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Removal of CHP İstanbul leadership triggers sharp decline on İstanbul stock exchange
Borsa İstanbul issued a statement saying that the up-tick rule would be enforced for all short-selling transactions in eligible equities for the remainder of the trading session.
2 September 2025
Court halts CHP İstanbul congress, removes provincial leadership in critical verdict
The main opposition party is also facing annulment of its national congress held in Nov 2023. If that process is also annulled, it could affect the position of current party leader.
2 September 2025
Over 260 kilograms of methamphetamine seized in İstanbul raids
Methamphetamine has become the leading substance in addiction treatment admissions.
2 September 2025
Syrian Kurds may seek independence if Damascus resists decentralization, warns Muslim
“The only viable path for Western Kurdistan is democracy. For the region, the best system is decentralization,” says the Kurdish leader.
2 September 2025
Hikmet Adal
reports
Expert fees running into millions create steep economic barriers to environmental justice in Turkey
Exorbitant expert witness fees in environmental lawsuits obstruct citizens’ right to access justice. From Gümüşhane to the Marmara region, legal struggles are hitting economic walls.
2 September 2025
Hikmet Adal
Turkey blocks access to 29 dating, video chat apps
No official statement has been released regarding the reasons for the restrictions.
2 September 2025
Injured sea turtle 'dragged hundreds of kilometers' to beach on Turkey’s northwestern coast
It remains unknown how the turtle ended up off the coast of Edirne, far away from its typical Mediterranean habitat.
1 September 2025
RTÜK imposes five-day broadcast blackout on pro-opposition channel TELE1
The broadcaster was penalized over an anchor’s remarks labeling the 2016 coup attempt an 'Islamist putsch' and holding the government responsible for it.
1 September 2025
Beyzak Kesmez
reports
Turkey’s state postal service accused of forcing couriers into gig work
While the authorities are pushing a "silent transition," many PTT workers refuse to switch to gig work, says an union representative.
1 September 2025
Beyzak Kesmez
Journalist detained after filming gunfire during street interview in Tekirdağ
In the video claiming to show “the most dangerous neighborhood in Turkey,” a juvenile is seen firing a shotgun into the air.
1 September 2025
Parliament committee discusses redefinition of Turkish citizenship, ‘right to hope’ for Öcalan
Two former speakers emphasized the need for an amendment to the constitutional provision that defines Turkish citizenship.
29 August 2025
Working-class neighborhood in İstanbul resists forced urban renewal
The Topağacı neighborhood was declared a "reserve houssing zone."
28 August 2025
Akbank Short Film Festival canceled amid wave of harassment allegations in Turkey’s arts sector
The festival's director was among dozens of men facing sexual harassment accusations amid a new wave of online revelations by women.
28 August 2025
Seasonal farm workers in Adana fined for alleged illegal electricity use, including children
One worker said the authorities did not fine him because he has a subscription, but instead fined his 5-year-old child.
28 August 2025
Internet usage in Turkey surpasses 90%
Online shopping and the use of e-government services also continued to grow.
28 August 2025
Security cordon set up for Mediterranean monk seal resting on Datça beach
After determining that the animal was resting, authorities set up a security cordon along the shoreline.
27 August 2025
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Syrian refugee regains temporary protection status after HIV-related suspension
Having spent sixt months in removal centers last year, Aabo was subjected to harassment because of his sexual orientation and HIV status, and denied access to medication for extended periods.
27 August 2025
Evrim Kepenek
Sexual misconduct allegations target over 100 in Turkey's cultural sector as survivors speak out online
The allegations include several high-profile figures, prompting institutions to cut ties and launch internal investigations.
27 August 2025
Unions walk out of wage talks as pay raise for civil servants approved
Unions first enabled the negotiations to take place by attending the meeting, then walked out.
26 August 2025
Man arrested after fatally shooting neighbor’s dog
The suspect fired seven shots at his neighbor's dog which was fightng his dog.
26 August 2025
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Beyzak Kesmez
reports
Azerbaijani student facing deportation after joining university protest claims strip search
Nana Babazade faced mistreatment at the removal center, according to rights defenders.
26 August 2025
Beyzak Kesmez
Report highlights rise in child abuse cases in Turkey, underlines secrecy around incest
The report criticizes Turkey’s current child protection policies for focusing primarily on punitive responses.
26 August 2025
Foot-and-mouth outbreak forces market closures, leaves livestock producers struggling
“We had to slaughter some of our fattened cattle early, even though they were healthy, to prevent further spread. No one is buying or selling animals right now. We're just waiting,” said a livestock breeder in Konya's Ereğli, a key hub for dairy production in Turkey.
25 August 2025
Matt A. Hanson
reports
Turkey's fast-tracked mining expansion threatens archaeological heritage
A recent amendment to the Mining Law threatens not only agricultural lands and local communities but also cultural heritage sites.
25 August 2025
Matt A. Hanson
Back-to-back earthquakes shake Turkey’s Balıkesir
Balıkesir experienced a stronger earthquake on Aug 10, when a magnitude 6.1 quake caused the collapse of 12 buildings and left one person dead.
24 August 2025
Diyar Saraçoğlu
Interview
Behind the scenes of the 'Empire of AI'
"These companies' behavior directly parallels that of historical empires. They literally grab a lot of land to build the data centers they need to train their AI models."
24 August 2025
Diyar Saraçoğlu
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Sema Öcal
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'No job description, everyone does everything': Precarious conditions strain supermarket workers
"After work, I often find myself thinking, 'I wish I didn’t have to go to work tomorrow.' I’m not planning to stay here long. I’m only working to support myself and help my family," says a worker.
22 August 2025
Sema Öcal
Major roads in İstanbul to close for Victory Day celebrations
Several roads will be closed on Aug 24 and Aug 30.
22 August 2025
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
New forestry regulation eases rules for mining, lifts reforestation requirement
The regulation is a clear continuation of a recent amendment to the Mining Law facilitating mining operations in agricultural fields and olive groves, says an expert.
22 August 2025
Tuğçe Yılmaz
Governor opens mosque at sacred Alevi site in Dersim
Locals and Alevi groups view the opening of the prayer room as part of assimilation policies.
22 August 2025
Ayşegül Başar
reports
‘Peace Mothers’ barred from speaking Kurdish at parliament committee
Kurdish Studies Association Co-Chair Remziye Alparslan and Kurdish linguist Zana Farqînî criticize the ban on speaking Kurdish at the committee formed for the peace process, stressing that issues related to the mother tongue lie at the core of the Kurdish question.
21 August 2025
Ayşegül Başar
Fenerbahçe fans protest Israel during Champions League playoff match
Fans waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans targeting Netanyahu.
21 August 2025
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