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Massive ghost net removed from sea off İstanbul

Massive ghost net removed from sea off İstanbul

Many sea creautures died after being trapped in the nets for a long time while some were rescued.

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Potato production hit by rising input costs

Potato production hit by rising input costs

A farmer in Afyonkarahisar said many producers had their farming equipment seized due to their inability to pay their debt.

Tracking employee hours with biometric data deemed unlawful

Tracking employee hours with biometric data deemed unlawful

Tracking practices must comply with the principles of proportionality, necessity, and data minimization, says KVKK.

Investigation exposing visa outsourcing monopoly censored

Investigation exposing visa outsourcing monopoly censored

An article series that it part of an international investigation has been blocked from access to "protect national security."

Turkey’s transport emissions raise alarm ahead of COP31

Turkey’s transport emissions raise alarm ahead of COP31

In Turkey, the transportation sector ranks second in total emissions behind the energy sector, accounting for about 25% of the country’s total.

Hikmet Adal & Ecenaz Kaya

Environmental activist released in 'terror' case

Environmental activist released in 'terror' case

"Despite reading it multiple times, I did not understand anything from the indictment," Nayir said during the hearing.

2 June 2026 Hikmet Adal,Ecenaz Kaya

Court bans X account of Turkey's oldest newspaper

Court bans X account of Turkey's oldest newspaper

The order was based on "protecting national security."

İstanbul's Basilica Cistern temporarily closed

İstanbul's Basilica Cistern temporarily closed

The cistern will reopen after new ticket booths are set up.

Happy Ghair Khumm

Happy Ghair Khumm

The Ghadir Khumm holiday is celebrated by Arab Alawites as well as all Shia groups as the day when Prophet Muhammad declared Ali bin Abi Talib as his successor upon returning from the Farewell Pilgrimage.

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Journalist Cihan Berk sentenced to over six years in prison

Journalist Cihan Berk sentenced to over six years in prison

Berk was found guilty of "being a member of a terrorist organization."

Poverty threshold exceeds four minimum wages in May

Poverty threshold exceeds four minimum wages in May

Living costs continue to increase, Türk-İş warns.

Hornet launches visibility program for LGBTI+s in Turkey

Hornet launches visibility program for LGBTI+s in Turkey

The program aims to bring the stories, experiences, and creativity of queer people to a wider audience.

Rare sperm whale sighting off Hatay coast

Rare sperm whale sighting off Hatay coast

Divers noticed the whale and recorded it with their phones.

Doruk Madencilik miners resume protest after not getting paid despite guarantees

Doruk Madencilik miners resume protest after not getting paid despite guarantees

The workers say they won't return until they receive their payments.

13th anniversary of Gezi Park protests marked in Taksim

13th anniversary of Gezi Park protests marked in Taksim

Police blockaded the entire Taksim area before the event.

Taksim roads, metro stations closed on Gezi protests anniversary

Taksim roads, metro stations closed on Gezi protests anniversary

The Taksim area is under an effective blockade on the anniversary of the 2013 anti-government protests.

Heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Hatay

Heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Hatay

The floods affected large areas in the southern province.

Tourist boat sinks off Marmaris coast

Tourist boat sinks off Marmaris coast

Some passengers reportedly jumped into the sea after the vessel began taking on water. All 110 people onboard have been evacuated.

Over 13,000 people injured across Turkey on first day of Eid

Over 13,000 people injured across Turkey on first day of Eid

The injuries occurred mostly during attempts to slaughter animals.

Council of Europe report urges legal reforms in Turkey

Council of Europe report urges legal reforms in Turkey

A commissioner noted structural problems in the Turkish Penal Code, Anti-Terror Law, internet legislation, NGO oversight, and the justice system.

Happy Eid al-Adha

Happy Eid al-Adha

We wish a happy holiday to all Muslims.

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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