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Journalist Mehmet Güleş sentenced to prison for 'terror propaganda' after retrial

Journalist Mehmet Güleş sentenced to prison for 'terror propaganda' after retrial

The top appeals court had previously overturned Güleş's sentence for the same offense.

CHP campaign office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

CHP campaign office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

The party's İstanbul chair criticized the government for creating an environment of fear and intimidation that emboldens attackers. She called on authorities to take responsibility and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Journalist Serdar Akinan detained in police raid on his home

Journalist Serdar Akinan detained in police raid on his home

The reason for the detention is not yet clear. Akinan recently interviewed a social media figure who has been leveling corruption allegations against government officials and businesspeople.

AFP journalists in İstanbul plan to strike if salary demands not met

AFP journalists in İstanbul plan to strike if salary demands not met

Despite AFP reporting on Turkey's economic crisis almost every day, the company refused to discuss real inflation rates with its employees, says a union.

'Do you have any other election promise than sending people from Syria back?'

'Do you have any other election promise than sending people from Syria back?'

Upon this question from a young boy from Syria to Ümit Özdağ of the Victory Party, Özdağ responded saying, "We promise Syrians only to send them back to their homeland. What we promise the other does not concern you. You are not a citizen here."

Child labor increased in Turkey in 2022, official figures show

Child labor increased in Turkey in 2022, official figures show

Children make up more than 25 percent of Turkey's population, according to the TurkStat figures.

Kılıçdaroğlu accuses Erdoğan of 'labeling millions of Kurds as terrorists'

Kılıçdaroğlu accuses Erdoğan of 'labeling millions of Kurds as terrorists'

The opposition candidate has urged people "not to be fooled by propaganda."

Three foreign journalists file complaint against officials for hindering earthquake coverage

Three foreign journalists file complaint against officials for hindering earthquake coverage

Law enforcement officers and religious affairs officials reportedly seized the journalists' equipment in February.

Appeals court overturns social media user's sentence for calling Bahçeli a 'dotard'

Appeals court overturns social media user's sentence for calling Bahçeli a 'dotard'

The social media user had been fined for "insulting" the MHP leader.

18 April 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Union of actors invites RTÜK to review TV series ban

Union of actors invites RTÜK to review TV series ban

An "Islamaphobia documentary" was broadcast instead of the new episode of the popular series "Cranberry Sorbet" on April 14 after the decision by the Radio and Television Supreme Council.

Officer receives prison sentence for fatal shooting of 20-year-old in Van

Officer receives prison sentence for fatal shooting of 20-year-old in Van

The lieutenant has been convicted of "involuntary killing," while the plaintiff's attorney argues for "intentional killing" charge.

Local community protests hazardous debris removal in quake-hit Hatay

Local community protests hazardous debris removal in quake-hit Hatay

One of the primary concerns for the local community is the risk of exposure to harmful substances, particularly asbestos, emanating from the debris.

Media chief claims Turkey is the country most at risk of disinformation

Media chief claims Turkey is the country most at risk of disinformation

Fake news and false information have been hazardous and prevalent since the February 6 earthquakes, Turkey's Communications Director, Fahrettin Altun, addressed in a video message.

Selvi Kılıçdaroğlu: 'Children's problems are problems of each of us'

Selvi Kılıçdaroğlu: 'Children's problems are problems of each of us'

bianet talked to Selvi Kılıçdaroğlu about the earthquakes, her social media accounts, and their kitchen which many talk about and say "they will be defeated by the hand towel."

CHP files criminal complaint against public broadcaster over 'biased' coverage

CHP files criminal complaint against public broadcaster over 'biased' coverage

The opposition party claims that TRT refused to broadcast Kılıçdaroğlu's election advertisement without providing any explanation.

Erdoğan issues circular on child rights

Erdoğan issues circular on child rights

The circular on Child Rights Strategy Document and Action Plan in Turkey was published in the Official Gazette today. According to the data of TurkStat, 42 percent of children cannot consume dairy products every day.

