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Climate Justice Coalition alerts against cutting of trees in 'Geliyê Godernê'

Climate Justice Coalition alerts against cutting of trees in 'Geliyê Godernê'

The coalition is asserting that security/military policies are destroying nature in the region. They are calling for depopulation and ecological destruction to stop in the ancient area in Diyarbakır.

Local district in Turkey bans Pride Week to ensure 'peace and security'

Local district in Turkey bans Pride Week to ensure 'peace and security'

Following the trend of banned Pride events in Turkey, the Datça District Governorship in Muğla province has prohibited all Pride Week activities since June 12.

Eight dead in Diyarbakır land dispute between two families

Eight dead in Diyarbakır land dispute between two families

Following the incident, which resulted in numerous injuries, the village where it took place has been placed under military blockade.

Earthquake victims hit with massive utility bills as invoicing resumes

Earthquake victims hit with massive utility bills as invoicing resumes

After being put on hold until May 31, utility bill payments totaling tens of thousands of liras recommenced in the February 6 earthquake-stricken area, a YSP deputy remarks.

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

From basic information about the climate crisis to in-depth exploration of key debates, the Climate Museum offers a captivating journey into the complexities and urgency of addressing the global climate crisis.

14 June 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Suspect dismisses lawyer in the case of murder of Syrian migrant workers

Suspect dismisses lawyer in the case of murder of Syrian migrant workers

In the case related to the burning to death of three Syrian migrant workers in Güzelbahçe, İzmir, suspect Kemal K. dismissed his lawyer, who was claiming that he is of unsound mind. The hearing was adjourned to October 4.

Sayfo Massacre anniversary: 'Syriacs and Assyrians face the erasure of their identity'

Sayfo Massacre anniversary: 'Syriacs and Assyrians face the erasure of their identity'

The discriminatory, racist, and genocidal policies from the late Ottoman Empire persist until the present day, says European Syriac Union member Elber Shleymun Rhawi.

14 June 2023 Nedim Türfent

İstanbul Medical Chamber warns against measles outbreak

İstanbul Medical Chamber warns against measles outbreak

The number of measles cases seen is growing rapidly, and there are children who have lost their lives announced the İstanbul Medical Chamber. The organization invited the families to vaccinate their children, and asked the ministry to be transparent about the cases.

13 June 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey's National Security Council discusses repatriating Syrian refugees

Turkey's National Security Council discusses repatriating Syrian refugees

In the council's inaugural meeting following Erdoğan's win, they emphasized Syrian refugees' safe and dignified return to their homes.

Eleven killed and thirty-two injured in 'celebrations'

Eleven killed and thirty-two injured in 'celebrations'

The Umut Foundation announced a record-high number of casualties and injuries with firearms in celebrations for the election results, for the championship of Galatasaray, and in wedding ceremonies in only eight days.

Idol performer of 'canto' songs passes away

Idol performer of 'canto' songs passes away

Nurhan Damcıoğlu was the popular singer and dancer of the songs special to improvisational theatres during the 1970's who performed them on stage and then on TV channels.

Worst country in Europe in consumption freedoms: Turkey enters the Nanny State Index at number one

Worst country in Europe in consumption freedoms: Turkey enters the Nanny State Index at number one

Turkey was included for the first time in the Nanny State Index announced each year by the European Policy Information Center (EPICENTER) and has been rated as the worst country in alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarette, fast-food, and soft drink categories. The basic reason is the high taxes.

How climate crisis affects Turkey's agricultural production

How climate crisis affects Turkey's agricultural production

For many years, Turkey has been unable to achieve yield increases in its key agricultural products, placing the country significantly behind its global competitors in this regard.

10th anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Dozens detained in İstanbul's Taksim

10th anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Dozens detained in İstanbul's Taksim

Several commemorative events were held around Taksim, where the massive anti-government protests started in 2013.

Police erect barricades around İstanbul's Gezi Park on 10th anniversary of massive protests

Police erect barricades around İstanbul's Gezi Park on 10th anniversary of massive protests

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the protests against a construction project in Gezi Park, which transformed into countrywide demonstrations against the Erdoğan government.

Seventy students on trial for Boğaziçi pride participation amid torture allegations

Seventy students on trial for Boğaziçi pride participation amid torture allegations

They face imprisonment for up to three years for 'resisting the police and opposing demonstration laws' during the 9th Pride Parade at Boğaziçi University on May 20, 2022.

