Hikmet Adal - Bianet

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'We do not know how many Armenians live in Turkey'

MEETINGS WITH RIGHTS GROUPS

'We do not know how many Armenians live in Turkey'

Hrant Dink Foundation visited bianet for exchange of opinions. The foundation, currently working on hate speech on social media and the multicultural legacy in Turkey wishes that the media outlets report more on the major issues that concern the non-Muslim minorities in the country.

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ detained after criticizing confinement of PKK leader

Shortly before his detention, the journalist told bianet that "I did not praise Öcalan but cricitized the AKP's hypocrisy."

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union

The organization denies the accusations, saying that it had offered a pay rise higher than the official inflation figures in the country.

Onur Yaser Can case: Police officers receive lenient sentences in prolonged trial

Onur Yaser Can case: Police officers receive lenient sentences in prolonged trial

Onur Yaser Can, a 28, took his own life in 2010 following alleged torture by narcotics police. After years of legal proceedings, four officers were ultimately convicted of "tampering or destroying official documents." The plaintiff's lawyers will appeal the decision, urging for the officers to be face trial for torture.

Journalists Union of Turkey: 'We will not allow journalism to be destroyed in this country'

Journalists Union of Turkey: 'We will not allow journalism to be destroyed in this country'

We will continue our fight both for freedom of press and freedom of expression and also for our rights, carrying on from where we were," said Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) President Durmuş.

RSF representative raises concerns over media freedom in Turkey following Erdoğan's re-election

RSF representative raises concerns over media freedom in Turkey following Erdoğan's re-election

Önderoğlu highlighted that the elections in Turkey took place in an unfair media environment and called on the president to restore press freedom in the country in his new term.

Police violence in Gezi Park protests: Three officers stand trial for battering journalists

Police violence in Gezi Park protests: Three officers stand trial for battering journalists

Police officers Halil Y., Faruk T., and Sinan K. started to stand trial nine years after battering journalist Erdal İmrek on the first anniversary of the Gezi Park protests and spraying pepper gas on his face.

Breakaway candidate Muharrem İnce announces withdrawal from presidential race

TURKEY ELECTIONS

Breakaway candidate Muharrem İnce announces withdrawal from presidential race

The former CHP member has been seen as a potential threat to the opposition's chances of defeating President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Sunday's polls.

Ex-chief editor of bianet acquitted in 'libel' case

Ex-chief editor of bianet acquitted in 'libel' case

"It is not necessary to be a lawyer to understand that there is no crime in this news report," said Nazan Özcan's lawyer in the hearing. Özcan was acquitted by the court.

'Blood supply inadequate in case of an earthquake in Turkey'

'Blood supply inadequate in case of an earthquake in Turkey'

Turkey's Red Crescent faces a critical shortage of blood stocks following the devastating earthquakes on February 6.

Graphic artist faces up to four years in jail for depicting Erdoğan's 'sluts' rant

Graphic artist faces up to four years in jail for depicting Erdoğan's 'sluts' rant

Visual artist Berkay Kahvecioğlu faces a prison sentence for creating a painting of Erdoğan accompanied by the caption "slut". The artwork referenced the president's derogatory comments against the Gezi Park protesters.

KFC withdraws from Turkey's quake-hit regions, forces employees to resign

KFC withdraws from Turkey's quake-hit regions, forces employees to resign

"They will be dragged into a second disaster by being deprived of their income. This decision is genuinely sentencing the survivors to death by hunger. It is like pronouncing them to a second death," says a trade union leader.

Pro-government association leader threatens Kocaeli local journalist

Pro-government association leader threatens Kocaeli local journalist

The head of the Ak Youth association threatened Merve Dişli to "put you in your place" because of her reporting about the association.

Journalist investigated for 'terror propaganda' for saying 'Kurdistan Region'

Journalist investigated for 'terror propaganda' for saying 'Kurdistan Region'

Mehmet Ali Erdoğan was summoned by the police to give a statement about his tweets, where he mentioned Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

Women and LGBTI+ met despite all barriers in the March 8 Feminist Night March

WE ARE ENRAGED, WE ARE IN MOURNING, WE ARE HERE!

Women and LGBTI+ met despite all barriers in the March 8 Feminist Night March

Thousands of women and LGBTI+ people were there to participate in the 21st March 8 Night March called by feminists in Taksim, İstanbul.

Another threat for the earthquake-hit region: Asbestos

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Another threat for the earthquake-hit region: Asbestos

Asbestos demolition expert warns: FFP3 masks should be distributed in the region, watering should be done against dust formation, and debris should be removed without creating hills and on impermeable soil.