Rosatom announces installation of key safety feature at Turkey nuclear plant

Rosatom announces installation of key safety feature at Turkey nuclear plant

A fuel loading ceremony will be held on April 27 for the plant that is still under construction.

Experts who gave green light to mega projects to review Canal İstanbul appeal

Experts who gave green light to mega projects to review Canal İstanbul appeal

Four of the academics in a team of experts previously gave positive opinions for other mega projects of the government, including a nuclear power plant project.

17 April 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Over 64 million people to cast votes in May 14 elections

Over 64 million people to cast votes in May 14 elections

About 133,000 voters from earthquake-stricken regions have transferred their voting registration to other provinces.

Poverty line nears 34,000 liras in March

Poverty line nears 34,000 liras in March

The monthly report highlights the increase in food expenditures.

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Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

"I moved from preparing for parliamentary representation and political work to preparing for prison," says Sırrı Süreyya Önder, one of the 108 HDP politicians facing aggravated life sentences in the Kobanî trial.

17 April 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Drug offenses account for one-third of Turkey's prison population

Drug offenses account for one-third of Turkey's prison population

About 126,000 people are behind bars across the country for drug-related offenses, the interior minister has said.

A new civil society initiative: 'Our Media'

A new civil society initiative: 'Our Media'

IPS Communication Foundation/bianet is one of the partners of the "Our Media" project, which is funded by the European Union and will be active from 2023 to 2025.

'Blood supply inadequate in case of an earthquake in Turkey'

'Blood supply inadequate in case of an earthquake in Turkey'

Turkey's Red Crescent faces a critical shortage of blood stocks following the devastating earthquakes on February 6.

17 April 2023 Hikmet Adal,Ruken Tuncel,Dilek Sarıgül

'We will have the real feast when there are no poor children in this country'

'We will have the real feast when there are no poor children in this country'

Meeting with women and children in Çatalca, presidential candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's wife Selvi Kılıçdaroğlu said, "We will have the real feast when there are no more poor children in this country."

17 April 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Ban on TV series 'Cranberry Sorbet': Inconsistent consistency

Ban on TV series 'Cranberry Sorbet': Inconsistent consistency

If those who want to design society over women's bodies, women's labor, over women in general, who do not see women as equal citizens win the elections, we will not be only watching this short trailer, but we will be experiencing something much worse, and first hand.

17 April 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Earthquake, environmental concerns surround Turkey's first nuke plant ahead of inauguration

Earthquake, environmental concerns surround Turkey's first nuke plant ahead of inauguration

Still under construction, the Akkuyu plant will be inaugurated with a fuel loading ceremony in what critics deemed an attempt by President Erdoğan to boost his party's prospects ahead of the May 14 elections.

Not released from prison because 'not regretful'

Not released from prison because 'not regretful'

Convicted by the State Security Court of the time, Yaşar Aslan completed his thirty years in prison, but his release was rejected the second time by the Good Conduct Committee. Releases of eight other prisoners in Erzurum and Van are again being prevented by reports of administrative committees in prisons.

Convict who started the fire at Madımak Hotel in Sivas may be released

Convict who started the fire at Madımak Hotel in Sivas may be released

The Constitutional Court ruled that Yunis Karataş who started the fire that caused the Sivas Massacre in 1993 has "committed a terror crime" but cannot be evaluated as a "terror convict" since the latter requires the presence of a definite terrorist organization.

Woman student reveals violence inflicted on her by academician at Bilkent university

Woman student reveals violence inflicted on her by academician at Bilkent university

The university management started an investigation on academician C.O.

14 April 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Police detained the journalist working for a Kurdish-focused news agency while she was leaving her home.

Fill rate of İstanbul dams at nine-year low despite recent increase

Fill rate of İstanbul dams at nine-year low despite recent increase

The fill rate has neared 45 percent from 28 percent earlier in the year.