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Golden Orange Film Festival continues amid censorship debate and protests
A documentary focusing on civil servants dismissed under emergency decrees enacted following the 2016 coup attempt was banned again this year.
7 October 2024
Animal rights activists in Turkey refuse to celebrate World Animal Day in face of law enabling stray dog killings
Several groups have released statements drawing attention to the increased mistreatment of stray dogs following the enactment of the new law.
4 October 2024
Happy Rosh Hashanah to Jews
Turkey's Chief Rabbi İsak Haleva and President Erdoğan have issued messages to celebrate the Jewish new year.
3 October 2024
Philosopher Michael Hardt to speak in İstanbul on his new book
Hardt will visit Turkey on Oct 12. The event will be free of charge.
30 September 2024
Hacer Foggo
writes
Stunting and obesity on the rise as poverty deepens in Turkey
In 2020, they said, "There is also a malnutrition problem in Turkey. Stunting, or chronic malnutrition—what we can consider as children being subjected to chronic hunger." In 2024, they no longer acknowledge malnutrition.
28 September 2024
Hacer Foggo
Acclaimed director Tomris Giritlioğlu dies at 67
Giritlioğlu was known for shedding light on Turkey’s political history through her movies and series.
23 September 2024
Evrim Deniz
reports
‘I was born in Yerevan, I’ll die in Van’
Gayane Gevorgyan, an Armenian living in Van, calls for participation in the 12th annual mass at Akhtamar Church: "Every Armenian, no matter where they live in the world, should come to see this place and light a candle at Akhtamar."
6 September 2024
Evrim Deniz
Actress Ahu Tuğba dies at 69
The actress spent her later years in the US with her daughter.
2 September 2024
Evrim Deniz
reports
Diyarbakır cafes faced with Islamist attacks over alcohol sale, women's clothing
The assailants were released after giving statements to the police following the latest attack. A DEM deputy says the attacks are reminiscent of Kurdish Hezbollah, a group responsible for the killing thousands of people in the region during the 1990s.
27 August 2024
Evrim Deniz
Unauthorized additions to villa overlooking İstanbul's Bosphorus under investigation
The authorities took action after the construction work gained widespread attention on social media.
23 August 2024
Turkey rules out extra Mpox measures for African students
No Mpox cases have been detected in Turkey yet, the minister has emphasized.
21 August 2024
İnanç Yıldız
reports
Doctor shortages deepen in Diyarbakır as emigration continues
Local professional groups report that securing medical appointments has become increasingly difficult, while doctors face mounting burnout due to the dwindling workforce.
21 August 2024
İnanç Yıldız
Handala mural depicted on stairs in İstanbul’s Cihangir
“We renew our belief that one day Handala will smile, turn to face humanity, and witness peace in Palestine, where its people will live freely in their own land,” said the mayor of the Beyoğlu district.
21 August 2024
İstanbul’s Chora Mosque introduces €20 entrance fee for foreign nationals
Foreign tourists were able to visit the historical structure for free after it was reconverted into a mosque in 2020.
20 August 2024
Armenian community in Hatay celebrates feast at church restored after earthquakes
The Armenian Patriarch of Turkey also attended the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption.
19 August 2024
Turkey experienced hottest July in 53 years
The highest temperature was recorded at 45.9 degrees in the southeastern Şırnak province.
16 August 2024
Second toll hike in three months for İstanbul bridges
The two hikes add to the burden placed on the city residents by implementing two-way tolls at the start of the year.
16 August 2024
Christians from across world celebrate Feast of the Assumption in İzmir
During the ceremony, participants read passages from the Bible, sang hymns, and offered prayers. As is customary, candles were lit, and worshippers recited the "Prayer of Praise to Mary."
15 August 2024
Turkey to face above-average temperatures throughout August due to African heatwave
Temperatures in the western and southern regions of the country will be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius higher than usual for this time of year, according to forecasts.
15 August 2024
Turkey had its worst Olympics in 40 years despite Dikeç sensation
The country’s medals came from shooting, wrestling, taekwondo and archery.
12 August 2024
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İstanbul, Ankara hike public transport fares for second time this year
İstanbul has also reduced the fare reduction for students over the age of 30, claiming that many people enroll in distance education just to obtain student transport cards.
25 July 2024
Sharp increase in emigration from Turkey in 2023
Conversely, immigration to Turkey saw a 35% decrease from the previous year. Among foreign nationals, Russians topped the list for both those immigrating to and leaving Turkey.
19 July 2024
Su Hyeon Cho & Daniel Thorpe
Video news
Celebrating Evvel Temmuz in post-earthquake in Hatay
“In the end, this is our culture. We should uphold it. The youth perhaps might not be as thrilled, but I believe we will continue this tradition forever. I really hope so.”
19 July 2024
Su Hyeon Cho,Daniel Thorpe
Several officials detained after 2 killed due to electrical leak in İzmir street
The expert report holds the city’s water and sewerage administration and the electricity distribution company responsible for the deadly electrical hazard.
15 July 2024
Ali Dinç & Nehir Özcan
report
Queues at İstanbul’s affordable ‘canteens’ get longer as living costs rise
During our visit to a ‘city canteen’ we saw people from all walks of life—police officers, civil servants, construction workers, security guards, retirees, and students. The common thread among them all is the struggle to make ends meet.
12 July 2024
Ali Dinç,Nehir Özcan
İstanbul introduces 'sea dolmuş' to improve water transport
For longer routes with lower passenger density, the municipality has introduced boats with a capacity of 33 passengers.
10 July 2024
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Fire causes dome collapse in historical university building in İstanbul
The fire broke out during renovation work at the building.
10 July 2024
Floods sweep through Turkey’s north, east, leaving 2 dead
Two people have been killed in separate provinces, while the floods caused material damage to homes, shops, businesses, and cultivated areas.
8 July 2024
Electricity distribution company under scrutiny after deadly Diyarbakır, Mardin fire
Over 14,000 decares of land was razed in the fire, with 15 people and nearly 1,000 animals killed. The fire apparenrtly started due to an electrical fault and not by stubble fire as suggested by the state media, a newly revealed video shows.
24 June 2024
Turkey faces fivefold increase in wildfires in June compared to last year
The situation in Turkey mirrors broader trends across southern Europe, where countries like Greece and Italy are also grappling with similar challenges due to extreme heat and increasing wildfire activity.
24 June 2024
Wildfire in Diyarbakır, Mardin kills 11 people, hundreds of animals
An electrical fault ignited a fire that quickly spread due to strong winds. Although teams managed to contain the blaze within hours, it still caused significant damage.
21 June 2024
Wildfires erupt in four cities in western Turkey
Wildfire season has started earlier than usual as the country is going through a heatwave. Fires erupted in four cities on Wednesday as the efforts to contain the Çanakkale fire continue.
20 June 2024
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