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Four killed, 25 injured after refugee van crashes in eastern Turkey

Four killed, 25 injured after refugee van crashes in eastern Turkey

The injured have been reportedly admitted to the hospitals in nearby districts.

Investigation into lawyers over statement about Turkey's Afrin operation dismissed 4 years later

Investigation into lawyers over statement about Turkey's Afrin operation dismissed 4 years later

"The real crime was opening an investigation into a statement for the press. Positive that a case was not filed but not giving the decision for four years kept those who were investigated under pressure," lawyer Kemal Aytaç has said.

11 April 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey's finance minister claims 'inflation rate getting back on track' amid record highs

Turkey's finance minister claims 'inflation rate getting back on track' amid record highs

Turkey posted a two-decade high inflation rate of 61.14 percent in March.

Turkey's current account deficit continues to increase

Turkey's current account deficit continues to increase

The Central Bank has announced a current account deficit of 5.15 billion dollars for February.

Destruction in Cappadocia: Architects call for halt of commercial building, hotel projects

Destruction in Cappadocia: Architects call for halt of commercial building, hotel projects

"The Cappadocia region, which is the symbol of multiculturalism, has become a major place for the destruction of this rich cultural unity," the head of the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects has said.

Unemployment rate in Turkey at lowest level of eight months, according to official figures

Unemployment rate in Turkey at lowest level of eight months, according to official figures

The broad unemployment rate is still over 20 percent, says TurkStat.

Compulsory religion class violates ECHR, Constitutional Court rules

Compulsory religion class violates ECHR, Constitutional Court rules

The ruling comes after a 13-year long legal struggle of a family who wanted their child exempted from religion classes.

Constitutional Court: Former HDP deputy Güven's arrest violated her rights

Constitutional Court: Former HDP deputy Güven's arrest violated her rights

Leyla Güven was kept in prison despite being elected an MP in 2018. She was later stripped of her MP status in June 2020 because of the sentences she had received.

Highest rate of poor households in Diyarbakır and Urfa

Highest rate of poor households in Diyarbakır and Urfa

According to a recent survey, 74.7 percent of poor households see air pollution, environmental pollution, dust, dirty water or other environmental problems in their environment.

Turkey reports 32 coronavirus deaths, less than 6 thousand new cases

Turkey reports 32 coronavirus deaths, less than 6 thousand new cases

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 172 thousand tests were conducted, 5,609 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 32 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Election wins of Orban, Vucic boost confidence of Turkey's government

Election wins of Orban, Vucic boost confidence of Turkey's government

President Erdoğan's government has a habit of staunchly supporting one side in power struggles in other countries. Recent events in Hungary, Serbia and Pakistan were the latest examples.

9 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Can Candan is a faculty member again by appointed rector’s signature

Can Candan is a faculty member again by appointed rector’s signature

Returning to Boğaziçi University following an administrative court ruling, academic and documentary filmmaker Can Candan, who was dismissed by appointed rector Naci İnci, has been appointed again by İnci’s signature.

Defense ministers of Turkey, Russia discuss civilian evacuations in Ukraine

Defense ministers of Turkey, Russia discuss civilian evacuations in Ukraine

Minister Akar underlined the importance of reaching a cease-fire, the ministry has said.

Turkey welcomes meeting of Armeni̇a, Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels

Turkey welcomes meeting of Armeni̇a, Azerbaijan leaders in Brussels

“Turkey supports and actively contributes to the efforts for establishing peace and stability in the region,” reads the statement of the Foreign Ministry.

Soma mine explosion | Company owner will serve eight days in prison for every killed miner

Soma mine explosion | Company owner will serve eight days in prison for every killed miner

Some 301 miners lost their lives in the 2014 explosion in Soma, Manisa. The owner of the mining company will have served seven years in prison.

Boğaziçi academics visit parliament to discuss 'crisis in higher education'

Boğaziçi academics visit parliament to discuss 'crisis in higher education'

The problems are not specific to Boğaziçi University but concern all higher education institutions and students, the academics have told opposition leaders.

