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Poet Nazım Hikmet remembered on 119th birthday

Poet Nazım Hikmet remembered on 119th birthday

Born 119 years ago today, Nazım Hikmet spent most of his life behind bars or in exile.

15 January 2021

Turkey has three million vaccine doses; it needs 120 million in six months for 'full immunity'

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Turkey has three million vaccine doses; it needs 120 million in six months for 'full immunity'

The government has agreed with China to buy 50 million doses of the CoronaVac vaccine and received the first batch of three million doses.

15 January 2021

Central Bank survey: Exchange rate of dollar to lira expected to surpass 8 by year-end

Central Bank survey: Exchange rate of dollar to lira expected to surpass 8 by year-end

The Central Bank has released the results of its expectation survey.

15 January 2021

In photos: İstanbul sees first snowfall of winter after warm December

In photos: İstanbul sees first snowfall of winter after warm December

The snowfall is expected to continue on the weekend as the occupancy rates in the city's dams have also increased amid a water shortage threat following dry months.

15 January 2021

Telegram founder welcomes Erdoğan in 'largest digital migration in history'

Telegram founder welcomes Erdoğan in 'largest digital migration in history'

The president joined Telegram and BiP, a domestic application, after WhatsApp's new privacy policy caused controversy.

15 January 2021

University of Amsterdam academics, students announce support for Boğaziçi University

BOĞAZİÇİ RECTOR APPOINTMENT

University of Amsterdam academics, students announce support for Boğaziçi University

Students and academics of Boğaziçi University have been protesting the new rector for two weeks.

15 January 2021

President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns

President Erdoğan receives Covid vaccine, dismisses anti-vaccination campaigns

All political leaders and lawmakers should encourage the public to get vaccinated, the president has said.

14 January 2021

Ministry: Turkey vaccinates more than 230,000 people on the first day

Ministry: Turkey vaccinates more than 230,000 people on the first day

The Ministry of Health approved the emergency use of China's CoronaVac yesterday.

14 January 2021

'How does a petition change a person's life?' Documentary tells story of dismissed academics

'How does a petition change a person's life?' Documentary tells story of dismissed academics

The documentary "Stop to Contemplate the Horizon" is now available on YouTube with English subtitles.

14 January 2021

'Erdoğan has surrendered Turkey to the interest rate lobby'

'Erdoğan has surrendered Turkey to the interest rate lobby'

After claiming to fight the "interest rate lobby" for years, the president has made Turkey the country with the ninth highest interest rate in the world, the HDP's Paylan has pointed out.

14 January 2021

Police detain 48 ESP members in 12 provinces

Police detain 48 ESP members in 12 provinces

Prosecutors are investigating the party members on "terrorism-related" charges.

14 January 2021

Turkey grants emergency approval for China's vaccine as health minister vaccinated on live TV

Turkey grants emergency approval for China's vaccine as health minister vaccinated on live TV

The country will start the mass inoculation of the Covid-19 vaccine with health workers tomorrow, Minister Koca has announced.

13 January 2021

Law office: PKK leader not able to communicate with outside world since April 2020

Law office: PKK leader not able to communicate with outside world since April 2020

The four prisoners at the İmralı Prison had one meeting and one phone conversation with their family members, according to their attorneys.

13 January 2021

Report: Pro-government construction company to start new project in natural protected area

Report: Pro-government construction company to start new project in natural protected area

A company owned by Cengiz Holding has applied for an environmental impact assessment report for a project in Bodrum's Paradise Bay.

13 January 2021

Court cancels tender for hunting of vulnerable goat species, cites Berne Convention

Court cancels tender for hunting of vulnerable goat species, cites Berne Convention

A court has ruled that the public benefit of the revenue that would come from the tender would not compensate for the loss of the animals.

13 January 2021

Environmental group warns of increasing pesticide poisonings

Environmental group warns of increasing pesticide poisonings

Worldwide pesticide poisoning cases increased by 185 percent in 30 years, according to a new study.

13 January 2021

Workers protest construction company for not paying salaries

Workers protest construction company for not paying salaries

Workers of a construction company have not been able to receive their salaries for two years.

