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Health Ministry cites ‘family values’ for hormone therapy access restrictions

Health Ministry cites ‘family values’ for hormone therapy access restrictions

The ministry has been restricting access to hormone therapy through directives and de facto practices.

11 September 2026

27 detained in incel group probe over alleged school shooting plans

27 detained in incel group probe over alleged school shooting plans

An investigation found that the suspects, including minors, ad posted about preparations for armed attacks targeting three schools in three provinces.

11 September 2026

Turkey-based company linked to Malaysian election influence operation

Turkey-based company linked to Malaysian election influence operation

The influence operation reportedly involved creating fake accounts to support politicians, fabricating news and smearing rivals.

11 September 2026

Fugitive drug ring leader İslam Yakut nabbed in İstanbul

Fugitive drug ring leader İslam Yakut nabbed in İstanbul

Yakut became a fugitive in 2017 when he was serving a 17-year sentence in a semi-open prison in Turkey.

11 September 2026

Journalist behind bars for 25 years despite ECtHR ruling

Journalist behind bars for 25 years despite ECtHR ruling

Both the ECtHR and Turkey's Constitutional Court previously gave rulings in favor of Süsem. His next hearng will be held on Oct 6.

10 September 2026 Hikmet Adal

'The climate crisis is here': New campaign highlights sinkholes in Konya Basin

'The climate crisis is here': New campaign highlights sinkholes in Konya Basin

There has been a sharp increase in the number of sinkholes in the Konya basin in recent years due to depleting groundwater reserves.

10 September 2026

Ex-police officer given life sentence in Ayşe Tokyaz femicide case

Ex-police officer given life sentence in Ayşe Tokyaz femicide case

Tokyaz's body was found by a roadside last year. Five other defendants received sentences for offenses related to evidence spoliation.

10 September 2026 Evrim Kepenek

More than 200,000 people probed over social media posts in 2025

More than 200,000 people probed over social media posts in 2025

Police detained over 8,000 people throughout the year as part of "online patrol" activities that were deemed unlawful by the Constitutional Court.

10 September 2026

Significant gains in PISA 2025 while socioeconomic gaps persist

Significant gains in PISA 2025 while socioeconomic gaps persist

The country moved above the OECD average for the first time in science and reading. However, the gap between the most and the least advantegous sections remain well over OECD average.

10 September 2026

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Child worker killed in workshop explosion in Hatay

Child worker killed in workshop explosion in Hatay

The 14-year-old was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved.

10 September 2026

Court halts mining project in Ordu over ecological, cultural heritage concerns

Court halts mining project in Ordu over ecological, cultural heritage concerns

Nearly 75 percent of the Black Sea province is licensed for mining. The court found that the Environment Ministry had granted approval without adequate assessment.

9 September 2026 Cansu Acar

Wildfires across Turkey’s Mediterranean region amid dry weather

Wildfires across Turkey’s Mediterranean region amid dry weather

The fires affected residential areas, livestock and wild animals across the country's south.

9 September 2026

AKP takes control of İstanbul’s Üsküdar district, opposition claims threat from prosecutors

AKP takes control of İstanbul’s Üsküdar district, opposition claims threat from prosecutors

The ruling party sezied the district municipality after some voting members were detained and others changed sides. The opposition claims one council member was theatened by a prosecutor and those who switched to the AKP were kept under police supervision.

9 September 2026

Trans actor Meli Bendeli jailed in ‘obscenity’ probe over social media posts

Trans actor Meli Bendeli jailed in ‘obscenity’ probe over social media posts

“I have to make my living from social media because I am not given work due to my gender identity,” Bendeli told investigators, while LGBTI+ groups call out broader policies targeting queer visibility.

8 September 2026

Former Diyarbakır mayor Selçuk Mızraklı released after seven years in prison

Former Diyarbakır mayor Selçuk Mızraklı released after seven years in prison

Mızraklı was detained and eventually convicted after being elected the co-mayor of Diyarbakır in 2019. After coming out of the prison, Mızraklı called for the release of Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş, whom he had shared the same prison cell for the past five years.

8 September 2026 Ferhat Yaşar

Men killed 25 women in August

MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT AUGUST 2026

Men killed 25 women in August

Men injured at least 71 women and abused nine bogirls and boys across Turkey in August.

8 September 2026 Evrim Kepenek

TV peace journalism: Journalists and academics gathered for Bianet's report launch

TV peace journalism: Journalists and academics gathered for Bianet's report launch

Professor Nazan Haydari presented her research examining how six television channels framed the Syria agenda during the period of January 6 – February 6, 2026. The event discussed the strengthening of security language during crisis periods and the need for editorial continuity in peace journalism.

7 September 2026

Kurdish prisoner’s release blocked due to ‘likelihood of maintaining ties’ with the PKK despite its disbandment

Kurdish prisoner’s release blocked due to ‘likelihood of maintaining ties’ with the PKK despite its disbandment

The 75-year-old seriously ill prisoner’s appeal was denied by the İzmir court.

7 September 2026

Investigation into death of Kaşif Kozinoğlu reopened: 10 people detained

Investigation into death of Kaşif Kozinoğlu reopened: 10 people detained

The former MİT officer died 13 days before he was supposed to testify as a defendant in the Ergenekon trials.

7 September 2026

DEM Party focuses on ‘third way’ and transformation at party congress

DEM Party focuses on ‘third way’ and transformation at party congress

DEM leaders said the congress marks a new beginning for the party, where it will address its peace and democratization agenda along with organizational transformation and ambition to govern.

7 September 2026

Turkey beats Italy to retain European women’s volleyball title

Turkey beats Italy to retain European women’s volleyball title

Turkey defeated Italy 3-2 in the 2026 CEV European Championship final in İstanbul, securing its second continental title and successfully defending its 2023 crown.

6 September 2026

children's library

IPS Communication Foundation/bianet continues its rights-based journalism with the "BİA Children's Library" with the aim of giving more space to and disseminating the voices of children and youth.

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