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Organizers cancel Bursa music festival after banning of alcohol sales, camping

Organizers cancel Bursa music festival after banning of alcohol sales, camping

The governor's ban forced the event organizers to cancel the festival, adding to the growing list of concert and festival cancellations over the past couple of years.

Assad reiterates won't meet Erdoğan until Turkey's 'complete withdrawal' from Syria

Assad reiterates won't meet Erdoğan until Turkey's 'complete withdrawal' from Syria

The Syrian president has accused Erdoğan of attempting to "legitimize the Turkish occupation in Syria."

Coastal preservation movements rise in Greece, Turkey against commercialization

Coastal preservation movements rise in Greece, Turkey against commercialization

In Greece, the "Towel Movement" and in Turkey, the "The Initiative for Datça Without Sunbeds," both advocate for the protection of beaches as public spaces.

Imprisoned Kurdish politician Gültan Kışanak attends sister's funeral after temporary release

Imprisoned Kurdish politician Gültan Kışanak attends sister's funeral after temporary release

Kışanak, who has been imprisoned for seven years, has lost her father, brother, and sister while behind bars.

RTÜK issues penalties to five TV channels

RTÜK issues penalties to five TV channels

The reasons for the penalties range from broadcasts that have been deemed contrary to “the indivisible integrity of the state” and “harmful to the mental and physical development of children.”

Plight of severely ill prisoner on parliamentary agenda

Plight of severely ill prisoner on parliamentary agenda

A 27-year-old woman is kept behind bars despite suffering from severe heart and high blood pressure conditions, along with a herniated disc.

Local press in quake-hit Adıyaman still struggle to recover after six months

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Local press in quake-hit Adıyaman still struggle to recover after six months

The owner of a local TV station in the city reflects on the challenges they faced following the earthquakes. Despite the difficulties, they were able to continue broadcasting thanks to the solidarity from other outlets in different provinces.

9 August 2023 Hikmet Adal

Special series: Six months on from Turkey earthquakes

Special series: Six months on from Turkey earthquakes

After the devastating earthquakes on February 6, we are taking a comprehensive look at the situation in the affected regions.

Earthquake reconstruction in Hatay: Government 'expropriating olive groves instead of using public lands'

Earthquake reconstruction in Hatay: Government 'expropriating olive groves instead of using public lands'

Residents of a Hatay neighborhood have been protesting the expropriation of their agricultural lands and olive groves for post-earthquake reconstruction. They have taken their concerns to Ankara today, meeting with officials from opposition parties.

İstanbul hikes public transport fares by 51% amid rising costs

İstanbul hikes public transport fares by 51% amid rising costs

The metropolis of 15 million followed other cities to implement significant hikes to public transportation and taxi fares.

No accountability for building collapse that claimed 65 lives in earthquakes

No accountability for building collapse that claimed 65 lives in earthquakes

One of the four buildings of a residential complex had collapsed in Adana, southern Turkey. Despite suspicion of unauthorized modifications in the collapsed building, prosecutors closed the investigation due to lack of evidence.

Half a year after Turkey earthquakes: A timeline

Half a year after Turkey earthquakes: A timeline

Here are the most significant developments since the devastating double-earthquake that struck 10 provinces in February.

8 August 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

“Anatolian rock” pioneer Erkin Koray passes away at 82

“Anatolian rock” pioneer Erkin Koray passes away at 82

After a musical career spanning over 60 years, Erkin Koray, one of the pioneers of Beat Generation music and the "Anatolian rock" style in Turkey, has passed away in Canada where he was receiving treatment.

İstanbul district governor bans opposition party's 'price hikes' exhibition

İstanbul district governor bans opposition party's 'price hikes' exhibition

The CHP exhibition aimed to visually compare various products' prices before and after the elections held in May, illustrating the extent of price increases for the public to see.

EU official warns of wildfire danger in Turkey

EU official warns of wildfire danger in Turkey

Turkey is among the countries faced with wildfires amid scorching heat, the Crisis Management Commissioner of the EU has said.