13 January 2021

Turkey set to finalize testing China's vaccine, announces procedures for mass vaccination

Turkey set to finalize testing China's vaccine, announces procedures for mass vaccination

In the first step, health care workers, people aged 65 and above, and adults living in crowded places such as shelters will be vaccinated.

13 January 2021

'Financial censorship': Public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper in place for 483 days

'Financial censorship': Public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper in place for 483 days

The Press Advertising Agency often imposes public ad bans on independent newspapers that are critical of the government.

13 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

Erdoğan again promises 'new chapter' with Europe

Erdoğan again promises 'new chapter' with Europe

"Just as our country's nearly 60-year membership process is a strategic choice for us, the EU's acceptance of our country to full membership will also be an ontological choice for the future of the union," the president has told EU ambassadors.

12 January 2021

Turkey's broad unemployment rate hits 27 percent as women affected much worse

DİSK-AR EMPLOYMENT REPORT

Turkey's broad unemployment rate hits 27 percent as women affected much worse

During the pandemic, women's employment was affected much more than men's as the broad unemployment rate for women was 35.8 percent in October, the report says.

12 January 2021

WhatsApp faces second inquiry in Turkey over new privacy policy

WhatsApp faces second inquiry in Turkey over new privacy policy

After the Competition Board, the Personal Data Protection Authority has also launched an inquiry into the messenger's new privacy terms.

12 January 2021

Indictment into 2014 protests 'a historic opportunity' to close HDP, Bahçeli suggests

Indictment into 2014 protests 'a historic opportunity' to close HDP, Bahçeli suggests

The HDP has accused the government ally of interfering with the judicial independence after his calls for the closure of the party.

12 January 2021

Emine Erdoğan appeals columnist's acquittal over article about her 'Hermes bag'

Emine Erdoğan appeals columnist's acquittal over article about her 'Hermes bag'

The president's spouse had filed a lawsuit against columnist Ender İmrek, alleging that he insulted her by "not attributing good qualities to her."

12 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

Police prevent dismissed Cargill workers' demonstration in front of ministry

Police prevent dismissed Cargill workers' demonstration in front of ministry

The workers have not been reinstated despite winning a lawsuit against the company.

11 January 2021

Turkey investigates WhatsApp over privacy terms, promotes state-controlled alternative

Turkey investigates WhatsApp over privacy terms, promotes state-controlled alternative

After WhatsApp announced its new privacy policy, it has faced backlash from users in Turkey as many are moving to other messengers.

11 January 2021

İstanbul sets up mobile cheap bread buffets as queues get longer

İstanbul sets up mobile cheap bread buffets as queues get longer

The municipality's bread company has increased production amid increasing demand for cheaper bread.

11 January 2021

Court blocks access to reports about book claiming to reveal corruption in judiciary

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

Court blocks access to reports about book claiming to reveal corruption in judiciary

The two journalists who co-authored the book face several charges while reports about the content of the book are getting blocked to access.

8 January 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

'Listen to this, this is how we killed your brother'

ANNIVERSARY OF THE KILLING OF METİN GÖKTEPE

'Listen to this, this is how we killed your brother'

Twenty-five years ago today, journalist Metin Göktepe was beaten to death by police officers. We have spoken with his sister about the killing and the aftermath.

8 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

Erdoğan says Bulu suitable for rectorship, calls Boğaziçi University protesters 'terrorists'

Erdoğan says Bulu suitable for rectorship, calls Boğaziçi University protesters 'terrorists'

The president's appointment of a rector who is a member of his party has sparked protests among students and academics.

WHO Europe head thanks Turkey for 'strong data delivery' despite transparency doubts

WHO Europe head thanks Turkey for 'strong data delivery' despite transparency doubts

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has held an online meeting with WHO's Kluge, informing him about the country's efforts to slow down the Covid-19 outbreak.

Boğaziçi alumni, academics continue to protest rector appointed by Erdoğan

Boğaziçi alumni, academics continue to protest rector appointed by Erdoğan

The appointment of a ruling party member, Prof. Melih Bulu, as the new president of the university has sparked outrage among its community.