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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.

Seydixan Bozkır

Kılıçdaroğlu, awaiting appointment by the state!

Kılıçdaroğlu, awaiting appointment by the state!

Kılıçdaroğlu’s political inaction is not a personal flaw but the inevitable result of a specific understanding of the state-society relationship. It is highly likely that he views today’s decision of absolute nullity as “a kind of call from the state.”

26 May 2026 Seydîxan Bozkır

CHP headquarters pets safe after police raid

CHP headquarters pets safe after police raid

"last night reminded us of one more thing: animals remain the most innocent among human anger and political fights," said the party's veterinarian.

Erdoğan reopens İstanbul Bilgi University three days after closing it

Erdoğan reopens İstanbul Bilgi University three days after closing it

Students have been protesting the decision for the past three days.

Several detained at İstanbul Bilgi University as students protest closure

Several detained at İstanbul Bilgi University as students protest closure

Students alleged ill-treatment during detentions.

Police storm CHP headquarters after leadership ouster

Police storm CHP headquarters after leadership ouster

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the reinstated leader, formally requested police deployment after party leadership and members refused to leave the building. Police broke in using tear gas and rubber bullets

Bilgi University students face uncertainty after shutdown

Bilgi University students face uncertainty after shutdown

Students said the decision was made without any preparation, dragging the future of thousands of students into uncertainty.

22 May 2026 Abbas Vural

CHP's appeals against leadership removal rejected as Kılıçdaroğlu set to take office

CHP's appeals against leadership removal rejected as Kılıçdaroğlu set to take office

Kılıçdaroğlu changed his social media bio to "Chairperson of the Republican People's Party."

Bahçeli calls for settlement between CHP factions after court ousts leadership

Bahçeli calls for settlement between CHP factions after court ousts leadership

The nationalist leader called on both sides to act responsibly to protect the nation's founding party.

İstanbul Bilgi University shut down by presidential decree

İstanbul Bilgi University shut down by presidential decree

The institution was one of Turkey's first private universities.

Justice minister says CHP leadership ruling 'reinforced trust in Turkey's democracy'

Justice minister says CHP leadership ruling 'reinforced trust in Turkey's democracy'

Gürlek noted that the legal process had begun after CHP members' objections to the congress results and the appeal process remains open.

Reactions to court-ordered ouster of CHP leadership

Reactions to court-ordered ouster of CHP leadership

Opposition parties in Turkey and European Greens strongly criticized the ruling.

Court removes leadership of Turkey's main opposition party

Court removes leadership of Turkey's main opposition party

Former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was ousted after the 2023 congress that is now deemed irregular, will be temporarily reinstated.

New wave of celebrity drug raids targets 25 names

New wave of celebrity drug raids targets 25 names

The suspects, some of which have already been detained, will be subjected to drug tests.

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