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Workers, union officials detained during protest at İstanbul Finance Center

Workers, union officials detained during protest at İstanbul Finance Center

Workers involved in the building of the finance center demand their unpaid wages.

Three Kurdish journalists referred to court after raids

Three Kurdish journalists referred to court after raids

Six of the media workers were released after providing their statements to prosecutors.

Court sentences suspects in 2022 İstanbul bombing case

Court sentences suspects in 2022 İstanbul bombing case

Six individuals lost their lives as a result of the explosion of a bomb left beneath a bench on İstanbul's bustling İstiklal Avenue by Ahlam Albashir, a Syrian national. Subsequent investigations uncovered a network spanning across both Syria and Turkey.

The invisible killer: Air pollution threatens İstanbul

The invisible killer: Air pollution threatens İstanbul

Data collected for seven years from 37 air quality monitoring stations in various parts of İstanbul indicates that the carcinogenic fine particulate matter exceeds the WHO limit value both in urban centers and rural areas.

Two DEM members detained in Urfa raids

Two DEM members detained in Urfa raids

Details of the investigation is not yet clear.

Çorlu train derailment case concludes after 6 years

Çorlu train derailment case concludes after 6 years

Several state railway officials have received prison sentences for their responsibility in the 2018 incident that claimed 25 lives.

Zorlu Holding, SOCAR protested over ties to Israel at university event in İstanbul

Zorlu Holding, SOCAR protested over ties to Israel at university event in İstanbul

A pro-Palestinian youth group targeted the two companies making significant contributions to Israel's energy needs during an event held at Bahçeşehir University.

DEM Party Batman provincial office raided by police

DEM Party Batman provincial office raided by police

The raid was reportedly carried out based on an "anonymous tip" against the party’s youth assemblies.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning

Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning

Two young Armenians from İstanbul explained their relationships with Armenian language and culture, their connection to İstanbul, and what April 24, 1915, means to them.

24 April 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Journalist İsmail Arı faces lawsuit after MHP deputy’s complaint

Journalist İsmail Arı faces lawsuit after MHP deputy’s complaint

Two months ago,a court order banned 143 URLs containing content related to fraud allegations against Uysal upon his request.

MP questions legal basis for penalizing relatives sending money to prisoners

MP questions legal basis for penalizing relatives sending money to prisoners

Recently, a 75-year-old woman was found guilty of ‘financing terrorism’ due to sending money for her daughter’s needs in prison.

Union condemns crackdown on pro-Kurdish media in Turkey, Belgium

Union condemns crackdown on pro-Kurdish media in Turkey, Belgium

Nine journalists were detained in morning raids in Turkey while Belgian police raided pro-Kurdish TV stations broadcasting in Kurdish and Turkish.

DEM Party commemorates Armenian Genocide anniversary

DEM Party commemorates Armenian Genocide anniversary

"We must face this history, we must confront this murderous mentality,” said DEM MP Kezban Konukçu.

President Erdoğan extends condolences to Armenian community in '1915' message

President Erdoğan extends condolences to Armenian community in '1915' message

"Empathizing with all events etched in our national memory will prevent the roots of planted seeds of hate from taking hold," said the president.

Germany’s Steinmeier faces ‘Gaza’ protests in Turkey

Germany’s Steinmeier faces ‘Gaza’ protests in Turkey

On a three-day trip to the country, Steinmeier faced demonstrations in İstanbul and Antep.

Turkey’s new touristic Mesopotamia Express completes inaugural journey

Turkey’s new touristic Mesopotamia Express completes inaugural journey

The introduction of the new train service follows the Eastern Express's popularity as a tourist attraction.

Taksim Square to remain closed for May Day celebrations, says governor

Taksim Square to remain closed for May Day celebrations, says governor

The iconic square that had been the address of the celebrations for decades will remain closed.

Nine Kurdish journalists detained in house raids

Nine Kurdish journalists detained in house raids

Journalists and press workers were detained in raids across three provinces.

Happy Pesach to Jews

Happy Pesach to Jews

This year, Pesach starts Monday, April 22, and ends after sunset on Tuesday, April 30.

Three agricultural workers killed in traffic accident

Three agricultural workers killed in traffic accident

Eighteen people were injured when a minibus carrying workers veered of the road.

İstanbul governor bans Armenian Genocide remembrance event

İstanbul governor bans Armenian Genocide remembrance event

The Human Rights Association will hold an event titled "Recognize, Apologize, Compensate" in its office.

19-year-old village head aims to bring back youth to his village

19-year-old village head aims to bring back youth to his village

"I saw that the number of young people in our village was decreasing. I wanted to take responsibility for this issue,” says Hasan Hüseyin Eğri.

Two prisoners go on hunger strike in solidarity with ill and disabled inmate

Two prisoners go on hunger strike in solidarity with ill and disabled inmate

Rights defenders have urged authorities to address rights violations occurring in "high-security" prisons, which they describe as "literal coffins" for prisoners suffering from illnesses.

22 April 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Turkey ranks fourth in global inflation rates

Turkey ranks fourth in global inflation rates

Only Argentina, Syria and Lebanon surpassed Turkey in inflation rate.

Revealed: AKP spent 4 million dollars for district municipal hall

Revealed: AKP spent 4 million dollars for district municipal hall

The expenditure on the hall further highlights the pattern of extravagant spending observed during the years of AKP dominance.

Turkey hosts nearly 350,000 foreign students, says education authority

Turkey hosts nearly 350,000 foreign students, says education authority

The YÖK chair has addressed negative perceptions surrounding international students, emphasizing that their presence does not adversely affect Turkish citizens’ educational rights.

Şırnak man faces voter suppression charge after viral 'voter transfer' protest

Şırnak man faces voter suppression charge after viral 'voter transfer' protest

A video showing Süleyman Salğucak’s rant against relocated security officers casting their votes went viral on social media, leading to an investigation into him for violating the election law.

19 April 2024 Ruken Tuncel

Disabled access hindered by 'eco-friendly' ATMs in İstanbul's Kadıköy

Disabled access hindered by 'eco-friendly' ATMs in İstanbul's Kadıköy

Many ramps and walking paths in the conutry are either obstructed or altered, says the Association for a Barrier-Free Life, urging local administrations to address the issue.

19 April 2024 Ali Dinç

Ankara court rules police actions towards Somali restaruant were ‘racist’

Ankara court rules police actions towards Somali restaruant were ‘racist’

Constant police harassment led to the closure of Mohamed İsa Abdullah's restaurant, ultimately forcing him to return to his country upon losing his work permit.

Dismissed municipal workers reinstated in İstanbul’s Şişli

Dismissed municipal workers reinstated in İstanbul’s Şişli

Forty-eight workers were dismissed because they were hired "prior to the elections." Eighteen of them have been reinstated.

18 April 2024 Ali Dinç

Two workers killed in excavation collapse in Çanakkale

Two workers killed in excavation collapse in Çanakkale

Three workers were left beneath the soil. One of them has survived.

EU signals enhancement of relations with Turkey

EU signals enhancement of relations with Turkey

The summit's concluding statement emphasized the EU's strategic interest in creating a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean and developing a mutually beneficial relationship with Turkey.

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