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Urban transformation lags in one of İstanbul's most risky districts

Urban transformation lags in one of İstanbul's most risky districts

In Avcılar, one of İstanbul's highest-risk earthquake zones, residents are forced to choose between living in dangerous buildings and facing nearly impossible costs to cover reconstruction.

10 July 2026 Emir Yavuz

Kurdish worker dies after detention in Japan

Kurdish worker dies after detention in Japan

Çiçek was preparing to resettle in his hometown of Hakkari, according to his loved ones.

10 July 2026 Ercan Tatlı

Beyoğlu mayor, five others released in İstanbul municipality corruption case

Beyoğlu mayor, five others released in İstanbul municipality corruption case

İnan Güney, the suspended mayor of İstanbul's Beyoğlu district, had been in pretrial detention for nearly a year.

METU students ordered to evacuate dormitories ahead of NATO summit

METU students ordered to evacuate dormitories ahead of NATO summit

There are many students staying in dorms in summer for internships or employment.

What is in Turkey's proposed Kurdish peace process framework law?

What is in Turkey's proposed Kurdish peace process framework law?

After a long period of stagnation, the process has gained momentum as the government is working to pass a framework law before parliament goes on recess.

Ankara taxis to offer Turkish delight during NATO summit as city makeover draws ire

Ankara taxis to offer Turkish delight during NATO summit as city makeover draws ire

"We want to serve our foreign guests in the best way possible," said the drivers' federation head while the public criticizes the preparations.

Number of arrests rises to 178 in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

Number of arrests rises to 178 in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

Those remanded in custody include academics, journalists, and environmental activists and students.

Ankara court remands over 100 including academic, journalist ahead of NATO summit

Ankara court remands over 100 including academic, journalist ahead of NATO summit

Prosecutors claimed the detained individuals could "carry out attacks in an effort to portray Turkey as a country associated with terrorism."

Hospital appointments reduced in Ankara 'for NATO summit,' doctors say

Hospital appointments reduced in Ankara 'for NATO summit,' doctors say

The medical chamber criticized what doctors have been demanding was implemented for the summit.

Erdoğan says Kurdish peace framework will soon arrive in parliament

Erdoğan says Kurdish peace framework will soon arrive in parliament

"We would very much wish to resolve this 50-year-old issue swiftly. Unfortunately, the dynamic geopolitical situation our region is currently facing makes it essential for us to address multiple crises simultaneously," said the president.

Back-to-back drone crashes in Turkey's Black Sea region

Back-to-back drone crashes in Turkey's Black Sea region

Two fixed-wing drones crashed in the country's north in two days.

Study: Youth believe in peace process but do not feel included

Study: Youth believe in peace process but do not feel included

Nearly nine out of ten participants say confronting the past is essential for peace.

23 June 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Over 200 detained in Ankara raids ahead of NATO summit

Over 200 detained in Ankara raids ahead of NATO summit

Aurhorities said the raids targeted armed groups. An LGBTI+ journalist, lawyers and union members are among the detained.

Metro train derails in İstanbul, three hospitalized

Metro train derails in İstanbul, three hospitalized

"No announcement was made to us whatsoever. People opened the doors on their own, and we evacuated ourselves," said a passenger.

İstanbul municipal official found two days after kidnapping

İstanbul municipal official found two days after kidnapping

Eight suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the incident.

Islamic community leader released despite 19-year sentence in child marriage case

Islamic community leader released despite 19-year sentence in child marriage case

Gümüşel was sentenced in late 2023 for subjecting her 6-year-old daughter abuse under the guise of a religious marriage to 29-year-old man.

European Parliament adopts resolution seeking sanctions on Turkey’s justice minister

European Parliament adopts resolution seeking sanctions on Turkey’s justice minister

The proposed measures include freezing assets in EU countries.

İstanbul district mayor dismissed as more operations target CHP municipalities

İstanbul district mayor dismissed as more operations target CHP municipalities

The mayor of Silivri was suspended from his post while 25 others were detained in separate "corruption" operations in Antalya and İzmir.

İrfan Kovankaya

Prosfygika hunger strikers continue 'strike to death'

Prosfygika hunger strikers continue 'strike to death'

A proposed state-run social housing program would still remain incompatible with the vision of the squatted community because their structures function independent of the state.

15 June 2026 Irfan Kovankaya

Shattered drone found on Turkey's Black Sea coast

Shattered drone found on Turkey's Black Sea coast

The origin of the drone could not be determined after initial examinations.

David R. Mellor

Turkey loves democracy

Turkey loves democracy

Here there are even neighbourhood chiefs, councillors and mayors who are known, back home people wouldn’t know them if they fell over them. And whilst on a national level some claim it is not a level playing field, turnouts of almost 100% are normal here.

14 June 2026 David R. Mellor

İstanbul's Silivri district mayor detained in corruption investigation

İstanbul's Silivri district mayor detained in corruption investigation

Seventeen others, including municipal officials and businesspeople, have also been detained.

İstanbul's Eurasia Tunnel closed after car accident

İstanbul's Eurasia Tunnel closed after car accident

The car was followed by a water leak into the tunnel which is not sea water, according to authorities.

David R. Mellor

Days of despair and defiance

Days of despair and defiance

We wait with baited breath, his now not MPs are going to meet tomorrow. Tho like a rock star he may throw himself into the parliamentary group mosh pit.

6 June 2026 David R. Mellor

In the shadow of the intelligent machine: the construction of the obedient mind

In the shadow of the intelligent machine: the construction of the obedient mind

The difference between using AI as a tool and quietly handing over the task of thinking to it is as much a matter of individual attention as it is a matter of political stance.

6 June 2026 Özgün Biçer

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.

David R. Mellor

This is (not) normal

This is (not) normal

The leader who isn’t the leader is holding rallies the new leader who isn’t the leader is at home whilst the leader who isn’t the leader goes to the rallies from parliament as the leader not leader of the parliamentary group that he is no longer leader of, is that clear.

30 May 2026 David R. Mellor

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.

İrfan Kovankaya

How Bilgi students won back their university

How Bilgi students won back their university

One officer almost seemed to pose for my pictures amidst rounds of battering students with his shield.

27 May 2026 Irfan Kovankaya

Ousted opposition leader holds rally in İzmir despite police crackdown

Ousted opposition leader holds rally in İzmir despite police crackdown

Özgür Özel, who joined the rally with his spouse and daughter, challenged Kılıçdaroğlu, who was reinstated by a court order, to convene a new congress for a leadership election.

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