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Politicians urged for 'sincerity' in Marmaris

Politicians urged for 'sincerity' in Marmaris

The Marmaris City Council and the Marmaris Ecological Struggle Committee emphasized in a joint statement that the ecological damage in the city is so genuine and poignant that it cannot be exploited for political gain.

Seventeen arrested in Urfa

Seventeen arrested in Urfa

The 17 individuals, reiterating the statements they gave at the gendarmerie, were arrested on charges of "being a member of an organization," citing secret witness statements.

Operation against ISIS in Sakarya

Operation against ISIS in Sakarya

Thirty-three individuals detained were referred to the courthouse.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Women and LGBTI+s take to streets despite obstacles

Women and LGBTI+s take to streets despite obstacles

Police closed all streets in Taksim area with barricades.

8 March 2024 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Women's Day celebrations in Kurdish provinces

Women's Day celebrations in Kurdish provinces

Rallies have begun in Kurdish provinces organized by women's groups and DEM Party.

RTÜK outlines principles for representation of male violence on TV

RTÜK outlines principles for representation of male violence on TV

The agency has released the ethical principles on the occasion of Women's Day

Happy Women's Day

Happy Women's Day

We, as bianet, celebrate the International Women's Day of all women and LGBTI+ individuals, and wish for a world without violence and war!

Defense Ministry: 'The US continues its support for the SDF under the pretext of fighting ISIS'

Defense Ministry: 'The US continues its support for the SDF under the pretext of fighting ISIS'

The Ministry of National Defense did not confirm the reports that General Kurilla, the Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducting the fight against ISIS, had met with "SDF Commander Mazlum Abdi" in Syria. However, it continued to accuse the US of supporting the SDF, which it labels as "terrorist."

March 8 announcement from Metro İstanbul

March 8 announcement from Metro İstanbul

Some subway stations will be closed.

Transportation not possible to 907 settlements in six provinces

Transportation not possible to 907 settlements in six provinces

Due to heavy snowfall, some roads have been closed in Erzurum, Ağrı, Van, Bitlis, Hakkari, and Muş.

Mirzoyan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum: 'Our peoples deserve peace'

Mirzoyan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum: 'Our peoples deserve peace'

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who visited Turkey for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, reiterated their desire for the opening of borders with Turkey, stating, "Like other peoples in the world, our peoples deserve peace, and none of us are condemned to perpetual enmity. We truly have the opportunity for peace right now."

Only three out of every ten women are in the workforce

Only three out of every ten women are in the workforce

The 8 March Women's Labor Report prepared by Genel-İş union highlights that women are being squeezed between the roles of "cheap labor" and "sanctified motherhood."

One-third of Turkey's provinces under high climate risk

One-third of Turkey's provinces under high climate risk

According to a thesis study mapping Turkey's climate risk regarding heatwaves, drought, forest fires, and floods, Amasya, Tokat, Mersin, Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, Muş, and Ağrı are the provinces identified as being at the highest risk.

Men killed 37 women in February

Men killed 37 women in February

Men inflicted violence on at least 43 women and abused two girls and boys. Men also killed three children in February.

7 March 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Minister Yerlikaya: '262 individuals wanted with a Red Notice have been apprehended'

Minister Yerlikaya: '262 individuals wanted with a Red Notice have been apprehended'

Minister of Interior announced that, since he took office, 270,224 people have been detained in drug operations nationwide, with 24,302 of them being arrested.

Gunman in Hrant Dink's murder speaks at the court: 'They told me the state was behind us'

Gunman in Hrant Dink's murder speaks at the court: 'They told me the state was behind us'

The perpetrator, Ogün Samast, who was heard in the Hrant Dink murder trial, said that there were people following him at the scene of the incident. "They were around me since I got out of the car in Şişli. I hesitated 7-8 times. I called Yasin. He said, 'Don't be afraid, they are with us, you continue. If you back off, you'll pay the price."

KA.DER employees in protest against workplace bullying and low wages

KA.DER employees in protest against workplace bullying and low wages

The Women Candidates Support Association employees staged a protest in front of the association building today.

