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A vehicle trapped in İliç gold mine disaster reached

A vehicle trapped in İliç gold mine disaster reached

No evidence related to the missing workers was found in the search conducted in the vehicle.

Police attack bianet reporters during Newroz celebrations

Police attack bianet reporters during Newroz celebrations

Tuğçe Yılmaz and Ali Dinç faced police violence as Yılmaz was filming the violent treatment of another individual.

1.3 million young people will vote for first time

1.3 million young people will vote for first time

There are over 61 million registered voters in the country.

Sixteen migrants, including children, killed as boat sinks off Çanakkale coast

Sixteen migrants, including children, killed as boat sinks off Çanakkale coast

Four people have been rescued while four children have been killed.

Elazığ square where Erdogan held a rally prohibited to New Welfare Party

Elazığ square where Erdogan held a rally prohibited to New Welfare Party

The rally planned to be held in Elazığ with the participation of Fatih Erbakan, the leader of the New Welfare Party, at the location where Erdogan previously held a rally has been prohibited for the New Welfare Party on the grounds that the Republic Square is not designated as a "rally area."

One killed in military training aircraft accident in Konya

One killed in military training aircraft accident in Konya

A worker using a construction machine at the construction site where the military aircraft crashed has died.

DEM Party Van candidate Neslihan Şedal: "We will reopen the institutions closed by the trustees"

DEM Party Van candidate Neslihan Şedal: "We will reopen the institutions closed by the trustees"

"We have a tradition of struggle that regards all other societal problems as fundamentally linked to the issue of women's freedom," says Şedal.

14 March 2024 Nejla Kırbaş

Derince grain silo explosion: Six individuals will stand trial, facing 2 to 15 years in prison

Derince grain silo explosion: Six individuals will stand trial, facing 2 to 15 years in prison

The Kocaeli Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against the head manager of the silo, deputy manager, deputy chief, engineer working at the silo, the owner of the subcontracting firm, and a representative of the subcontracting firm for "causing the death or injury of multiple individuals through negligence."

Statement from Demirtaş's lawyers: Shoe removal requirement comes to an end

Statement from Demirtaş's lawyers: Shoe removal requirement comes to an end

"The Demirtaş Defense Team" announced that, upon the directive of the Ministry of Justice, the practice of 'removing shoes' during lawyer visits concerning Selahattin Demirtaş has been terminated.

The second 'Turtle Trainer' is at the Isbank Museum of Painting and Sculpture

The second 'Turtle Trainer' is at the Isbank Museum of Painting and Sculpture

In the 1907 painting, which is one of two similar versions Osman Hamdi Bey painted, there are six turtles, unlike the previous year's painting, which featured five turtles.

DEM Party expresses its reaction to imposition of body search to Demirtaş

DEM Party expresses its reaction to imposition of body search to Demirtaş

"We call for an immediate end to the escalating inhuman practices against Demirtaş and our comrades in prisons. We also invite democratic opposition and the public to stand against these unlawful acts and to join us in the fight."

Agrobay Greenhouse workers to march to Ankara before local elections

Agrobay Greenhouse workers to march to Ankara before local elections

Agrobay workers, members of Tarım-Sen union, will march to Ankara starting on March 18 in protest of politicians who have failed to address their issues: "For us, it will be a march of honor, and for all politicians, a march of shame."

Yeğin, a transgender parent, runs for Şişli Municipality Council from TİP

Yeğin, a transgender parent, runs for Şişli Municipality Council from TİP

Entering into politics openly identifying as a transgender parent for the first time in Turkey, Nilüfer Kan Yeğin is also a volunteer for the LGBTİ+ Families and Friends Association since 2022.

Five MPs face losing parliamentary immunity

Five MPs face losing parliamentary immunity

The files concerning DEM Party members of parliament, Sırrı Süreyya Önder, Pervin Buldan, Salihe Aydeniz, Hüseyin Olan, and TİP Istanbul Deputy Ahmet Şık, have been referred to the Joint Commission.

Mezopotamya Agecy censored

Mezopotamya Agecy censored

In response to the censorship of the domain, the Mezopotamya Agency switched to mezopotamyaajansi.net.

Election advertisements: CHP spends 14 million and AKP 8 million lira so far on social media

Election advertisements: CHP spends 14 million and AKP 8 million lira so far on social media

Unlike the presidential and parliamentary elections of May 14-28, this time CHP is leading in social media advertising spending. The total advertising budgets of parties exceed 35 million lira in 30 days.

İbrahim K. who killed Eros sentenced to 2 years and 6 months

İbrahim K. who killed Eros sentenced to 2 years and 6 months

İbrahim K. has been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison and has been banned from traveling abroad after kicking Eros to death. Advocates for justice gathered at the courthouse, declaring, "We know that he will not have to stay in prison with this sentence. We do not accept the verdict."

