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Ankara's Etimesgut district mayor Erdal Beşikçioğlu detained in 'corruption' probe

Ankara's Etimesgut district mayor Erdal Beşikçioğlu detained in 'corruption' probe

Beşikçioğlu, who is also a well-known actor, is among over 50 others, including municipal officials, facing corruption allegations as part of a countrywide crackdown targeting opposition-controlled municipalities.

İstanbul's Üsküdar district mayor detained in 'corruption' investigation

İstanbul's Üsküdar district mayor detained in 'corruption' investigation

Officials are accused of using a municipal subsidiary to illegally collect money from contractors during the permit process.

Expanding Gülistan Doku murder investigation reveals network spanning state institutions

Expanding Gülistan Doku murder investigation reveals network spanning state institutions

Doku, a 21-year-old university student, went missing in 2020. The investigation concerning the disappearance was revided as a murder probe in April, resulting in the detention of dozens of suspects including police officers.

Court-appointed CHP leadership recruited hundreds for membership ceremony, report reveals

Court-appointed CHP leadership recruited hundreds for membership ceremony, report reveals

The party leadership filed a criminal complaint against journalists, alleging defamation and spreading disinformation.

Turkey advances to Women's Volleyball Nations League final after defeating China 3-0

Turkey advances to Women's Volleyball Nations League final after defeating China 3-0

The national team defeated the host country after a dominant performance.

David R. Mellor

Hope

Hope

“Yeni! Yeni! Yeni!“ It felt like a bird singing at the dawn chorus but it was my wife dancing around the room. “Yeni Parti.”

25 July 2026 David R. Mellor

Turkey’s main opposition party officially splits as Özel declares New Party

Turkey’s main opposition party officially splits as Özel declares New Party

Özgür Özel, who was ousted by a court as the CHP leader, has been joined by 90 MPs from the party.

Demand for elective Kurdish courses reaches 15-year high

Demand for elective Kurdish courses reaches 15-year high

Over 35,000 students were enrolledin Kurdish language courses, marking the highest number since the introduction of the course in 2011.

Turkey reaches semifinals in Women’s Volleyball Nations League

Turkey reaches semifinals in Women’s Volleyball Nations League

Turkey defeated Canada 3-1 after losing the first set.

Özel's planned new party gets support from overwhelming majority of CHP deputies

Özel's planned new party gets support from overwhelming majority of CHP deputies

The republic’s founding party is on the verge of a split after months of leadership turmoil.

Turkey's ousted opposition leader leaves CHP to found new party

Turkey's ousted opposition leader leaves CHP to found new party

After legal efforts to regain the control of the main opposition party did not yield results, the ousted leader is moving with reportedly over 80 MPs to establish a new party.

Ardahan residents launch petition for governor removed over 'cycling tights'

Ardahan residents launch petition for governor removed over 'cycling tights'

The petition demands the reinstatement of the governor, citing his contrbutions to sports activities in the eastern province.

Erdoğan dismisses governor after criticism over cycling outfit

Erdoğan dismisses governor after criticism over cycling outfit

An MP from the secularist main opposition had called for the dismissal of the governor of Ardahan, asserting that "a governor should not wear leggings." Reacting to his removal, the governor said he'll keep pedaling.

Kurdish bookstore banned from Trendyol online marketplace

Kurdish bookstore banned from Trendyol online marketplace

Books and other products containing Kurdish language were systematically banned before the closing of the store, says its owner.

16 July 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Turkey’s ousted opposition leader announces plans for new party

Turkey’s ousted opposition leader announces plans for new party

While Özel is pushing for an extraordinary congress of the CHP, he said they will establish a new party if courts do not rule on the matter before the judicial recess.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Syrian singer Omar Souleyman denied entry to Turkey for concert

Syrian singer Omar Souleyman denied entry to Turkey for concert

The concert scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled.

14 July 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Ankara hospitals return to short examination times after NATO summit ends

Ankara hospitals return to short examination times after NATO summit ends

The medical chamber previously claimed the decision was aimed at easing the crowds at hospitals during the summit.

Rock singer running charity detained over alleged misuse of earthquake donations

Rock singer running charity detained over alleged misuse of earthquake donations

Haluk Levent became particularly prominent during the 2023 earthquakes when he raised around 150 million US dollars worth of funds. He is now accused of misusing these donations, including on betting.

David R. Mellor

World leaders pretend

World leaders pretend

The whole show is aimed to tickle the toes of the bloated ego of the US president. The worst culprit is NATO general secretary Mark Rutte, who sits on his lap staring all gooey eyed pleading love me love me.

11 July 2026 David R. Mellor

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

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

In Avcılar, a high-risk earthquake zone, residents are forced to choose between living in dangerous buildings and facing nearly impossible costs to cover reconstruction.

10 July 2026 Emir Yavuz

Kurdish filmmaker Murat Çiçek dies in detention in Japan

Kurdish filmmaker Murat Çiçek dies in 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.

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