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Erdoğan welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces

Erdoğan welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces

SDF Commander Mazlum Abdi and Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed an agreement outlining the gradual integration of the Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian government’s military and administrative structures.

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Six apprehended in central Turkey for attempting to sell medieval-era mummy

Six apprehended in central Turkey for attempting to sell medieval-era mummy

Gendarmerie units discovered the mummuy during the raid on a house in Niğde.

Saharan dust to affect İstanbul for a week

Saharan dust to affect İstanbul for a week

Prof. Toros says high-pressure systems and wind currents transport the dust, leading to changes in air quality and noticeable shifts in the color of the sky.

İstanbul municipalities face terrorism investigation over alleged financing of DHKP-C

İstanbul municipalities face terrorism investigation over alleged financing of DHKP-C

Prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 38 individuals including officials from CHP-run municipalities, with 32 people taken into custody.

Journalist faces up to 7.5 years in prison over comments on bomb attack

Journalist faces up to 7.5 years in prison over comments on bomb attack

Arslan is standing trial over his comments about a bomb attack by the PKK that targeted the Interior Ministry in 2023.

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz files complaint over online violence

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz files complaint over online violence

Deniz faced sexist and racist harassment after sharing a photo emphasizing LGBTI+ rights.

Worker killed in rockfall at Kayseri high-speed train construction site

Worker killed in rockfall at Kayseri high-speed train construction site

The incident left another worker injured but his condition isn't life threatening, said the governor.

Bahçeli changes tune on PKK ceasefire announcement

Bahçeli changes tune on PKK ceasefire announcement

The MHP leader labeled the PKK's announcement "not appropriate," departing his previous idea that it would "benefit everyone."

Police block protest outside Syrian consulate in İstanbul

Police block protest outside Syrian consulate in İstanbul

The recent attacks on Alawites and other minorities in Syria sparked concerns among Turkey's Alawite community.

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bianet reporter Evrim Deniz faces online harassment after Women's Day post

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz faces online harassment after Women's Day post

“Women journalists are not safe anywhere. The messages I received—threats of rape, murder, and insults—once again show what women journalists go through," said Deniz.

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Over 100 women, LGBTI+ activists briefly detained after İstanbul Women’s Day march

Over 100 women, LGBTI+ activists briefly detained after İstanbul Women’s Day march

After the demonstration concluded, police encircled a group citing "banned slogans" chanted by them.

Thousands attend Feminist Night March despite restrictions

WOMEN'S DAY

Thousands attend Feminist Night March despite restrictions

Authorities did not permit gatherings on İstiklal Avenue or Taksim Square, but after negotiations with activists, the march was allowed on Sıraselviler Street, another street leading to the square.

8 March 2025 Evrim Kepenek

Women's Day marked in Diyarbakır with message from Öcalan

Women's Day marked in Diyarbakır with message from Öcalan

Peace was a central theme in this year’s celebrations in the Kurdish city, where Women's Day was marked for the first time in eight years under elected mayors rather than government-appointed trustees.

8 March 2025 Evrim Deniz

Demonstration ban issued ahead of İstanbul Feminist Night March

WOMEN'S DAY

Demonstration ban issued ahead of İstanbul Feminist Night March

As part of the ban, Taksim Square, Gezi Park, İstiklal Avenue, and surrounding areas will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Besra's home

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: FİSKAYA

Besra's home

"In Fiskaya, every house has curtains. What would you even show off? A meal without meat on the table? The bruises from a beating? Or the crumbling walls of the house? Sure, our homes have great views, but inside, there’s nothing left but poverty.”

7 March 2025 Evrim Deniz

Woman rescued after four days in İstanbul forest dies in hospital

Woman rescued after four days in İstanbul forest dies in hospital

Ece Gürel was found in Belgrad Forest after she went missing on Mar 2.

LGBTI+ groups call for support as Turkey moves to restrict gender transition

LGBTI+ groups call for support as Turkey moves to restrict gender transition

PLanned legal amendments could introduce the term "biological sex" into the Penal Code.

Turkey’s new cybersecurity law allows home searches with post-search approval

Turkey’s new cybersecurity law allows home searches with post-search approval

The parliament has passed first 13 articles of the bill. In cases where delays pose a risk, a written order from a prosecutor will be sufficient to conduct a search.

President issues directive to combat workplace harassment

President issues directive to combat workplace harassment

Employers, managers, and employees are expected to avoid any actions or behaviors that could be considered violations of fundamental rights and freedoms or constitute psychological harassment according to the directive.

Executive of pro-Kurdish news agency faces trial for exposing informant’s identity

Executive of pro-Kurdish news agency faces trial for exposing informant’s identity

Diren Yurtsever faces a prison sentence of one to three years.

6 March 2025 Hikmet Adal

Survey: Nearly 60% of public views Öcalan’s call for PKK disbandment positively

Survey: Nearly 60% of public views Öcalan’s call for PKK disbandment positively

Despite having a positive opinion about Öcalan's call, the respondents remain skeptical about whether the PKK will disarm.

children's library

IPS Communication Foundation/bianet continues its rights-based journalism with the "BİA Children's Library" with the aim of giving more space to and disseminating the voices of children and youth.

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