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‘Half the Population in Turkey Find June Too Early for Normalization’

‘Half the Population in Turkey Find June Too Early for Normalization’

According to a recent survey by the Curiocity Research, 47 percent of workers think that it is too early to use public transportation while 59 percent say that it is too early to go to a shopping mall amid further normalization steps in Turkey.

Survey: If İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Becomes Joint Candidate, Erdoğan Loses Elections

Survey: If İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu Becomes Joint Candidate, Erdoğan Loses Elections

Speaking to bianet about the results of a recent survey, Özkiraz, the Chair of Avrasya Research Center, says, “People are not content with presidential system as they could not find what they were promised. They also prefer a non-partisan president.”

How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey?

How Has Pandemic Affected Economy in Southeastern and Eastern Turkey?

Chairs of Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Van and Batman Chambers of Commerce and Industry say that the most important areas of employment are now closed. “No one has suffered in Antep thanks to state support,” according to Chair of Antep Industry Chamber.

‘Half the Population Don’t Believe Elections are Held Fairly in Turkey’

‘Half the Population Don’t Believe Elections are Held Fairly in Turkey’

According to a recent report released by the Checks and Balances Network, one out of every three people in Turkey does not believe that the law will protect them if the state or a person representing the state is at fault.

Covid-19: What is Happening in Turkey's Eastern and Southeastern Regions?

Covid-19: What is Happening in Turkey's Eastern and Southeastern Regions?

While the number of cases is not as high as the western parts of the country, the epidemic is still going on in the regions and authorities are not transparent about the figures, doctors say.

Chaldean Couple Kidnapped by Those Leaning on the State, Says HDP MP Tuma Çelik

Chaldean Couple Kidnapped by Those Leaning on the State, Says HDP MP Tuma Çelik

HDP’s Syriac MP Çelik has prepared a report on Diril couple, who got missing in Şırnak. “Turkey has a criminal record in terms of missing persons, disappearances and unidentified murders. The recent incidents remind us of the 90s,” he says.

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Amid the ongoing suspension of HDP mayors in the Kurdish-majority regions, Ayhan Bilgen has been receiving death threats on social media for a while.

‘What They Play With is Our Future’

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAM AMID PANDEMIC

‘What They Play With is Our Future’

The university entrance exam was first postponed as part of pandemic measures, then, it has been set to an earlier date. Preparing for the exam, three young women Dilay, Esra and Gizem have shared their problems and demands with bianet.

Physicians Warn: Pandemic is not Under Control in Turkey, Exams Should be Postponed

Physicians Warn: Pandemic is not Under Control in Turkey, Exams Should be Postponed

Speaking to bianet, Psychiatrist Karabulut and Public Health Specialist Prof. Pala note that there is still uncertainty about the pandemic, emphasizing that high school and university entrance exams need to be postponed till the outbreak is under control.

Gülistan Doku Missing for 121 Days: ‘She Cannot be Found Dead or Alive in a Tiny City’

Gülistan Doku Missing for 121 Days: ‘She Cannot be Found Dead or Alive in a Tiny City’

Having gone missing in Dersim in early January, Gülistan Doku’s elder sister Aygül Doku tells bianet, "All authorities say that Gülistan is in the water of Brook Munzur. Esma Kılıçaslan and Specialized Sergeant Güneş were found there, but not my sister.”

Intensive Care Worker Mehtap: We are in Protective Overalls for 12 Hours, We Soak Wet

Intensive Care Worker Mehtap: We are in Protective Overalls for 12 Hours, We Soak Wet

Intensive care worker Mehtap tells bianet, “We work as a team. Physicians and nurses treat the patients, we care for them. We clean their bottoms and bodies, comb their hair and shave them. But, Health Minister doesn’t even see us as health workers.”

Infected Shipyard Worker: 'We Asked for a Leave, They Said Ships Need to be Completed'

Infected Shipyard Worker: 'We Asked for a Leave, They Said Ships Need to be Completed'

Despite the pandemic, thousands of workers continue to work at the shipyards in Tuzla, İstanbul.

Construction Workers Yusuf, Emre: Contractor Acts Like There Exists No Such Disease

Construction Workers Yusuf, Emre: Contractor Acts Like There Exists No Such Disease

Yusuf and Emre have spoken to bianet: “They gave us a black mask. One of those that you can wash… As gloves, we wear our construction gloves. They put liquid soap at the washbasin, nothing else… If we catch the disease, we will die away from our families.”

‘We Work on the Same Belt, It is Impossible to Keep a Distance More Than Half a Meter’

TEXTILE WORKER TÜRKAN

‘We Work on the Same Belt, It is Impossible to Keep a Distance More Than Half a Meter’

Working in textile for 15 years, Türkan is one of those who cannot stay home: “It is like we, workers, would save the country from the outbreak. It is as if the country would collapse, if they halted constructions and textile for three months…”

Gülistan Doku Missing for 101 Days: She was the Apple of Our Eye, She Had Dreams

Gülistan Doku Missing for 101 Days: She was the Apple of Our Eye, She Had Dreams

Aygül Doku, the elder sister of Gülistan Doku, says, “I am now more sure about one thing after Esma: My sister didn’t commit suicide.” Lawyer Ali Çimen adds, “The natural suspect is Zeınal Abarakov. He must be arrested until the investigation is completed.”

'For Fear of Losing Their Jobs, Chronically Ill People Continue to Work Despite Curfew'

'For Fear of Losing Their Jobs, Chronically Ill People Continue to Work Despite Curfew'

Knowing that they might have Covid-19 with little or no symptoms, many people take the risk and continue working for the fear of losing their jobs, according to the Workplace Doctors' Association chair.

