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‘Self-censorship is an attempt to dominate the child’s mental development’

‘Self-censorship is an attempt to dominate the child’s mental development’

While the 15th Literature in Education Workshop, watched by nearly a thousand people from 69 cities, had been inaugurated by Prof. Sami Gülgöz, the closing speech was made by actor and writer Ercan Kesal.

Erdoğan addresses negotiators from Russia, Ukraine as talks start in İstanbul

Erdoğan addresses negotiators from Russia, Ukraine as talks start in İstanbul

Turkey is ready to host the presidents of the two countries, Erdoğan said at the meeting where Roman Abramovich is also spotted.

Found dead in a shooting range of police, Aksem had 12 metal pieces in his body

Found dead in a shooting range of police, Aksem had 12 metal pieces in his body

Speaking about the killing of 16-year-old Muharrem Aksem in Urfa, the lawyer of the family has said that the shooting range near which Aksem was found dead does not comply with the regulations and pointed at negligence in his death.

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

The Turkish Journalists' Association (TGC) has released a statement about the omnibus bill that foresees up to 3 years in prison for journalists over their news against companies. Defining the bill as “censorship”, the TGC demands its withdrawal.

İstanbul Municipal Council member Kaba resigns from AKP: ‘Drifting away from justice…’

İstanbul Municipal Council member Kaba resigns from AKP: ‘Drifting away from justice…’

Amine Cansu Kaba has announced her resignation from the ruling party on social media. Kaba was also working in the executive of the AKP Üsküdar Women’s Branch and serving as the Üsküdar District Vice Chair for the AKP.

Erdoğan: VAT on cleaning products to be lowered to 8 percent

Erdoğan: VAT on cleaning products to be lowered to 8 percent

Addressing the public following the cabinet meeting, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that the Value Added Tax on some products such as soap, toilet paper, napkin and baby diapers will be reduced from 18 to 8 percent.

COVID-19 in Turkey | 61 deaths, over 14 thousand cases in a day

COVID-19 in Turkey | 61 deaths, over 14 thousand cases in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 272 thousand tests were conducted, 14,364 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 61 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Journalism within four walls: State of Emergency continues

Journalism within four walls: State of Emergency continues

According to the report of the Dicle Fırat Journalist Association, there are 65 journalists behind bars in Turkey.

HDP's Danış-Beştaş slams government over the 'gang of five' bill

HDP's Danış-Beştaş slams government over the 'gang of five' bill

"The oligarchs of the palace are buying one jet after another. There is the one percent living in luxury, and the people," Danış-Beştaş has said.

Academics to take legal action against caderization at Boğaziçi University

Academics to take legal action against caderization at Boğaziçi University

Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector, the departments and institutes of Boğaziçi state that the appointments devoid of any transparency, meritocracy or a heed for the academic units’ autonomy are unacceptable.

Turkey’s top court president says there is ‘a structural problem with lengthy trials’

Turkey’s top court president says there is ‘a structural problem with lengthy trials’

Constitutional Court President Zühtü Arslan has said that the number of individual applications pending before the top court has neared 90 thousand and nearly 75 percent of them are related to the right to a fair trial.

Two naval mines diffused in three days, minister responds to rumors blaming Ukraine

Two naval mines diffused in three days, minister responds to rumors blaming Ukraine

After a mine that was seen in the Bosphorus, the Underwater Defense teams have diffused a mine near Turkey's maritime border with Bulgaria.

Killing of child in firearms training ground: 'State should ensure that children live in safe places'

Killing of child in firearms training ground: 'State should ensure that children live in safe places'

A 16-year-old child was found dead with multiple bullet wounds in an area which police officers use as a training ground for firearm practice in Urfa province.

Starvation line tops the minimum wage by 675 lira in Turkey

Starvation line tops the minimum wage by 675 lira in Turkey

The ‘cost of living’ of a single employee has increased to 6,473 Turkish Lira (TRY), which is 2,200 TRY higher than the minimum wage.

Six opposition parties say new election law aims to 'disrupt our unity'

Six opposition parties say new election law aims to 'disrupt our unity'

"We would like our nation to know that our unity based on democratic principles will not be affected by such political engineering efforts," six leaders have said.