Protest in front of SOCAR: 'Shut off the valves, do not be complicit in genocide'

Protest in front of SOCAR: 'Shut off the valves, do not be complicit in genocide'

The 1000 Youth for Palestine movement stated in their announcement that Turkey sends 44,000 barrels of oil to Israel every day, and they demanded, "SOCAR, end trade with the occupier."

13 March 2024 Nur Kaya

Kurds urged not to vote for CHP through unsigned leaflets distributed in İstanbul

Kurds urged not to vote for CHP through unsigned leaflets distributed in İstanbul

As the votes of Kurds become increasingly significant in determining the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, anonymous leaflets have begun to be distributed in districts where the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party did not nominate candidates, disparaging CHP candidates to the Kurdish electorate.

"The sole reason for the arrests is depositing money to prisoners"

"The sole reason for the arrests is depositing money to prisoners"

Rights organizations, commenting on the judicial pressure faced by those depositing money to prisoners, stated in a press release that they will stand against this injustice.

Police officers rear-handcuffing former bianet reporter fined 9,000 lira payable in 10 months

Police officers rear-handcuffing former bianet reporter fined 9,000 lira payable in 10 months

İstanbul 35th Criminal Court of First Instance convicted three police officers on charges of violating "freedom of work and labor" for attempting to arrest bianet reporter Beyza Kural with violence while she was covering students' protests in İstanbul, Beyazıt in 2015. The court imposed a fine of 20 lira per day but deferred the penalty.

ECtHR sentences Turkey for violation of right to a fair trial

ECtHR sentences Turkey for violation of right to a fair trial

Orhan Şahin had received life sentence.

12 March 2024 Ayça Söylemez

Ecological massacre in the name of expropriation

Ecological massacre in the name of expropriation

By the Presidential decree, the decision to expropriate numerous lands in the areas where energy companies operate has been made.

Women's election stand in Ankara's Mamak for imprisoned politician's election campaign

Women's election stand in Ankara's Mamak for imprisoned politician's election campaign

During the opening of the election stand, Özgül Saki, the İstanbul Deputy of the DEM Party, stated, "The people of Ankara don't have to search for the good among the bad anymore. Now there is Gültan Kışanak."

The play "Gomidas" going on a tour in France

The play "Gomidas" going on a tour in France

The play is about Gomidas Vartabed, a musicologist, composer, choir conductor, and a priest, born in Kütahya during the Ottoman period, who is familiar with both Anatolia and Armenia that he referred to as the "Music Box." Gomidas's journey is shaped by many tragic stories.

Study: Being a foreign prisoner in Turkey

Study: Being a foreign prisoner in Turkey

"The series of problems starting with language barriers and hindering access to many rights is felt more deeply by foreign nationals in prison environments, along with isolation," says the new edition of the study by the Civil Society Association in the Penal Execution System.

Forest fire in Antalya

Forest fire in Antalya

The fire has been contained and investigation has been launched.

'The race turns in favor of İmamoğlu in İstanbul'

'The race turns in favor of İmamoğlu in İstanbul'

In the ongoing İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality mayoral race between İmamoğlu and Kurum, KONDA founder Bekir Ağırdır, who stated that İmamoğlu has "on average" a 2.5-point lead, said, "The outcome in İstanbul will be determined by whether the opposition or the government will be more successful in getting their voters to the polls."

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz, detained for 7 months based on secret witness statements: "Where are those 'serious crimes'?"

Journalist Sedat Yılmaz, detained for 7 months based on secret witness statements: "Where are those 'serious crimes'?"

In the trial where journalist Sedat Yılmaz was acquitted, the court referred to the statements of two secret witnesses as 'abstract allegations.' These two secret witnesses are involved in many different cases, ranging from journalists tried in Ankara and Diyarbakır to politicians.

11 March 2024 Hikmet Adal

Support rallies for Gaza held in 30 cities: 'Trade with Israel, betrayal to Palestine'

Support rallies for Gaza held in 30 cities: 'Trade with Israel, betrayal to Palestine'

In the demonstrations calling for the complete cessation of all relations with Israel, it was stated, "Either stop chanting slogans for Gaza in shame or take real steps."

Berkin Elvan commemorated at his graveside

Berkin Elvan commemorated at his graveside

Berkin Elvan, who was just 15 years old when he was fatally wounded by a tear gas canister fired by the police during the Gezi Park protests, was commemorated at his graveside on the 10th anniversary of his passing.

Female employment in agriculture drops 614,000 people in ten years

Female employment in agriculture drops 614,000 people in ten years

The proportion of women employed in the agricultural sector decreased from 48.8% to 18.3% of total employment. CHP Deputy Ömer Fethi Gürer stated that women's participation in agricultural production not only supports the development of rural areas but also prevents migration. He also proposed, "Women's social security premiums should be covered by the state."

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