Thousands of loggerhead turtle nests found in Turkey's Antalya

Thousands of loggerhead turtle nests found in Turkey's Antalya

Loggerhead turtles have been burying their eggs beneath the sandy shores since May, and now the offspring have started to emerge from their shells.

Three farm workers, including two refugees, killed in traffic accident

Three farm workers, including two refugees, killed in traffic accident

A van carrying 14 agricultural workers veered off the road and crashed into a field in Bursa.

Surge in fuel prices triggers massive public transport fare hikes across Turkey

Surge in fuel prices triggers massive public transport fare hikes across Turkey

Public transport fares have been raised in nine cities, with increases ranging from 25% to 85%. Some local administrations said they will have to subsidize public transport despite the price hikes.

Tree felling commences for controversial mining expansion project in Kaz Mountains

Tree felling commences for controversial mining expansion project in Kaz Mountains

A company with close ties to the government has begun tree felling despite ongoing legal procedures.

Protest unfolds at Muğla thermal power plant as workers demand unpaid wages

Protest unfolds at Muğla thermal power plant as workers demand unpaid wages

Over 500 non-union workers blocked the entry and exit of the power plant to protest their employers.

Workers at Togg factory stage work stoppage over unpaid wages

Workers at Togg factory stage work stoppage over unpaid wages

The construction workers at the factory site say they haven't been able to receive their wages for two months.

Five journalists face prison sentences for protesting colleagues' arrests

Five journalists face prison sentences for protesting colleagues' arrests

The journalists are facing up to 3 years in prison for "attending an illegal demonstration." The demonstration in question was declared banned at the last minute.

3 August 2023 Hikmet Adal

Turkey withdraws as host for 2024 UN biodiversity conference

Turkey withdraws as host for 2024 UN biodiversity conference

Ankara has taken the decision due to the impact of the devastating earthquakes in February, the CBD has announced.

Protest continues against expropriations for earthquake reconstruction in Hatay

Protest continues against expropriations for earthquake reconstruction in Hatay

Two neighborhoods were chosen for the reconstruction due to the suitability of the soil, However, earthquake victims oppose the expropriation of their agricultural lands, which constitute their main source of livelihood.

Court of Cassation announces verdicts on cases related to pro-Kurdish Özgür Gündem newspaper

Court of Cassation announces verdicts on cases related to pro-Kurdish Özgür Gündem newspaper

One of the cases was against executives and columnists of the now-shut-down newspaper and the other was about a solidarity campaign carried out by rights advocates and journalists.

Government plans to introduce special law for İstanbul's earthquake preparedness

Government plans to introduce special law for İstanbul's earthquake preparedness

Through the implementation of the “special law,” the government plans to proceed with urbanization in the designated “reserve areas” of the province, which include its rural and forested northern regions, says the environment minister.

Turkey's official inflation rate jumps to 47.8% in July

Turkey's official inflation rate jumps to 47.8% in July

According to ENAG's calculations, the inflation rate was over 122.8%. The food inflation rate is over 60 percent.

Turkey suspends olive oil exports amid soaring domestic prices

Turkey suspends olive oil exports amid soaring domestic prices

Olive oil production has decreased 20 percent worldwide due to drought while increasing by over 60 percent in Turkey.

Increase in expenses of state institutions outpaces inflation rate in Turkey

Increase in expenses of state institutions outpaces inflation rate in Turkey

The expenditures of ministries and other state institutions more than doubled in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2022, shows an official report.

Official figures show increase in criminal incidents involving children in 2022

Official figures show increase in criminal incidents involving children in 2022

Over 200,000 children were involved in delinquency last year, according to TurkStat.

President Erdoğan replaces 24 police chiefs appointed during former interior minister's term

President Erdoğan replaces 24 police chiefs appointed during former interior minister's term

Süleyman Soylu, a controversial figure in Turkey's politics, was replaced as the interior minister after the elections.

Turkey to tax Airbnb rentals, possibly ending subletting for tenants

Turkey to tax Airbnb rentals, possibly ending subletting for tenants

Airbnb has not only become a popular platform for tourists, but it has also provided a means for tenants in larger cities to supplement their income by subletting their rooms or entire homes.

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