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Happy Eid al-Ghadir

Happy Eid al-Ghadir

Today, Alawites celebrate Eid al-Ghadir, one of their most sacred holidays. The festival, observed on the 18th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, commemorates a significant event during the Prophet Muhammad’s return from his Farewell Pilgrimage.

Every year 64 children die in workplace accidents in Turkey

Every year 64 children die in workplace accidents in Turkey

At least 770 children – 261 of them aged 5 to 14 – have died while working over the past 12 years, according to a new report by the İSİG.

Journalist Rahime Karvar released pending trial

Journalist Rahime Karvar released pending trial

Journalist Rahime Karvar, who was on trial for alleged “membership in a terrorist organization,” was released under judicial control at her first court hearing.

How secure is your digital life?

How secure is your digital life?

The Media Literacy Test, developed as part of the "Our Media" project co-led by IPS Communication Foundation/bianet, has been updated with a new category: “Digital Security and Online Protection.”

Mass layoffs after strike at İzmir Municipality

Mass layoffs after strike at İzmir Municipality

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality (İzBB) is set to lay off 1,000 workers from its affiliated companies İZDOĞA, İZULAŞ, and İZBETON following a large-scale strike.

İmamoğlu’s ‘expert witness’ trial postponed

İmamoğlu’s ‘expert witness’ trial postponed

The trial of İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is charged with “attempting to influence a judicial expert or witness” and “attempting to influence a fair trial,” was held at Marmara Prison in Silivri but has been postponed to a later, unspecified date.

Far-right opposition leader Ümit Özdağ to remain in prison

Far-right opposition leader Ümit Özdağ to remain in prison

Ümit Özdağ, leader of the anti-migration, far-right Victory Party (ZP), appeared in court for the first time today in the trial where he is charged with “publicly inciting hatred and hostility”.

Öcalan requests meetings with Barzani, Abdi, and Talabani

Öcalan requests meetings with Barzani, Abdi, and Talabani

Democratic Peoples' Party (DEM Party) spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan announced that the party is preparing to visit PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

İstanbul’s Gaziosmanpaşa Municipality shifts from CHP to AKP

İstanbul’s Gaziosmanpaşa Municipality shifts from CHP to AKP

Following the imprisonment of CHP Mayor Hakan Bahçetepe, AKP council member Eray Karadeniz has been elected acting mayor.

Constitutional Court rules seizure of prisoners' letters violated rights

Constitutional Court rules seizure of prisoners' letters violated rights

"It has been concluded that the interference was not necessary in a democratic society," the Constitutional Court (AYM) emphasized in its decision.

Court rejects Selçuk Bayraktar’s ‘drone’ lawsuit against earthquake survivor

Court rejects Selçuk Bayraktar’s ‘drone’ lawsuit against earthquake survivor

The court has dismissed the 150,000-lira compensation lawsuit filed by Baykar CTO Selçuk Bayraktar against a citizen who criticized drone usage in the aftermath of the earthquake.

İmamoğlu: Colleagues subjected to systematic torture

İmamoğlu: Colleagues subjected to systematic torture

İmamoğlu has stated that municipal workers held in prison are being systematically subjected to torture and ill-treatment.

Mucilage begins to cover coral reefs in the Sea of Marmara

Mucilage begins to cover coral reefs in the Sea of Marmara

Assoc. Prof. Nur Eda Topçu Eryalçın: "Unfortunately, a nightmare has returned. It’s not as visible as in 2021, but there are large masses of mucilage."

Arrest warrant issued for Halk TV owner Mahiroğlu

Arrest warrant issued for Halk TV owner Mahiroğlu

The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for Cafer Mahiroğlu, the owner of Halk TV, on charges of “bid rigging.” The statement also noted that Mahiroğlu was found to have left the country.

UN rapporteur on Palestine to Turkey: Prevent VELA ship in Mersin from reaching Israel

UN rapporteur on Palestine to Turkey: Prevent VELA ship in Mersin from reaching Israel

"The cargo of this ship should be inspected and, if confirmed, it must be prevented from reaching Israel."

Tuğçe Yılmaz

The Büyükada Greek Orphanage to be turned into a hotel

The Büyükada Greek Orphanage to be turned into a hotel

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has decided to convert the Büyükada Greek Orphanage into a hotel. The building is the largest wooden structure in Europe and the second largest in the world, dating back to 1898.

