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'We are concerned that attacks on refugees may continue'

'We are concerned that attacks on refugees may continue'

While the government has instrumentalized the refugees, the opposition has portrayed them as an economic burden, the İHD has said.

İkizköy villagers, life defenders on watch for Akbelen: ‘The court case is not yet over’

İkizköy villagers, life defenders on watch for Akbelen: ‘The court case is not yet over’

Struggling against LİMAK Holding’s efforts to expand a lignite mine for a thermal power plant, the people of İkizköy and environmentalists are still on watch in Muğla’s Akbelen forest in the wake of two decisions of stay of execution.

13 August 2021 Nurşen Çinkaya

Turkey saw 1,859 forest fires with unknown causes in 2020

Turkey saw 1,859 forest fires with unknown causes in 2020

According to the data of the Directorate General of Forestry, 3,399 trees burned in Turkey last year. No forest fires were reported in Ağrı, Iğdır and Muş.

Scores missing, buildings collapse in 'worst ever' floods in Turkey's Black Sea region

Scores missing, buildings collapse in 'worst ever' floods in Turkey's Black Sea region

Videos from Kastamonu, the hardest-hit province, show that the water level rose so much that the first floors of buildings were flooded.

Turkish Medical Association calls on Ministry to vaccinate refugees

Turkish Medical Association calls on Ministry to vaccinate refugees

The TTB has underlined that the lives of migrants have become more difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the biggest trouble is in healthcare.

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll keeps increasing: 138 deaths in a day

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll keeps increasing: 138 deaths in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 281 thousand tests were conducted, 22,261 people were diagnosed with COVID-19, 138 people died of the disease and 1,170,644 vaccine doses were administered in a day.

There are 246 active hydroelectric power plants in Turkey’s Black Sea region

There are 246 active hydroelectric power plants in Turkey’s Black Sea region

While Giresun is the province which has the highest hydroelectric power production potential with 32 percent, it is followed by Trabzon with 26 percent, by Rize with 18.8 percent and by Ordu with 13.3 percent.

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

After a person was stabbed to death in a fight between refugees and locals in Altındağ, Ankara, people attacked shops and homes of refugees in the district for two nights in a row.

Study: 83,000 hectares of forests burned in Turkey's south and southwest in two weeks

Study: 83,000 hectares of forests burned in Turkey's south and southwest in two weeks

The fire in Antalya's Manavgat has been recorded as the largest wildfire in the country's history with some 56,000 hectares of forest burned.

Survey: 70 percent of parents want in-class education to start

Survey: 70 percent of parents want in-class education to start

According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos, the majority of parents approve the decision to resume in-class education in Turkey as of September 6, but they think that in-class education will not begin as planned due to the increasing number of cases.

‘The fourth peak is the outbreak of the unvaccinated’

‘The fourth peak is the outbreak of the unvaccinated’

“Over 80 percent of intensive care patients are either unvaccinated or have received only the first dose,” says Edirne Medical Chamber Chair Altun.

COVID-19 | Turkey sees the highest daily death toll since June 1

COVID-19 | Turkey sees the highest daily death toll since June 1

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 278 thousand tests were conducted, 27,356 people were diagnosed with COVID-19, 128 people died of the disease and 1,296,688 vaccine doses were administered in a day.

Attacks on Syrian refugees' homes, shops continue in Turkey's capital on the second day

Attacks on Syrian refugees' homes, shops continue in Turkey's capital on the second day

Tensions have risen in Ankara's Altındağ district after an 18-year-old man was killed in a knife fight with refugees.

Climate crisis affects women, women affect climate struggle

Climate crisis affects women, women affect climate struggle

“It is easier for men to leave in a crisis due to the roles attributed to them. The burden of home and responsibility for the care of the elderly and children don't let women leave. That may be why women's climate struggle is so much more faithful and stubborn.”

12 August 2021 Merve Özçelik

Refugees targeted following a fight in Ankara’s Altındağ

Refugees targeted following a fight in Ankara’s Altındağ

After it was reported that a refugee from Syria stabbed two people in the capital city of Ankara, the residents of the neighborhood have damaged the houses, workplaces and vehicles of refugees in the neighborhood in Altındağ.

Minister of Forestry: Fire in Muğla’s Bodrum contained

Minister of Forestry: Fire in Muğla’s Bodrum contained

Firefighting efforts were made from both land and air to put out the fire that broke out in grassy areas and macquis groves in Muğla’s Bodrum. Minister Pakdemirli has announced that the fire has been taken under control.

Heavy rainfall leads to flood and landslide in Black Sea region

Heavy rainfall leads to flood and landslide in Black Sea region

While a wooden house has almost completely collapsed due to the flood in Bartın, the elder woman in the house has been caught up in water. Referred to the scene of the incident, the teams are searching for the missing woman.

