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Cihan Ekinci
writes
The aesthetic politics of Kurdish representation in Turkey
Without ending the metaphorization of the East, without moving beyond seeing Kurds as folkloric figures or tragic characters, true confrontation is not possible.
24 January 2026
Cihan Ekinci
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes Turkey's west
Sındırgı experienced an earthquake swarm later last year.
24 January 2026
Ayşegül Başar
reports
Man tortured over alleged flag removal during Rojava protests; no such charge brought in court
The suspect, who was beaten by police officers after being linked to footage showing a flag being taken down, was recorded in the detention report as having "fallen from a tower." No charges related to the flag incident were brought against him during the hearing.
23 January 2026
Ayşegül Başar
Court deems local election alliance between Turkey’s main opposition, pro-Kurdish parties a ‘terrorist act’
The suspended mayor of İstanbul's Esenyurt district, who was elected as a result of the CHP-DEM cooperation, has been sentenced to prison for "being a member of a terrorist organization."
23 January 2026
Mustafa Yıldız
writes
Is Turkey winning in Damascus but losing in Diyarbakır?
If Turkey begins to use Damascus as a mirror when looking at its own Kurds, then that day it is not merely conducting a flawed foreign policy; that day, we will see that the internal contract of the Republic has in fact been broken.
23 January 2026
Mustafa Yıldız
Ayşegül Başar
reports
Diyarbakır governor bans DEM Party rally to call for Öcalan’s release amid Syria tensions
Government ally Devlet Bahçeli previously said there was "nothing objectionable" about callig for the PKK leader's freedom.
22 January 2026
Ayşegül Başar
Five journalists among 22 detained in Mardin during Rojava protests
The detention period for the detained individuals have been extended for one day.
22 January 2026
Three former municipal officials sentenced to 10 years over deadly hotel collapse in 2023 quakes
Seventy-two people, including 24 minot athletes from Northern Cyprus, were killed in the collapse of Isias Hotel in Adıyaman.
21 January 2026
İstanbul bans moto couriers from traffic due to snowfall
Several accidents have been reported since the early hours of the day.
19 January 2026
İstanbul district mayor sent back to prison 48 hours after ‘risky’ surgery
Murat Çalık's lawyers filed an application with the court, arguing that environment lacks the hygiene and regular care essential for his recovery.
15 January 2026
Former volleyball player detained in İstanbul municipality corruption probe
Derya Çayırgan has been taken into custody as part of a sweeping investigation that targeted the CHP's İmamoğlu and many others.
15 January 2026
Demirtaş sentenced to prison for ‘insulting the president’
The pro-Kurdish DEM Party has condemned the verdict, asserting that such rulings "create serious obstacles" to the peace process.
6 January 2026
Dozens detained in money laundering probe centered on İstanbul’s Grand Bazaar
"Ongoing investigations have revealed that money obtained through Forex fraud, cyber scams, and illegal online betting sites was funneled into the legal banking system via shell companies and personal bank accounts," prosecutors said.
6 January 2026
Twenty-six ISIS suspects arrested after deadly clash in Yalova
Three police officers were killed during a raid on an ISIS cell.
2 January 2026
Ministry extends trustee’s mandate in Mardin despite acquittal of elected mayor
Following Ahmet Türk's acquittal in October, there had been expectations he would be reinstated.
2 January 2026
Nazım Tural
writes
Rising racism in football stadiums threatens the peace process
In a country where racism has developed alongside a nationalist culture over the years, hate speech is often accepted as the normal discourse of daily life. Politics is built on conflict, and "others" are frequently addressed with insults. Therefore, the rise of racist chants in the stands should not be surprising.
31 December 2025
Nazım Tural
Crew member's death on TV set 'was murder, not accident,' actor claims
An actor previously cast in the now-canceled series claimed the worker died while attempting to break up a fight, contradicting the producers' earlier statement that the death resulted from an accident.
29 December 2025
Three officers, six suspects killed during raid on ISIS cell in Turkey's northwest
A clash broke out after suspected ISIS operatives responded to a police raid with fire. Eight officers were wounded.
29 December 2025
Ayşegül Başar
Interview
'Turkey should keep its hands off Syria to succeed in peace process'
Muslim says processes in Turkey and Syria should be handled separately and urges Ankara to play a supportive role.
26 December 2025
Ayşegül Başar
Bus carrying thousands of firearm parts seized en route to İstanbul
Authorities stated that the seized parts could be assembled into about 2,100 handguns.
24 December 2025
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Parliament’s peace process committee extends work
The committee is working to prepare final report to outline the legal framework of the Kurdish peace process.
24 December 2025
Fenerbahçe president detained after drug test returns positive
Samples were taken from Saran as part of a sweeping narcotics investigation targeting well-known journalists, businesspeople and social media figures. Saran denied any drug abuse, demanding a repeat test.
24 December 2025
Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes in Ankara
Authorities said the aircraft issued an emergency notification before disappearing from radar.
23 December 2025
Report: ISIS planning attacks on New Year's Eve in İstanbul, Ankara
An internal gendarmerie communication reportedly warned the personnel that the group is seeking high-impact attacks.
23 December 2025
Turkey's FM doubts SDF's commitment to Syria integration
The SDF's "coodination with Israel poses a security risk to the region," Hakan Fidan says.
22 December 2025
Dr. Sayid R. Darati
writes
In the middle of a big shakeout
If the peace process collapses, Turkey risks entering a period of uncontrolled violence and fragmentation.
20 December 2025
Sayid R. Darati
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Military UAV crashes in northwestern Turkey
The incident follows the Dec 15 downing of a drone near Ankara.
19 December 2025
Several celebrities detained in drug investigation
Prosecutors are conducting a sweeping drug investigation targeting celebrities and media figures over alleged use and facilitation of narcotics.
18 December 2025
Former AKP deputy sentenced for insulting Erdoğan
Following the verdict, Hüseyin Kocabıyık was released after two and a half months in detention.
17 December 2025
Dr. Jale Nur Süllü
writes
At a critical turning point: Reclaiming the EU–Turkey relationship through democratic restoration
Turkey’s strategic location makes its participation in EU security and defence mechanisms both necessary and mutually beneficial. If the EU expects Turkey to align its foreign policy accordingly, then critical decisions affecting Turkey should not be taken in its absence.
16 December 2025
Jale Nur Süllü
Gain streaming platform seized in money laundering probe
The company is accused of involvement in laundering illegal betting money.
16 December 2025
16-year-old worker dies in İstanbul factory fire
Alperen Karaçengel has become 87th child to be killed on the job this year.
12 December 2025
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