10 June 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Turkey among the 10 worst countries for workers' rights

Turkey among the 10 worst countries for workers' rights

In 2025, the 10 worst countries for workers were Bangladesh, Belarus, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Philippines, Tunisia, and Turkey.

CHP mayor dies after electric shock

CHP mayor dies after electric shock

Manisa Metropolitan Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek was buried in the family cemetery in the Şehzadeler district, with funeral prayers held in Cumhuriyet Square following a procession from Hatuniye Mosque.

Turkey calls Israel’s seizure of ‘Madleen’ a blatant violation of international law

Turkey calls Israel’s seizure of ‘Madleen’ a blatant violation of international law

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Justice condemned Israel’s attack on the Madleen aid boat, which was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and had 12 activists on board.

Özgür Özel says they won’t allow CHP to be taken over

Özgür Özel says they won’t allow CHP to be taken over

"No one can come to lead CHP without an election. Former chairs wouldn’t accept this, and neither would MR. Kemal [Kılıçdaroğlu]," CHP leader Özgür Özel said about the ongoing party congress lawsuit.

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Delivery workers slammed with 30% pay cut while expecting a raise

Delivery workers slammed with 30% pay cut while expecting a raise

Delivery workers turned off their engines in response to platforms that imposed up to a 30% pay cut right before the Eid al-Adha holiday. Vigo and Getir delivery workers are organizing against income losses and harsh working conditions.

6 June 2025 Mesut Çeki

Investigation launched against Özgür Özel over prosecutor remarks

Investigation launched against Özgür Özel over prosecutor remarks

The investigation was launched on charges of “threatening a public official to obstruct the performance of a judicial duty” and “publicly insulting a public official due to their duty.”

Five more CHP mayors suspended from office

Five more CHP mayors suspended from office

The Interior Ministry announced today the temporary suspension of five CHP mayors due to ongoing judicial investigations and detention orders.

Strike in İzmir ends as agreement reached

Strike in İzmir ends as agreement reached

DİSK Genel-İş has accepted the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality’s (İzBB) offer of a 30% wage increase and a 19% inflation adjustment. Thus, the strike in İzmir has come to an end, after lasting for a week.

Men killed 26 women in May

Men killed 26 women in May

Men injured at least 68 women and abused at least 50 girls and boys in May.

4 June 2025 Evrim Kepenek

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz released from detention

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz released from detention

Tuğçe Yılmaz was detained under Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code. IPS Legal Advisor Aynur Tuncel Yazgan stated that she was arrested unlawfully, and that concealing the case file content has obstructed her ability to prepare a legal defense.

Fifth wave of operations against İstanbul Municipality: 5 mayors imprisoned

Fifth wave of operations against İstanbul Municipality: 5 mayors imprisoned

Further developments in the investigation are expected in the coming days.

Özgür Özel: Erdoğan will go, CHP will stay

Özgür Özel: Erdoğan will go, CHP will stay

CHP leader Özel said, “We will neither hand over Atatürk’s party to a trustee nor surrender it to anyone through judicial tricks.”

TURKSTAT and ENAG inflation figures show twofold discrepancy

TURKSTAT and ENAG inflation figures show twofold discrepancy

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), inflation in May stood at 1.53% monthly and 35.41% annually. Food prices rose by 32.87% year-on-year, while housing expenses jumped by 67.43%. In contrast, the Inflation Research Group (ENAG) reported an annual inflation rate of 71.23%.

RSF calls for urgent protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın

RSF calls for urgent protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has issued an urgent call to police authorities to ensure the protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın, citing multiple credible warning signs of an imminent threat to her physical safety.

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office alleges fraud in CHP's 38th Convention

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office alleges fraud in CHP's 38th Convention

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has declared the 38th Ordinary Convention of the Republican People's Party (CHP), where Özgür Özel was elected as the new party leader, as "fraudulent," based on questionable complaints and unverified information.

CHP leader on İzmir Municipality strike: Don’t expect us to criticize striking workers

CHP leader on İzmir Municipality strike: Don’t expect us to criticize striking workers

CHP leader Özgür Özel expressed his support for the striking workers of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality subsidiaries, stressing that while workers have rights, so do the municipal administration.