Petition for Akbelen forest: ‘We won’t surrender it for coal’

Petition for Akbelen forest: ‘We won’t surrender it for coal’

A petition has been launched for the Akbelen forest in Muğla in the face of cutting of trees for coal supply to a nearby thermal power plant. Sharing the petition on social media, musician Tarkan has said, “Leave nature alone.”

COVID-19 in Turkey | Daily cases, deaths keep increasing

COVID-19 in Turkey | Daily cases, deaths keep increasing

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 264 thousand tests were conducted, 26,597 people were diagnosed with COVID-19, 124 people died of the disease and 1,462,013 vaccine doses were administered in a day.

Germany turns down two asylum seekers because they are 'too politically engaged'

Germany turns down two asylum seekers because they are 'too politically engaged'

The two applicants were sentenced to prison in Turkey for being a member of an illegal organization. A court in Germany said they would not be in danger of being arrested if they were extradited.

10 August 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘Trees would have been cut down if we had not been here, we won’t leave Akbelen’

‘Trees would have been cut down if we had not been here, we won’t leave Akbelen’

The gendarmerie have dragged the citizens out of the Akbelen forest in fire-hit Muğla while they were on vigil against the efforts of LİMAK Holding to extend the mine for coal supply to a thermal power plant. Villagers and environmentalists are still resisting.

10 August 2021 Nurşen Çinkaya

Intervention against resistance in Akbelen: People dragged out of the forest

Intervention against resistance in Akbelen: People dragged out of the forest

While 105 trees have been reportedly cut down in fire-hit Muğla’s Akbelen Forest under the pretext of preventing fires, the gendarmerie intervened against the people’s resistance at midnight, dragging them out of the forest.

270 fires in 53 cities in 13 days: Fires still rage in Milas and Köyceğiz

270 fires in 53 cities in 13 days: Fires still rage in Milas and Köyceğiz

270 forest fires broke out in 53 provinces of Turkey in 13 days. All fires, except for the ones in Muğla’s Köyceğiz and Milas, have been contained. The Minister of Forestry has said that volunteers can make an online application to join firefighting efforts.

105 trees cut down in fire-hit Muğla’s Akbelen: ‘We will stand fast’

105 trees cut down in fire-hit Muğla’s Akbelen: ‘We will stand fast’

Citizens are keeping watch in Muğla’s Akbelen forest in the face of LİMAK Holding’s efforts to cut down trees to extend the mining site for coal supply to a thermal power plant. Noting that 105 trees have been cut, they say they will not let more trees be cut.

10 August 2021 Nurşen Çinkaya

‘Fires are contained in the evening, they start burning again in the morning’

‘Fires are contained in the evening, they start burning again in the morning’

“Our mountain is blazing”, “We keep watch night and day”, “The fire is taken under control in the evening, it starts burning again in the morning…” The neighborhood heads from Muğla’s Köyceğiz speak about the ongoing firefighting efforts.

10 August 2021 Nurşen Çinkaya

Turkey reports over 23 thousand coronavirus cases, 117 deaths in a day

Turkey reports over 23 thousand coronavirus cases, 117 deaths in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 245 thousand tests were conducted, 23,731 people were diagnosed with COVID-19, 117 people died of the disease and 1,359,258 vaccine doses were administered in a day.

Number of Afghan refugees crossing into Turkey decreased by half, says governor of Van

Number of Afghan refugees crossing into Turkey decreased by half, says governor of Van

The abandoned buildings where Afghan refugees stayed have been demolished, the governor's office has said.

Prosecutors investigate vigilante groups blocking roads in fire zones

Prosecutors investigate vigilante groups blocking roads in fire zones

Amid unverified claims of arson, vigilante groups emerged near fire zones, attempting to block the roads and perform ID checks.

Wildfires continue in five locations in two cities on 13th day

Wildfires continue in five locations in two cities on 13th day

More than 50,000 decares of agricultural lands and thousands of cattle and sheep have been damaged, according to the minister.

Turkey reports 22,699 coronavirus cases, 108 deaths

Turkey reports 22,699 coronavirus cases, 108 deaths

More than 76 million vaccine doses have been administered in the country with some 28.8 million people fully vaccinated.

Environmental group turns down donation by holding accused of 'destroying forests'

Environmental group turns down donation by holding accused of 'destroying forests'

The TEMA Foundation has reportedly turned down donations by several companies for its forestation campaign amid the massive wildfires blazing in the country's south and southwest.

Wildfires in Muğla: 'Every day, we start all over again'

Wildfires in Muğla: 'Every day, we start all over again'

Amid the lack of aerial response, fires that are extinguished during the day start again at night, says bianet's Evren Gönül, who voluntarily participates in firefighting efforts.

6 August 2021 Ayşegül Özbek

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