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Turkey reports 19 coronavirus deaths, over 4,500 new cases in a day

Turkey reports 19 coronavirus deaths, over 4,500 new cases in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 164 thousand tests were conducted, 4,542 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 19 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into refugee's killing near Turkey-Syria border

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into refugee's killing near Turkey-Syria border

Ridwan Îd Numan El Ehmed was killed while crossing into Turkey from Syria in November 2021.

Four remanded in custody over Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

Four remanded in custody over Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

The four people are charged with "being a member of an illegal organization."

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

It was "hypocritical" of the government to start a military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan region while demanding peace between Russia and Ukraine, according to the HDP.

Details of indictment against We Will Stop Feminicides Platform

Details of indictment against We Will Stop Feminicides Platform

A lawsuit was filed against the platform for "immoral activities." A lawyer with the group has explained the allegations against the platform one by one.

Sentence of man who attacked Armenian church overturned due to 'lack of criminal responsibility'

Sentence of man who attacked Armenian church overturned due to 'lack of criminal responsibility'

In May 2020, a man attacked Surp Krikor Lusaroviç Armenian Church in Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, removing and throwing away a cross on the church.

Mother of prisoner who died after torture in İstanbul prison: They hid my child from me

Mother of prisoner who died after torture in İstanbul prison: They hid my child from me

A few days before his death, Ferhan Yılmaz had invited her for a free visit, says his mother.

Prosecutor accused of evidence spoliation in killed HDP worker's case indicts her father

Prosecutor accused of evidence spoliation in killed HDP worker's case indicts her father

The father of Deniz Poyraz is facing "terrorist propaganda" charges over his statements to the press a day after the killing of her daughter.

Kobanî investigation: Injunction orders against 91 people

Kobanî investigation: Injunction orders against 91 people

A new investigation concerns the "financial aspect" of the 2014 protests. Forty-eight people are currently in detention.

Over 100 refugees from Afghanistan detained near Turkey's border with Iran

Over 100 refugees from Afghanistan detained near Turkey's border with Iran

Two people have been remanded in custody, according to the governor's office.

Turkey launches new military operation into Iraq's Kurdistan Region

Turkey launches new military operation into Iraq's Kurdistan Region

The "Operation Claw-Lock" is the latest in a series of cross-border operations Turkey has carried out since May 2019.

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 17 deaths, daily cases drop below 4 thousand

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 17 deaths, daily cases drop below 4 thousand

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 153 thousand tests were conducted, 3,268 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 17 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Mass torture in prison, villas on mass grave

Mass torture in prison, villas on mass grave

Suspicious killing of a prisoner reveals mass torture in İstanbul prison • Housing estate project on a site of mass graves • Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee appeals verdict passing case to Saudi Arabia • Prominent feminist group faces closure

16 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Kobanî investigation | Detentions of 48 people extended for four days

Kobanî investigation | Detentions of 48 people extended for four days

The new investigation into the deadly 2014 protests concern the "financial aspect" of the incidents.

Turkey: 10 physicians died as a result of violence in healthcare in 20 years

Turkey: 10 physicians died as a result of violence in healthcare in 20 years

Press statements have been held by healthcare workers across Turkey on the occasion of “Day of Struggle Against Violence in Healthcare”.

Prisoners 'forced to kill themselves' in İstanbul transferred to other prisons

Prisoners 'forced to kill themselves' in İstanbul transferred to other prisons

A delegation from the Human Rights Association has visited Silivri Prison, where one prisoner was recently killed.

‘Osman Kavala’ decision by court

‘Osman Kavala’ decision by court

The İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court reviewed the file of businessperson Kavala, the only arrested defendant of the Gezi trial, and ruled that his detention shall continue.

House sales to foreign citizens in Turkey jump 45 percent in a year while home ownership rate drops

House sales to foreign citizens in Turkey jump 45 percent in a year while home ownership rate drops

Citizens of Iran bought the highest number of properties with 784 and were followed by citizens of Iraq 741 sales and of Russia with 547 sales in the last month, according to TurkStat.

'Building a shopping mall on a mass grave means sweeping the massacre under the carpet'

'Building a shopping mall on a mass grave means sweeping the massacre under the carpet'

HDP deputy Garo Paylan has talked about the construction project in Newala Qesaba: "We expect respect for our deceased. Everybody should show sensitivity because this is a matter of human rights."

15 April 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Khashoggi's fiancee appeals against court verdict passing murder case to Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi's fiancee appeals against court verdict passing murder case to Saudi Arabia

"It is clear that a fair trial will not be held by the Saudi authorities, and this is mentioned even in the indictment in Turkey," the lawyer of Hatice Cengiz has stated.

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Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

It wouldn't be realistic for Ankara to join sanctions against Russia while acting as a mediator, Çavuşoğlu has said.

Sixty-six people, including journalists, detained in police raids in six cities

Sixty-six people, including journalists, detained in police raids in six cities

The Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office reportedly ordered the detentions.

Online exhibition shows impact of Turkey's waste imports from Europe

Online exhibition shows impact of Turkey's waste imports from Europe

Turkey has become Europe's top plastic waste importer since 2018. Documents of the environmental damage caused by waste imports are on display in a new Greenpeace Mediterranean exhibition.

Foundation removes film from festival ‘because director is a perpetrator of violence’

Foundation removes film from festival ‘because director is a perpetrator of violence’

The İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) has announced that “A New Earth is Rising” documentary by Yüksekbağ has been removed from the 41st İstanbul Film Festival.

Students exempted from increase in public transport fares in İstanbul

Students exempted from increase in public transport fares in İstanbul

The motion submitted by AKP Group Deputy Chair Göksu has been approved by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipal Council: The monthly public transport subscription fee for students will be exempted from the 40-percent price increase.

Turkey’s Health Minister says ‘summer without masks is coming’

Turkey’s Health Minister says ‘summer without masks is coming’

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has said that the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board “will make important decisions, including the use of masks at schools, next week.”

Turkey ‘totally rejects’ US human rights report, says, US ‘should focus on its own record’

Turkey ‘totally rejects’ US human rights report, says, US ‘should focus on its own record’

The Foreign Ministry of Turkey has released a statement about the US 2021 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Turkey, saying that Turkey “will continue with its work on protecting and promoting the rights of its citizens together.”

COVID-19 | Turkey’s daily death toll drops to 21, cases to 5,127

COVID-19 | Turkey’s daily death toll drops to 21, cases to 5,127

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 182 thousand tests were conducted, 5,127 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 21 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Food sales declined in February amid high food inflation

Food sales declined in February amid high food inflation

The annual food inflation rate was 70 percent in March and over 64 percent in February, according to official statistics.

Military contractor close to government sues Evrensel newspaper

Military contractor close to government sues Evrensel newspaper

The lawsuit was filed because of an article titled "SADAT, the shady organization of the government."

Özgür Gündem trial | Appeals court upholds prison sentences

Özgür Gündem trial | Appeals court upholds prison sentences

At the final hearing last February, Kemal Sancılı, İnan Kızılkaya and Eren Keskin were sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison each for “membership of an organization” and Zana Kaya to 2 years, 1 month in prison for “terrorism propaganda”.

Stage actor Genco Erkal acquitted of 'insulting the president'

Stage actor Genco Erkal acquitted of 'insulting the president'

The 84-year-old actor was put on trial because of his tweets about political issues.