the government has instrumentalized the refugees, the opposition has portrayed them as an economic burden, the İHD has said.

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

After a person was stabbed to death in a fight between refugees and locals in Altındağ, Ankara, people attacked shops and homes of refugees in the district for two nights in a row.

76 suspects caught over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

76 suspects caught over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

The Ankara Directorate of Security has announced that “76 people who provoked citizens, posted untrue messages and were involved in the incidents have been caught.” AKP Spokesperson Çelik has also said that “the culprits will be penalized.”

Attacks on Syrian refugees' homes, shops continue in Turkey's capital on the second day

Attacks on Syrian refugees' homes, shops continue in Turkey's capital on the second day

Tensions have risen in Ankara's Altındağ district after an 18-year-old man was killed in a knife fight with refugees.

Refugees targeted following a fight in Ankara’s Altındağ

Refugees targeted following a fight in Ankara’s Altındağ

After it was reported that a refugee from Syria stabbed two people in the capital city of Ankara, the residents of the neighborhood have damaged the houses, workplaces and vehicles of refugees in the neighborhood in Altındağ.

Suspect Yusuf G. arrested for “sexually assaulting” Eda Nur Kaplan

Suspect Yusuf G. arrested for “sexually assaulting” Eda Nur Kaplan

Released to house arrest by the judgeship a day before, male suspect Yusuf G. has been arrested upon the appeal of the prosecutor’s office against his release as part of the investigation into the “sexual assault” of 18-year-old Eda Nur Kaplan.

Sexual assault on Eda Nur Kaplan: Suspect Yusuf G. released

Sexual assault on Eda Nur Kaplan: Suspect Yusuf G. released

Having filed a criminal complaint against two men for sexual assault, 18-year-old Eda Nur Kaplan committed suicide shortly afterwards. One of the two suspects was detained. The prosecutor's office has appealed against the suspect's release by court.

Ümitcan U. detained, this time over the death of Esra Hankulu

Ümitcan U. detained, this time over the death of Esra Hankulu

Ümitcan U., the chief suspect of Aleyna Çakır’s death, has been taken into custody over the death of Esra Hankulu.

Investigation into some social media messages about forest fires

Investigation into some social media messages about forest fires

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into some social media messages about the fires raging across Turkey, stating that the related posts “tried to degrade the state and government of the Republic of Turkey.”

Biden nominates ex-senator Jeff Flake as US Ambassador to Turkey

Biden nominates ex-senator Jeff Flake as US Ambassador to Turkey

US President Joe Biden has nominated former Senator Jeff Flake to be the next US Ambassador to Turkey, the White House has announced. If the Senate approves it, Flake will be the new US Ambassador in Ankara.

Police attack Justice Watch for Gergerlioğlu, detain several people

Police attack Justice Watch for Gergerlioğlu, detain several people

The HDP announced that a justice watch would be held in front of the Ankara Sincan Prison, where dismissed HDP MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu is still held despite a Constitutional Court ruling of rights violation.

Journalists to take to the streets to protest police violence

Journalists to take to the streets to protest police violence

Gathering in front of İstanbul, Ankara and İzmir Governor’s Offices, journalists will protest the police violence inflicted on their colleagues during the Pride March.

‘Cycling policy must be a part of Transportation Master Plan’

FAMILY SEEKS JUSTICE FOR UMUT

‘Cycling policy must be a part of Transportation Master Plan’

The family of cyclist Umut Gündüz, who lost his life after being hit by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver, stages a sit-in protest in front of the Justice Ministry every Wednesday. Yesterday’s protest was supported by the Chamber of Architects as well.

Detained ahead of the trial over İstanbul Convention protests, women released

HEARING ADJOURNED

Detained ahead of the trial over İstanbul Convention protests, women released

Police intervened against the women who wanted to hold a press statement before the first hearing of the lawsuit filed against 33 women on the grounds that they joined the protests for İstanbul Convention.

‘I am put on trial again over the hunger strike I was penalized before’

NURİYE GÜLMEN WRITES FROM PRISON

‘I am put on trial again over the hunger strike I was penalized before’

Discharged academic Gülmen has sent a letter from prison ahead of her third hearing: “They arrested me due to flight risk, they are still keeping me behind bars one the same suspicion. In fact, I have never run away, I have always been here.”

7 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

84 retired admirals summoned to depose over ‘Montreux declaration’

84 retired admirals summoned to depose over ‘Montreux declaration’

An investigation has been launched against 84 people who signed the ‘Montreux declaration’ and have not given their statements. They are charged with “making an agreement to commit crime against the security of the state and constitutional order.”

Mehmet Ağar to stand trial again over 19 unidentified murders

Mehmet Ağar to stand trial again over 19 unidentified murders

The court of appeals has reversed the acquittals in the trial over the unidentified murders in Ankara. Among the defendants of the case are also Mehmet Ağar, a former Interior Minister of Turkey.

‘You have been troubling the HDP since June 7 elections’

KOBANÎ TRIAL

‘You have been troubling the HDP since June 7 elections’

Taking the floor at today’s hearing in the Kobanî trial, jailed politician Gültan Kışanak said, “On June 7, we showed that a hope was possible in Turkey and different identities could do politics side by side. A political coup was triggered immediately.”

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