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‘We are treated as if we are not human beings’

‘We are treated as if we are not human beings’

Nahel al-Kubari, a Palestinian living in Ramallah, spoke to bianet about her daily life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, shaped by checkpoints, settler violence, economic crisis, and insecurity.

Today 07:25 Ada Balcı

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.

Diyar Saraçoğlu

Moving art beyond gallery commodities and into collective struggle: Earth Liberation Studio

Moving art beyond gallery commodities and into collective struggle: Earth Liberation Studio

"The bourgeois art world is woefully out of touch with the needs, desires, and tastes of regular working people," says Link Berry.

Man given life sentence for trans woman Nida Nazlıer's murder

Man given life sentence for trans woman Nida Nazlıer's murder

Aref Elhussein was sentenced for both femicide and theft.

Court orders release of journalist Müslüm Koyun in 'terror' case

Court orders release of journalist Müslüm Koyun in 'terror' case

The ETHA news agency reporter was arrested in an investigation targeting the Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP).

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 detaines two Russian tourists for 'reciting Bible' at Hagia Sophia

Turkey detaines two Russian tourists for 'reciting Bible' at Hagia Sophia

Authorities initiated legal proceedings against the tourists on charges of "inciting the public into hatred and enmity" and handed them over to the migration management agency.

International webinar discusses technology-facilitated violence against women

International webinar discusses technology-facilitated violence against women

The Association for Struggle against Sexual Violence, UN Women, and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative launched the Turkish translation of a global report on technology-facilitated violence during an international webinar.

Couriers mourn trans delivery worker killed on the job

Couriers mourn trans delivery worker killed on the job

Merve Yılmazelli was killed after a weaving driver hit her motorcycle.

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.

Workplace deaths in Turkey exceed 1,000 in first half of 2026

Workplace deaths in Turkey exceed 1,000 in first half of 2026

Over 200 workers were killed in June alone, including six children, 10 women and 14 migrants.

İstanbul Aydın University dismisses 100 academics 'without justification'

İstanbul Aydın University dismisses 100 academics 'without justification'

The academics criticized the school management, claiming the university has long been run "like a family business."

Tuğçe Yılmaz

'My identity and labor cannot be robbed': Rights advocates stand by trans teacher Zoe Lila

'My identity and labor cannot be robbed': Rights advocates stand by trans teacher Zoe Lila

Lila was recently dismissed from her job after a targeted campaign in the pro-government media.

15 July 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Turkey's new draft law introduces life sentence for minors

Turkey's new draft law introduces life sentence for minors

Preventive policies require much more comprehensive work than a single legislative amendment, warns lawyer Seda Akço.

14 July 2026 Nalin Öztekin

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

Comedian Tuba Ulu sentenced over Ottoman sultan 'f-buddy' joke

Comedian Tuba Ulu sentenced over Ottoman sultan 'f-buddy' joke

The comedian received a suspended prison sentence for the joke.

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.

Academics at private universities faced with insecure work amid constant cost-cutting efforts

Academics at private universities faced with insecure work amid constant cost-cutting efforts

Hundreds of faculty members were dismissed in two and a half years at İstanbul's private universities. Dr. Tuğçe Nur Biga and Dr. Gönül Karabolu point out that the layoffs threaten not only the rights of academics but also the scientific production capacity of universities.

13 July 2026 Sevcan Sözer

Happy Vartavar festival to Armenians

Happy Vartavar festival to Armenians

Also known as the Water Festival, Vartavar is derived from the Armenian words vart, meaning rose, and var, meaning radiance.

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.

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Tuğçe Yılmaz

İstanbul trans teacher dismissed after hate campaign: 'I knew this might happen one day'

İstanbul trans teacher dismissed after hate campaign: 'I knew this might happen one day'

Zoe Lila had been teaching at the same school for five years when a pro-government media campaign targeted her gender affirmation process. She is now launching a legal battle to defend her right to work and privacy.

11 July 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

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

AFP journalists in İstanbul go on strike after collective agreement talks fail

AFP journalists in İstanbul go on strike after collective agreement talks fail

The agency offered a raise below Turkey's official inflation rate, which the journalists say already fails to reflect the economic reality in the country.

10 July 2026 Ferhat Yaşar

Armenian church cemetery vandalized in İstanbul

Armenian church cemetery vandalized in İstanbul

Six graves were damaged during the incident as law enforcement is working to identify and capture the suspect.

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.

Three journalists released after four days in custody

Three journalists released after four days in custody

The journalists were among more than 200 people detained ahead of the Jul 7-8 NATO summit.

Jailed comedian Deniz Göktaş says video showing him handcuffed ‘staged for social media'

Jailed comedian Deniz Göktaş says video showing him handcuffed ‘staged for social media'

Göktaş was arrested last week for "insulting" religious values and the president. A court has ordered an access ban on the video of his performance which has gained over 12 million views so far.

Men killed 30 women in June

Men killed 30 women in June

Men injured at least 45 women and abused 19 girls and boys in June.

8 July 2026 Evrim Kepenek

Journalist Hazar Dost detained overnight, alleges mistreatment

Journalist Hazar Dost detained overnight, alleges mistreatment

Dost said he wasn't allowed to use toilets during his detention and was subjected to physical violence.

Dozens detained in anti-NATO protest in Ankara

Dozens detained in anti-NATO protest in Ankara

Several left-wing groups gathered to protest the summit, calling for an end to the global arms race which they describe as preparation for "a new war of redivison."

Constitutional Court finds violations in dragging of man's body by armored vehicle in Şırnak

Constitutional Court finds violations in dragging of man's body by armored vehicle in Şırnak

The verdict comes nearly 11 years after the incident that took place during the 2015 urban conflict in Kurdish regions.

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