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Saturday Mothers/People: All defendants acquitted in ‘950th week’ case

Saturday Mothers/People: All defendants acquitted in ‘950th week’ case

Twenty defendants, including relatives of those forcibly disappeared and their lawyers, have been acquitted of attempting to hold an illegal demonstration

Animal rights activists in Turkey refuse to celebrate World Animal Day in face of law enabling stray dog killings

Animal rights activists in Turkey refuse to celebrate World Animal Day in face of law enabling stray dog killings

Several groups have released statements drawing attention to the increased mistreatment of stray dogs following the enactment of the new law.

Court rejected ALS-suffering prisoner’s release request days before his death, lawyers reveal

Court rejected ALS-suffering prisoner’s release request days before his death, lawyers reveal

Abdulkadir Kuday lost his life in prison on Oct 2. His lawyers argue that the refusal of his appeal violated the prohibition of torture.

At least 152 workers killed on the job in September

At least 152 workers killed on the job in September

The government has disclosed the number of work-related fatalities for the first time in a decade. Its figures were higher than what İSİG could identify.

Five sentenced to life in prison over ex-Grey Wolves leader’s murder

Five sentenced to life in prison over ex-Grey Wolves leader’s murder

Among the 22 defendants, several have been acquitted.

Happy Rosh Hashanah to Jews

Happy Rosh Hashanah to Jews

Turkey's Chief Rabbi İsak Haleva and President Erdoğan have issued messages to celebrate the Jewish new year.

Turkey’s inflation exceeds expectations in September

Turkey’s inflation exceeds expectations in September

The rising inflation dampens expectations of a central bank interest rate cut in the near future.

Men killed 33 women in September

Men killed 33 women in September

Men inflicted violence on at least 45 women, abused 14 girls and boys and killed one child.

3 October 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Constitutional Court rules union rights violated by lengthy legal challenges

Constitutional Court rules union rights violated by lengthy legal challenges

The high court acknowledged that the legal framework allows employers to undermine workers' union rights by filing legal challenges that can drag on for years.

Ill prisoner Abdulkadir Kuday dies in prison

Ill prisoner Abdulkadir Kuday dies in prison

Kuday, suffering from multiple health issues including ALS, was not released despite medical reports.

İzmir newspaper faces censorship after report on religious group's involvement in student housing

İzmir newspaper faces censorship after report on religious group's involvement in student housing

The newspaper wasn’t allowed to publish the story concerning the religious group that the printing house is linked to.

Bahçeli threatens journalists over former Grey Wolves leader’s murder case

Bahçeli threatens journalists over former Grey Wolves leader’s murder case

The nationalist leader accuses the opposition and the media of unfairly linking his party to the murder of Sinan Ateş.

Hundreds evacuated from Lebanon to Turkey amid Israeli strikes

Hundreds evacuated from Lebanon to Turkey amid Israeli strikes

The evacuees mostly consisting of European citizens have arrived in Mersin via sea. The evacuation was prompted by the suspension of flights in and out of Lebanon

Report reveals sharp rise in education privatization in İstanbul

Report reveals sharp rise in education privatization in İstanbul

Private high schools make up 46.2% of all high schools in Turkey, while in İstanbul, this percentage climbs to 68.1%, according to the İstanbul Planning Agency (İPA) report.

Rights violations in Van prisons

Rights violations in Van prisons

Reported violations range from restricted access to healthcare to delayed prisoner releases.

30 September 2024 Zerrin Sargut

Philosopher Michael Hardt to speak in İstanbul on his new book

Philosopher Michael Hardt to speak in İstanbul on his new book

Hardt will visit Turkey on Oct 12. The event will be free of charge.

30 September 2024

Pro-Kurdish DEM’s office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

Pro-Kurdish DEM’s office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

No one was injured in the attack that took place when the office was empty.

30 September 2024

Turkey's foreign minister reveals in-person meeting with Nasrallah after Oct 7 attacks

Turkey's foreign minister reveals in-person meeting with Nasrallah after Oct 7 attacks

The meeting took place "under very difficult conditions" days after the Gaza war erupted, said Hakan Fidan.

29 September 2024

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Women over 50 in Turkey face gender, age-based discrimination in the workforce, report reveals

Women over 50 in Turkey face gender, age-based discrimination in the workforce, report reveals

The research reveals the multifaceted discrimination women face in Turkey's labor market, highlighting the urgent need for the development of gender equality policies.

