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Workers at İzmir factory mark over 400 days on strike over union rights

Workers at İzmir factory mark over 400 days on strike over union rights

Employees who have worked at rhe factory for over 20 years receive wages only slightly higher than the minimum wage, says the strike spokesperson.

Today 16:27 Elanur Birinci

Journalist Nedim Oruç detained while covering protest in Şırnak over Aleppo clashes

Journalist Nedim Oruç detained while covering protest in Şırnak over Aleppo clashes

Clashes between protesters and police continued in side streets after the journalist’s detention.

Turkey's state broadcaster announces anti-LGBTI+ documentary

Turkey's state broadcaster announces anti-LGBTI+ documentary

LGBTI+ rights advocates condemned TRT over the “Rainbow Fascism” documentary.

Former volleyball player detained in İstanbul municipality corruption probe

Former volleyball player detained in İstanbul municipality corruption probe

Derya Çayırgan has been taken into custody as part of a sweeping investigation that targeted the CHP's İmamoğlu and many others.

At least 44 moto couriers killed on the job in Turkey in 2025

At least 44 moto couriers killed on the job in Turkey in 2025

The report highlights the impact of insecure gig work, economic pressure, and lack of regulation on courier fatalities, with young and underage workers disproportionately affected.

14 January 2026

Human rights advocate Ali Aydın killed in western Turkey

Human rights advocate Ali Aydın killed in western Turkey

Aydın reportedly died after being struck in the head with a stone. While the motive has not been identified, his personal belongings were not taken.

14 January 2026

Prison occupancy in Turkey exceeds 130%

Prison occupancy in Turkey exceeds 130%

Prisons hold nearly 100,000 more people than their capacity, according to the Civil Society in the Penal System Association.

14 January 2026

Turkey ranked second in EU pesticide alerts in 2025

Turkey ranked second in EU pesticide alerts in 2025

India topped the list with 124 pesticide notifications, followed by Turkey with 105, according to European Commission data.

13 January 2026

Social media platforms turn to censorship to protect commercial interests

Social media platforms turn to censorship to protect commercial interests

A new report by the Freedom of Expression Association scrutinizes how social media platforms have become an "apparatus of online censorship."

13 January 2026

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Turkey opposes military intervention against Iran, says FM

Turkey opposes military intervention against Iran, says FM

“What is confused here is that the difficulties people face regarding economic and other hardships appear as an ideological uprising against the regime; this is actually a grey area,” Fidan said.

İstanbul district mayor sent back to prison 48 hours after ‘risky’ surgery

İstanbul district mayor sent back to prison 48 hours after ‘risky’ surgery

Murat Çalık's lawyers filed an application with the court, arguing that environment lacks the hygiene and regular care essential for his recovery.

Trans rights workshop in Ankara highlights systemic violations

Trans rights workshop in Ankara highlights systemic violations

The workshop revealed growing state-backed restrictions and systemic discrimination against trans people in Turkey, while emphasizing the need for stronger solidarity and legal protections.

13 January 2026

'Everyone looks at us from the outside, they should see from the inside too'

CILDREN PUSHED INTO CRIME SPEAK OUT

'Everyone looks at us from the outside, they should see from the inside too'

Murat, who spent his childhood in prison, spoke about what it means to be “pushed into crime,” the lack of preventive and protective mechanisms, and how child-centered support changed his life.

13 January 2026 Nalin Öztekin

No national rollout yet for HPV vaccine despite government pledge

No national rollout yet for HPV vaccine despite government pledge

There are no HPV vaccination plans for 2026, and the application pages on municipal websites, which had stepped in to fill the gap left by the state in recent years, have also been shut down.

12 January 2026 Elanur Birinci

The future of journalism is in danger under government pressure!

BİA MEDIA MONITORING OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2025

The future of journalism is in danger under government pressure!

Between October and December 2025, journalism in Turkey came under intense pressure through arbitrary detentions, heavy prison sentences, RTÜK sanctions, access bans, and trustee appointments. Widespread impunity and economic insecurity further deepened the crisis.

12 January 2026 Erol Önderoğlu

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Interview: AKP’s Mehmet Metiner rejects war rhetoric, says ‘neither Kurds nor Syria should lose’

Interview: AKP’s Mehmet Metiner rejects war rhetoric, says ‘neither Kurds nor Syria should lose’

Metiner, a former lawmaker and an influential figure in ruling party circles, argues that the recent clashes in Aleppo aim to sabotage the process in Turkey and called on all parties to "avoid using antagonistic language."

9 January 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Court acquits İstanbul Bar board in trial over statement on killed Kurdish journalists

Court acquits İstanbul Bar board in trial over statement on killed Kurdish journalists

Eleven individuals stood trial for condemning an airstrike that killed two journalists in Syria in Dec 2024.

Two pro-Kurdish news agencies' X accounts banned in Turkey

Two pro-Kurdish news agencies' X accounts banned in Turkey

Authorities cited the protection of national security as the reason for the censorship.

Dozens detained in İstanbul protest against Aleppo clashes

Dozens detained in İstanbul protest against Aleppo clashes

"These attacks on Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh are a continuation of previous attacks on Druze in Suwayda and Alawite settlements. These attacks are the product of a dark mindset targeting Syria’s multi-identity and multi-faith social fabric, aiming to make peoples enemies of one another," the protesters said in a statement.

9 January 2026 Evrim Kepenek

DEM deputies protest attacks on Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo

DEM deputies protest attacks on Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo

Protests were held at Parliament and several Kurdish cities as clahes continue in Syria.

Turkey signals military support to Syria against Kurdish forces amid Aleppo clashes

Turkey signals military support to Syria against Kurdish forces amid Aleppo clashes

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced as the clashes continue on the third day.

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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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