Dismissed textile workers’ protests pay off: Employer accepts the requests

Dismissed textile workers’ protests pay off: Employer accepts the requests

Dismissed from the Uğur Textile factory in Turkey’s southeastern province of Urfa, workers have announced that Zara and IndustriALL got in touch with them and informed them that the employer has accepted their requests.

Election Security Platform urges ‘active participation’ of opposition parties

Election Security Platform urges ‘active participation’ of opposition parties

The Election Security Platform for Fair Elections has released a statement about the election law proposal of the ruling alliance. Sharing its findings about the legislative proposal, the platform has also made a call to opposition parties.

More than 80 dolphins killed off Turkey's Black Sea coast in a month

More than 80 dolphins killed off Turkey's Black Sea coast in a month

Dolphins have been getting caught in fishing nets, NGOs have said, calling on the authorities to increase inspections.

241 journalists put on trial, 115 physically attacked in Turkey in 2021

241 journalists put on trial, 115 physically attacked in Turkey in 2021

According to the report, in 2021, no steps were taken to remove the obstacles standing in the way of freedom of press and expression in Turkey. On the contrary, the deterioration of fundamental rights and freedoms continued.

Survey: 13 percent think that HDP will be closed

Survey: 13 percent think that HDP will be closed

78.2 percent of the participants of a recent survey say that they will vote for the party to be founded by the HDP in case of its closure by the Constitutional Court. 9 percent say that they definitely will not vote for another party.

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Diyarbakır Governor’s Office bans meetings, demonstrations for 10 days

Diyarbakır Governor’s Office bans meetings, demonstrations for 10 days

Citing the Law 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations, the Governor’s Office of Diyarbakır has banned all events such as outdoor-indoor protests and hunger strikes.

Bar Association: Two 5-year-olds taken into custody at Diyarbakır Newroz

Bar Association: Two 5-year-olds taken into custody at Diyarbakır Newroz

The Diyarbakır Bar has announced that the children were detained due to their traditional wear and they were fingerprinted in the meantime. The Bar has filed a complaint against the law enforcement officers and prosecutor of the investigation.

16-year-old child found dead in a shooting range of the police in Urfa

16-year-old child found dead in a shooting range of the police in Urfa

In a statement about the incident, the Governor’s Office of Urfa has stated that Muharrem Aksem, who was found dead in the shooting range of police, “might have lost his life after the explosion of an object that he had found on the ground”.

One person arrested over violence against children at a religious cult's dorm

One person arrested over violence against children at a religious cult's dorm

In his statement at the prosecutor’s office, Aykut E. said that he is a mining engineer, he joined the related association as an office worker in April 2021 and there is a male students’ dorm under the roof of this association.

Hrant Dink murder case | Defendant caught in Kyrgyzstan, arrested in Turkey

Hrant Dink murder case | Defendant caught in Kyrgyzstan, arrested in Turkey

“İskender, detected to have hidden the weapon used in the Hrant Dink murder, to have lent the perpetrator money and have had his mobile phone used for the murder, was caught in Kyrgyzstan, brought to Turkey and arrested,” said the security directorate.

Turkey reports over 11 thousand coronavirus cases, 64 deaths in a day

Turkey reports over 11 thousand coronavirus cases, 64 deaths in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 251 thousand tests were conducted, 11,194 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 64 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

'Russia's sanctioned oligarchs can do business in Turkey as long as they adhere to laws'

'Russia's sanctioned oligarchs can do business in Turkey as long as they adhere to laws'

"We will evaluate this if the businesses that the Russian oligarchs will do in Turkey are not against international law. Otherwise, it would be a different matter," Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks to be held in İstanbul

Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks to be held in İstanbul

Diplomats from the two countries have held several meetings in Belarus since the end of February.

Armed attack on HDP office in southern Turkey

Armed attack on HDP office in southern Turkey

The attack in Erdemli, Mersin was carried out at night when the office was closed.

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss latest developments in Ukraine war

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss latest developments in Ukraine war

Turkey's president has explained his country's "active and principled policy" to solve the crisis, according to a statement by the Presidency Communications Directorate.

One worker killed in mine collapse in Kayseri

One worker killed in mine collapse in Kayseri

Rescue efforts are underway for another worker who is trapped under the debris, the disaster management agency has announced.

Warrant for HDP deputy Semra Güzel

Warrant for HDP deputy Semra Güzel

Güzel was stripped of her legislative immunity over her photos with a PKK member.