29 September 2024 Evrim Kepenek,Aslı Deniz Çelebi

Erdoğan condemns Israel’s ‘inhumane' attacks on Lebanon

Erdoğan condemns Israel’s ‘inhumane' attacks on Lebanon

The president’s statement follows Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, though he made no direct reference to either Nasrallah or Hezbollah.

28 September 2024

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Celebrating Evvel Temmuz in post-earthquake in Hatay

“In the end, this is our culture. We should uphold it. The youth perhaps might not be as thrilled, but I believe we will continue this tradition forever. I really hope so.”

Local press in Turkey’s earthquake-hit zone faces uncertainty as exemption deadline looms

Local press in Turkey’s earthquake-hit zone faces uncertainty as exemption deadline looms

Newspapers in the region have been allowed to defer tax and insurance payments, and to continue publishing public announcements without meeting the minimum sales or online view requirements. However, it is uncertain whether these exemptions will continue beyond the end of the year.

28 September 2024 Hikmet Adal

Contractor of collapsed building that killed 96 in earthquakes sentenced to life imprisonment

Contractor of collapsed building that killed 96 in earthquakes sentenced to life imprisonment

The contractor claimed that renovations made by property owners were the reason for the collapse of the building.

27 September 2024

University students detained at pride march face uncertainty over academic future

University students detained at pride march face uncertainty over academic future

In an unprecedented move, Anadolu University submitted an inquiry to the court, asking whether the students should be allowed to continue their education.

27 September 2024

Former internatonal footballer, pundit Serhat Akın injured in armed assault

Former internatonal footballer, pundit Serhat Akın injured in armed assault

The former international player for Turkey, now working as a pundit, was shot in the legs while returning home after broadcasting a post-match analysis.

27 September 2024

'It might be a mutual gesture': US embassy land deal resurfaces after NYC mayor's Turkey bribery case

'It might be a mutual gesture': US embassy land deal resurfaces after NYC mayor's Turkey bribery case

While the New York mayor faces bribery charges for expediting the construction of Turkey’s consulate in Manhattan, Turkey’s opposition suggests it might have been a mutual gesture, recalling the 2014 land acquisition by the US.

27 September 2024

'We are working to mobilize people on climate issues'

'We are working to mobilize people on climate issues'

Ekosfer Association visited IPS Communication Foundation/bianet. Özgür Gürbüz stated, “Above all, we strive to improve climate communication to mobilize people.”

26 September 2024 Ali Dinç

Ex-Turkish military officer suggests assassination of Kurdish Leader Bafel Talabani

Ex-Turkish military officer suggests assassination of Kurdish Leader Bafel Talabani

A recent memorandum of understanding between Ankara and Baghdad paves the way for such an action, the officer claimed.

26 September 2024

Erdoğan skips Biden’s dinner during UN General Assembly

Erdoğan skips Biden’s dinner during UN General Assembly

Although there was no official explanation from Ankara, Turkish media speculated that Erdoğan’s decision was related to the US administration’s support for Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, which the president had strongly criticized during his speech at the General Assembly.

26 September 2024

Syrian teen killed in İstanbul park shooting, five detained

Syrian teen killed in İstanbul park shooting, five detained

The family’s lawyer says they suspect the attack may have been racially motivated but warned against drawing early conclusions.

26 September 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Prosecutor declines to take Kurdish journalist’s testimony despite home raid, arrest warrant

Prosecutor declines to take Kurdish journalist’s testimony despite home raid, arrest warrant

Rabia Önver, who wasn’t at home during a Sep 20 raid on her home, went to the courthouse to provide a statement. The prosecutor declined to take her testimony.

25 September 2024

Turkey defends judge’s past ties to Erdoğan's party in Osman Kavala case before ECtHR

Turkey defends judge’s past ties to Erdoğan's party in Osman Kavala case before ECtHR

The Justice Ministry has submitted its defense to the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers.

25 September 2024

Over 100 US lawmakers call for independent probe into killing of Turkish-American activist

Over 100 US lawmakers call for independent probe into killing of Turkish-American activist

Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old human rights activist, was shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces while participating in a peaceful protest in the West Bank.

25 September 2024

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