6 March 2024 Hikmet Adal

DEM Party: '54,000 voters transferred to the Kurdish provinces'

DEM Party: '54,000 voters transferred to the Kurdish provinces'

DEM Party's co-mayoral candidate for Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, Öztürk Türkdoğan, stated that 54,000 irregular voters have been newly registered in Kurdish cities, with a significant portion of them being security personnel.

sendika.org responds to threats website receives after republishing Charlie Hebdo news

sendika.org responds to threats website receives after republishing Charlie Hebdo news

sendika.org was targeted over the Charlie Hebdo news from nine years ago, which they republished after the Constitutional Court lifted the access ban on a series of publications including them.

6 March 2024 Hikmet Adal

Thirteen child workers killed on the job in the first two months of the year

Thirteen child workers killed on the job in the first two months of the year

At least 144 workers lost their lives in work-related accidents in February.

Diyarname 29 Reşemî to be published every four years in Kurdish

Diyarname 29 Reşemî to be published every four years in Kurdish

The team, committed to publishing the newspaper every February 29, reiterated their dedication, stating, "As long as we live, we will produce this newspaper 'for ourselves' on that day."

6 March 2024 Ferid Demirel

TMMOB on İliç gold mine: 'We have repeatedly raised concerns about potential for landslides'

TMMOB on İliç gold mine: 'We have repeatedly raised concerns about potential for landslides'

Emin Koramaz, President of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects, commented on the disaster at the İliç gold mine site, stating, "Halting operations in İliç is not sufficient; all Environmental Impact Assessment and operating permits should be revoked."

İstanbul Mayor reacts to the government on Gaza: 'Begin by stopping trade first'

İstanbul Mayor reacts to the government on Gaza: 'Begin by stopping trade first'

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu criticized Murat Kurum, the AKP candidate for İstanbul Mayor, who said "the oppressed in Gaza will rejoice on March 31," stating, "Those who have failed to halt trade while the oppressed in Palestine have been suffering for months, shamelessly and without remorse, are trying to exploit the İstanbul election by making Gaza rhetoric."

Film Critics Association awards nine of this year's awards to 'Over Dry Grasses'

Film Critics Association awards nine of this year's awards to 'Over Dry Grasses'

The production that competed for the Palme d'Or at Cannes last year won a total of nine awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

Turkish Medical Association files a criminal complaint regarding İliç gold mine

Turkish Medical Association files a criminal complaint regarding İliç gold mine

The Turkish Medical Association demands the punishment of those responsible for the disaster at the mine site and the cancellation of all permits granted to Anagold Mining.

Attack on Dem Party office in Bursa

Attack on Dem Party office in Bursa

İhsan Seylan, the co-mayoral candidate for the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality from the People's Equality and Democracy Party underscored the need for all political party candidates and headquarters to condemn the attack if they are sincere about democracy.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Academic for Peace İsmail Akça: The proceedings are completely arbitrary

Academic for Peace İsmail Akça: The proceedings are completely arbitrary

Associate Professor Dr. İsmet Akça, who was dismissed through a decree-law published in 2017, reminded that there is no legal justification for the rejection of his request to return to the university, citing the decision of the Constitutional Court.

Ayça Söylemez

Prisoner battered after refusing strip search

Prisoner battered after refusing strip search

The prisoner alleges that the police told her, "We don't recognize the Constitution or the law here, do you undress or not, tell us that."

4 March 2024 Ayça Söylemez

Houses on Bayram Street sealed: 'We are not leaving'

Houses on Bayram Street sealed: 'We are not leaving'

The Bayram Street 12 Platform, reacting to the sealing of the houses where trans women live on Bayram Street, said, "These streets are ours, we are not leaving."

4 March 2024 Evrim Kepenek

ECtHR: Criticizing employer cannot be a reason for dismissal

ECtHR: Criticizing employer cannot be a reason for dismissal

Concluding the case unanimously, the European court recognized the incident as a fundamental right within the scope of freedom of expression and stated, "Criticizing top management cannot be a cause for dismissal or disciplinary action."

March 31 is 'accountability day,' says Bakırhan

March 31 is 'accountability day,' says Bakırhan

The DEM co-leader addressed the public in Bingöl.

Turkey's official inflation stands at 67% in February

Turkey's official inflation stands at 67% in February

According to the independent ENAG group, the inflation rate was 122%.

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