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TV pundit Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı detained in illegal betting investigation

TV pundit Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı detained in illegal betting investigation

More than 200 people have been detained as an investigation determined that over 2 billion dollars were laundered within the financial system.

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Journalist Reyhan Hacıoğlu sentenced to over four years in prison in terror case

Journalist Reyhan Hacıoğlu sentenced to over four years in prison in terror case

Hacıoğlu spent five months in pretrial detention last year. "I stand behind every report I made and every word I said. You cannot cover up the truth with the sentences handed down," she said after the ruling.

Journalist İsmail Arı faces six years prison for 'spreading disinformation'

Journalist İsmail Arı faces six years prison for 'spreading disinformation'

Among the reports cited in the accusations is Arı’s coverage of Erdoğan family members serving on the boards of several foundations.

13 May 2026 Hikmet Adal

Average household size in Turkey drops as single-person homes rise

Average household size in Turkey drops as single-person homes rise

Single-person homes now make up more than one-fifth of all households in the country.

Turkish citizens rank first in deportations from EU to third countries

Turkish citizens rank first in deportations from EU to third countries

More than 13,000 citizens were returned following administrative decisions.

Turkey, Armenia set to resume direct trade

Turkey, Armenia set to resume direct trade

Work regarding the opening of the shared land border is still underway, said the foreign ministry spokesperson.

Turkey posts highest current account deficit in three years

Turkey posts highest current account deficit in three years

The Central Bank recorded a current account deficit of 9.67 billion US dollars in March. Excluding gold and energy, the current account deficit stood at 3.89 billion dollars.

Union leader Mehmet Türkmen acquitted after 58 days in detention

Union leader Mehmet Türkmen acquitted after 58 days in detention

Türkmen stood trial for "spreading disinformation" after he was detained due to his activities during a strike at an Antep carpet factory.

Opera singer Alis Manukyan bid farewell

Opera singer Alis Manukyan bid farewell

The artist, who died at age 93, was one of Turkey’s most prominent opera singers and an important figure in the country’s Armenian community.

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Man sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexual assault of dog in İstanbul

Man sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexual assault of dog in İstanbul

Although lawyers requested that the defendant receive the maximum possible sentence, the court opted for a lower penalty.

Halki Seminary to reopen in September after decades of closure, patriarch says

Halki Seminary to reopen in September after decades of closure, patriarch says

Deliberations reportedly continue regarding the institution’s formal status.

Pensioner poverty in Turkey: 9 out of 10 say need to work to stay afloat

Pensioner poverty in Turkey: 9 out of 10 say need to work to stay afloat

A new report highlights that retirement has transformed from a period of rest into a phase of continued labor and financial precariousness.

Exhibition marks 65th anniversary of Turkey-Germany labor agreement

Exhibition marks 65th anniversary of Turkey-Germany labor agreement

"Love, Deutsche Marks, and Death" can be seen at Depo İstanbul until Jun 28.

11 May 2026 Zeynep Altıok

Akbelen land defender Esra Işık released after 41 days in detention

Akbelen land defender Esra Işık released after 41 days in detention

Işık was detained during a protest against a delegation that arrived in the Akbelen Forest area to conduct inspections for planned expropriations.

Voices of peace from children: Երկինքէն երկիր

Voices of peace from children: Երկինքէն երկիր

The Lusavoriç Children’s Choir performed songs in Armenian and English during its "Voices of Peace" concert. A 10-year-old member of the choir described how music brings people closer together.

11 May 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Comedian faces three-year prison sentence over Sultan Suleiman joke

Comedian faces three-year prison sentence over Sultan Suleiman joke

Tuba Ulu is on trial over her joke that "even Sultan Suleiman married his fuck buddy."

Floodgates at Keban Dam on Euphrates opened for first time in six years

Floodgates at Keban Dam on Euphrates opened for first time in six years

Increased rainfall since early March has significantly raised dam occupancy rates at across Turkey.

Trial begins for murder of journalist Hakan Tosun

Trial begins for murder of journalist Hakan Tosun

The two defendants denied the charges, contradicting camera footage and witness testimonies that showed an unprovoked assault.

11 May 2026 Evrim Kepenek

Ankara prisoners not allowed to send letters in Kurdish unless they pay for translation

Ankara prisoners not allowed to send letters in Kurdish unless they pay for translation

A prisoner says their incoming and outgoing Kurdish letters were blocked while another same-type prison in the city allows such correspondence.

8 May 2026 Hikmet Adal

Singer Mabel Matiz acquitted in 'obscenity' case over song lyrics

Singer Mabel Matiz acquitted in 'obscenity' case over song lyrics

The singer stood trial for allegedly "erotic" song lyrics and was asked, "Did you write this for a man?" during the trial. Lawyers cited similar lyrics from Anatolian folk songs in the defense.

8 May 2026 Evrim Kepenek

Pro-Palestinian group condemns participation of firms aiding Israel at İstanbul defense fair

Pro-Palestinian group condemns participation of firms aiding Israel at İstanbul defense fair

The firms "found the opportunity to market weapons and technologies used on the Palestinian people," says the Palestinian Action Committee.

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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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