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İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

Despite the heavy police presence, activists were able to gather in a side street approximately one kilometer away from Taksim to deliver their statement. However, as they began to disperse, they were met with aggression from both the police and nearby shopkeepers, resulting in the detention of at least six people.

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

From basic information about the climate crisis to in-depth exploration of key debates, the Climate Museum offers a captivating journey into the complexities and urgency of addressing the global climate crisis.

Vanished 150-year-old snake sculpture in İstanbul's center replaced by replica

Vanished 150-year-old snake sculpture in İstanbul's center replaced by replica

One of the twin snake statues on Galatasaray High School's gate, overlooking İstiklal Avenue, disappeared on Women's Day and remains unaccounted for.

Journey through Anatolia's medieval history: New app offers virtual exploration of Ani

Journey through Anatolia's medieval history: New app offers virtual exploration of Ani

The app, available in Turkish, Armenian, and English, offers a captivating journey through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Ani, with routes that cater to both casual explorers and those who want to know it all.

METU Pride March marred by interventions, detentions

METU Pride March marred by interventions, detentions

Posters promoting the "protection of the family" were hung on campus prior to the parade.

Workers' Party launches nationwide protests, demands release of imprisoned MP

Workers' Party launches nationwide protests, demands release of imprisoned MP

Can Atalay, a lawyer and a human rights advocate, was imprisoned after the Gezi Park trial. He has not been released despite being elected as an MP.

'Hakan Fidan stands at a crucial point for the Kurdish question'

'Hakan Fidan stands at a crucial point for the Kurdish question'

bianet has talked to academician Adnan Çelik about the new cabinet and the "Kurdish Ministers" in the cabinet.

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

The incumbent president is projected to secure his third term with 52.7% of the votes on May 28. In contrast, his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is expected to receive a mere 47.3% of the votes, according to a new survey by KONDA. The top pollster further released a statement on its May 14 inaccurate forecasts.

Green Left voters registered as Patriotic Party balloting committee members

Green Left voters registered as Patriotic Party balloting committee members

Around a thousand citizens in Antep cannot cast their votes because they have been registered as balloting committee members under the Patriotic Party.

Turkey elections: Kılıçdaroğlu close to victory in first round, poll suggests

Turkey elections: Kılıçdaroğlu close to victory in first round, poll suggests

The opposition candidate's voting rate is above 49 percent while Erdoğan is lagging behind, according to the KONDA poll.

Turkey elections will mark the 'end of a long-lasting coup'

Q&A WITH HDP'S DANIŞ-BEŞTAŞ

Turkey elections will mark the 'end of a long-lasting coup'

The well-known Kurdish politician, who narrowly avoided a life-threatening traffic accident while on the campaign trail, reflects on her "virtual election campaign," as well as Erdogan's rhetoric and his attacks on the opposition.

'It is about time that a worker is elected an MP'

TİP CANDIDATE FOR MP IN BURSA:

'It is about time that a worker is elected an MP'

One of the leaders of the industrial actions in the Renault factory in Bursa in 2015 known as the "metal storm," Erhan İmralı is a candidate for MP under the Workers' Party of Turkey in Bursa.

'This tree will now come into leaf in Yozgat'

BİLGİN, GREEN LEFT PARTY CANDIDATE FOR MP IN YOZGAT:

'This tree will now come into leaf in Yozgat'

Cemal Bilgin who identifies himself as coming from a religious and nationalist family background, explains why he is running in the elections from the Green Left Party: "They were with us before, and today we are with them."

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

"I moved from preparing for parliamentary representation and political work to preparing for prison," says Sırrı Süreyya Önder, one of the 108 HDP politicians facing aggravated life sentences in the Kobanî trial.

Historical statue goes missing at the heart of İstanbul

Historical statue goes missing at the heart of İstanbul

One of the twin snake statues on the gate of Galatasaray High School has been missing for weeks. The school is located on the popular tourist area of İstiklal Avenue, the busiest street of the city.

'Whoever wins the youth will win the elections'

'Whoever wins the youth will win the elections'

KONDA researcher Erman Bakırcı replied bianet's questions on what the surveys of the opinion poll company reveal for the coming May 14 elections.