Main opposition leader not allowed in Meat and Milk Board to discuss high food prices

Main opposition leader not allowed in Meat and Milk Board to discuss high food prices

"There are children with developmental disorders in every home I visit," said an anti-poverty activist accompanying the CHP leader.

Exhibition of pets prohibited but sales continue: 'This cruelty must end all together'

Exhibition of pets prohibited but sales continue: 'This cruelty must end all together'

Animal rights advocates say the new regulations will make it even more difficult to control animal breeding businesses and animal abuse will become "invisible."

8 April 2022 Tansu Pişkin

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

In the trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration, the defendants and the family of Metin Lokumcu spoke at today’s hearing.

8 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Uploading prisoner’s letters to judiciary informatics system ‘violates rights’

Uploading prisoner’s letters to judiciary informatics system ‘violates rights’

Turkey’s top court has acknowledged that uploading the letters of an arrestee to the National Judiciary Informatics System (UYAP) “violates the right to respect for privacy and freedom of communication”.

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HDP demands abolishing taxes on basic needs such as medication

HDP demands abolishing taxes on basic needs such as medication

HDP Spokesperson Günay: “The period which saw the highest inflation was March 2002 with 65 percent. With the recent figures, the annual inflation has hit a 20-year high”.

COVID-19 in Turkey | With over 215 thousand tests, daily cases drop below 10 thousand

COVID-19 in Turkey | With over 215 thousand tests, daily cases drop below 10 thousand

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 215 thousand tests were conducted, 9,354 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 36 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Armenian writer Mıgırdiç Margosyan laid to rest

Armenian writer Mıgırdiç Margosyan laid to rest

The author passed away on Saturday at the age of 84. Politicians, local governors, journalists and writers attended the funeral.

Survey: Voters of ruling AKP think Turkey is governed well

Survey: Voters of ruling AKP think Turkey is governed well

Popular support of the two largest opposition parties is higher than the ruling AKP and the MHP's combined share of votes, according to the survey.

Study: Kurds want education, municipal services in mother tongue

Study: Kurds want education, municipal services in mother tongue

The Kurds' demands regarding their mother tongue are the ones that receive the least negative reactions from the public in Turkey, according to a new study.

Murderers not to stand trial: Jamal Khashoggi case handed over to Saudi Arabia

Murderers not to stand trial: Jamal Khashoggi case handed over to Saudi Arabia

Upon the approval of the Justice Ministry, the high criminal court has relocated the trial over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in İstanbul to Saudi Arabia.

Parliamentary committee concludes inquiry on marine mucilage problem in Sea of Marmara

Parliamentary committee concludes inquiry on marine mucilage problem in Sea of Marmara

No wastewater should be discharged into the without advanced treatment, according to the committee report.

Average rent price in İstanbul exceeds minimum wage

Average rent price in İstanbul exceeds minimum wage

Flat sharing is becoming more popular among the working population as living costs in the city continue to increase.

HRW: Greece uses 'refugee auxiliaries' in pushbacks to Turkey

HRW: Greece uses 'refugee auxiliaries' in pushbacks to Turkey

Refugees interviewed by HRW say the boats taking them back to Turkey were piloted by men speaking Arabic or Southeast Asian languages.

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war on February 24, more than 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey, according to an official from the UNHCR Turkey.

From Sámi language to Kurdish with writer Labba

From Sámi language to Kurdish with writer Labba

The number of those who learn their mother language to get over the historical trauma and for emancipation has been on the increase among Sámis, an indigenous people in Scandinavia. What does this experience mean for the future of Kurdish?

7 April 2022 E. Barış Altıntaş

Anemic citizen sues governor’s office, municipality over air pollution

Anemic citizen sues governor’s office, municipality over air pollution

Waging a struggle against the local administrators for the right to clean air for 15 years, Koç from Batman filed a lawsuit and requested 1 lira in damages. If he wins the lawsuit, it will set an important precedent in the climate struggle.