20 February 2023

Earthquake: Devastated cities, hope, hopelessness

PHOTO GALLERY

Earthquake: Devastated cities, hope, hopelessness

Between February 9 and 13, we observed the destruction in the cities and villages in Maraş, Elbistan, Göksun, and Afşin. Below are some of our observations and the witnessing of the photographs.

17 February 2023

Earthquake-damage lawsuits another disaster in Türkiye

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Earthquake-damage lawsuits another disaster in Türkiye

Impunity prevails in the lawsuits for quake losses heard in Türkiye. Those who cause the death of hundreds of people are sentenced to 18 years of imprisonment at most and are released after a few years in prison. And no result can be obtained in investigations on public officials.

16 February 2023

Woman rushing to help her mother after the earthquake: 'They were left to die'

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Woman rushing to help her mother after the earthquake: 'They were left to die'

She came to Elbistan from abroad to rescue her mother after the earthquake. But she says, "They were left to die when we arrived."

15 February 2023

Volunteer nurse: 'A man had survived the earthquake, but died of hypothermia'

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Volunteer nurse: 'A man had survived the earthquake, but died of hypothermia'

A nurse who came to the earthquake region as a volunteer on day two draws attention to the risks related to accommodation and heating problems, and the threat of a pandemic. She says that AFAD is not well organized.

14 February 2023

Biggest problem in Göksun is with tents and heating

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Biggest problem in Göksun is with tents and heating

We listen to a woman in an astroturf soccer field turned into an aid station. She is a cardiac patient. She should not stay in the cold. "Just give us a tent and coal. I do not want anything else," she says.

10 February 2023

'Program of Table of Six a judicial reform, but does not go into the Anti-Terror Law'

'Program of Table of Six a judicial reform, but does not go into the Anti-Terror Law'

Veysel Ok from Media and Law Studies Association says the Memorandum of Understanding on Common Policies announced by the opposition alliance is important but deficient.

31 January 2023

Employer will pay compensation for 'unpaid leave' during pandemic

Employer will pay compensation for 'unpaid leave' during pandemic

Appeals court in İstanbul ruled that workers are right in their request for compensation from the employer for violating the freedom to unionize.

16 December 2022

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

İSTANBUL MAYOR'S CONVICTION

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

Mayor İmamoğlu was yesterday given a prison sentence and a political ban for "insulting public officials." The verdict is subject to appeal.

15 December 2022

İstanbul mayor sentenced to prison, to be banned from politics if verdict upheld

İstanbul mayor sentenced to prison, to be banned from politics if verdict upheld

İmamoğlu has been sentenced to 2 years and 7 months in prison for insulting the country's top election officials.

14 December 2022

Journalist goes to top court once again after local court refuses to recognize its ruling

Journalist goes to top court once again after local court refuses to recognize its ruling

Hacı Boğatekin wrote a column in his newspaper in 2011 criticizing Mehmet Metiner, recently elected MP from the ruling party, asking him if he was "a renegade or a cow" and he was sentenced to compensation by the local court for insulting the politician.

12 December 2022

bianet's ex-chief editor on trial: 'This is a case aimed at intimidating journalists'

bianet's ex-chief editor on trial: 'This is a case aimed at intimidating journalists'

Nazan Özcan is facing "insult" and "libel" charges over a report covering journalists sued for reporting allegations of bribery about Erdoğan's lawyers.

8 December 2022

Report: Fewer journalists in prison but more face trials, fines in Türkiye

Report: Fewer journalists in prison but more face trials, fines in Türkiye

While the number of incarcerated journalists are significantly lower compared to the period after the 2016 coup attempt, the government is still using court cases to intimidate journalists, according to a monitoring group.

6 December 2022

Haydarpaşa Train Station will reportedly reopen after 10 years

Haydarpaşa Train Station will reportedly reopen after 10 years

The iconic train station was closed in 2013. Since then, there have been rumors that it would be turned into a hotel.

6 December 2022

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into attack on journalist in Tekirdağ

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into attack on journalist in Tekirdağ

A journalist was reportedly punched and threatened by the brother of a district mayor. Prosecutors did not carry out an effective investigation into the incident, says the owner of his newspaper.

29 November 2022

Sixteen journalists imprisoned in Diyarbakır waiting for indictment for five months

Sixteen journalists imprisoned in Diyarbakır waiting for indictment for five months

According to Dicle Fırat Journalists Association Co-Chair Dicle Müftüoğlu, the preparation of the journalists' indictment is deliberately put on hold.

15 November 2022

İstiklal Avenue after bombing: Busy as usual

İstiklal Avenue after bombing: Busy as usual

Benches and trees in pots were removed from the avenue after the bomb was planted after a banch. Municipal police distributed carnations to people.

14 November 2022