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Dr. Sayid R. Darati

In the middle of a big shakeout

In the middle of a big shakeout

If the peace process collapses, Turkey risks entering a period of uncontrolled violence and fragmentation.

Today 07:00 Sayid R. Darati

‘Return is a political responsibility’: Syrian feminist activist reflects on migration

‘Return is a political responsibility’: Syrian feminist activist reflects on migration

Displaced multiple times over the years, Duaa is now pursuing a permanent return to Syria. “I’ve been working for this moment for years. If we could make a difference, that’s where we needed to be," she says.

19 December 2025 Evrim Kepenek

David R. Mellor

A year of no truth

A year of no truth

The real losers are you and me in this post truth world.

Today 06:00 David R. Mellor

Turkey bans HBO Max series about sex worker

Turkey bans HBO Max series about sex worker

Premieed on Dec 12, "Jasmine," a Turkish-language drama, was found "immoral" and "anti-family" by RTÜK.

19 December 2025

Military UAV crashes in northwestern Turkey

Military UAV crashes in northwestern Turkey

The incident follows the Dec 15 downing of a drone near Ankara.

19 December 2025

Two men sentenced to life in prison for murder of trans woman in Diyarbakır

Two men sentenced to life in prison for murder of trans woman in Diyarbakır

The perpetrators killed one trans woman and injured another in a stabbing attack last year.

19 December 2025

Police kill mother dog during raid based on false tip in Ağrı

Police kill mother dog during raid based on false tip in Ağrı

The shepherd dog had five cubs. Officers reportedly "apologized for inconvenience" after searching Bayram Sarı's home and barn.

19 December 2025

Couriers push for worker status in lawsuit against delivery platform

Couriers push for worker status in lawsuit against delivery platform

Couriers in Turkey operate under a gig model, bearing all work-related expenses. They are seeking formal worker rights.

18 December 2025

bianet Media literacy Coalition holds year-end meeting

bianet Media literacy Coalition holds year-end meeting

The event emphasized that efforts to enhance digital media literacy should be transformed into a policy tool aimed at protecting digital rights.

18 December 2025

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Turkey warns Russia, Ukraine over Black Sea drone incident

Turkey warns Russia, Ukraine over Black Sea drone incident

The origin of the drone that was reportedly downed near Ankara has yet to be determined because it disintegrated into small fragments upon impact, according to officials.

18 December 2025

LGBTI+ groups demand investigation into suspicious death of trans prisoner

LGBTI+ groups demand investigation into suspicious death of trans prisoner

Poyraz, a trans man, was found hanging in his ward. His death was recorded as a suicide.

18 December 2025

Several celebrities detained in drug investigation

Several celebrities detained in drug investigation

Prosecutors are conducting a sweeping drug investigation targeting celebrities and media figures over alleged use and facilitation of narcotics.

18 December 2025

Arrested in drug probe, TV anchor Mehmet Akif Ersoy faces harassment claims

Arrested in drug probe, TV anchor Mehmet Akif Ersoy faces harassment claims

Ersoy is facing allegations of organizing drug-fueled parties involving employees at the channel and pressuring women employees to join them.

17 December 2025

Rare red fox and rough-legged buzzard spotted in Kars amid harsh winter

Rare red fox and rough-legged buzzard spotted in Kars amid harsh winter

A red fox and a rough-legged buzzard were observed searching for prey.

17 December 2025

Former AKP deputy sentenced for insulting Erdoğan

Former AKP deputy sentenced for insulting Erdoğan

Following the verdict, Hüseyin Kocabıyık was released after two and a half months in detention.

17 December 2025

Court says journalist Fatih Altaylı ' implied assassination threat against Erdoğan'

Court says journalist Fatih Altaylı ' implied assassination threat against Erdoğan'

The court's detailed ruling described Altaylı's references to killed Ottoman sultans as “a threat implying an attack on the president’s life."

16 December 2025

Release of seriously ill prisoner Mehmet Sait Yıldırım postponed for third time

Release of seriously ill prisoner Mehmet Sait Yıldırım postponed for third time

Yıldırım's release was blocked twice before due to reasons including "lack of remorse."

16 December 2025

Gain streaming platform seized in money laundering probe

Gain streaming platform seized in money laundering probe

The company is accused of involvement in laundering illegal betting money.

16 December 2025

RTÜK launches investigation into HBO’s ‘Jasmine’ series over 'immoral' content

RTÜK launches investigation into HBO’s ‘Jasmine’ series over 'immoral' content

The Turkish-language drama follows the story of Yasemin, a young woman suffering from a terminal heart condition and became a sex worker.

15 December 2025

Tuğçe Yılmaz

3rd Amed Film Festival concludes with celebration of Kurdish cinema and solidarity

3rd Amed Film Festival concludes with celebration of Kurdish cinema and solidarity

The festival, which featured 84 films, highlighted the resilience of Kurdish cinema in the face of bans and censorship.

15 December 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

36 mountain goats killed in Şırnak, ecology group accuses village guards

36 mountain goats killed in Şırnak, ecology group accuses village guards

The animals were killed during their breeding season.

15 December 2025

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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