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Yeğin, a transgender parent, runs for Şişli Municipality Council from TİP

Yeğin, a transgender parent, runs for Şişli Municipality Council from TİP

Entering into politics openly identifying as a transgender parent for the first time in Turkey, Nilüfer Kan Yeğin is also a volunteer for the LGBTİ+ Families and Friends Association since 2022.

Five MPs face losing parliamentary immunity

Five MPs face losing parliamentary immunity

The files concerning DEM Party members of parliament, Sırrı Süreyya Önder, Pervin Buldan, Salihe Aydeniz, Hüseyin Olan, and TİP Istanbul Deputy Ahmet Şık, have been referred to the Joint Commission.

Protest in front of SOCAR: 'Shut off the valves, do not be complicit in genocide'

Protest in front of SOCAR: 'Shut off the valves, do not be complicit in genocide'

The 1000 Youth for Palestine movement stated in their announcement that Turkey sends 44,000 barrels of oil to Israel every day, and they demanded, "SOCAR, end trade with the occupier."

13 March 2024 Nur Kaya

Kurds urged not to vote for CHP through unsigned leaflets distributed in İstanbul

Kurds urged not to vote for CHP through unsigned leaflets distributed in İstanbul

As the votes of Kurds become increasingly significant in determining the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, anonymous leaflets have begun to be distributed in districts where the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party did not nominate candidates, disparaging CHP candidates to the Kurdish electorate.

Police officers rear-handcuffing former bianet reporter fined 9,000 lira payable in 10 months

Police officers rear-handcuffing former bianet reporter fined 9,000 lira payable in 10 months

İstanbul 35th Criminal Court of First Instance convicted three police officers on charges of violating "freedom of work and labor" for attempting to arrest bianet reporter Beyza Kural with violence while she was covering students' protests in İstanbul, Beyazıt in 2015. The court imposed a fine of 20 lira per day but deferred the penalty.

Ecological massacre in the name of expropriation

Ecological massacre in the name of expropriation

By the Presidential decree, the decision to expropriate numerous lands in the areas where energy companies operate has been made.

Women's election stand in Ankara's Mamak for imprisoned politician's election campaign

Women's election stand in Ankara's Mamak for imprisoned politician's election campaign

During the opening of the election stand, Özgül Saki, the İstanbul Deputy of the DEM Party, stated, "The people of Ankara don't have to search for the good among the bad anymore. Now there is Gültan Kışanak."

The play "Gomidas" going on a tour in France

The play "Gomidas" going on a tour in France

The play is about Gomidas Vartabed, a musicologist, composer, choir conductor, and a priest, born in Kütahya during the Ottoman period, who is familiar with both Anatolia and Armenia that he referred to as the "Music Box." Gomidas's journey is shaped by many tragic stories.

Study: Being a foreign prisoner in Turkey

Study: Being a foreign prisoner in Turkey

"The series of problems starting with language barriers and hindering access to many rights is felt more deeply by foreign nationals in prison environments, along with isolation," says the new edition of the study by the Civil Society Association in the Penal Execution System.

Forest fire in Antalya

Forest fire in Antalya

The fire has been contained and investigation has been launched.

'The race turns in favor of İmamoğlu in İstanbul'

'The race turns in favor of İmamoğlu in İstanbul'

In the ongoing İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality mayoral race between İmamoğlu and Kurum, KONDA founder Bekir Ağırdır, who stated that İmamoğlu has "on average" a 2.5-point lead, said, "The outcome in İstanbul will be determined by whether the opposition or the government will be more successful in getting their voters to the polls."

Berkin Elvan commemorated at his graveside

Berkin Elvan commemorated at his graveside

Berkin Elvan, who was just 15 years old when he was fatally wounded by a tear gas canister fired by the police during the Gezi Park protests, was commemorated at his graveside on the 10th anniversary of his passing.

Female employment in agriculture drops 614,000 people in ten years

Female employment in agriculture drops 614,000 people in ten years

The proportion of women employed in the agricultural sector decreased from 48.8% to 18.3% of total employment. CHP Deputy Ömer Fethi Gürer stated that women's participation in agricultural production not only supports the development of rural areas but also prevents migration. He also proposed, "Women's social security premiums should be covered by the state."

Politicians urged for 'sincerity' in Marmaris

Politicians urged for 'sincerity' in Marmaris

The Marmaris City Council and the Marmaris Ecological Struggle Committee emphasized in a joint statement that the ecological damage in the city is so genuine and poignant that it cannot be exploited for political gain.

Seventeen arrested in Urfa

Seventeen arrested in Urfa

The 17 individuals, reiterating the statements they gave at the gendarmerie, were arrested on charges of "being a member of an organization," citing secret witness statements.