30 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Wouter Massink

Rescued fox cub taken under protection in Dersim

Rescued fox cub taken under protection in Dersim

The young animal will be reintroduced to its natural habitat once it has completed its rehabilitation.

Three children drown in irrigation canals, one still missing after five days

Three children drown in irrigation canals, one still missing after five days

One of the children was the son of a family of seasonal agricultural workers and two were Syrian refugees.

İzmir Bay sees resurgence of seaweed due to rising temperatures and pollution

İzmir Bay sees resurgence of seaweed due to rising temperatures and pollution

Experts recommend continuous cleaning of the bay and treatment of the water to tackle the problem.

Turkey elections: Latest polls ahead of second round

Turkey elections: Latest polls ahead of second round

While AREA research predicts a win for the oppositional contender on May 28, two other polling companies foresee a win for the incumbent.

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

The incumbent president is projected to secure his third term with 52.7% of the votes on May 28. In contrast, his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is expected to receive a mere 47.3% of the votes, according to a new survey by KONDA. The top pollster further released a statement on its May 14 inaccurate forecasts.

25 May 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Anger most dominant emotion prior to May 14's dual election, survey reveals

Anger most dominant emotion prior to May 14's dual election, survey reveals

A new report by Politus Analytics shows relatively similar emotional trends among Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu supporters, with the February 6 earthquakes evoking large spikes in various emotions in both constituencies.

Amedspor vice president Ömer Elaldı detained ahead of playoff match

Amedspor vice president Ömer Elaldı detained ahead of playoff match

Police raided several residences belonging to Ömer Elaldı and his family ahead of the Diyarbakır-based team's crucial playoff game with 24 Erzincanspor.

Circassians on 159th anniversary of Tsitsekun: 'The name of this is genocide'

Circassians on 159th anniversary of Tsitsekun: 'The name of this is genocide'

The Circassians in Turkey held commemoration ceremonies in Kefken and in Ankara on May 21, the 159th anniversary of the Tsitsekun.

Enchanting encounter: Dolphins grace İstanbul's Bosphorus

Enchanting encounter: Dolphins grace İstanbul's Bosphorus

The İstanbul and Çanakkale Straits, along with the Sea of Marmara, face challenges in the form of pollution and excessive fishing, endangering the delicate existence of dolphins.

Stork Holm from Denmark takes a break in Bursa

Stork Holm from Denmark takes a break in Bursa

Detected in Karacabey, Bursa, Holm is expected to spend the summer in Turkey and Greece.

Recycling workers offer depots as refuge, colleagues as blood donors in an earthquake

Recycling workers offer depots as refuge, colleagues as blood donors in an earthquake

İstanbul's Recycling Workers Association outlined their action plan for a potential earthquake, which involves repurposing their waste facilities into shelters and proposing their (migrant) companions as unbound strong rescuers and blood donors.

12 May 2023 Wouter Massink

Immigrants from Turkey in the Netherlands or Cemal's Cultural Dilemma

Immigrants from Turkey in the Netherlands or Cemal's Cultural Dilemma

27-year-old Fikret says he feels 60 percent Turkish and 40 percent Dutch, and seems to enjoy this mixed identity, while 25-year-old third generation Eda describes the risk of being characterized as a "foreigner' in a Turkish context when "she cannot speak the Turkish language as people in Turkey do."

11 May 2023 Fatma Fulya Tepe

TTB: 'Saying 'we can now beat the doctors' is clear abetment'

TTB: 'Saying 'we can now beat the doctors' is clear abetment'

A voter supporting the ruling AKP said in a street interview, "25 years ago, doctors used to scold us. Now we can disfavor the doctors and beat them. We are so comfortable." Turkish Medical Association is going to be making a criminal complaint against the Youtube channel that broadcast the interview.

Quake survivor vet sets up field clinic for quake-stricken animals

Quake survivor vet sets up field clinic for quake-stricken animals

Kübra Ünsal and her friends have treated 4,500 cats and dogs in the field clinic.

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

The opposition's candidate said the Mediterranean countries, the EU and the UN should cooperate to address the issue.

İstanbul grapples with housing crisis while thousands of homes remain vacant

İstanbul grapples with housing crisis while thousands of homes remain vacant

Despite the high demand for safe and affordable housing in İstanbul, an estimated 450,000 to 750,000 houses remain unoccupied.

2 May 2023 Wouter Massink

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