The communications director and the justice minister hailed the PKK's decision as a success of the government's push for a "terror-free Turkey."

We are publishing the Kurdistan Workers' Party's declaration following its congress held between May 5-7.

As part of a new peace initiative, PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan called on the group to disband in late February.

The question they ask is, could this or that gathering lead to a revolt, however small it is.

The PKK has announced that it held a congress but has yet to disclose its outcome. The group’s leader Abdullah Öcalan in late February called on the PKK to lay down arms to end 40 years of armed insurgency.

Önder, who died of a cardiac issue on May 3, reportedly faced a sabotage attempt involving his car last month. Speculation has risen that he may have been targeted due to his involvement in the ongoing Kurdish peace initiative.

On 1st of May, there was in fact little or no emergency. It was helped by closing İstanbul down and arresting as many people as possible.

Önder, who had been in intensive care following major heart surgery on Apr 15, developed multiple organ failure, his doctors said.

The detainees included 10 minors and 11 lawyers. Almost all of the detentions were made to prevent groups from reaching the banned Taksim Square.

About two weeks ago, Cemil Önal had warned of threats to his life in an interview with journalist Ayşemdem Akın, who is also receiving death threats now.

As bianet, we reiterate once again that we stand by workers, oppressed peoples, women, LGBTI+s, animals and nature.

Police detained hundreds as leftist groups attempted to reach Taksim despite bans, while thousands joined a permitted May Day rally in Kadıköy under heavy security.

CHP leader claims that covering security cameras and carrying jammers are routine protection measures, which the interior minister has denied.

Authorities have identified 236 businesses that have increased prices significantly.

The operations target groups that intend to mark May Day in İstanbul's Taksim Square.

The magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the coast of İstanbul did not cause any destruction or loss of life.

A new wave of operations come a month after the arrest of Mayor İmamoğlu and 47 others in a corruption investigation.

A family was buried under soil while washing their car.

Unable to afford the cost of renewal, many residents continue to live in unsafe buildings despite the looming threat of a major earthquake.

A massive frost earlier this month is expected to cause several secondary problems, including price increases for consumers, disruptions in exports and storage, and a loss of employment.