Operation against ISIS in Sakarya

Operation against ISIS in Sakarya

Thirty-three individuals detained were referred to the courthouse.

Defense Ministry: 'The US continues its support for the SDF under the pretext of fighting ISIS'

Defense Ministry: 'The US continues its support for the SDF under the pretext of fighting ISIS'

The Ministry of National Defense did not confirm the reports that General Kurilla, the Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducting the fight against ISIS, had met with "SDF Commander Mazlum Abdi" in Syria. However, it continued to accuse the US of supporting the SDF, which it labels as "terrorist."

March 8 announcement from Metro İstanbul

March 8 announcement from Metro İstanbul

Some subway stations will be closed.

Transportation not possible to 907 settlements in six provinces

Transportation not possible to 907 settlements in six provinces

Due to heavy snowfall, some roads have been closed in Erzurum, Ağrı, Van, Bitlis, Hakkari, and Muş.

Only three out of every ten women are in the workforce

Only three out of every ten women are in the workforce

The 8 March Women's Labor Report prepared by Genel-İş union highlights that women are being squeezed between the roles of "cheap labor" and "sanctified motherhood."

One-third of Turkey's provinces under high climate risk

One-third of Turkey's provinces under high climate risk

According to a thesis study mapping Turkey's climate risk regarding heatwaves, drought, forest fires, and floods, Amasya, Tokat, Mersin, Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, Muş, and Ağrı are the provinces identified as being at the highest risk.

Minister Yerlikaya: '262 individuals wanted with a Red Notice have been apprehended'

Minister Yerlikaya: '262 individuals wanted with a Red Notice have been apprehended'

Minister of Interior announced that, since he took office, 270,224 people have been detained in drug operations nationwide, with 24,302 of them being arrested.

Gunman in Hrant Dink's murder speaks at the court: 'They told me the state was behind us'

Gunman in Hrant Dink's murder speaks at the court: 'They told me the state was behind us'

The perpetrator, Ogün Samast, who was heard in the Hrant Dink murder trial, said that there were people following him at the scene of the incident. "They were around me since I got out of the car in Şişli. I hesitated 7-8 times. I called Yasin. He said, 'Don't be afraid, they are with us, you continue. If you back off, you'll pay the price."

KA.DER employees in protest against workplace bullying and low wages

KA.DER employees in protest against workplace bullying and low wages

The Women Candidates Support Association employees staged a protest in front of the association building today.

6 March 2024 Hikmet Adal

DEM Party: '54,000 voters transferred to the Kurdish provinces'

DEM Party: '54,000 voters transferred to the Kurdish provinces'

DEM Party's co-mayoral candidate for Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, Öztürk Türkdoğan, stated that 54,000 irregular voters have been newly registered in Kurdish cities, with a significant portion of them being security personnel.

Thirteen child workers killed on the job in the first two months of the year

Thirteen child workers killed on the job in the first two months of the year

At least 144 workers lost their lives in work-related accidents in February.

TMMOB on İliç gold mine: 'We have repeatedly raised concerns about potential for landslides'

TMMOB on İliç gold mine: 'We have repeatedly raised concerns about potential for landslides'

Emin Koramaz, President of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects, commented on the disaster at the İliç gold mine site, stating, "Halting operations in İliç is not sufficient; all Environmental Impact Assessment and operating permits should be revoked."

İstanbul Mayor reacts to the government on Gaza: 'Begin by stopping trade first'

İstanbul Mayor reacts to the government on Gaza: 'Begin by stopping trade first'

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu criticized Murat Kurum, the AKP candidate for İstanbul Mayor, who said "the oppressed in Gaza will rejoice on March 31," stating, "Those who have failed to halt trade while the oppressed in Palestine have been suffering for months, shamelessly and without remorse, are trying to exploit the İstanbul election by making Gaza rhetoric."

Turkish Medical Association files a criminal complaint regarding İliç gold mine

Turkish Medical Association files a criminal complaint regarding İliç gold mine

The Turkish Medical Association demands the punishment of those responsible for the disaster at the mine site and the cancellation of all permits granted to Anagold Mining.

Attack on Dem Party office in Bursa

Attack on Dem Party office in Bursa

İhsan Seylan, the co-mayoral candidate for the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality from the People's Equality and Democracy Party underscored the need for all political party candidates and headquarters to condemn the attack if they are sincere about democracy.

March 31 is 'accountability day,' says Bakırhan

March 31 is 'accountability day,' says Bakırhan

The DEM co-leader addressed the public in Bingöl.

Turkey's official inflation stands at 67% in February

Turkey's official inflation stands at 67% in February

According to the independent ENAG group, the inflation rate was 122%.

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