‘Violence Against Women has Increased by 27.8 Percent During Pandemic’

SOCIO-POLITICAL FIELD RESEARCH CENTER

‘Violence Against Women has Increased by 27.8 Percent During Pandemic’

The research shows that while 23.7 percent of the participants were subjected to psychological violence, 10.3 percent were subjected to economic violence, 4.8 percent to digital violence, 1.7 percent to physical violence and 1.4 percent to sexual violence.

Young Employees Exempted from Curfew: 'Does a Divine Power Protect Them?'

Young Employees Exempted from Curfew: 'Does a Divine Power Protect Them?'

More than 800 thousand people aged between 18 and 20 have been exempted from the curfew. Union representatives say the decision is discriminatory.

‘Our Students are not Equal, Education Should be Given by Considering Differences’

BOZDOĞAN FROM EDUCATION UNION

‘Our Students are not Equal, Education Should be Given by Considering Differences’

Speaking to bianet about distance education, Education Union Secretary for Education Bozdoğan says, “You cannot introduce a system by considering everyone on equal terms, because the conditions of neither our children, nor our teachers are equal.”

Distance Education Experiences from 4 Provinces: 1 TV, 4 Children

DİYARBAKIR, ELAZIĞ, ARTVİN AND BATMAN

Distance Education Experiences from 4 Provinces: 1 TV, 4 Children

Parents from four provinces speak to bianet about the experiences of their children who have to receive their primary, secondary and high school education via distance learning as schools have been temporarily closed over Covid-19 concerns.

‘Not All Students are Equal, We Don’t Want Distance Education’

‘Not All Students are Equal, We Don’t Want Distance Education’

Shortly after it is announced that universities will only give distance education for the rest of spring term as a precaution against Covid-19 outbreak, students have protested the decision, noting that not all students have the equal means.

‘Şimoni Diril Might be Found Alive If Search Had Been Sincerely Conducted’

‘Şimoni Diril Might be Found Alive If Search Had Been Sincerely Conducted’

Of missing Chaldean couple, Şimoni Diril has been found dead 69 days later. George Diril, her nephew, says, “The spot where her body was found is 10 minutes from the village. Maybe, it would not end like this if they had been sincerely searched.”

‘The Only Solution is to Test and Isolate’

COVID-19 RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE OPPOSITION

‘The Only Solution is to Test and Isolate’

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca is trying to do his best in the face of coronavirus pandemic, but the state has failed to exert willpower against the outbreak, say the main opposition CHP, HDP and İYİ Party MPs.

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

‘We are Vulnerable to Other Diseases in Quarantine’

Ketrin Köprü is one of the 1,957 people who have recently returned to Turkey from Europe. Placed in a 14-day quarantine, she says, “Here is no such thing as hygiene. It is extremely dirty. There are no disinfectants or eau de cologne in rooms.”

Lawyers Detained in Diyarbakır and Urfa

Lawyers Detained in Diyarbakır and Urfa

Nine lawyers, former HDP executive Sedat Çelik and Salih Erbekler, a former worker of Radyo Karacadağ radio station closed by a Statutory Decree, have been taken into custody in Diyarbakır and Urfa.

Ousted Diyarbakır Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı Handed Prison Sentence on 'Terrorism' Charges

Ousted Diyarbakır Mayor Selçuk Mızraklı Handed Prison Sentence on 'Terrorism' Charges

Mızraklı was one of the first HDP mayors to be dismissed by the Ministry of Interior in the Kurdish-majority cities after the 2019 local elections.

‘I Cannot Start Everything From Scratch When I Have Got So Much Used to’

REFUGEES IN İSTANBUL SPEAK TO BİANET

‘I Cannot Start Everything From Scratch When I Have Got So Much Used to’

Working at a shop in Aksaray, which has long been densely populated by refugees, İsmail says, “Being a refugee is hard, so is getting used to a place, having friends, being accepted by people... I will only go to my country from here.”

Survey: Canal İstanbul, Unemployment Make AKP Lose Support

Survey: Canal İstanbul, Unemployment Make AKP Lose Support

The share of "undecided" participants was higher than any political party in a recently conducted survey.

7 February 2020

‘There is a Chain of Mistakes in Van’

NASUH MAHRUKİ SPEAKS TO BIANET

‘There is a Chain of Mistakes in Van’

Speaking to bianet about the avalanche that engulfed the teams searching for the ones trapped under snow after a first avalanche in Van, AKUT Honorary Chair Mahruki says, “80 people were stomping around in the avalanche zone. It triggers an avalanche.”

6 February 2020

Saturday Mothers Didn’t Get Permission for Galatasaray, Says Ministry 13 Months Later

Saturday Mothers Didn’t Get Permission for Galatasaray, Says Ministry 13 Months Later

CHP MP Tanrıkulu asked the Ministry of Interior why Galatasaray Square has been banned for 73 weeks. It has responded 13 months later: “Galatasaray Square is not one of the sites designated by the Governorship for meetings and demonstrations.”

22 January 2020

Death Fasting Grup Yorum Member: I Want to Live and Play Guitar

CHP MPs VISIT SİLİVRİ PRISON

Death Fasting Grup Yorum Member: I Want to Live and Play Guitar

Main opposition CHP MPs Turan Aydoğan and Mahir Polat have visited Grup Yorum music band member İbrahim Gökçek, businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala and lawyer Selçuk Kozağaçlı in Silivri Prison.

20 January 2020

Confidentiality Order on File of Missing Syriac Couple in Şırnak

Confidentiality Order on File of Missing Syriac Couple in Şırnak

Syriac couple Hurmuz and Şimoni Diril have been missing in Şırnak since January 11. Speaking to bianet, HDP MP Tuma Çelik has indicated that a confidentiality has been imposed on the file by the prosecutor's office.

17 January 2020

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