Ankara mayor presses 'disinformation' charges against climate activist

Ankara mayor presses 'disinformation' charges against climate activist

Mayor Yavaş, who is also a vice presidential candidate of the opposition, filed a case against an activist over the controversial disinformation law, which the opposition had promised to abolish.

Call to light candles to unite our mourning for the quake victims

'LIGHT A CANDLE IN FRONT OF YOUR WINDOW'

Call to light candles to unite our mourning for the quake victims

Eren Can who lost both his mother and father, Hatice Can and Mithat Can, in the February 6 earthquakes, invited everyone to light candles in front of their windows starting this evening in order to unite our pain and mourning.

In search of justice: 37th hearing of 2008 homophobic murder case held today

In search of justice: 37th hearing of 2008 homophobic murder case held today

The court agreed to hear witnesses in the previous hearing but the request to hear the mother and the sister was refused in today's hearing.

28 February 2023

'This is censorship': Ekşi Sözlük CEO slams access ban, vows to take legal action

'This is censorship': Ekşi Sözlük CEO slams access ban, vows to take legal action

One of the most popular websites in Türkiye, Ekşi Sözlük was banned after the earthquakes. The reason for the ban is still not clear.

27 February 2023

Demolition of Diyarbakır residential complex begins despite pets trapped inside buildings

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Demolition of Diyarbakır residential complex begins despite pets trapped inside buildings

At least 14 pets are trapped inside a residential complex that was left severely damaged after the double earthquake.

22 February 2023

Authorities seize aid intended for earthquake victims in epicenter area

FEBRUARY 6 EARTHQUAKES

Authorities seize aid intended for earthquake victims in epicenter area

The authorities in Pazarcık reportedly emptied a truck full of aid materials, including propane cylinders. The relief efforts were organized by a local association and the HDP.

16 February 2023

Ecology Movements Conference meets in İstanbul

Ecology Movements Conference meets in İstanbul

The conference where forty-eight ecology and environment movements throughout Türkiye met called not to vote for any politician or any political party that has a role in ecological destruction.

23 January 2023

Refugee from Uganda kept at removal center for nearly two months

Refugee from Uganda kept at removal center for nearly two months

While waiting on his deportation case, Wahab Kenyatta is held in administrative detention at a removal center in Ankara.

28 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

Çanakkale environmental organizations: Joint struggle necessary

Çanakkale environmental organizations: Joint struggle necessary

IPS Communication Foundation/bianet organized Ecology Journalism Project meeting in Çanakkale.

2 December 2022

Over 100 women detained in İstanbul, two fainted after being beaten by police

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Over 100 women detained in İstanbul, two fainted after being beaten by police

Defying a demonstration ban, hundreds of women gathered in Beyoğlu to mark November 25. Detainees include a journalist.

25 November 2022

Subletting surges in İstanbul amid housing crisis

Subletting surges in İstanbul amid housing crisis

Renting their rooms or entire apartments for short periods of time is profitable but psychologically demanding, tenants say.

17 November 2022

Environmental groups in Mersin: National press doesn't hear our voice

ECOLOGY JOURNALISM/MERSİN

Environmental groups in Mersin: National press doesn't hear our voice

At the "Ecology Journalism Project" meeting organized by the IPS Communication Foundation/bianet in Mersin, environmental groups and NGOs in the city conveyed their experiences.

2 November 2022

Construction of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant remains troubled, workers demand safety

Construction of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant remains troubled, workers demand safety

We spoke with the workers about working conditions, occupational safety and wages.

1 November 2022

Court to hear witnesses cited by LGBTI+ groups in 2008 homophobic murder case

Court to hear witnesses cited by LGBTI+ groups in 2008 homophobic murder case

Ahmet Yıldız was killed by his father after coming out as gay. At the 36th hearing, the court accepted for the first time the LGBTI+ groups' requests about witnesses.

Dog starves to death in apartment after prosecutor refuses to allow forced entry

Dog starves to death in apartment after prosecutor refuses to allow forced entry

The dog starved for days. An animal rights defender had applied for a forced entry into the apartment but got rejected.

23 September 2022

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